Hello! Are you an EmOtaku? Do you think you're an EmOtaku? Do you have a friend who is an EmOtaku? Well, I have good news for you. Introducing: EmOtaku Help Desk.
In this world we will describe what an EmOtaku is, how to identify an EmOtaku, and how to deal with them.
We are here to help. So, if you have any questions concerning EmOtaku or about your own EmOtaku issues, feel free to PM me. I will answer swiftly and honestly.
WELCOME TO EMOTAKU HELP DESK!
In the last post in the EmOtaku Help Desk we covered what an EmOtaku was, and how to pinpoint one. In this post, we shall discuss how to know if you are an EmOtaku.
Since the first EmOtaku post, readers have continually questioned me asking: "Am I an EmOtaku?" It is clear from this that an EmOtaku is not clearly defined. Therefore it is my job to allow you, the readers, to identify if you are an EmOtaku.
EmOtaku is derived from the two words Emo and Otaku. To understand what an EmOtaku is, we will therefore have to understand the meaning of these two words.
In history emo, short for emotional, was a style of rock music typically characterized by melodic musicianship and expressive, often confessional lyrics. It originated in the mid-1980s hardcore punk movement of Washington, D.C., where it was known as "emotional hardcore" or "emocore" and pioneered by bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace.
There is, however, a more modern, and somewhat stereotypical, description of what emo is. Emo is now a very negative term. It is often used to describe someone that is usually very depressed and may or not physically harm themselves to take their mind off of depression(this is not a typical emo thing). Emo people often think about trying to commit suicide. In my experience, most "modern emos" are fascinated with death. I realize that this definition of emo seems stereotypical, however, this is the modern idea of what emo is, and it is this form of Emo that I wish to address.
The final term that we will need to understand is, otaku. This term is easily defined. Otaku is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests; often in anime, manga, and video games. For example, if you an obbcession with anime, you could be considered an anime Otaku. However, the meaning of Otaku to which I am reffering to is any member of the Otaku site.
Now that we know what the two terms mean, it is time to put them together. An EmOtaku is an Otaku member who is emo, or likes emo, and likes anime and/or manga. Fairly simple.
Now that we know what an EmOtaku is, it is time to discover if you are one. The following questions can be used as a guideline.
Do you have issues finding something to smile about?
Are you often moody without reason?
Do you feel that other members misunderstand you?
Do you feel depressed more often than not?
Do you often sign into theOtaku and say you hate yourself?
Do you hate yourself?
Do you feel unloved and lonely to an irrational state?
Do you think of hurting yourself?
Do you "kill" yourself on the Otaku more often than others?
Do your Otaku friends say you are Emo?
By asking yourself these simple questions, you can decide for yourself if you are an EmOtaku or not. However, if you answered yes to more than half of these questions it is pretty obvious that you are an EmOtaku. The question left on everyone's mind now is: How do you deal with an EmOtaku?
Some of these gudelines can also be considered serious signs of depression. If you are experiencing any thoughts of suicide or potentially harming yourself, it is my suggestion that you seek medical help. This article is merely meant as a guide to discovering if you are, in fact, an EmOtaku, and can not be a proper diagnosis of depression.
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