People Nowadays
Jeanwah
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I feel this way particularly when I go to a show, and I can only wonder how the artists on stage feel. Why are people more focused on their mobile devices than the world? Why can't I go to a show and see the folks in the front few rows rocking out and getting lost in the music rather than texting or taking pictures? What happened to people that we are unable to tune in to what's in front of us rather than being lost in technology? And I do feel that it's also a generational thing.
Same goes for meeting celebrities. No longer are meet and greets about talking to your idols; it's become nothing but having tangible proof that you were in the same room together. I was at a meet and greet last week and no one said a word to the person I met; people were more interested in autographs and photos rather than actually asking how he was doing. And let me tell you, he was uncomfortable as hell being there, which is odd because he's so comfortable talking to people otherwise (you can't really shut him up, on stage and out and about).
So what's up with this bizarre behavior that everyone seems to participate in? People are just dying to "meet" members of the band but that only means having a physical piece of them? What happened to valuing the experience?
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its herd behavior!Va Beach 08-03-00, Pittsburgh 04-28-03, State College 05-03-03, Hershey 07-12-03, Boston 09-29-04, Reading 10-01-04, Philly 10-03-05, Camden 05-27-06, Pittsburgh 06-23-06, Va Beach 06-17-08, Philly 10-30-09, Philly 10-31-09, Bristow 05-13-100
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"Even a dead fish can swim with the current." HghtowerJeanwah wrote:MANKIND wrote:its herd behavior!
“A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion”.Chinese Proverb
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As to your original post, humans are told that they are special and that the world evolves around them. Become selfish and self absorbed. Face book, twitter, constant texting validates this need to feel special.
Part time parents don't help.
If we as Americans would call out these idiots it would be curtailed but we don't fearing getting into a fight or even worse shot. We do love our violence and guns.
Tonight stood in checkout line and person in front of me didn't stop talking on cell phone during entire transaction. Cashier was visibly fustrated.10-18-2000 Houston, 04-06-2003 Houston, 6-25-2003 Toronto, 10-8-2004 Kissimmee, 9-4-2005 Calgary, 12-3-05 Sao Paulo, 7-2-2006 Denver, 7-22-06 Gorge, 7-23-2006 Gorge, 9-13-2006 Bern, 6-22-2008 DC, 6-24-2008 MSG, 6-25-2008 MSG0 -
MANKIND wrote:its herd behavior!
facebookification, tweeteration, whatever you want to call it. everyone is a star in their own (small) mind and everyone else 'needs' to see their status updates, pictures, etc.
devils' advocate on the phone vids at concerts, there is a genuine entertainment value provided once posted youtube, or whatnot.San Diego Sports Arena - Oct 25, 2000
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Beat you by a sec w basially same thoughts.RFTC wrote:MANKIND wrote:its herd behavior!
facebookification, tweeteration, whatever you want to call it. everyone is a star in their own (small) mind and everyone else 'needs' to see their status updates, pictures, etc.
devils' advocate on the phone vids at concerts, there is a genuine entertainment value provided once posted youtube, or whatnot.
On vids at concerts, they can be fun to watch and feel for those that can't get to a show but spending big bucks to see a show and having a 4" screen blaring light right in front of you the entire show royally sucks and not worth it in my opinion.10-18-2000 Houston, 04-06-2003 Houston, 6-25-2003 Toronto, 10-8-2004 Kissimmee, 9-4-2005 Calgary, 12-3-05 Sao Paulo, 7-2-2006 Denver, 7-22-06 Gorge, 7-23-2006 Gorge, 9-13-2006 Bern, 6-22-2008 DC, 6-24-2008 MSG, 6-25-2008 MSG0 -
If techies have their way, Jeanwah, once all that stuff gets small enough to put in baby's heads at birth no one will no the difference. It really is a good idea to leave all the electronic gadgets behind once in. A day pack with water, compass, a few energy bars, a basic first aid kit, dry matches and at least a few miles of walking away from civilization works wonders.
That and going to a show with nothing on your person except ID and a few bucks and your keys."It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
But remember kids: if you're walking into the woods alone, always bring a cell phone! Wise advice from search and rescue experts.brianlux wrote:If techies have their way, Jeanwah, once all that stuff gets small enough to put in baby's heads at birth no one will no the difference. It really is a good idea to leave all the electronic gadgets behind once in. A day pack with water, compass, a few energy bars, a basic first aid kit, dry matches and at least a few miles of walking away from civilization works wonders.
That and going to a show with nothing on your person except ID and a few bucks and your keys. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
Jeanwah wrote:
I feel this way particularly when I go to a show, and I can only wonder how the artists on stage feel. Why are people more focused on their mobile devices than the world? Why can't I go to a show and see the folks in the front few rows rocking out and getting lost in the music rather than texting or taking pictures? What happened to people that we are unable to tune in to what's in front of us rather than being lost in technology? And I do feel that it's also a generational thing.
Same goes for meeting celebrities. No longer are meet and greets about talking to your idols; it's become nothing but having tangible proof that you were in the same room together. I was at a meet and greet last week and no one said a word to the person I met; people were more interested in autographs and photos rather than actually asking how he was doing. And let me tell you, he was uncomfortable as hell being there, which is odd because he's so comfortable talking to people otherwise (you can't really shut him up, on stage and out and about).
I agree. I dont understand why people will spend money to go to a show and watch it through a recording device. It makes no sense to me. I saw Green Day a few years ago at the Garden and everyone up front was recording it. 2 or 3 songs into the show Billy Joe stopped halfway through a song and started screaming. I am right here we are right fucking here. If you want to see us on tv go fucking home and watch tv. We aint playin shit till you put away your fucking phones and cameras.
So what's up with this bizarre behavior that everyone seems to participate in? People are just dying to "meet" members of the band but that only means having a physical piece of them? What happened to valuing the experience?0 -
I couldn't agree more with the OP.
I would gladly trade being able to watch these videos for going to shows and not seeing everyone paying more attention to their cell phones than the artist.RFTC wrote:devils' advocate on the phone vids at concerts, there is a genuine entertainment value provided once posted youtube, or whatnot.0 -
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Take take take
hmmm ... reminds me of a song0 -
People only think of themselves and their wants and needs. That is the root cause. All the other stuff (cell phones, you tube, facebook, etc) just provide the means for them.
People are special. But we need to do a better job of thinking about how our actions can affect others negatively.hippiemom = goodness0 -
Truth be told, I'd rather stare at my phone than engage most of the idiots I meet on a daily basis :wave:
Take that as a compliment tho....cause instead of making small talk about the weather in the grocery lineup....I'm usually 'hanging' with you people
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Oh how I love me some Jackpandora wrote:Take take take
hmmm ... reminds me of a song
And, I don't think it's just nowadays - though it's ridiculous how much it's grown. I remember beginning around the mid to late 80s, when we'd have tourists here walking around Beverly Hills seeing the sights through their videocamera lens and not their own eyes.
This past weekend, I was with my mom and sister, talking about my dad's death and how his wife kept some precious items we would have wanted - an old camera, his watch, some photos. But then, it really comes down to the intangible we retain - our memories. The other stuff...is just stuff.
I guess people have become more narcissistic (or have better means of displaying it?). The whole concept of twitter - following - and Facebook - liking - it's just so...strange to me.
Anyway, good post here, Jeanwah. Got me thinking this morning - perhaps a bit too much, but not a bad thing at all.0 -
My first rule for concerts is once the lights go off, so does my phone.brianlux wrote:If techies have their way, Jeanwah, once all that stuff gets small enough to put in baby's heads at birth no one will no the difference. It really is a good idea to leave all the electronic gadgets behind once in. A day pack with water, compass, a few energy bars, a basic first aid kit, dry matches and at least a few miles of walking away from civilization works wonders.
That and going to a show with nothing on your person except ID and a few bucks and your keys.Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V0 -
keeponrockin wrote:
My first rule for concerts is once the lights go off, so does my phone.brianlux wrote:If techies have their way, Jeanwah, once all that stuff gets small enough to put in baby's heads at birth no one will no the difference. It really is a good idea to leave all the electronic gadgets behind once in. A day pack with water, compass, a few energy bars, a basic first aid kit, dry matches and at least a few miles of walking away from civilization works wonders.
That and going to a show with nothing on your person except ID and a few bucks and your keys.
Seems like a lot of shit to take when if you took your cell phone you'd be good. hippiemom = goodness0 -
keeponrockin wrote:
My first rule for concerts is once the lights go off, so does my phone.brianlux wrote:If techies have their way, Jeanwah, once all that stuff gets small enough to put in baby's heads at birth no one will no the difference. It really is a good idea to leave all the electronic gadgets behind once in. A day pack with water, compass, a few energy bars, a basic first aid kit, dry matches and at least a few miles of walking away from civilization works wonders.
That and going to a show with nothing on your person except ID and a few bucks and your keys.
I usually get my phone out 1 or 2 times to take a quick picture or quick video. Probably all of 2 minutes total I would think. I just find it a pain in the ass to do it for that 2 minutes anyhow so why bother with more?hippiemom = goodness0 -
cincybearcat wrote:keeponrockin wrote:
My first rule for concerts is once the lights go off, so does my phone.brianlux wrote:If techies have their way, Jeanwah, once all that stuff gets small enough to put in baby's heads at birth no one will no the difference. It really is a good idea to leave all the electronic gadgets behind once in. A day pack with water, compass, a few energy bars, a basic first aid kit, dry matches and at least a few miles of walking away from civilization works wonders.
That and going to a show with nothing on your person except ID and a few bucks and your keys.
I usually get my phone out 1 or 2 times to take a quick picture or quick video. Probably all of 2 minutes total I would think. I just find it a pain in the ass to do it for that 2 minutes anyhow so why bother with more?
I rarely have a cell phone on me- my wife confiscated that when we got together 10 years ago- and even if I did I would no more know how to take a picture with it than I would to solve a Rubik's cube.
BUT... I'm a hypocrite in that as much as I agree with Jeanwah's post I have to admit that I have enjoyed watching some of the videos others made and posted from the Missoula show- my first PJ show.
Hypocrite Hypocrite Hypocrite. There, I said it, Cincy- saved you the trouble.
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Abe Froman wrote:I would gladly trade being able to watch these videos for going to shows and not seeing everyone paying more attention to their cell phones than the artist.
In the end though (unless they are right in front of me and the cell phone light is bothering my view), I could really care less what people are paying attention to.
Keep in mind too, that not all concerts are the same for everyone. If we go to a Pearl Jam concert or another band we love, the show is everything, and we want to enjoy every second of it. But I've have gone to shows before for bands that I "kinda" liked, or even bands that I wasn't crazy about but went with friends who liked them. Maybe on one of those shows, I'll spend some time playing with my phone or whatever.My whole life
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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Jeanwah wrote:Same goes for meeting celebrities. No longer are meet and greets about talking to your idols; it's become nothing but having tangible proof that you were in the same room together. I was at a meet and greet last week and no one said a word to the person I met; people were more interested in autographs and photos rather than actually asking how he was doing. And let me tell you, he was uncomfortable as hell being there, which is odd because he's so comfortable talking to people otherwise (you can't really shut him up, on stage and out and about).
I have a "friend" on facebook... a guy who I went to high school with 20 years ago, and haven't talked to since. I have no idea what he does for a living, but he seems to be a professional meet & greeter, for b-list celebrities. He has literally hundreds of pictures with people (many of which I don't know). I just don't see the point... "Hey, I waited in line to get a picture with an actor who played a support character on a 90's sitcom, aren't you jealous?"My whole life
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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