In a recent Q&A session published in The Maine Campus, Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance got sassy about the the much-disputed “emo” label:
Basically, it’s never been accurate to describe us. Emo bands were being booked while we were touring with Christian metal bands because no one would book us on tours. I think emo is Fucking garbage, it’s bullshit. I think there’s bands that unfortunately we get lumped in with that are considered emo and by default that starts to make us emo. All I can say is anyone actually listening to the records, put the records next to each other and listen to them and there’s actually no similarities. I think emo’s a pile of shit.
This got me thinking: How would Gerard’s hostility play out in the bandom universe? Here is my rough estimation:
Gerard: *Rolls over onto his side, annoyed.”
William (from The Academy Is…): Was that good for you?
Gerard: Eh…
William: What’s wrong, Gerard? Are you upset that Mikey’s out with Brendon?
Gerard: No, that’s not it.
William: Is it me? Was it the blowjob? Tell the truth.
Gerard: Goddamnit, William, for the last time, it wasn’t the blowjob! I’m just going through some shit right now…it’s hard to explain.
William: *Gently caresses Gerard’s shoulder.* What can I do to help?
Gerard: Just…don’t touch me.
My Chemical Romance talks to The ‘Campus’ [The Maine Campus]
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Don’t worry Gerard, I totally consider you more of a Fall Out Boy.
You know what’s a pile of shit? That hair. At least the emos make an effort with that.
He’s looking more and more like Rosie O’Donnell by the day. TERROR! TERROR!
leave him alone.
he’s still hot.
even though his hair isn’t.
I still ♥ you, Gerard!
even if these people don’t.