Why do people think wearing a t-shirt of the band you are seeing is a no-no?

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  • MellowCat
    MellowCat Posts: 38
    It's so stupid. It's like "you can't wear white after Labor Day." Or, "You shouldn't display family photos in your living room." I'm trying to figure out why these rules were made up. Who gives a shit? Just gives someone some kind of high-horse to show how "socially superior" they are. Should we care? I'm watching the music, not critiquing fashion. (?).

    I'll admit, though, that I've been looking for a Captain and Tenille T-shirt for 3 years to wear to Ozzfest. That wouldn't break any "rules" and frankly, it would be funny as hell. Anybody know where one can be found, lemme know. : )
  • Reddev10
    Reddev10 Posts: 63
    I always wear a shirt of the band I'm seeing.
    Terry
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  • pools of maroon
    pools of maroon Posts: 454
    Eddie had a Ramones shirt on when he inducted them into the hall of fame! kinda the same thing i think!
  • Come Back in Black
    Come Back in Black Posts: 659
    Reddev10 wrote:
    I always wear a shirt of the band I'm seeing.

    Hi that guy!
  • Stella
    Stella Posts: 283
    Come Back in Black wrote:
    I don't buy concert T-shirts, buttons, pins, hats, posters, or hoodies so I don't run into this problem. I do follow the other faux pas though. I don't listen to the band I am about to see while tailgating in the parking lot. I always went along with that one and like it. Listen to some other crap and have a nice fresh palette when its time for the show. I feel like that one is as well known as the t-shirt one.


    I like this one. I NEVER listen to PJ in the car after the concert. Who wants to ruin all those precious live memories by listening to them on Cd... You just had the best experience of your musical life. Listening to it on cd isn't going to compare at that stage.. :)
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  • pineapplesandwaves
    pineapplesandwaves Posts: 584
    Who the fuck cares? Wear what you want to wear. The common "rule" about not wearing the band's t-shirt to their concert is a weird concept for me. Who knew that rock 'n roll had so many rules and regulations to follow. Who knew that so many seemingly mature, intelligent, and cool fans would be concerned about committing a concert fashion faux pas, but have no problem committing to such snobbery. I say to you, "Don't be that guy."

    Wearing a concert tee is comparable to wearing a jersey to a sporting event. Granted, there is an opponent present, but in the end, you're just showing your love and support. Personally, I love walking down the street or walking into a bar or restaurant and knowing immediately who else is going to the concert that night. I enjoy the personalized t-shirts best.
    Curly Joe wrote:
    In my opinion, trying too hard to make some kind of statement with your t-shirt is even worse than wearing the t-shirt of the band you're seeing. Like wearing a Cubs jersey to a Pearl Jam show, just because Ed's a Cubs fan, or wearing a Fugazi t-shirt because Ed has cited them as an influence.
    That's how I feel. These are the people we should be saying, "Don't be that guy" to.

    I always listen to PJ on the drive to the concert (and the days leading up to it), simply because it pumps me up (even more than I already am). On the way home, I'm usually so elated and talking a mile a minute about the concert that I couldn't tell you what music was playing in the car.
    No time to be void or save up on life. You got to spend it all.
  • laudenum
    laudenum Posts: 405
    hell,a couple was naked after the show in vancouver 98
    more of an impact for sure.
    i guess some people find in ........newbieish?
    just an opinion.
    "shes stoned said the swede, and the
    mooncalf agreed" THe BANd
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    I think it's completely dumb that people tend to be bothered by it. SO WHAT?!! There are so many other things I get upset about in the world...someone wearing a PJ shirt to a PJ show is not one of them.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,924
    me too, I'm him
  • brain of c
    brain of c Posts: 5,213
    don't do it! it's dorky!
    d'oh!!!!!!

    http://www.myspace.com/brain_of_c
  • moses562
    moses562 Posts: 1,382
    Do what you want to do... go where you want to go.

    I think the idea of this is something that is only talked about outside of a concert... seriously, if anyone is at a show and they are talking bad or negative about someone for wearing a shirt of the band they are seeing... they must not be super happy to be there. I know when I'm at a show I'm stoked... and I don't care what anyone is wearing... I'm there for the band that I like and I'm glad to see others who are in the same boat. Two cents thrown.
    "A man has the right to be as big as he feels it in him to be." Ken Kesey
  • acoustic guy
    acoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    smg9779 wrote:
    In my opinion people who think wearing a t-shirt of the band you are seeing is faux pas have their heads way up their asses. You guys care way too much. Go back to your parent's basement.

    Wearing a t shirt is A Ok with me.

    hahahahaha!
    Funny as hell!
    I vote yes also.
    I wear them all the time anyway so whats the big deal?
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
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