What's up with so many fans wearing PJ shirts to the shows?

AtlantaJammer

DeLukin wrote:

I wore a Gimmie T under my flannel shirt but it was so frickin' hot in the Spectrum I had to take off the flannel, exposing myself as one of 'those guys.' I didn't mind though. My Gimmie T is my favorite shirt - faded and softened to perfection after many wears/washes so it was worth the risk of being branded by self-conscious douche bags who have nothing better to do than worry about what other people are wearing.

You wear flannel shirts? HAHA. I havent seen those worn in a decade atleast. But I swear Im not judging.

aNiMaL

joe2468 wrote:

"THAT GUY"

i hate to say it but i agree with the OP ....... you become "THAT GUY" ...i never wear a shirt of the band im am going to see .. dont get me wrong there is nothing wrong with it .. i just dont wanna be 'THAT GUY"...
and its next to BLASTING A VERY VERY BAD BOOTLEG of an old concert for over an hour in the parking lot BEFORE YOU GO IN... i even had to move my truck cause this TOOL pulled in next to me BLASTING a horrible boot from 94 ..the recording was so bad i packed up my cooler/table/BBQ and chairs. and moved ..

BUT you can wear a BAD RADIO/MOTHER LOVE BONE/ CITZEN DICK tshirt


side note: back in 2000 i went to the SHOWBOX/key arena shows and purchased a really realy cheesey vintage SEATTLE shirt with the skyline on it from the market... i have worn it EVERY SHOW since....23 and counting

edit..... my girlfriend was going to wear one i even told her no....you will be THAT GUY.....

Seriously, that is the dumbest thing I have ever read. You're whole fear of being that guy. Here's a secret, everyone else is that guy in their own way. You are THAT GUY. Because, to everyone, there is something that makes a person that person. You worry about what others think to much, and your misaligned fears stem from a b-rated movie. Re-prioritize, man.

aNiMaL

AtlantaJammer wrote:

DeLukin wrote:

I wore a Gimmie T under my flannel shirt but it was so frickin' hot in the Spectrum I had to take off the flannel, exposing myself as one of 'those guys.' I didn't mind though. My Gimmie T is my favorite shirt - faded and softened to perfection after many wears/washes so it was worth the risk of being branded by self-conscious douche bags who have nothing better to do than worry about what other people are wearing.

You wear flannel shirts? HAHA. I havent seen those worn in a decade atleast. But I swear Im not judging.

In the Pacific Northwest, they never really wear a fashion statement. I still wear flannel shirts in the fall and winter when it is cold outside.

AtlantaJammer

aNiMaL wrote:

AtlantaJammer wrote:

DeLukin wrote:

I wore a Gimmie T under my flannel shirt but it was so frickin' hot in the Spectrum I had to take off the flannel, exposing myself as one of 'those guys.' I didn't mind though. My Gimmie T is my favorite shirt - faded and softened to perfection after many wears/washes so it was worth the risk of being branded by self-conscious douche bags who have nothing better to do than worry about what other people are wearing.

You wear flannel shirts? HAHA. I havent seen those worn in a decade atleast. But I swear Im not judging.

In the Pacific Northwest, they never really wear a fashion statement. I still wear flannel shirts in the fall and winter when it is cold outside.

I wasnt judging I swear! Just saying, I havent seen those in a WHILE. Where can you even buy them these days?

Paul Andrews

AtlantaJammer wrote:

aNiMaL wrote:

AtlantaJammer wrote:

You wear flannel shirts? HAHA. I havent seen those worn in a decade atleast. But I swear Im not judging.

In the Pacific Northwest, they never really wear a fashion statement. I still wear flannel shirts in the fall and winter when it is cold outside.

I wasnt judging I swear! Just saying, I havent seen those in a WHILE. Where can you even buy them these days?

Flannel shirts - you still pick them up here in South West Australia for $7 at the supermarket. They.ve never been hugh fashion, but they're lightweight, cheap and warm - perfect on a cold day or after getting out of your wetsuit in winder.

TroubledSoul

i love wearin a pj shirt to a pj show.

people from red moz might have a different opinion.

wolfbear

My hubby wears his PJ shirt from Maui 1998 to most shows. Ed actually pointed to him and put his hand over his heart at one show we were at! So, I don't think the band hates fans wearing their shirts.

NoelMichael

i know i've seen ed himself wear a pearl jam shirt onstage. i guess he was "that guy" too

stardust1976

Paul Andrews wrote:

I think you're all suffering from PPJTDD (Post Pearl Jam Tour Depression Disorder).


And yep, I'll be wearing one to Perth - Nov 14.

HAHA! Yes - this could be the reason such an insanely ridiculous 'rule' is even thought to exist.........I mean really people, take a chill pill........You go to a Pearl Jam (or any other band, although none are as cool), concert because YOU LOVE THE BAND!!!! You want to show your love and loyalty for the most awesome band in the world by wearing a PEARL JAM teeshirt!!!!!!

And, yes - I shall be wearing one too - and proudly I might add - and I highly doubt that I will get any odd looks......

Thoughts_Arrive

Bring back the flannel!

tsarax

Arocker28 wrote:

tsarax wrote:

Scott36 wrote:

There's an old rule that you never wear a band's shirt to their concerts. PJ fans seem to disregard this completely! Any particular reason? If you're at the show, why do you need to be wearing a PJ shirt? Just curious.

I'm not sure why this would be a rule or why anyone would have made this up...

By the same logic then, one shouldn't wear any of their sports team apparel when going to watch their team play...

It's only different because when you go to a Sporting event there are two teams playing, and you actually are rooting for one. At a concert everyone is there for the same reason.

Good point.

Chrisilein

This must be an american rule?!?! :shock: :shock: :shock:
So, unfortunately 96 % of the crowd in Europe made something wrong?

Spags

I didn't wear a PJ t-shirt and felt sad. I did wear the Gonzo T-shirt I got from Owl Farm though which is almost as awesome as a PJ shirt. Can I still be in the club?

pjsyco

NoelMichael wrote:

i know i've seen ed himself wear a pearl jam shirt onstage. i guess he was "that guy" too

Yes, I've seen members of the band wear Pearl Jam shirts during the show. What is the etiquette for this?

BTW, for the record, I wear my Pearl Jam shirt to the shows, proudly, and if people don't like it, they can kiss my ass. :x

Sian-of-the-dead

I always wear PJ t-shirts to shows.

I guess I keep breaking the 'old rule'...

Horseshit. People should be able to wear what they damn well please to shows.

JaneNY

AtlantaJammer wrote:

aNiMaL wrote:

AtlantaJammer wrote:

You wear flannel shirts? HAHA. I havent seen those worn in a decade atleast. But I swear Im not judging.

In the Pacific Northwest, they never really wear a fashion statement. I still wear flannel shirts in the fall and winter when it is cold outside.

I wasnt judging I swear! Just saying, I havent seen those in a WHILE. Where can you even buy them these days?

Umm, at just about any discount to mid-range clothing store in the Northeast U.S. and in Canada. They are WARM. Just because they were in fashion at one time is irrelevant. They are a staple piece of clothing in areas like mine where you can have sub-zero temperatures for weeks at a time.

pandora

Scott36 wrote:

There's an old rule that you never wear a band's shirt to their concerts. PJ fans seem to disregard this completely! Any particular reason? If you're at the show, why do you need to be wearing a PJ shirt? Just curious.

Can just speak for hubby who usually wears one all the time-when we go out to our favorite biker bars- the old ones when he does the yard work- sleeps in one- I keep buying them he keeps wearing them.(More socks please- and some boxers.) He has worn other bands t-shirts to PJ concerts before. Its nice when he wears them when we travel to see PJ though cause then we meet the other fans easier- strike up conversation in the airport and bars.

Deep_Oceans

I never understood this idiotic "rule". It's effing stupid. Who cares! I'm at the concert supporting one of my favorite bands, i'm gonna wear the shirt too. So i guess i shouldn't wear my Phils hat or shirt to any of the games? or my flyers jersey to any of their games?

Ernie Vedder

Scott36 wrote:

There's an old rule that you never wear a band's shirt to their concerts. PJ fans seem to disregard this completely! Any particular reason? If you're at the show, why do you need to be wearing a PJ shirt? Just curious.

Why wouldn't you wear one???
Is it Bad Luck for the band???
if it is, thendont sell them...lol

Kat

Pearl Jam, and their fans, make new rules, better rules. :thumbup:

Anyone out there have a Drop In The Park t? That's an interesting shirt to wear.

Have a great day all.

xo