To People Who Talk All Night During Concerts:

[EgoTesticle]

[size=24]Shut the fuck up or I swear to God the real fans who are there for the music are going to drag your drunk mongoloid asses out into the alley and twist you into a balloon animal.

Capisce'?

Thank you.

Sincerely yours -

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[j_rud]

Ive been lucky, Ive only ever had seats near people who were talking throughout a show one time, at a Death Cab show awhile back. Im not even sure they knew what was going on. They were too busy taking pictures of each other to even notice the band. I have no problem with taking pictures, I took a couple myself on Friday (only managed 3 during the show, was having too good a time to worry about messing with a camera lol), but why go to a concert to take pictures of yourself?

[los]

No need to get bent out of shape.

With MMJ's added exposure, this is an almost unavoidable byproduct.

Just block it out.

Get into it , man.

Trance-style.

[Salacious D]

I've been lurking here for a bit and finally broke down and registered recently after needing another outlet to cope with aftermath of the Bonnaroo show.  I felt the need to hop in on this thread because this issue has been driving me *nuts*. Usually I can just tune yappers out at shows, but it's so, so difficult to do during songs like "Golden" and "Bermuda" (I have a hard time breathing during these songs, let alone talking!).  

I day-dreamed about creating a STFU mafia. Not entirely sure how it would play out, but I was thinking either signs or roofies. . . or maybe both. . .

[bluntmaster]

I've been lurking here for a bit and finally broke down and registered recently after needing another outlet to cope with aftermath of the Bonnaroo show.  I felt the need to hop in on this thread because this issue has been driving me *nuts*. Usually I can just tune yappers out at shows, but it's so, so difficult to do during songs like "Golden" and "Bermuda" (I have a hard time breathing during these songs, let alone talking!).  

I day-dreamed about creating a STFU mafia. Not entirely sure how it would play out, but I was thinking either signs or roofies. . . or maybe both. . .

I think you're on to something, if we just plan to spread out a little and then whenever people start talking we all simulatenously whisper "shut the fuck up" it might be sweet or the band might stop playing and look at the audience all confused haha

[DavidCrosby]

....it sucks when people talk, and it drives me fucking crazy...but if it is happening near you and you just turn around and ask nicely for them to stop talking, it generally works.....those people might think your an asshole and uptight but you will enjoy the show without having to hear what happened to Mandy at mall three days ago during your favorite song....just remember to be friendly about it.....

....it always boggles my mind how people go to shows (after paying money to get there and for the ticket) and simply don't pay attention to any of it....why waste your time or money???.....

[j_rud]

....it always boggles my mind how people go to shows (after paying money to get there and for the ticket) and simply don't pay attention to any of it....why waste your time or money???.....

Some people only go so they can say they were there. To be honest I dont even know if anyone was talking in my section, I was too damn tuned in to notice.

[bluntmaster]

people might think your an asshole and uptight but you will enjoy the show without having to hear what happened to Mandy at mall three days ago during your favorite song....just remember to be friendly about it.....

;D that's hilarious, fuck mandy

[ycartrob]

I guess this fits here; Jeff Tweedy addresses talkers at a show.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew3AOlbJXos&feature=related[/media]

[Salacious D]

How about we just print out a bunch of stickers and pass them out to the yappers?

[EgoTesticle]

How about we just print out a bunch of stickers and pass them out to the yappers?

Between the post above and the STFU MAFIA idea, I feel absolutely emotionally moved ... Like I ate a huge bowl of spiritual prunes .....

[Shepardspy]

First time poster long time lurker here.

I just wanted to say thank you EgoTesticle for starting this thread!

During RCMH, I didn't understand how anyone could talk when their faces were melting off.

[stueym]

I dont understand why everyone is getting their panties bunched up over talkers at a show.  It's a friggen rock n roll show for crissakes.  people go to have fun and listen to an amazing band.  You guys are scaring the crap out of me, because I saw on more than one occasion the "stfu mafia" appear at RCMH.  Granted maybe some folks should pipe down and respect their neighbors.  But after a while you'll end up looking like the no fun police.  

You know the person at work who reply's to all in an email, and then 15-20 other people reply to all to say dont reply to all?  those 15-20 meant well, but then they were just as annoying to everyone as well instead of it just being that original person who replied to all.  

when you tell people to stop talking at a show, chances are they are drunk, so they'll get even more obnoxious and you both will be yelling at each other to STFU.  so best to not even start the whole mess.  just do your best to tune them out not get worked up over something so silly and have fun.  

[RedPatokaSea]

I thought I was unfortunate in getting stuck next to a dude that was writing emails on his iPhone or facing the wrong way for half the show, but at least he was courteous enough to keep his yapper shut.  I was absolutely losing my shit during some songs ... arms flailing, hammering chords on the air guitar, occasionally probably looking like I was approaching status epilepticus.  I was drenched in sweat by the end of the show.  

Success!   ;)  

During the last song I simply lost control, my legs carried me up toward the stage of their own volition.  After showing my ticket at the front, and getting a confused look from the guard, I just started rocking out hard in the aisle.  One Big Holiday was reaching a crescendo as a blur of light and sound.  Another 3 approached me pretty quickly, and I got a firm tap on the shoulder from behind.  I turned around and surprised the the guy with a big ass hug, and a sincerely shouted "I love you man!" and rocked my ass back to row XX.  I definitely caught the older security guy off guard ... he just froze and I think I caught a little smirk at the ridiculousness of the situation.  

From what I saw, I thought RCMH staff did a pretty good job of keeping things orderly, but not imposing on fans unnecessarily.  Other shows in similar venues have led to some tense situations due to overzealous security and frustrated crowds.  I was really worried about that, but it turned out to be a nonissue.  

Overall, the show was incredible as expected.  To be honest though, I had some doubts creeping in during the first half of the show, that I'd made the right decision to fly all the way up from NC just to see them.  BUT before they'd finished Phone Went West my mind was officially blown, any doubts had vanished.  

The energy came in waves through the first half.  It was easy to tell that the crowd was not totally into a few of the newer songs.  Aluminum Park was better than I expected, Librarian was slightly disappointing without strings, but Thank You Too, I'm Amazed, and Touch Me Part 2 were out of this world amazing.  The "encore" (basically a second set) was absolutely brilliant start to finish.  

I kinda lost track of the topic there ... anyway, it sucks to have people around you talking but that's inevitable at a seated show.  There's not much that can be done about it and fighting back isn't going to accomplish anything.  Fortunately, at most shows the people who came to socialize tend relocate toward the back so the people really into the show can squeeze up front.  It usually works itself out.

[Salacious D]

I dont understand why everyone is getting their panties bunched up over talkers at a show.  It's a friggen rock n roll show for crissakes.  people go to have fun and listen to an amazing band.  You guys are scaring the crap out of me, because I saw on more than one occasion the "stfu mafia" appear at RCMH.  Granted maybe some folks should pipe down and respect their neighbors.  But after a while you'll end up looking like the no fun police.  

when you tell people to stop talking at a show, chances are they are drunk, so they'll get even more obnoxious and you both will be yelling at each other to STFU.  so best to not even start the whole mess.  just do your best to tune them out not get worked up over something so silly and have fun.  

I think it's been said previously in the thread, but I'll reiterate:
It's not about people not having a good time--freaking shout, holler, get down, woot!, hug your neighbor, tell Jim and Co. you think they're gods. That's not the problem. The problem is Yappasaurus-Rexs like Bubba and Lyle talking about the massive fish they caught last weekend or how Suzie cheerleader is giving them the run-around while we're trying to hear the finer notes of a softer song.

So yes, ideally we would just all ignore the chatter and miraculously our ears would tune themselves only to the sweet sounds the boys are creating on stage, but, much like most ideal situations, it doesn't work that way. So instead, how do we do those yapping audience members the favor of tuning them back into the set and, as a result, better enjoying the show ourselves?  :)

[Kory]

I had some idiot singing every lyric to every song and talking in between all during Mark Kozelek last night... I almost fucking slapped him.

[EgoTesticle]

.... And for the record?


.... I don't wear panties

[stueym]

then I guess you will look really cool then by passing out STFU stickers, or shouting STFU in unison.   cause that totally means everyone will not notice at all and things will instantly get quiet around you.

I had a bunch of talkers around me.  It's going to happen at all shows and especially during the slower numbers.  deal with it.  block them out, dont let them ruin your fun.  

instead maybe we should be blaming MMJ for playing that huge block of slow/new songs in the middle and letting the crowd get away from them?  I'll be honest, I thought they came out strong and had the crowd by their "nuts", but there were too many slower numbers or newer songs between What a Wonderful Man and Steam Engine and they lost a bit of the crowd (not you or me, but the new found casual fans that filled the rest of RCMH).  

[bluntmaster]

then I guess you will look really cool then by passing out STFU stickers, or shouting STFU in unison.   cause that totally means everyone will not notice at all and things will instantly get quiet around you.

I had a bunch of talkers around me.  It's going to happen at all shows and especially during the slower numbers.  deal with it.  block them out, dont let them ruin your fun.  
 

you have to admit though if there were a bunch of whispering "shut the fuck ups" coming from all over the venue.  kind of like in lost when the whispers come. I bet it would freak some talkers out.  

[EgoTesticle]

then I guess you will look really cool then by passing out STFU stickers, or shouting STFU in unison.   cause that totally means everyone will not notice at all and things will instantly get quiet around you.

I had a bunch of talkers around me.  It's going to happen at all shows and especially during the slower numbers.  deal with it.  block them out, dont let them ruin your fun.  

instead maybe we should be blaming MMJ for playing that huge block of slow/new songs in the middle and letting the crowd get away from them?  I'll be honest, I thought they came out strong and had the crowd by their "nuts", but there were too many slower numbers or newer songs between What a Wonderful Man and Steam Engine and they lost a bit of the crowd (not you or me, but the new found casual fans that filled the rest of RCMH).  

stuey?

Save your breath.

You will need it later to inflate your date.

"Maybe we should blame MMJ for playing a block of slow songs and new songs" ....

stuey .... Your mom and dad .... Siblings?    [smiley=shocked.gif]

Sorry, but what part of inconsiderate assholes who hold conversations over the music like it is some local bar band playing at the local Holiday Inn to the point where people who paid lots of money and travelled very far to a show cannot hear a goddamned thing are ruining concerts fails to escape you, Zippy?

Oh wait .....

.... stuey?

.... Did someone tell YOU to STFU during the concert?

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL