What Does AI Know About Emo/Scene Kids?

I hav been using AI a lot in mai work and it's super interesting to see how AI views culture from a stereotypical/historical lens. For this blog post I asked AI all about about emo and scene culture, and this is what it had to say:

First, Emos:

The emo subculture began in the early 2000s as a way for young people to express their feelings of sadness, loneliness, and alienation. It was popularized by bands like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Panic! At The Disco. Emos were typically characterized by wearing tight black clothing, spiky hair, and dramatic make-up.

Along with being visually associated with the punk movement of the 1980s, many of the values and beliefs of the emo subculture came from hardcore punk and indie rock scenes of the 1990s. These values included a DIY ethic, open expression of emotion through music, art and literature, support for underground living and independent thinking.

The term 'emo' quickly became a key label used to describe anyone who cherished alternative rock or emotional music. Over time it evolved to also include fashion trends such as skinny jeans, studded belts and chunky boots combined with dark layers and graphic t-shirts.

Though often misunderstood or mocked by mainstream society in its early years, the emo culture is now an accepted subculture that continues to thrive around the world today.

So I asked AI about the top bands and typical outfits of emos.

According to AI, these are some outfits that emo kids would wear.

• Skinny jeans or black pants paired with a band t-shirt, denim or leather jacket and combat boots.
• Plaid skirt, striped leggings and studded belt paired with an oversized band tee and canvas sneakers.
• Ripped black jeans, studded belt and a dark tank top paired with a cardigan and chunky boots.
• Black skinny jeans, fitted T-shirt, leather jacket and Converse sneakers.
• Graphic T-shirt, plaid shirt tied around the waist, ripped jeans and combat boots.

Also according to AI, emo kids listen to these bands:

• My Chemical Romance
• Fall Out Boy
• Panic! At The Disco
• Jimmy Eat World
• Brand New
• Dashboard Confessional
• Taking Back Sunday
• The Get Up Kids
• Cursive
• Hawthorne Heights
• Saves The Day
• Say Anything
• The Used
• Motion City Soundtrack
• Anberlin
• AFI
• Rise Against
• All Time Low
• Mineral
• Weezer
• Yellowcard
• Alkaline Trio
• The Starting Line
• The Anniversary
• Silverstein

Now onto Scene Kids:

So, according to AI, are emo kids and scene kids the same thing?

No, emo kids and scene kids are not the same. Emo kids typically dress in tight-fitting clothes like skinny jeans and converse sneakers, while scene kids wear bright colors and unique hairstyles. Emos also tend to listen to more alternative rock/punk music, whereas scene kids tend to gravitate towards electronic dance music or metalcore.

Here is AI's history of scene kids:

The scene kid subculture originated in the early 2000s. It was heavily influenced by skate culture, Emo fashion, and rave culture. Scene kids were known for their unique hairstyles and brightly colored clothes, such as oversized t-shirts and tight skinny jeans. They were also known for listening to a variety of music genres, from metalcore to techno.

Scene kids embraced a range of other elements as well, such as body modifications and tattoos, intense makeup, and a generally carefree attitude. This style of dress was a stark contrast to other popular trends at the time such as preppy or hip hop clothing. However the scene kid look became popular among teenagers looking for an alternative way to express themselves and gain independence from more traditional styles.

Though the scene kid subculture is less prominent today than in its heyday during the early 2000s, it continues to be referenced in fashion trends and popular culture. Its influence can still be seen in many aspects of youth fashion today, particularly with regard to hairstyles and clothing choices.

Now it's time to hear what AI has to say about scene kid fashion and music.

Here are some AI-decided scene kid outfits:

• Oversized t-shirt with tight skinny jeans
• Brightly colored hoodie with Dickies shorts
• Baggy cargo pants with a tight tank top
• A-line skirt with a band tee and fishnet stockings
• plaid flannel shirt with ripped jeans

I felt like those outfits were kinda weak, so what does AI think of scene kid body mods?

Body modifications have been a large part of the scene kid subculture since its beginnings. Scene kids often get piercings, tattoos, and even facial hair such as sideburns or mutton chops. Some even dye their hair bright colors or shave it into unique styles such as mohawks or fauxhawks. Tattoos are especially popular in the scene kid culture as they can be used to represent individual style and beliefs.

Scene kids also enjoy getting body modifications that may not be traditional, such as scarification (cutting an image into the skin) or piercing their tongues with silver jewelry. These types of body modification can often be more painful than traditional tattooing or piercing, but are seen by some scene kids as an expression of their individual personalities and interests.

And heres the scene kid music artists:

• Panic! at the Disco
• Fall Out Boy
• Paramore
• My Chemical Romance
• Cobra Starship
• Breathe Carolina
• The All-American Rejects
• AFI
• The Academy Is…
• Metro Station
• 3OH!3
• Blood on the Dance Floor
• Brokencyde
• Eisley
• Hawthorne Heights
• Motion City Soundtrack
• Mayday Parade
• All Time Low
• The Used
• Sugarcult
• Jack’s Mannequin
• We the Kings
• The Cab
• Hit the Lights
• The Maine

So what do you guys think? Could AI be a good emo/scene kid? XD