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Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Jan 15, 2013 12:29:14 GMT -5
If people pushing by bothers you, arrange your group in a way that makes it less attractive for people to barrel right through you. If your all standing in a line with a gap between you and the people in front of you, people will try to walk right between you.
I am guilty of taking too many photos. I don't keep it up the entire time of course, but I know I take a lot of crap shots. Going do better from here on out.
Unless you’re blocking somebody’s view, it’s incredibly petty for someone to be upset about someone who constantly has their phone/camera out. Who cares how other people are enjoying shows as long as they’re not affecting someone else’s enjoyment.
I tend to turn around before the show begins and let people know behind me that I may take a video of a song or two and if I block their view at all just push or tap me to let me know. They seem to appreciate it. I also try to put the camera in front of my face (but below my eyes) so that it's not blocking anyone behind.
Unless you’re blocking somebody’s view, it’s incredibly petty for someone to be upset about someone who constantly has their phone/camera out. Who cares how other people are enjoying shows as long as they’re not affecting someone else’s enjoyment.
I tend to turn around before the show begins and let people know behind me that I may take a video of a song or two and if I block their view at all just push or tap me to let me know. They seem to appreciate it. I also try to put the camera in front of my face (but below my eyes) so that it's not blocking anyone behind.
This reminds me: if you're 6'0 or taller, ALWAYS be the guy that turns to whoever is behind you that's shorter than you and tell them to just tap you on the shoulder if they can't see past you. This is a crucial courtesy and will usually lead to the vibe around you at a show being much more positive.
For me, it's at the point where if I didn't do that, I would start to feel guilty/concerned the whole show that I was blocking someone else's view. If I already told them to tap me on the shoulder if I'm bothering or blocking them, there's nothing more I can do.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jan 15, 2013 12:36:26 GMT -5
Agreed....tall guys are allowed to stand wherever they end up. They shouldn't be shunned to the back for being tall. But it's a good gesture to look around and make sure you're not blocking some 5 foot tall girl who is a huge fan or something.
I tend to turn around before the show begins and let people know behind me that I may take a video of a song or two and if I block their view at all just push or tap me to let me know. They seem to appreciate it. I also try to put the camera in front of my face (but below my eyes) so that it's not blocking anyone behind.
This reminds me: if you're 6'0 or taller, ALWAYS be the guy that turns to whoever is behind you that's shorter than you and tell them to just tap you on the shoulder if they can't see past you. This is a crucial courtesy and will usually lead to the vibe around you at a show being much more positive.
For me, it's at the point where if I didn't do that, I would start to feel guilty/concerned the whole show that I was blocking someone else's view. If I already told them to tap me on the shoulder if I'm bothering or blocking them, there's nothing more I can do.
Post by wannaberoo'ing on Jan 15, 2013 12:37:56 GMT -5
ITM, thanks for holding down my spot for me at PC. It never does seem to work out though: If I'm close to the stage, and I leave, I always come back to a much more crowded situation. I've just accepted that now.
Post by Dave Maynar on Jan 15, 2013 12:39:25 GMT -5
On the flip side of the pushing past complaint, if you are at the front of a show at a rock concert, expect to get jostled. You don't get to be the one person up front who exists in a special bubble that keeps you from human contact. I almost got in a fight at a Dropkick Murphys show because I got pushed into a guy's girlfriend who thought she was special.
It really depends on the type of show for me. However, talking during the show(opener or headliner) is always really annoying. If you want to talk you can go to the back of the room or the bar.
People in front of me making out for extended periods of time is one of my concert pet peeves.
Lol, the last show we went to, New Years Eve, this couple right in front of me started getting really affectionate, snuggling, smooching, and it went on forever (what seemed like forever). I was grouchy and getting pissed off, so in between songs, I said real loud "Are they on extacy or something?" Well, it turns out, he had just proposed and obviously, she had said yes. She showed me her ring and was all teary-eyed.
I felt like the biggest bitch ever. I made it up to them- asked the manager to do something nice for the couple and I think they got to meet the band after the show. I still felt like a jerkstore.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jan 15, 2013 12:54:39 GMT -5
I usually ignore the couples who make out during most of a show but at MMJ in Port Chester there was one young couple where it got past the point of making out. The dude seemed so weird and just kept doing weird little kisses and turning it into making out.
I felt like slapping him and saying "Watch the show or go to the back". We were really close to the stage. Just seems weird to push your way to the front (they didn't wait there all night) and then not even pay attention.
I usually ignore the couples who make out during most of a show but at MMJ in Port Chester there was one young couple where it got past the point of making out. The dude seemed so weird and just kept doing weird little kisses and turning it into making out.
I felt like slapping him and saying "Watch the show or go to the back". We were really close to the stage. Just seems weird to push your way to the front (they didn't wait there all night) and then not even pay attention.
He was actually choking on her hair sometimes. I remember this couple very clearly and watched them in horror for a couple of minutes.
That reminds me of when Abra and I saw The Strokes on their first tour at The Cotton Club in Atlanta. We were relatively close in a packed club. This couple behind us tried to shove past us three seconds before the Strokes came on. We moved together to keep them from doing so. We hear them get pissed and start a countdown to their coordinated bum rush. When it came, they learned that you don't try that on people that primarily went to metal shows in those days.
What kind of idiot scanned an entire crowd and deemed that you the easiest route to the front row?
Left off that list is photographers that are on-stage. That's honestly my biggest pet-peeve.
Holy sh*t I forgot about this. You're lucky you got kicked out of Virgin (again), there was a photog on stage for Jack Whites entire set. Couldn't believe he'd allow such a thing.
Agreed....tall guys are allowed to stand wherever they end up. They shouldn't be shunned to the back for being tall. But it's a good gesture to look around and make sure you're not blocking some 5 foot tall girl who is a huge fan or something.
It's like something Dave said on the previous page...just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD, and on the flipside, just because you don't HAVE to do something doesn't mean you shouldn't. It's just common courtesy. Chivalry is not dead.
Post by abrakapokus on Jan 15, 2013 13:07:20 GMT -5
I get how the big guys pushing up can be annoying but at least everyone is pissed at them and tries to make it hard for them to get through. It's the tiny, usually under 18, pixie girls that annoy the shit out of me. Wait in your spot for hours and here comes this tiny thing covered in glitter wearing only a bra and the red sea parts for her and her annoying friend to get on the rail. These are usually the same girls that talk/scream the entire show. "OMG THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG! I SAW HIM AT EDC! I LOVE HIM!" I do find it funny that usually the drooling guys who let the girls up there in the first place, are repaid "go to hell creeper" eyes from the very ones they allowed in.
I have a very small amount of sympathy for "pushing your way up" because although its a weenie move, people thinking they're entitled to 50 sq ft per person just because they got there early is almost as bad.
They can both be annoying. I do think the person who waits deserves their spot more but I don't think they should expect people to give them tons of elbow room. I've had people give me dirty looks just for standing next to them.
Pushing through is the worst when they bring more people. One person is easily forgettable....a line of four pushing to the front is terrible.
A hot girl is semi excusable. Which is why I let Audra lead our way in to almost every show. She's small and stunning. And they don't see the oaf attached to her until I'm past them. Smoke and mirrors baby!
Post by Longtime and Frequent Poster on Jan 15, 2013 13:14:24 GMT -5
Letting attractive girls by is even dumber/more boarish male behavior than tipping attractive bartenders/waitresses extra well because you think it'll get you laid.
Letting attractive girls by is even dumber/more boarish male behavior than tipping attractive bartenders/waitresses extra well because you think it'll get you laid.