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calvo17calvo17 Posts: 440
edited August 2013 in The Porch
Will attend NY 1 & 2, Philly 1 & 2 and Hartford. I'm coming from Costa Rica and wanted to ask if there is any restriction as far as taking backpacks and/or flags inside the venues, any advice? My backpack is one of those where you can put your laptop (not that I'm bringing it with me, just to give an idea of the size) and other stuff you would normally take with you for a tourist walk around the city. Thanks!!!
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    Pushin Forward BackPushin Forward Back Posts: 890
    pretty certain both will be forbidden.

    that flag shit is obnoxious to those standing behind you.
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    jamburgerjamburger Posts: 1,775
    For Brooklyn: http://www.barclayscenter.com/guest-services/a-z-guide

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    For Philly: can't find the info.
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    know1know1 Posts: 6,763
    I don't understand why people want to take flags to concerts. It's not a sporting event or a war and it bothers bunches of people near you.
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    kw18kw18 Posts: 3,909
    know1 wrote:
    I don't understand why people want to take flags to concerts. It's not a sporting event or a war and it bothers bunches of people near you.

    Well, the band does seem to encourage it ...
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    Pushin Forward BackPushin Forward Back Posts: 890
    know1 wrote:
    I don't understand why people want to take flags to concerts. It's not a sporting event or a war and it bothers bunches of people near you.


    its the internationals that do the flag thing... Americans dont do it. If your flag gets in my way, its coming down guaranteed!
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    JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    Hold the flag up briefly here and there during the show? cool.

    Hold it up for extended periods throughout the whole show? that's just fucking rude.
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    NAUjackfanNAUjackfan Phoenix Posts: 2,340
    JTH wrote:
    Hold the flag up briefly here and there during the show? cool.

    Hold it up for extended periods throughout the whole show? that's just fucking rude.

    I agree. No one is going to bother a flag-waver if it's up between songs or when noticed by the band for ten seconds. I have no issue with someone representing their area (US or International).
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    Wow you guys. Welcome to US FUCKING A I guess. Some of you are assuming that OP will be holding up the flag for the entire duration of the show! I agree with NAUjackfan and JTH, I have no issues with flags and signs in the air briefly but if it's up for an extended amount of time I will probably be tapping you on the shoulder, anywhere in the world :)

    OP: I would check with each venue on their policies. Most won't allow backpacks and if that's the case, I would suggest traveling light. You should be able to bring in a small bag but will be subject to security search.

    I'm not sure about flags, they may or may not allow it but truthfully I don't think they are looking out for it. What they are looking for are food and beverages because they want you to buy from their vendors inside.
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    never had pro with my flag.never someone didnt allow it....it goes out of the pocket only if they play keep on rockin in the fuckin world
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    Suziemay wrote:
    I agree with NAUjackfan and JTH, I have no issues with flags and signs in the air briefly
    yeah..that the normal thing to do...is the same with cameras,phones or those drunks hold up their beers and scream "play leash!!
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,883
    flags get in the way of other people's view; I applaud your enthusiasm but leave it at home.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    tinz.tinz. Posts: 2,688
    calvo17 wrote:
    Will attend NY 1 & 2, Philly 1 & 2 and Hartford. I'm coming from Costa Rica and wanted to ask if there is any restriction as far as taking backpacks and/or flags inside the venues, any advice? My backpack is one of those where you can put your laptop (not that I'm bringing it with me, just to give an idea of the size) and other stuff you would normally take with you for a tourist walk around the city. Thanks!!!

    an alternative if you really want people to know you traveled so far.. where it like a cape... :lol: but seriously wont get in the way of views
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    joannawilsonjoannawilson Posts: 341
    We actually do flags some places in the US of A. At Jazzfest in New Orleans (and now smaller festivals, too), people put identifying flags on tall poles so friends know how to find each other. They're pretty much high enough that they don't bother people around them, and they're fun to look at. :)
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    JV130312JV130312 STATE OF LOVE & TRUST Posts: 2,413
    Flags at concerts are dumb. Annoying and dumb and if it's near me, I may light it on fire. So do yourself and the fans around you a favor and keep it in your back pack if you are in Philly. :mrgreen:
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    HawkshoreHawkshore Posts: 2,141
    JV130312 wrote:
    Flags at concerts are dumb. Annoying and dumb and if it's near me, I may light it on fire. So do yourself and the fans around you a favor and keep it in your back pack if you are in Philly. :mrgreen:

    Now that right there is some of that famous Philly hospitality!
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    CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,219
    Flags are okay... I like them and all of their colors and stuff... as long as it is in those big, open environments... like on the lawn at the Shoreline Ampitheater.
    But, they should not always be up and waving during the show... it show utter disregard for those fans seated behind you. Wave them as the band enters and leaves and when Eddie is talking or something... but, take them down when the music is playing.
    Dance during that time.
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    Courtesy to fellow humans should take priority over nationalism.
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    CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,219
    Hawkshore wrote:
    JV130312 wrote:
    Flags at concerts are dumb. Annoying and dumb and if it's near me, I may light it on fire. So do yourself and the fans around you a favor and keep it in your back pack if you are in Philly. :mrgreen:

    Now that right there is some of that famous Philly hospitality!
    ...
    That's funny... what you said... not the part about a large sheet of burning nylon fabric waving over the heads of hundreds of people... launching balls of flaming toxic Napalm that sticks to the heads of unsuspecting female fans, causing the 3.5 pints of dried Aquanet in their hair to burst into flames.
    That latter part... not so funny.
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    JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    JV130312 wrote:
    Flags at concerts are dumb. Annoying and dumb and if it's near me, I may light it on fire. So do yourself and the fans around you a favor and keep it in your back pack if you are in Philly. :mrgreen:
    I hope for everyone's sake that Rick Monday is at that show.

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    nomarisbetternomarisbetter Posts: 203
    JTH wrote:
    JV130312 wrote:
    Flags at concerts are dumb. Annoying and dumb and if it's near me, I may light it on fire. So do yourself and the fans around you a favor and keep it in your back pack if you are in Philly. :mrgreen:
    I hope for everyone's sake that Rick Monday is at that show.

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    CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,219
    JTH wrote:
    JV130312 wrote:
    Flags at concerts are dumb. Annoying and dumb and if it's near me, I may light it on fire. So do yourself and the fans around you a favor and keep it in your back pack if you are in Philly. :mrgreen:
    I hope for everyone's sake that Rick Monday is at that show.

    RICKMONDAYBOBBLEHEAD.jpg
    ...
    That bobble head would be good... the only problem... Rick Monday should be wearing a Dodgers uniform. That situation occurred when Monday was playing center field for the Dodgers.
    But, yeah... no flag burning, please.
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    calvo17calvo17 Posts: 440
    Thanks for all the info. Obviously, I don’t intend to hold the flag up in the air the whole show, not even for extended periods of time.
    If I knew where it was, I would take you there.
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    10/18/13 Brooklyn 1
    10/19/13 Brooklyn 2
    10/21/13 Philly 1
    10/22/13 Philly 2 (BREATH!!)
    10/25/13 Hartford
    10/22/14 Denver (BREATH!!!)
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    Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 29,010
    mcgruff10 wrote:
    flags get in the way of other people's view; I applaud your enthusiasm but leave it at home.
    +1



    (All it is, is egoistic and with lack of empathy for fellow concert goers. If used - use them BRIEFLY.)

    (And it's :roll: to wave around nationalistic symbols)

    (And the same with huge backpacks which too many 10c members on the European tour wears.)
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    JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    Cosmo wrote:
    That bobble head would be good... the only problem... Rick Monday should be wearing a Dodgers uniform. That situation occurred when Monday was playing center field for the Dodgers.
    But, yeah... no flag burning, please.
    Nope. It happened at Dodger Stadium, but in 1976, when Monday was still a Cub. The Dodgers are giving those bobbles away when the Cubs come to town in a few weeks.

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    lowlight79lowlight79 Posts: 205
    Yeah, not to be rude, but if you got a flag in front of where I sit on this tour, I will make sure it goes down.
    "Only curfews can keep us down"
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    deftonesdeftones Athens, Greece Posts: 2,444
    JTH wrote:
    Hold the flag up briefly here and there during the show? cool.

    Hold it up for extended periods throughout the whole show? that's just fucking rude.
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