What the heck is Emo, Numa Numa, and what does it mean to be owned?? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brad Russ · 02-11-2006, 06:12 AM

I've been hearing so much about this emo business lately, and no matter how hard I try, I can't figure out what the heck it is. Is it clothes, is it a dance, is it a song, is it the little brother of Elmo, what?? I feel so totally out of the loop, because I'm always the last one to figure out what these fads are all about. Usually, by the time I find out, the fad is already over. LOL!!

Also, can anyone let me in on what it means when someone says you've been "owned"? In the last couple months, Iv'e been hearing this term alot, and sort of have an idea of what it means, but can't completely understand it. Can you give me an example of someone being "owned".

One final thing, what is Numa Numa?? I know I sound like a total dork asking these questions, but any info you can give me on these things would be appreciated!! Thanks!!

Cashodeen · 02-11-2006, 06:29 AM

http://www.urbandictionary.com is awesome. Check it out.

Cashodeen · 02-11-2006, 06:33 AM

I was also going to also give my own definitions of what you asked about. But emo is so debatable, and I still can't make up my mind what it's about so I didn't even bother. I just looked it up on urbandictionary.com, and people can't decide there either. For emo, you can also get an explanation here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo

I had no idea what Numa Numa was so I couldn't explain that. The only one I really could tell you about was "being 'owned' " but I thought you could just look that one up too. Or get answers from others on here.

Brad Russ · 02-11-2006, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cashodeen

I was also going to also give my own definitions of what you asked about. But emo is so debatable, and I still can't make up my mind what it's about so I didn't even bother. I just looked it up on urbandictionary.com, and people can't decide there either. For emo, you can also get an explanation here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo

I had no idea what Numa Numa was so I couldn't explain that. The only one I really could tell you about was "being 'owned' " but I thought you could just look that one up too. Or get answers from others on here.

Thanks Cashodeen!! I appreciate you finding those links for me. I guess I could have just found this info myself, but what can I say, I'm lazy. Anyways, thanks again for your help.

It's nice to see you posting by the way. I haven't seen you around here much recently, so it's nice to know you're still around!!

Cashodeen · 02-11-2006, 06:42 AM

LOL, okay I know Numa Numa. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numa_numa

Have you seen that video file with that guy?

Cashodeen · 02-11-2006, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

Thanks Cashodeen!! I appreciate you finding those links for me. I guess I could have just found this info myself, but what can I say, I'm lazy. Anyways, thanks again for your help.

It's nice to see you posting by the way. I haven't seen you around here much recently, so it's nice to know you're still around!!

Not lazy at all. Sometimes it's fun getting people's own defintion of things instead of just relying on links. I'm actually the lazy one because I can't really define emo, lol.

Oh thanks! I didn't think anyone would notice. I don't post like I used to. And I was even gone for over a year.

Brad Russ · 02-11-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cashodeen

Oh thanks! I didn't think anyone would notice. I don't post like I used to. And I was even gone for over a year.

Oh, people noticed, believe me. Iv'e mentioned you in a few P.M.'s, and Iv'e had atleast 4 people say to me that they miss you. You were even mentioned a couple times on the sitcom's online members game thread I started, so I know you've been on people's minds. Here's where you were mentioned:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...162004&page=10

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...162004&page=13

Chad Michael Murray · 02-11-2006, 12:08 PM

Brad--I'm not sure whether or not you found out yet, but I'll just tell you that being 'owned' is like being 'burned'.

BURN!

EmoJoe · 02-11-2006, 12:13 PM

emo = i dont know...someone whos emotional...emo music is usually sad, depressed music.

numma numma = a popular online video

owned= i dont know how to explain it. basically saying some person did something better then you. or insulted you. or something

Chad Michael Murray · 02-11-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CarrieCrazed

owned= i dont know how to explain it. basically saying some person did something better then you. or insulted you. or something

Or like the way I explained it above you.

Hollow · 02-11-2006, 04:11 PM

emo - short for "emotional"; it's a little hard to explain the non-stereotypical definition but it generally describes someone who is very depressed, lonely, usually suicidal, has little or no self-esteem, cuts themself, etc. it's morphed into a stupid trend. i've come to realize that i fall under the category personality-wise and emotionally but i don't really like calling myself that; the same thing applies to my best friend. the music sucks, by the way. bands like party at the disco, fall out boy, bright eyes.

owned - proven wrong, defeated, inferior, etc. to "own" someone in an online community is usually to argue with them until they realize that you're right and have nothing to say to defend themselves. also spelled as "pwned" sometimes, just for the amusing purpose of looking like a stupid typo.

numa numa - no idea.

Dean Winchester · 02-11-2006, 04:45 PM

I can't stand emo, every single lead singer of an emo sound sounds exactly alike. What ever happened to the days where rock vocalists really stood out of a crowd? I mean, even in the 90's there was Cobain and Vedder, all of todays All American Fall Out Reject Boys are all the same.

I was disapointed when I finally heard My Chemical Romance after looking at them. I honestly was expecting something along the lines of Nine Inch Nails and wound up with basically Fall Out Boy dressed as goths.

dawsongirl · 02-11-2006, 09:24 PM

Elmo's Little Brother.

That was great.

I made a playlist on my mp3 player called 'emo' and stuck depressing/sad/angry songs in there. I couldn't think of a different word.

Brad Russ · 02-13-2006, 01:56 AM

Thanks for explaining that to me everyone!! I think I pretty much understand what each of those things are now. I listened to that Numa Numa song, and actually thought it was kind of cool.

02-11-2006, 06:12 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	What the heck is Emo, Numa Numa, and what does it mean to be owned?? I've been hearing so much about this emo business lately, and no matter how hard I try, I can't figure out what the heck it is. Is it clothes, is it a dance, is it a song, is it the little brother of Elmo, what?? I feel so totally out of the loop, because I'm always the last one to figure out what these fads are all about. Usually, by the time I find out, the fad is already over. LOL!! Also, can anyone let me in on what it means when someone says you've been "owned"? In the last couple months, Iv'e been hearing this term alot, and sort of have an idea of what it means, but can't completely understand it. Can you give me an example of someone being "owned". One final thing, what is Numa Numa?? I know I sound like a total dork asking these questions, but any info you can give me on these things would be appreciated!! Thanks!!
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02-11-2006, 12:08 PM	#8
Chad Michael Murray Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,493	Brad--I'm not sure whether or not you found out yet, but I'll just tell you that being 'owned' is like being 'burned'. BURN!
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02-11-2006, 12:13 PM	#9
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	emo = i dont know...someone whos emotional...emo music is usually sad, depressed music. numma numma = a popular online video owned= i dont know how to explain it. basically saying some person did something better then you. or insulted you. or something
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02-11-2006, 06:29 AM	#2
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	http://www.urbandictionary.com is awesome. Check it out.

02-11-2006, 06:33 AM	#3
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	I was also going to also give my own definitions of what you asked about. But emo is so debatable, and I still can't make up my mind what it's about so I didn't even bother. I just looked it up on urbandictionary.com, and people can't decide there either. For emo, you can also get an explanation here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo I had no idea what Numa Numa was so I couldn't explain that. The only one I really could tell you about was "being 'owned' " but I thought you could just look that one up too. Or get answers from others on here.

02-11-2006, 06:42 AM	#5
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	LOL, okay I know Numa Numa. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numa_numa Have you seen that video file with that guy?

02-11-2006, 04:11 PM	#11
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	emo - short for "emotional"; it's a little hard to explain the non-stereotypical definition but it generally describes someone who is very depressed, lonely, usually suicidal, has little or no self-esteem, cuts themself, etc. it's morphed into a stupid trend. i've come to realize that i fall under the category personality-wise and emotionally but i don't really like calling myself that; the same thing applies to my best friend. the music sucks, by the way. bands like party at the disco, fall out boy, bright eyes. owned - proven wrong, defeated, inferior, etc. to "own" someone in an online community is usually to argue with them until they realize that you're right and have nothing to say to defend themselves. also spelled as "pwned" sometimes, just for the amusing purpose of looking like a stupid typo. numa numa - no idea.

02-11-2006, 04:45 PM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I can't stand emo, every single lead singer of an emo sound sounds exactly alike. What ever happened to the days where rock vocalists really stood out of a crowd? I mean, even in the 90's there was Cobain and Vedder, all of todays All American Fall Out Reject Boys are all the same. I was disapointed when I finally heard My Chemical Romance after looking at them. I honestly was expecting something along the lines of Nine Inch Nails and wound up with basically Fall Out Boy dressed as goths.

02-11-2006, 09:24 PM	#13
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Elmo's Little Brother. That was great. I made a playlist on my mp3 player called 'emo' and stuck depressing/sad/angry songs in there. I couldn't think of a different word.

02-13-2006, 01:56 AM	#14
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Thanks for explaining that to me everyone!! I think I pretty much understand what each of those things are now. I listened to that Numa Numa song, and actually thought it was kind of cool.