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  • CopperTom
    CopperTom Posts: 3,167
    If I really have to go, I hold it for an encore break.
  • PSUS2H
    PSUS2H USA Posts: 2,406
    Nothing as it Seems
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,492
    If I am in GA I stop drinking fluids at 3pm and just bring a pack of gum for when I feel thirsty. If I have a seat I don't worry about it. I can go to the washroom within 2 minutes. No biggie. I definitely don't want to feel like I have to pee while I'm trying to enjoy the show, so holding it isn't an option. Just go right away so you aren't distracted by your bladder.
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  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 29,011
    They should play a 2 hour Even Flow
    I miss igotid88
  • RobbyD462
    RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    edited June 2015
    I never had to go but if I did it would be Sirens or Last Kiss
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  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 5,411
    Jeremy, Betterman, or Even Flow.
  • giventofly69
    giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 864
    Last Kiss.
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,122
    Last Kiss; First Piss
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    I time it...I stop consuming beverages at a certain point before the show, then wait to pee until after. Although I have to say cutz and PJ_Soul are awesome people to have hold your place in the pit when you run off to pee between the opener and PJ.
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  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,950
    it is called house music after 33+ songs
  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    I took a piss break once when they opened for Tom Petty, it was during the Petty portion of the show and I nearly missed Ed coming out for The Waiting. Never again.
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  • evenflow82
    evenflow82 Posts: 3,892
    Twelve shows and never a bathroom break. No liquids two hours before the show and immodium are my secret weapons.

    If I had to though, last kiss or just about anything off Riot Act.
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  • iwasatpj20
    iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,477
    red mos said:

    none, I wait until after.the shows

    That is what I do also
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 27,746
    edited June 2015
    Funny stuff.
    How people can admit that they have gone to 20-30-40 shows, and never urinated.

    You people a little obsessed? Hahahaha

    Im 50 years old.
    I urinate during the 5th, 9th, 13th, 21st, and 26th songs.
    Then I purposely leave before the 2nd encore, and urinate 4 times on the way to my car.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • joseph33
    joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,344
    No such thing as a pee break at a PJ show.
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,998

    Funny stuff.
    How people can admit that they have gone to 20-30-40 shows, and never urinated.

    You people a little obsessed? Hahahaha

    Im 50 years old.
    I urinate during the 5th, 9th, 13th, 21st, and 26th songs.
    Then I purposely leave before the 2nd encore, and urinate 4 times on the way to my car.

    hahahahahaha
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 27,746
    Nami said:

    Funny stuff.
    How people can admit that they have gone to 20-30-40 shows, and never urinated.

    You people a little obsessed? Hahahaha

    Im 50 years old.
    I urinate during the 5th, 9th, 13th, 21st, and 26th songs.
    Then I purposely leave before the 2nd encore, and urinate 4 times on the way to my car.

    hahahahahaha
    What do people really think they will miss, if they go and use the restroom?
    When you get up from your seat, Pearl Jam will be playing songs.
    When you return from the restroom, Pearl Jam will still be playing songs.

    You really wont be missing much.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,492
    edited June 2015

    Nami said:

    Funny stuff.
    How people can admit that they have gone to 20-30-40 shows, and never urinated.

    You people a little obsessed? Hahahaha

    Im 50 years old.
    I urinate during the 5th, 9th, 13th, 21st, and 26th songs.
    Then I purposely leave before the 2nd encore, and urinate 4 times on the way to my car.

    hahahahahaha
    What do people really think they will miss, if they go and use the restroom?
    When you get up from your seat, Pearl Jam will be playing songs.
    When you return from the restroom, Pearl Jam will still be playing songs.

    You really wont be missing much.
    Agreed. I have seen people literally suffering through the shows with their bladders about to burst rather than running to the washroom real quick. That makes no sense to me at all. They are so distracted by their need to pee that they're missing way more of the show than they would if they just went and took a leak.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,476
    PJ_Soul said:

    Nami said:

    Funny stuff.
    How people can admit that they have gone to 20-30-40 shows, and never urinated.

    You people a little obsessed? Hahahaha

    Im 50 years old.
    I urinate during the 5th, 9th, 13th, 21st, and 26th songs.
    Then I purposely leave before the 2nd encore, and urinate 4 times on the way to my car.

    hahahahahaha
    What do people really think they will miss, if they go and use the restroom?
    When you get up from your seat, Pearl Jam will be playing songs.
    When you return from the restroom, Pearl Jam will still be playing songs.

    You really wont be missing much.
    Agreed. I have seen people literally suffering through the shows with their bladders about to burst rather than running to the washroom real quick. That makes no sense to me at all. They are so distracted by their need to pee that they're missing way more of the show than they would if they just went and took a leak.
    But what would happen if I went to the bathroom and Ed looked where I was standing?!?! Or if mike threw guitar pics in my direction?!?! Or the ultimate... If Ed shared his wine with everyone around me and I was in the God damn bathroom?!?! That s why I always wear a nice comfortable pair of depends while at a pearl jam show.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • JH6056
    JH6056 Posts: 2,444
    Used to be Evenflow or Jeremy, because I saw so many 90s shows I felt like I was good with those songs and wasn't missing anything dramatic. I actually don't go during those songs anymore.

    Wishlist has ALWAYS been a pee break... or merch break... anything break song. I just have heard it enough and don't love it live. Only when Ed used to do the mirror reflection stuff did I feel like I was missing something.

    That said, I don't often have to go on pee breaks during shows - I've definitely gone whole shows without them.