Jerk in section 421

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AfghanTwilight wrote:

Is it not illegal to smoke in public within the confines of Chicago? I know it's a concert and stuff happens, but it seems like there were a ton of people smoking like it was a Canadian show.

There ain't nobody smoking next to me at a show unless it smells good

DarbyCrash

AfghanTwilight wrote:

Is it not illegal to smoke in public within the confines of Chicago? I know it's a concert and stuff happens, but it seems like there were a ton of people smoking like it was a Canadian show.

It's not illegal to smoke in public but it is illegal (or at least a rule that is heavily enforced) to smoke at Wrigley Field. I was waiting out the rain right outside the field and two cops came over and started screaming (and I mean screaming) at a gentleman for smoking. The cop grabbed the guys cigarette and threw it at him.

As far as douche bags...oh my god were there some idiots during the rain delay. The guy in front of me was purposely farting on the girl behind him because she asked him to get off her foot. (he was loaded, and was falling all over everyone). He thought it was hilarious. All of us managed to gradually push him back, but what a frickin ass.

Tully305

I was pleasantly surprised by the great view from my seats in Section 30.

That is until this group of "frat bros" douchebags came over and proceeded to act like assholes the hole night, with one special guy (who I'll refer to as Slim Shady) trying to fight me all night after I refused to acknowledge his antics of acting like a 5-year old. Thankfully, his boys realized he was stepping over the line after I told them that they may all kick my ass as a group, but I'd put Slim Shady in the hospital before they were finished. Fucking assholes.

Then there's another dude who vomited all over the row behind him.

Followed by this loud obnoxious chick who got in everyone's face.

Music was awesome, but security was a joke.

Jason P

tschav wrote:

At least some guy with laser-like aim was handed a beer and tossed it square in the sack.

hopefully that ends up on Tosh.O

PillowPants

josevolution wrote:

Yeah man what an animal , i have to say i'm glad i passed on this show ..

I would never attend a stadium show even if they decided to play here or anywhere including Fenway there are to many fairweather fans that just wan't to be there to get smashed and act like clowns ....

although i agree with you that the fairweather fans are the issue....

the ga section near me was fine... and no one i talked to mentioned any douchebaggery... i don't think it was the rule but rather the exception

and my comment has nothing to do with those of you who are sharing these nightmarish stories... i believe you and i sympathize


it's part of the reason i don't subscribe to the "just happy to be in the building" theory

generally the shittier sections have the less interested people...

but yes db's are all over this world

Bentleyspop

I still don't understand and never have why people feel the overwhelming need to smoke (cigarettes or pot), or get stupid drunk, or stoned out of their gourd, or pick fights, or generally act like idiots when they go to concerts?

Some venues have a program in which you can report unruly patrons without leaving your seat or even saying anything to them. Even Wrigley field has one for the baseball games which may or may not have been operational during concerts....

From the Chicagocubs.com website.....

Fan Text Messaging Number: For assistance during the game, fans can text 88019, Keyword "FAN" plus your issue and seating location. This option allows fans to discreetly alert event personnel of any fan services issues via text message during a game. You will receive a confirmation your message has been received. Standard message and data rates may apply.

And another example...

Unruly Fans Text Program

Report violent or unruly fans by texting the KFC Yum! enter. Text issues to 69050 with “KFC YUM” in the body of the text along with a section and seat number and the issue.

Cinnamon Girl

We were in 422 row 5 and saw the aftermath...not pretty. Shitty end to a concert experience.

tribejammer05

Holy shit. I can't believe these horror stories. I thought I had it bad with the couple in front of me I thought might make a baby at some points or the older guys next to me who kept asking if I had any pot.

justam

Reading this, I'd guess that there were more douchy-people incidents at Wrigley because of the stress of the rain delay. I was at home listening on the earth-cam and when the field was cleared and the wait got longer and longer I couldn't help but worry that there might be a riot. Here in Tampa, there was a riot in a situation like that.

Good on the majority of people that in Chicago at the PJ concert, there was NOT! But, I'd bet that jerks were more jerky because they were drinking and waiting and getting stressed... :geek:

polaris_x

really hot day + lineups + delays + people who think drinking beer is hydrating = increased rate of asshole behaviour ...

tradrrr

Not just PJ shows, life in general. It seems some people nowadays think they can do whatever they want, whenever they want.

81 wrote:

wow...just wow...

seems like there are more and more douche bags at PJ shows every year

riotgrl

It totally blows that so many people had such shitty experiences :( For my part, I was in section 425 and had a great experience. Sure there were people smoking (cigarettes and otherwise) which is annoying but from my experience at concerts, par for the course. There was an obnoxious drunk guy sitting next to my husband but his worst offense was being excited to be there and smoking. I would have liked more people in my section rocking it out the entire time like I was but not one person told me to stop my crappy off-key singing or to sit down like I've been told at other concerts. Had a good chat with a couple in front from Chicago who were trying to reassure the rest of us that most likely we would get a show but not sure how long since the curfew was at 11pm. I saw another couple with 2012 Europe tour shirts (both had the shut up and listen shirts) who were totally ROCKING - sorry I never chatted them up! After seeing PJ at Midtown in Atlanta last year and not having a good experience, I was really glad that this show was so amazing. Hot, exhausted and I did NOT have a good flight home at the crack of dawn Saturday morning but it was an amazing event. Sure wish we all had a good show

justam

polaris_x wrote:

really hot day + lineups + delays + people who think drinking beer is hydrating = increased rate of asshole behaviour ...

yes

aneutronbomb

Jason P wrote:

I'm about to the point in my life where I'd like a PPV option to see live concerts from my couch! :fp:

:think:

phish does this, many sold out shows are webcast for $15 it is so completely awesome of them

aneutronbomb

fwiw, we were in row 4 of section 216 and may i say everyone was just lovely! we had a full on dance party

wish i remembered peoples names but tons of great people from new england and chicago. david and clair? we were the guy and three girls from pittsburgh

we made like half a dozen new friends (sorry we never made it to the raven bar, if you are out there reading this)

one dude kept lighting up in front of me, but passed it back my way every time, so hey man, im cool

TrueReligion

we were in row 5 in front of fight and heard the guys girlfriend being sexually assaulted and the cigarette was the after math.....we spoke to the girl and she said the guy who got punched was easy out of line

iamica

There were also a bunch of guys in section 239 that were trying to feel up my friend, who had a single ticket and was one of the only women over there. She ended up standing in one of the aisles to get away from them. Really made me angry.

nutbarz

TrueReligion wrote:

we were in row 5 in front of fight and heard the guys girlfriend being sexually assaulted and the cigarette was the after math.....we spoke to the girl and she said the guy who got punched was easy out of line

I Do hope you mean verbally.

Evel K

I think the problem could be everyone think's it's their show and not our show. Some people drink too much at concerts and some of those people get out of line. Cigarette smokers(myself included) just need to get their nicotine. Pot smokers, for the most part are easy going. The younger guy next to me was smoking a bowl and asked me if I wanted a hit. I said "No, but thanks" and we continued to enjoy the show. Like someone said I can deal with you repeating yourself and even spilling your drink on me so you really shouldn't be pissed when I light a smoke. For the people who don't drink , smoke, or occasionally hit a joint Lighten Up you'll probably outlive us all. When it comes to public indecency and sexual assaults, that needs to go to the authorities. There are no excuses or tolerance for that. If the guy who was urinating on people woke up in jail facing assault charges, I don't think the judge will accept I was drunk as his defense. Frat boys trying to grope females, again, when you wake up in jail, face the music.

ldent42

mydogmookieblaylock wrote:

I heard a lot of people complaining about doucheyness - and these 2 stories were beyond disgusting. I was lucky to be surrounded by cool people for the most part.
I am a smoker and not a drinker - i am glad no one complained about my cigarette smoke - i try to blow it up in the air (that's what she said) but i don't complain about hearing them say the same thing 5 times in a row or getting a little beer spilled on my foot so i think its all relative.

Same here. I didn't complain about a dude getting shoved into me and spilling his beer on me, cuz people's tempers were flaring and it was a bit ridiculous when the security wouldn't let us back on the field after the storm passed and the other side was letting people back along the side, just not to the seats/ga. When I was able to bum a smoke off of some guys I stayed in what became the 'smoking' section, and when I finally got my own back I stood to the side and blew the smoke straight up. No one complained to me, but some were talking about how there's no smoking allowed in there among themselves so i walked a little bit away from them. I am very careful about not letting my smoke get in other people's way, but at the same time I don't bitch when people's pot smoke gets in mine or when they stink from alcohol, spill their beer on me, or get drunk.

I can't even begin to fathom how that dude pissing on people got away with it. I can understand having to pee and being unable to get to the bathroom cuz it was nuts during the delay, but jesus find a corner! and punching someone in the face cuz they asked u not to smoke in their personal space? WTF? If I had gotten peed on, it would've been ww3.