Whether you've never been to a concert before or have "accidentally" spent most of your life savings to attend show after show, most of us now know what to expect in a crowd. Just in case you've forgotten, here's some highlights of the good, the bad and the just plain ugliest of music fans. This is only intended for humor and amusement, so please enjoy!
The Hardcore Obsessed Fan
As annoying as they can be, we've gotta admire the pure dedication and appreciation they have toward their favorite musicians in the industry. These people are nothing short of extreme music enthusiasts -- they've been dedicated since before the artist even signed their recording contract, and now they most likely own every single album and song they've ever made. It might be their first or forty-seventh time seeing their talented idols play live, but either way, expect to hear never-ending sobs and screams from them throughout the evening.
The First-Timer
These fans absorb every single moment of the show and become completely engaged in the music. They're so in awe of the consistent vocal runs, guitar and drum solos, explosives, and stage lights that you'll hear an occasional squeal from the one standing next to you. Otherwise, expect them to be completely speechless, wide-eyed, and unable to keep their mouths dropped above their chins during the entirety of the musician's set.
The PDA Obsessed Couple
Make-out sessions, handholding, waist-wrapping, need I say more? *Insert choking emoji here*
The "I'm Just Here For The Opening Act"
Oh man, don't even get me started on this one. I met this type of fan at a Vance Joy concert, and when she stood in the crowd and publicly announced her sole purpose for being at the show, everyone around her (including myself) instantly cringed. Don't get me wrong, I give her credit for being brave enough to do so, but she shouldn't have been surprised when nearby fans jokingly and sarcastically shunned her for the remainder of the evening.
The "I'm Just Here For One Song"
I understand what it feels like to be obsessed with a single from a musician, but to see them in concert only for the off-chance of him playing that song is considerably wasted time.
These types of fans are capable of being extremely frustrating because they try to cover up the fact that they've only listened to a couple of the band's songs (at most, if we're lucky). They claim that they've been listening to their favorite band for the last six years, yet the artist had just released their debut album less than two years ago.
Typical statements from these people include, "I really love this band!" and "What's my favorite song? Oh, well I really do enjoy all of them, but I like the one that always plays on the radio the most. I've never been great at remembering the titles of songs." No, please just avoid the effort of sparking up a conversation at all costs. For the sake of humanity, get out of the venue while you still can.
The Guy Who Stands Directly In Front Of You
Excuse me sir, are you seven feet tall, or simply put, the height of a skyscraper? Oh, I see you've brought your girlfriend as well? Great! Why don't you have her sit on your shoulders so she can get a better view?
I don't have anything against tall people, but you've gotta admit that there's nothing more disappointing than having to deal with one standing smack in front of you during a concert. The girl's face in the photo below is literally all of us when we find ourselves in this situation.
So there you have it! All of the joy and frustration packed into a single concert experience - If you should run into any of these scenarios, I wish you all of the best.
