Assholes/Douchebags in Columbus, OH??

PaleBrandon

Did anyone else at the Columbus show encounter many assholes and/or douchebags? It was a kick ass show, but these guys who came in late beside me were totally hammered and not there for the music at all it seemed. Totally ruined my mojo. We still had a kick ass time, but everytime Ed was talking this guy was talking to me about the same shit and getting on my fucking nerves. BTW-Oceans and Alone was awesome!!!

Thanks Pete

If they were "totally hammered" you should've called security and had them tossed.

PaleBrandon

good point. But columbus seemed to have a surplus of douchebaggery and that was the pinnacle of it for me.

mickeyrat

BV72509 wrote:

Did anyone else at the Columbus show encounter many assholes and/or douchebags? It was a kick ass show, but these guys who came in late beside me were totally hammered and not there for the music at all it seemed. Totally ruined my mojo. We still had a kick ass time, but everytime Ed was talking this guy was talking to me about the same shit and getting on my fucking nerves. BTW-Oceans and Alone was awesome!!!

Not really. Had the guy next to my guest that I was keeping an eye on(briefly!!) was enjoying himself quite a bit. Was afraid he'd step on her.And the guy next to me tapped me on the ass :shock: and suggested I sit down between the main set and 1st encore. Which I ignored. I mean really , you couldn't tap me on the arm?That was it. A rockin good time!!!

PaleBrandon

why did he suggest you sit?

starmap3333

there are 49 other states with the same type of assholes at the shows though...

starmap3333

PaleBrandon wrote:

why did he suggest you sit?

because he's their #1 fan?

mickeyrat

PaleBrandon wrote:

why did he suggest you sit?

between sets and he was sitting? Fuck I don't know!! looking back on it, I was closer by one seat to the stage, and between the main set and 1st encore he sat down? Guess because I was still standing my ass was in his face?

I might have been more considerate had he not tapped me on the hip/ass area!!! :shock:

Thanks Pete

Wish I was there. I'm the guy that breaks up fights or calms heated situations. I started out as a bouncer, then I got my first Ph.d ...Now I work for the government.

gndcd402

i didnt notice any douchebags...just 4 people around me who literally didnt move the entire show unless they went to get beer. they didnt sing, the didnt dance, and they didnt even clap or cheer after any of the songs. one guy looked like ben rapelisberger too

helplessdancer

were

Thanks Pete

gndcd402 wrote:

i didnt notice any douchebags...just 4 people around me who literally didnt move the entire show unless they went to get beer. they didnt sing, the didnt dance, and they didnt even clap or cheer after any of the songs. one guy looked like ben rapelisberger too

undercover douche

usamamasan1

Thanks Pete wrote:

If they were "totally hammered" you should've called security and had them tossed.

this kind of attitude is for donkeys.

usamamasan1

PaleBrandon wrote:

Totally ruined my mojo. We still had a kick ass time, but everytime Ed was talking this guy was talking to me about the same shit and getting on my fucking nerves.

you should have been a man about it and told him. Now you are crying about it on a message board. How the world has changed.

rival9500

Yes, especially the red haired douchebag that tried to sneak into our row and pushed my girlfriend out of her seat. Section 102 row j. I told him he had to get out of I would call security. He then took a cheap shot and elbowed me in the chest as he walked by. I didn't feel like getting into a fight and missing pj so I waved to the guard and he took off. What a piece of shit.

PaleBrandon

i just never had something like that happen at any of the shows i have been to. usually i make friends w/alot of people at the shows i go to. kinda seemed like i wasn't completely surrounded by 10 clubbers.

SuperStickman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDCPK4MiolQ

ski4

The people by me in 116 were cool. All them were fans digging it
one guy brought his sis to her first show
so she got a good representation of good fans and a great show

RiotAct10

I only encountered one dude, who wasn't really a problem, but he was really drunk, and he kind of ran into me going up the stairs once, and then when security came later to get his sorry ass out of there because he was sitting in a seat that wasnt his (Which was obvious because it was a single seat that wasnt for sale) he tried to use my shoulder to stay up i guess and i threw an elbow at that, because my job is certainly not to support drunk asshole 280 pound dudes.

But I will say, I went to Noblesville, and while it didnt ruin my experience, the lawn was filled with assholes. Some drunk, a few not. But I got there early, got front row lawn, left when we cleared out, and was able to get my same spot upon re-entry. Once the show started though, people who show up late, but don't care about anyone but themselves, start forcing themselves into the front of the lawn, pushing people out of their way, standing right in front of people who have been in that spot for hours. And I dont blame this on Indiana or Noblesville, and I wouldnt suggest that was the problem as the OP did, but I will say, I hope to not sit in the lawn again, just because I don't really feel like dealing with all that extra shit when I'm just trying to see my band play. But tomorrow night, it's back to seats, so it's all good for me.

silver39

ski4 wrote:

The people by me in 116 were cool. All them were fans digging it
one guy brought his sis to her first show
so she got a good representation of good fans and a great show

I was in sec 116, row F :-) Awesome seats!

starmap3333

mickeyrat wrote:

PaleBrandon wrote:

why did he suggest you sit?

between sets and he was sitting? Fuck I don't know!! looking back on it, I was closer by one seat to the stage, and between the main set and 1st encore he sat down? Guess because I was still standing my ass was in his face?

I might have been more considerate had he not tapped me on the hip/ass area!!! :shock:

Brett Favre pats everyone on the ass. Maybe he was just being a spirited team player.

starmap3333

usamamasan1 wrote:

PaleBrandon wrote:

Totally ruined my mojo. We still had a kick ass time, but everytime Ed was talking this guy was talking to me about the same shit and getting on my fucking nerves.

you should have been a man about it and told him. Now you are crying about it on a message board. How the world has changed.

But, dude, it's everyone's job to make sure everyone has a good time! Everyone should be front row, the lottery is bullshit, and now that philly boots are out, fuck you 10C where's the DVD!?

Sarcasm aside, I agree with you... whole heartedly :geek: .

Thanks Pete

RiotAct10 wrote:

I only encountered one dude, who wasn't really a problem, but he was really drunk, and he kind of ran into me going up the stairs once, and then when security came later to get his sorry ass out of there because he was sitting in a seat that wasnt his (Which was obvious because it was a single seat that wasnt for sale) he tried to use my shoulder to stay up i guess and i threw an elbow at that, because my job is certainly not to support drunk asshole 280 pound dudes.

But I will say, I went to Noblesville, and while it didnt ruin my experience, the lawn was filled with assholes. Some drunk, a few not. But I got there early, got front row lawn, left when we cleared out, and was able to get my same spot upon re-entry. Once the show started though, people who show up late, but don't care about anyone but themselves, start forcing themselves into the front of the lawn, pushing people out of their way, standing right in front of people who have been in that spot for hours. And I dont blame this on Indiana or Noblesville, and I wouldnt suggest that was the problem as the OP did, but I will say, I hope to not sit in the lawn again, just because I don't really feel like dealing with all that extra shit when I'm just trying to see my band play. But tomorrow night, it's back to seats, so it's all good for me.

Lawn:

Sounds like most of the concerts I've been to.

Tully305

RiotAct10 wrote:

but I will say, I hope to not sit in the lawn again, just because I don't really feel like dealing with all that extra shit when I'm just trying to see my band play. But tomorrow night, it's back to seats, so it's all good for me.

Sorry, but you'll get the same kinda assholes down in the pavillion too. I had these sweet tix in sec A front row and this total douchebag came with his plastic wife wearing these knee-high white boots like she was at a fucking Bon Jovi concert. Then the douche proceeds to ask me if I think the band will play any of their "old stuff". I was like yeah, I'm hoping for Release or Oceans tonight, and he was like "What album is that off of?" At which point I fucking ignored him. Then his prissy, plastic wife (who bugged about 50 people around them to take a picture of her and this tool) sat down for, I'm not shitting you, all of maybe 4 songs. Of course, their seats weren't together and he's like "you don't mind if you slide back so we can be together on the aisle?" I was like "yeah, I do mind. I paid for these seats". Then the drunk assholes who obviously don't even have tickets in our section are down hanging on me, shoving my fiancee to the ground as she went down to pick up a pick from Mike and trying to start static with me about how he's a bigger fan and I need to go somewhere else.

I've met some really cool long-time fans at every show who know how to respect and care about one another but I'm getting a little tired of the asshats and the people who come to get fucking hammered and ruin a positive experience for real fans.

*rant over*

Thanks Pete

Tully305 wrote:

RiotAct10 wrote:

but I will say, I hope to not sit in the lawn again, just because I don't really feel like dealing with all that extra shit when I'm just trying to see my band play. But tomorrow night, it's back to seats, so it's all good for me.

Sorry, but you'll get the same kinda assholes down in the pavillion too. I had these sweet tix in sec A front row and this total douchebag came with his plastic wife wearing these knee-high white boots like she was at a fucking Bon Jovi concert. Then the douche proceeds to ask me if I think the band will play any of their "old stuff". I was like yeah, I'm hoping for Release or Oceans tonight, and he was like "What album is that off of?" At which point I fucking ignored him. Then his prissy, plastic wife (who bugged about 50 people around them to take a picture of her and this tool) sat down for, I'm not shitting you, all of maybe 4 songs. Of course, their seats weren't together and he's like "you don't mind if you slide back so we can be together on the aisle?" I was like "yeah, I do mind. I paid for these seats". Then the drunk assholes who obviously don't even have tickets in our section are down hanging on me, shoving my fiancee to the ground as she went down to pick up a pick from Mike and trying to start static with me about how he's a bigger fan and I need to go somewhere else.

I've met some really cool long-time fans at every show who know how to respect and care about one another but I'm getting a little tired of the asshats and the people who come to get fucking hammered and ruin a positive experience for real fans.

*rant over*

They don't sound like 10clubbers. In my experience, 10clubbers in the first five rows don't get hammered. Also, they tend to hand out extra pics

PaleBrandon

hey i was in section 116!!! lol....so you know what i mean. but yeah, i tried to just keep peace with these guys...i think the guy behind me was telling them to shut the fuck up. it was just a matter of co-existing for the eveing. i just hope i don't have to do that again at one of the few concerts i attend each year.

Spokey Dokes

You were in Ohio. Nuff said.

matt_baker

It was much the same with their tour last year in Aus, where the ten clubbers were in with the GA. Majority of the crowds were good, just a few dicks pushing the smaller people around to get up to the barrier and ruining it for alot of people around there with a lack of respect.

gndcd402

oh and i forgot to tell about the four guys seated directly behind me. after mccready's preset they said, and i quote, "who the hell was that? somebody from band of horses? man he sucked" and then somebody said it was mike and they still had no idea who it was!

usamamasan1

must have been that horrible weed :?

these shows are not a christian young life outing

Ed October L.A 2009

"Last ime I checked there was no law against losing your shit at a rock-n-roll concert...at least not yet"

Lost In Ohio

And I thought my "douchebag" was a douchebag, but not at all compared to what you all went through.

There were two BIG (more like tall and "built") guys in section Floor 1 (Stone's side) about 17-19 rows back. I got there about 7 PM, or about 15 minutes before Mike's pre-set, and these guys were yelling in a really high voice WHOOOOOOOOOO ED!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!! ED!!!!!!!!!!!

They were doing that almost non-stop. If they were doing it during the show, I couldn't hear them.

If anyone has the Las Vegas 2000 CD (10 year anniversary), listen to Wishlist. About 1:57 to 2:10 in, you hear really high screams that almost sound like a guitar, but they're not.

These guys really reminded me of those moments in that song.