Nine times out of ten, every concert you go to has a fairly similar audience where there’s always someone to fill in some sort of classic part. In the same way teen movies explain the layout of stereotypical groups in a school cafeteria, shows have their own designated roles. Throughout my many years of attending concerts, I’ve come across these people way too often. You make temporary friends and even enemies, without fail. The kinds of people you will undoubtedly come across are as follows:

1. The really nice group of friends

While you and your concert going buddies are just looking to have a good time, you’ll run into others with alike interests and the very same goal in mind. They are there for the music and nothing else. They feel like show going veterans and have put up with it all way too often to be fooled into thinking the night will go any other way. You have to stand your ground to ensure the best night possible, and once you join forces, you’re unstoppable. You might even swap Twitter and Instagram usernames, but you’ll most likely never see or speak to each other again.

2. The loner

There’s always that one person that sadly could not find another friend to tag along with them. Hey, I’ve definitely been that person. They don’t want you to feel bad for them, as they already feel awkward enough. Depending on just how nice of a person they are, someone else may adopt them into their group or they will just be left along to enjoy the night all by their lonesome. Either way, they’re seeing a great show, so they’ll be alright no matter what.

3. The drunk

It doesn’t matter what show you’re at, there will still be someone that drinks to the point of becoming belligerent. It’s worse if they’re alongside you in the mosh pit, because all they’ll do is spill what’s left of their drink on you, bump into you an absurd amount, and yell idiotic things. I try to avoid them at all costs if possible.

4. The pusher

I understand the want to be as close to the stage as you possibly can. I have poor vision and I’m incredibly short, so being close isn’t just a fun way to be close to the band, but it seems almost necessary so that I can see what’s going on in front of me. I’m not naive, so I know I’ll never have a great spot unless I’m one of the first in line, but sometimes all that waiting in harsh weather conditions doesn’t feel so worth it. Regardless of where I end up in the crowd, there is always that one person and their friend that elbow people out of the way to get closer. It’s even more annoying when they swear they need to get to their friend who is somehow already waiting in the front of the crowd. I’ve gotten to the point where I have to be forcibly pushed out of the way for you to get around me. I will not give up my spot.

5. The person that swears they have some sort of connection

I'm not sure why or even how, but every so often, I'll come across an individual loudly discussing how they have a friend that's either in the band or that knows the band. They make it pretty obvious that they're lying, but they enjoy the attention other people give them when they start to listen in on the conversation. They'll pretend to be texting or calling their connection in an attempt to solidify plans for getting backstage, yet somehow I never see them leave the general admission section at any point during the night. The actual people with a connection are already backstage or up in the close of balcony. Try again.

6. The overexcited young girls

While it might have irritated me when I was in my later teen years, I find it really cute now when I see young girls decked out in the band's merch with glittered out posters. You can tell this night is all they've thought about since their parents bought them tickets. They'll go back to school the next day and tell their classmates every single detail about their night and how it was the best experience of their life. Their childlike wonder is really refreshing to see amongst the other crazies and weirdos you come across during showtime.

7. The annoyed parent

Lastly, with every young and excited child comes their protective guardian that purchased their own ticket to keep an eye on the kids. Every so often, I'll notice that they are also a fan of the artist. They'll dance and sing a long and have more fun than the kids who they're probably embarrassing. Other times, they'll stand in the middle of the crowd, blocking the vision of other excited teens, with a solemn look on their face. They'll even check the time every fifteen minutes because they just want to go home. I wouldn't mind it if they stood off to the side, but they're killing the whole fun concert vibe.

No matter who you encounter during these few hours, be sure to focus on yourself and making sure you're having a great time. That's all that matters in the end.