Lamb of God -- Kansas City, MO -- July 19th, 2010

[DethMaiden]

Wait, why can't I wear a baseball cap to a metal show?

[treghet]

Originally Posted by DethMaiden

Wait, why can't I wear a baseball cap to a metal show?

Well, don't wear a flat brim one. That's what I assumed he meant, because those are the only hats I see at shows... and who wears them? Karate kids.

[DethMaiden]

Originally Posted by treghet

Well, don't wear a flat brim one. That's what I assumed he meant, because those are the only hats I see at shows... and who wears them? Karate kids.

I don't have any flatbilled caps, and yeah, I do kind of associate the wearing of them with douchebaggery, but I do wear baseball caps just about every day and I don't understand how that could impede someone's enjoyment of a metal show.

[Fires Of Sedition]

Originally Posted by DethMaiden

I don't have any flatbilled caps, and yeah, I do kind of associate the wearing of them with douchebaggery, but I do wear baseball caps just about every day and I don't understand how that could impede someone's enjoyment of a metal show.

He did mean the flat billed douchebag ones.

[The Pantangler]

Originally Posted by treghet

On multiple occasions I have almost gone to a Lamb of God show, but I still haven't seen them. I'm not a big fan of them, but I do think a few of their songs are really good. Seeing them live would probably be a lot more fun.



I agree. Although, if it is legitimately hot then I don't mind shirtless people. Except when you're stuck behind an insanely fat guy with the hairiest back imaginable...

I agree somewhat. I mean, I understand if its an outdoor show, but if you're in a packed venue or in the pit, leave that shit on. I also forgot a couple very important things.

E.) People who when they see a band take the stage, take that as their signal to push everyone in front of them as HARD as they can towards the stage.
F.) Crowdsurfers. If you kick me, I will wail on your kidneys, fucker.

[xStructualDefect]

Originally Posted by The Pantangler

B.) Wear a Bandana
C.) Jump up and down in place

i wear bandanas at shows, but only outdoor shows with grass so i don't inhale dust. what's so bad about that? but i don't see a point in wearing them in indoor venues.

and what's so bad about jumping at a show?

[Natrlhi]

Originally Posted by The Pantangler

A.) Wear a ballcap
B.) Wear a Bandana
C.) Jump up and down in place
D.) Take off your shirt

Originally Posted by The Pantangler

E.) People who when they see a band take the stage, take that as their signal to push everyone in front of them as HARD as they can towards the stage.
F.) Crowdsurfers. If you kick me, I will wail on your kidneys, fucker.

I almost always wear a bandana these days, but it's purely to help keep the sweat out of my eyes - same reason I wear it when I work out. If I don't wear a bandana, then I'm probably wearing a hat (but not with a flat bill). I've certainly been known to jump up and down, but not continuously like the guys in the House of Pain video for the song "Jump Around" or anything. I rarely take off my shirt anymore, but I've been known to do so when the situation warrants. I have definitely crowdsurfed in the past, but nowadays I would crush people so I don't bother anymore. Back when I did it, the crowd was big enough to justify it, and they were expecting it, so there wasn't an issue. The only thing on the above list I haven't done is E., but that's because I'm usually already up front.

...and yet, having commited all of the above "infractions", I consider myself to be the quintessential non-douchebag concert-goer. I'm helpful, friendly and polite (unless someone gives me a reason not to be). So what have we learned here today? Same thing I always say:

IT'S ALL ABOUT FUCKING CONTEXT.

In other words, it's not so much about what you do, it's mostly about the manner in which you do it.

[Derelict]

None of those are as offensive as smelly teenagers not wearing deodorant

[mankvill]

I think the only members of bands that should be allowed to wear bandanas must be in Saint Vitus.

[The Pantangler]

Originally Posted by Natrlhi

I almost always wear a bandana these days, but it's purely to help keep the sweat out of my eyes - same reason I wear it when I work out. If I don't wear a bandana, then I'm probably wearing a hat (but not with a flat bill). I've certainly been known to jump up and down, but not continuously like the guys in the House of Pain video for the song "Jump Around" or anything. I rarely take off my shirt anymore, but I've been known to do so when the situation warrants. I have definitely crowdsurfed in the past, but nowadays I would crush people so I don't bother anymore. Back when I did it, the crowd was big enough to justify it, and they were expecting it, so there wasn't an issue. The only thing on the above list I haven't done is E., but that's because I'm usually already up front.

...and yet, having commited all of the above "infractions", I consider myself to be the quintessential non-douchebag concert-goer. I'm helpful, friendly and polite (unless someone gives me a reason not to be). So what have we learned here today? Same thing I always say:

IT'S ALL ABOUT FUCKING CONTEXT.

In other words, it's not so much about what you do, it's mostly about the manner in which you do it.

I have no problem with the actual articles of clothing. I have no problem with functional accessories. I have a problem with the vast majority of people who wear those things because they think they make them cool. Its kind of like an Affliction t-shirt, you see those and your brain goes "DOUCHEFAG". As for jumping in place, if you absolutely HAVE to do it, do it somewhere where you aren't going to elbow someone in the jaw. As for the shirt, if you are not outdoors or taking it off to wrap it around a bullet wound, there is no excuse. And crowdsurfers.... those are just something I will have to accept will never go away no matter how much I hate them. I'll just have to look on the bright side. I mean, hey, I get to punch someone who can't do anything about it. I know there are concert goers that aren't douche bags, I'm just exceptionally angry at the inconsiderate Kansas City crowds.