What I WOULDN'T "Stand" For

Sorcerer386 · #1 05-12-2003, 10:54 PM

Now that I think about it, there was one thing about the concert in Pittsburgh that pissed me off. It had nothing to do with the band either. After Rhiannon, Lindsey starting playing Come, and as if people were prompted, almost the entire floor section sat down. Naturally I looked around and was like, "maybe we're supposed to sit" until I saw some people standing on the other side. Throughout Come I was so pissed because I didn't want to just stand up in the middle of it all by myself, so at the end I got up for a "standing ovation" and then REFUSED to sit down again like everyone else did. Then, everyone got back up for Gypsy and SAT DOWN for Big Love! How could people be so calm about this GREAT show to SIT DOWN and make me feel not only like a moron but like a putz for standing and blocking the view for the people behind me! I stood the rest of the time...people sitting was something I could NOT stand for.

GardenStateGirlie · #2 05-12-2003, 11:13 PM

I refused to sit down at the DC show. How could you sit down on that performance??? Lindsey was kicking some serious ass. In fact, it was only myself, my friend, the couple diagonal from us and like, 4 people directly behind me standing...everyone else sat. I never sat at all. At one point, it was like, me standing and looking at Lindsey...I saw him kind of glance over at me but he was hardcore into those songs. I plan to stand the entire duration of the AC show as well

Philly, since my seats are GHETTO and i'm like, up and out and over and nowhere near the stage, i'll probably have to sit because seat people get angry when you stand and sing and dance...lol

Craig · #3 05-12-2003, 11:25 PM

some people like to sit, some fans are surely not as young as they used to be, standing isn't good for you..for 2 and a half hours, forget that mess! If people are sitting, I will sit, if they stand..I will stand only to see over them, I don't think I could stand watching someone play guitar for 2.5 hours, that's just me, I like "shows" more than concerts anyway, with dancing and more of a concept than the regular rock shows(that are still amazing of course but just not as..imo)

wondergirl9847 · #4 05-12-2003, 11:25 PM

Those sitter-downers can BITE ME...when he does Come, ISA, GYOW, etc...I'm standing, screaming, jumping, etc. LOL During The Chain, I'll be a freakin psychopath!

I'll prob sit for Landslide and Goodbye Baby, but other than that...prob not.

I mean, my mom, she'll be all "You paid for that seat, why don't you sit down?" And I'm gonna say "That seat is good for two things....standing in it if you can't see over the sea of heads (but I'm in the lower balcony and that shouldn't be a problem) and for sitting during the really boring stuff...like Mick's solo." LMAO!! Actually, that will probably amuse me, since I've never seen it live..only on a video, but I prob won't stand for it.

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #5 05-13-2003, 03:31 AM

I like to Stand and I did for the Vegas TISL shows. When I saw the Eagles with my hubby everyone kept sitting! I was amazed. It wasn't until the encore (Hotel California) that people stood and stayed standing!

Pip

Rob67 · #6 05-13-2003, 06:42 AM

SItting or standing...doesn't matter to me, as long as I'm there. I don't think that standing makes you a better "fan" or anything. Everyone paid to get in. That's appreciation enough (especially at those ridiculous prices) in my opinion. If you want to stand and jump or sit and relax, either should be fine. It is definitly a different (more subdued) crowd then say a Metallica show but that is expected.

Take it easy

jeffs · #7 05-13-2003, 09:01 AM

Though I respect your desires to stand and be a psychopath you should respect the person behind you if they can't see and are not capable of standing because of their age or other reason - but you already knew that.

PollyThePenguin · #8 05-13-2003, 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by wondergirl9847
Those sitter-downers can BITE ME...when he does Come, ISA, GYOW, etc...I'm standing, screaming, jumping, etc. LOL During The Chain, I'll be a freakin psychopath!

How very Christian. Pray hard you're not sitting or standing next to me, because I will slap you silly. I am going to hear THEM not YOU. Being at a concert doesn't give you free reign to act like a jackass on crack. Have a good time but keep other people and their sensibilites in mind. They may not WANT to put up with you, either.

Pisces Queen · #9 05-13-2003, 11:47 AM

I went thru this at the TISL show in Dallas. I am going to be jamming and dancing and I tried to do it in the isle but I kept getting told to go to my seat. I am not in the mood to sit and I paid my money like everyone else. I hate that the people behind me were crabby and not enjoying the show but I am not going to be confined to my chair for any reason. I had a much better time at the Houston show. There was a great vide going on and no one sat down were I was. I am going to be going nuts the entire concert. If you are behind me I apologize in advance.

gypsysara · #10 05-13-2003, 11:59 AM

Although I would respect a disabled person, or an elderly person (at least try to find them ANOTHER SEAT, LOL!)...

You'd have to SEDATE me to get me NOT to dance! That's what concerts are for and screw everyone who wants you to "sit down". Man go listen to the CD in your comfie living room cause I want to boogie down!

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #11 05-13-2003, 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by gypsysara
Although I would respect a disabled person, or an elderly person (at least try to find them ANOTHER SEAT, LOL!)...

You'd have to SEDATE me to get me NOT to dance! That's what concerts are for and screw everyone who wants you to "sit down". Man go listen to the CD in your comfie living room cause I want to boogie down!

I was considerate in Vegas. A guy with a broken leg sat behind us so we swapped seats with him...he was happy he was a row closer. Then a heavily pregnant lady sat behind us... can you believe it? Again we swapped and she was happy... and we were too cause we were right in front of the sound box and disturbing no-one! This was the second night and a welcome relief after having stuff thrown at us on the first night to see. I'm sorry but I hadn't seen Stevie live in 12 years...I'd flown half way round the world on a weekend - no way was I sitting!

Pip

Lisa1769 · #12 05-13-2003, 01:08 PM

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Originally posted by PollyThePenguin
How very Christian. Pray hard you're not sitting or standing next to me, because I will slap you silly. I am going to hear THEM not YOU. Being at a concert doesn't give you free reign to act like a jackass on crack. Have a good time but keep other people and their sensibilites in mind. They may not WANT to put up with you, either.

UH OH!!

I would be respectful if someone was physically unable to stand. I just get sooo tired of everyone telling the standers to be respectful of the sitters. Wheres the respect for us?? I've was also pelted and screamed at, at Vegas. I have floor seats for OKC so maybe this wont be an issue, but then again my Vegas seats were floor.

Rock On!