Concert Crimes
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Do Not Use Someone Else’s Shoulder as a Camera Tripod
A stranger behind me kept resting their phone hand on my shoulder to steady their video. Not tapping me. Not asking. Just silently converting my body into concert equipment. I did not buy a…
Official WarningStrangers are not accessories for your content.
Do Not Start a Full Group Chat During the Acoustic Song
During the quietest song of the night, a group beside us decided it was the perfect time to discuss parking, nachos, an ex-boyfriend, and whether someone’s cousin was still coming. The artist was whisper-singing…
Official WarningIf the song is quiet, your mouth should consider matching the energy.
There is always one group holding a podcast during the sad song.
This happened beside me last week. I wanted to join the breakup just to end it.
Do Not Sit on the Floor in General Admission and Become Terrain
Someone sat cross-legged in the middle of general admission during the headliner and then looked personally offended every time people nearly stepped on them. Bodies get tired. We understand. But if 800 people in…
Official WarningIf people need to step over you, you have become part of the venue.
I saw this happen at a festival and genuinely thought someone had passed out.
Terrain is the perfect word. Human speed bump energy.
This one made me physically angry.
Concert tripod crimes deserve their own chapter.