PSA: be nice to the tall people at shows
Something I've wanted to say for a while now, but after Saturday's Martin Garrix show at the Gorge, I'm finally gonna post about it.
I didn't choose to be 6 foot 5. I'm sorry if I'm blocking your view. But I get to shows early, get a good spot, bring a fan to cool off everyone around me, and try to not move much left to right to not block peoples view. But the amount of people that think they're entitled to the space in front of me because they can't see over me is insane. I'm almost legally blind. I want to be able to see the dj too. So I have to be close.
It really irritates me when people will show up as the headliner is about to go on and shove their way in front of me, and stop directly there. I appreciate it if you ask if i'll trade you spots. Sometimes I'll say yes. Sometimes i'll say no. I literally was here from the opener until the headliner, so if I don't want to trade you spots, get over it.
Additionally: the amount of people that just slam into me, jump into me, use me as their personal barricade, etc is insane. I'm tired of people consistently slamming into me while jumping around. Especially since my girlfriend is usually directly in front of me. I'm trying to keep her safe.
Also, I hear the comments you guys make. "I can't see over this fucking giant" "Why are you in the middle of the pit if your so fucking tall" etc.
I've been going to shows for over 10 years, and I finally found my counter attack. If I ask politely for someone to stop, it usually will stop for a minute or two, then its right back to being slammed into or shoved. So I've started taking my fan, folding it up, and poking people that are being consistently rude.
Plur applies to everyone. Not just to people shorter than you.