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I’m an emo cowgirl – people say I can’t be both, but I don’t care I’m ‘yallternative’
A YALLTERNATIVE cowgirl has become fed up with people referring to her as a ‘buckle bunny’ and discrediting her lifestyle because of her appearance.
TikTok user Amelia Moose (@minimoose18) doesn’t conform to the typical country-girl look and has no plans to.
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Amelia’s emo style – complete with black winged eyeliner, black lipstick, and black accessories – have thrown some people for a loop.
Her dedication to authentic farming life has been put into question as a result.
In a recent video, Amelia addresses the comments in which people refer to her as a buckle bunny and pick apart other aspects of her unique fashion choices.
The term buckle bunny is typically used to describe women who pursue successful rodeo cowboys.
The caption under the video reads: “Loading your a buckle bunny comments lol,” with the hashtags #yallternative #country #western #countrytiktok #countrygirl #fyp
Amelia starts the video by posing as a follower in a mock conversation with herself.
“You’re a buckle bunny,” she states.
“Um, I’ve been showing livestock since I was a kid and now I raise livestock to sell,”
“I don’t necessarily see how that makes me a buckle bunny since buckle bunnies are city girls who dress like fake cowgirls to get men and I don’t really do that.”
She continues the conversation by mimicking those who don’t believe someone could be emo and country.
“Is it the black? I think I look pretty good. Also, it’s called yallternative. Um, and I’m pretty sure the emos wouldn’t want me,” she sarcastically replies.
An explanation for why she doesn’t own a pair of square-toe boots comes next.
Amelia says she has had the same pointed cowboy boots since middle school because she hasn’t grown since then.
“Also, If I went out and bought a pair of square toe just because ‘real’ cowgirls wear square toe, I’m pretty sure that would make me a try-hard,” she said.
“Because that’s not who I am and I’m doing it just for validation.”
The yallternative cowgirl ends the video by reminding viewers that country is a lifestyle regardless of skewed perceptions.
“To put down other people who live the lifestyle, I feel like that’s wrong,”
“And real country people would not do that.”
Followers commended Amelia for her subtle clap back.
One follower commented: “Babe don’t listen to anyone-black and turquoise is my GO TO.”
“As an elder emo we will accept you and love you and beat up the bullies,” an ally wrote.
Another supporter said: “Ignore the haters. Be you and live authentically!”
Amelia isn’t the first cowgirl to address shady comments about her appearance.
Georgia Vanzant—a cowgirl who posts about western fashion on TikTok, called out trolls who said she was a ‘buckle bunny’.
Similarly, Taylor Rousseau claimed she has also heard the term but has chosen to embrace it.
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When We Were Young Festival canceled its Saturday performances last minute making crowds even more emo
When We Were Young music festival attendees are not okay (they promise).
Yesterday (Oct. 23), the inaugural When We Were Young music festival that featured mid-2000s emo artists like My Chemical Romance and Paramore, canceled its Saturday performances last minute due to high winds. Variety reports that some attendees found out about the cancellation as late as 10:30 a.m. when doors were set to open only half an hour later.
The remaining dates of the festival on Sunday, Oct. 23, and Oct. 29 “are moving forward accordingly.” Ticket holders who purchased tickets through the festival’s ticketing service will receive a refund within 30 days, but the festival did not offer attendees the option to transfer their ticket to one of the other two dates.
“When We Were Young Festival organizers have spent the last several days proactively preparing the festival grounds for a windy Saturday. The National Weather Service has now upgraded their Saturday forecast to a High Wind Warning, including dangerous 30-40 mph sustained winds with potential 60 mph gusts,” the festival’s statement reads. “Under advisement of the National Weather Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, we have no other choice than to cancel today’s When We Were Young Festival. The safety of our fans, artists and staff will always be our top priority.”
Many bands, like We The Kings and The All-American Rejects tried to make the best of the situation by hosting pop-up shows in Vegas, but these events didn’t have the capacity to accommodate all the festival attendees.
The festival’s lineup sent social media users into a frenzy when it was announced thanks to its nostalgia-inducing acts and similarity to Warped Tour. The festival’s Saturday cancelation had Twitter once again ablaze with attendees sharing their disappointment and airing their grievances.
It wasn’t just attendees who got in on the conversation. Curious onlookers enjoyed the spectacle of adults decked out in their finest emo attire wandering around Vegas with nowhere to go and others cashed in on the moment by making jokes and memes.