The 10 Most Annoying Concert Behaviors

[InF3cT10uZ]

also groups of 8+ people that try and stick together the entire festival, especially if they leave an artist early all at once.

[JoeCthulhu]

I only moderately get annoyed by ass-holes pushing there way to the front. I don't let them bother me for more than a moment. What really pisses me off is when these same idiots start pushing there way back out after only a song or two. I mean, really, didn't you know you didn't like this band before you shoved your way to the front. Or is it just an advanced case of LA-itis, where you have to arrive late and leave early to everything.

[seitron]

People having fun. I don't like people having fun if it mildly inconveniences me. Fuck those guys.

[ocbruin84]

At the Muse concert on Saturday at Staples Center I was basically at the barrier, a couple people in front of me. Everything was fine until some kid decided to shove into the little pocket of space between me and the people in front of me. I suppose I could have said something to him but I'm not one for fights or confrontation, especially at a concert where I'm supposed to be enjoying myself. So he 'won'. Whatever, it was near the end of the main set and I walked to the back for a pretty epic view. I'd still be curious to hear what he'd have to say for himself.

[Tinaturntable5]

#11 When people stay seated during the performance. I HATE THIS SO MUCH. They want to keep their spot, I understand, but can't your a$$ find some grass near the back?? I mean you got the band playing, and its not your thing, so you 'sit this one out' IN THE CENTER OF THE CROWD!? Ruins it for the people who actually like the artist, cuz they keep tripping over your crotch level bodies.

[Tinaturntable5]

That's the worst! Like you let 2 through then find out that couple is attached to a mini Donner Party (yes, taking it back to 1846) and I immediately regret letting them pass

also groups of 8+ people that try and stick together the entire festival, especially if they leave an artist early all at once.

[Beanbean]

I hate it when people expect you to get out of their way.

[ocbruin84]

So OC Weekly totally copy-pasted this article

[baily]

iPads at concerts is by far the worst.

They think they special because they can afford it 2nd the damn screen is held up and a distraction 3rd they're taping the same f'n thing 200 others are.

I'll normally just slide in front of them as soon as it comes out. I'm not one to stay in my space if someone around me is annoying me. I just move.

[SepaGroove]

An iPad would be very annoying.

However a GoPro Hero 3 is not.

[basshead65]

an ipad catching video is grounds for me to stand in front of you waving my arms around-happened at bumbershoot this past year,kids these days

[Zafocaine]

GV should just market their footage with yearly compilations, and full set options. Sort of stomp out all the Am-Cammers as the douche leaks they are. It's cool to record your experience, but please be considerate, and at least a little discrete.

[gaypalmsprings]

People with long hair who keep twisting their head so that their hair ends up in your face. Ladies, you know who you are.

People with huge-ass backpacks that keep bumping into you as they attempt to dance.

[Zafocaine]

People who keep hitting your backpack as you try to enjoy your space. It's a backpack, friend. If you can't understand its dimensions immediately, then there's a problem with you. That having been said... I wouldn't mind a sweet ass fanny pack (as long as it's sweet ass). Going to try going without a backpack or a locker this year. Bulging pockets just aren't my thing.

[ods..]

So... in short you're a backpack fucker.

Why not set the backpack between your feet if it's bumping people.

[VigoTheCarpathian]

It's fun, sometimes, to fiddle lightly with someone's backpack and watch them open it up all paranoid about theft.

[Zafocaine]

So... in short you're a backpack fucker.

Why not set the backpack between your feet if it's bumping people.

I've tried the backpack thing before, and usually ended up having it at my feet, or ended up leaving it at the tent with a fuck photography and any other accessories philosophy. Looking for a nega-hep fanny pack now.

It's fun, sometimes, to fiddle lightly with someone's backpack and watch them open it up all paranoid about theft.

Tuck your zippers, and keep your better "pokemon cards" in your least vulnerable pockets, kids. If someone fucks with your backpack--- Turn around and truffle shuffle the shit out of them.

[AnthonyMBeck]

what do you keep on you that requires a backpack? i think youll enjoy the festival if you go in with only 3-4 things on your person. less to worry about.

[Zafocaine]

what do you keep on you that requires a backpack? i think youll enjoy the festival if you go in with only 3-4 things on your person. less to worry about.

3-4 things are more than I'm going to be carrying on my person, hopefully. My backpack usually contains (1) jacket, (1) hat, assorted bandages/ remedies, and a small camera. It's a pretty light load, but I find the camera to be an annoyance to put in a pocket. Going to try finding some worthy shorts with cargo pockets in the next couple weeks to handle that. I have a bigger phone than previous years too (miss the flip phone). I find people with intrusive, cumbersome backpacks to be annoying too, but it's one of the lesser problems with festy folk.

[fatbastard]

father than you

[CiderMouseRules]

No "smoking in packed tent / waving your cigarette carelessly in the air and into people's faces"; bad list.

[CiderMouseRules]

what do you keep on you that requires a backpack? i think youll enjoy the festival if you go in with only 3-4 things on your person. less to worry about.

Four bottles of water and a jacket for later at night.

[Zafocaine]

No "smoking in packed tent / waving your cigarette carelessly in the air and into people's faces"; bad list.

Not even blunts? I thought hot boxing was IN this season?

[chbludevil]

Rock Band Yeah Yeah Yeahs Don't Want You Using A Smartphone At Their Shows

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/bus...#ixzz2PwSWYdm2

[Wonderbot]

Backpack too bulky, I usually make do with my camelpak.

[Y0UNGBL00D]

Rock Band Yeah Yeah Yeahs Don't Want You Using A Smartphone At Their Shows

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/bus...#ixzz2PwSWYdm2

fucking A. please put that shit away. my own gf has trouble with this and i have to keep her in line.

[Y0UNGBL00D]

from the gizmodo article linked from the sfgate YYY article:

"because the experience of sharing stuff has begun to usurp the importance of doing stuff."

i dont want to be on this planet anymore.

[Trailmix]

For some of these points I would agree to the antithesis.

#6.

I hate people who stand strong holding back half of one group from reaching the rest of their group because "they got to that spot first". Go fuck yourself you old fuck who lost all sense of fun and youth in your crabby ass life. It's a concert, not a place to stand still for 2 hours hoping your legs don't get too tired by the end. If people want to get up father than you, it's because they want to see this band really badly! Just because you were able to leisurely make your way to the venue hours early does not make you a bigger fan than someone who got stuck at work until traffic got horrible!

RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE

Completely disagree if you really wanted to see that band you would have gotten there earlier. Don't be a dick.

[skavenbrew]

Just a bit outisde of the OP question, but still related. The most annoying Pre-Concert behavior has to be bitching about when the set times are going to be released.....

[Sensuality]

I despise the people that show up for an artist who made ONE mainstream hit and leave as soon said song gets played.

Also, the dummies who get so fucked up they rely on the crowd around them to stay upright while bouncing off of everyone nearby (aka pinballs).