Its definitely something I dislike getting teased about. 2014 is a big Travel-to-See-PJ year for me and since I didn't keep none of those plans private and joined the groups on Facebook pretty much every single person I know that I have talked to in the last 8-10 months or so has made some snide or snarky remark or comment to me regarding my plans at least once. My mom has said some particularly hurtful things about it especially, but I do my best to just ignore the commentary. I did try justifying my choices at first by explaining that it makes sense to use PJ tour as a guide for travel to a new place but I quickly realised no one actually cares they just wanna make fun of me. So the best think I would suggest is just ignore everyone who has something to say to you about PJ and just enjoy doing what you want to do.
Its definitely something I dislike getting teased about. 2014 is a big Travel-to-See-PJ year for me and since I didn't keep none of those plans private and joined the groups on Facebook pretty much every single person I know that I have talked to in the last 8-10 months or so has made some snide or snarky remark or comment to me regarding my plans at least once. My mom has said some particularly hurtful things about it especially, but I do my best to just ignore the commentary. I did try justifying my choices at first by explaining that it makes sense to use PJ tour as a guide for travel to a new place but I quickly realised no one actually cares they just wanna make fun of me. So the best think I would suggest is just ignore everyone who has something to say to you about PJ and just enjoy doing what you want to do.
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The snarky comments can get annoying, but i suppose ive probably been guilty of doing the same when ive been drug into conversations involving artists i dont care for... it happens, im over it. As for trying to explain PJ and my love for them, if i feel a person is open and receptive, ill go for it. Ive brought around a few friends, girlfriends, and even my father(who i brought along with to Wrigley, his first major concert ever)
Most people I run into think it is cool that I follow Pearl Jam around. I just explain it that it is a vacation where a few of the evening events are pre-planned Pearl Jam shows.
People fear what they do not understand........and hate what they cannot conquer.....
MINDGASM!
I am one of a few in my circle of friends that get the "he's a huge Pearl Jam fan" label - damn proud of it SON / SISTA / KITTY KAT!
My gf isn't so much into them, but she's been to a couple shows with me and has seen me cry to many songs. hahahah I just laugh and sing out loud with tears in my face for in those moments, life is totally 100% honest and beautiful and I FEEL ALIVE! Once, one of her friends picked us up in her car and she was rockin out to the Lightning Bolt album and my gf, after a couple songs and some chit-chat said "Rogan is loving this by the way." The driver says "what....", and the gf says "The Pearl Jam." and I gave some evil devil claws and screamed out "WATCH IT GO TO FIRE" and then we crashed into a godzilla, rolled down a ravine, burst into flames, our spirits rose to heaven and I shouted to Jesus "IT'S EVOLUTION BABYYYYYYYYYYYY"
My gf still doesn't understand even though we're dead.
being a fan of Pearl Jam has always been about not giving a shit about what the other people think, so to be honest I have never cared. But yes I am the Pearl Jam guy for sure. I never tried to explain PJ to anyone but my little sister. She never got them like me, but she certainly respects them and their talent. The school where I work, the students know me as a Pearl Jam freak (the 15 or so Pearl Jam posters hanging in my room make it an easy label)
By "explaining PJ to people," do you mean explaining the awesomeness of PJ to people, or defending my passion for them?
Since I became a PJ fan ('93, eleven-years-old) I've been known to pretty much everyone around me as a huge PJ fan, so I've never defended my love for the band, or why I have so many posters on my walls, and not many people throughout the years have asked, "why PJ; what is it about PJ you love so much?" If they do, I can tell they aren't really interested in the half hour explanation I'm prepared to give them, so I guess that sucks. I'm glad my wife joined the ride ten years ago, finally someone to share it with!
Virginia Beach 2000; Pittsburgh 2000; Columbus 2003; D.C. 2003; Pittsburgh 2006; Virginia Beach 2008; Cleveland 2010; PJ20 2011; Pittsburgh 2013; Baltimore 2013; Charlottesville 2013; Charlotte 2013; Lincoln 2014; Moline 2014; St. Paul 2014; Greenville 2016; Hampton 2016; Lexington 2016; Wrigley 2016; Prague 2018; Krakow 2018; Berlin 2018; Fenway 2018; Camden 2022; St. Paul 2023
I stopped a long time ago. Right after I played Brain of J for someone who was like what was that it was badass. When I said its Pearl Jam he couldn't be bothers with it. Another friend came into our rehearsal one day after seeing the video for evolution. Talking about how it was so great and the guy singing was sick and sounds like he was ripping his own throat out he ment that shit so much and it was one of the best things he had heard in years. When I said yeah that Pearl Jam and the record is awesome you should check it out. He was like whatever. Consider yourselves the lucky ones who get it. I certainly do
Yeah. I really gave up on converting people awhile back. Really wish I could find a group of die hards around town to party with outside of tour time. Most people just don't "get it" and I get teased a lot about being a die hard PJ fan, I don't care though, cause they are the ones missing out.
That's why we come here. Don't bother explaining to non-musicians or those who have never seen them live. Pearl Jam was once the biggest band in the world. Vs. Sold a million in week. They are a deep, spiritual, philosophical band that used to be about rage, angst, and aggression. Each album is like 2 sides of that coin. It isn't for everyone. The dichotomy of Blood vs say Sirens shows the depth of the band. They can frustrate you at times with songs left off albums, but to deny the strength of their music catalogue is naive.
Bridge Benefit 1994, San Francisco 1995, San Diego 1995 1 & 2, Missoula 1998, Los Angeles 2000, San Diego 2000, Eddie Vedder/Beck 2/26/2002, Santa Barbara 2003, Irvine 2003, San Diego 2003, Vancouver 2005, Gorge 2005, San Diego 2006, Los Angeles 2006 1 & 2, Santa Barbara 2006, Eddie Vedder 4/10/08, Eddie Vedder 4/12/08, Eddie Vedder 4/15/08, 7/12/2008, SF 8/28/09, LA 9/30/09, LA 10/1/09, LA 10/06/09, LA 10/07/09, San Diego 10/09/09, Eddie Vedder 7/6/2011, Eddie Vedder 7/8/2011, PJ20 9/3/2011, PJ20 9/4/2011, Vancouver 9/25/2011, San Diego 11/21/13, LA 11/24/13, Ohana 9/25/21, Ohana 9/26/21, Ohana 10/1/21, EV 2/17/22, LA Forum 5/6/22, LA Forum 5/7/22, EV 10/1/22, EV 9/30/23
That's why we come here. Don't bother explaining to non-musicians or those who have never seen them live. Pearl Jam was once the biggest band in the world. Vs. Sold a million in week. They are a deep, spiritual, philosophical band that used to be about rage, angst, and aggression. Each album is like 2 sides of that coin. It isn't for everyone. The dichotomy of Blood vs say Sirens shows the depth of the band. They can frustrate you at times with songs left off albums, but to deny the strength of their music catalogue is naive.
:-bd
Virginia Beach 2000; Pittsburgh 2000; Columbus 2003; D.C. 2003; Pittsburgh 2006; Virginia Beach 2008; Cleveland 2010; PJ20 2011; Pittsburgh 2013; Baltimore 2013; Charlottesville 2013; Charlotte 2013; Lincoln 2014; Moline 2014; St. Paul 2014; Greenville 2016; Hampton 2016; Lexington 2016; Wrigley 2016; Prague 2018; Krakow 2018; Berlin 2018; Fenway 2018; Camden 2022; St. Paul 2023
That's why we come here. Don't bother explaining to non-musicians or those who have never seen them live. Pearl Jam was once the biggest band in the world. Vs. Sold a million in week. They are a deep, spiritual, philosophical band that used to be about rage, angst, and aggression. Each album is like 2 sides of that coin. It isn't for everyone. The dichotomy of Blood vs say Sirens shows the depth of the band. They can frustrate you at times with songs left off albums, but to deny the strength of their music catalogue is naive.
Yeah. I really gave up on converting people awhile back. Really wish I could find a group of die hards around town to party with outside of tour time.
I'm fortunate enough to have 2 really close friends that get it. I have slowly converted my wife. Took her to a show last fall and that sealed the deal and my kids love PJ
After a faithful 20yrs I'm done. My workers know me as "that Pearl Jam fan" My friends know me as a PJ listener Thanks Pearl Jam
This needs be haiku'd...
20 years and done. Now known as "that Pearl Jam fan." -Signed, willneverleave
10/31/93 Berkeley (Baba!), 10/1/94 Bridge School, 9/16/96 Seattle (In My Tree!), 10/19/96 & 10/20/96 B. School (Alt Corduroy & Alt Porch!), 10/25/03 B. School, 6/1/03 Mtnview (Crazy Mary! You Are!), 11/29/13 Portland (All Those Yesterdays! Even Flow!), 10/25/14 Bridge School (Rain! Fuckin Up! TOTD!), 5/13/22 Oakland (W.M.A.! Immortality!)
People fear what they do not understand........and hate what they cannot conquer.....
MINDGASM!
I am one of a few in my circle of friends that get the "he's a huge Pearl Jam fan" label - damn proud of it SON / SISTA / KITTY KAT!
My gf isn't so much into them, but she's been to a couple shows with me and has seen me cry to many songs. hahahah I just laugh and sing out loud with tears in my face for in those moments, life is totally 100% honest and beautiful and I FEEL ALIVE! Once, one of her friends picked us up in her car and she was rockin out to the Lightning Bolt album and my gf, after a couple songs and some chit-chat said "Rogan is loving this by the way." The driver says "what....", and the gf says "The Pearl Jam." and I gave some evil devil claws and screamed out "WATCH IT GO TO FIRE" and then we crashed into a godzilla, rolled down a ravine, burst into flames, our spirits rose to heaven and I shouted to Jesus "IT'S EVOLUTION BABYYYYYYYYYYYY"
My gf still doesn't understand even though we're dead.
SO MUCH^^^
10/31/93 Berkeley (Baba!), 10/1/94 Bridge School, 9/16/96 Seattle (In My Tree!), 10/19/96 & 10/20/96 B. School (Alt Corduroy & Alt Porch!), 10/25/03 B. School, 6/1/03 Mtnview (Crazy Mary! You Are!), 11/29/13 Portland (All Those Yesterdays! Even Flow!), 10/25/14 Bridge School (Rain! Fuckin Up! TOTD!), 5/13/22 Oakland (W.M.A.! Immortality!)
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As for trying to explain PJ and my love for them, if i feel a person is open and receptive, ill go for it. Ive brought around a few friends, girlfriends, and even my father(who i brought along with to Wrigley, his first major concert ever)
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
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Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
I am one of a few in my circle of friends that get the "he's a huge Pearl Jam fan" label - damn proud of it SON / SISTA / KITTY KAT!
My gf isn't so much into them, but she's been to a couple shows with me and has seen me cry to many songs. hahahah I just laugh and sing out loud with tears in my face for in those moments, life is totally 100% honest and beautiful and I FEEL ALIVE! Once, one of her friends picked us up in her car and she was rockin out to the Lightning Bolt album and my gf, after a couple songs and some chit-chat said "Rogan is loving this by the way." The driver says "what....", and the gf says "The Pearl Jam." and I gave some evil devil claws and screamed out "WATCH IT GO TO FIRE" and then we crashed into a godzilla, rolled down a ravine, burst into flames, our spirits rose to heaven and I shouted to Jesus "IT'S EVOLUTION BABYYYYYYYYYYYY"
My gf still doesn't understand even though we're dead.
2010 WATCH IT GO TO FIRE!!
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Since I became a PJ fan ('93, eleven-years-old) I've been known to pretty much everyone around me as a huge PJ fan, so I've never defended my love for the band, or why I have so many posters on my walls, and not many people throughout the years have asked, "why PJ; what is it about PJ you love so much?" If they do, I can tell they aren't really interested in the half hour explanation I'm prepared to give them, so I guess that sucks. I'm glad my wife joined the ride ten years ago, finally someone to share it with!
EV Solo: 7/11/11 11/12/12 11/13/12
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the whole explaining and converting people to like pearl jam thing to me is kinda silly and kinda weird. people like what they like.
will shrug.
Best Rock Band Since Led Zeppelin.
I will defend that title.
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II
Audioslave 2005 MSG
20 years and done.
Now known as "that Pearl Jam fan."
-Signed, willneverleave