Some of the Kinds of People There are at Shows

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1. The person who snakes through the crowd just so they can stand in front of you. Now if you're me, and you are short, it is okay to be this person. However, if you are a Sasquatch this is a dick move.

2. The person who is slam dancing and going bonkers when everyone else is just bobbing their heads. This is fine, but weird. Just be aware of your surroundings. Kick, and you will be kicked back.

3. The flip side of #2 is that person who is right upfront standing stock still or TEXTING when everyone else is going bonkers. It's your prerogative but, why are you doing that?

4. The girl who keeps spilling her drink on your foot and sleeve. Sometimes this is me, I get excited. So don't judge too harshly and maybe don't wear really nice shoes or shirts to shows. That probably goes without saying for a number of reasons.

5. The guy who uses the crowd to either hump you from behind or side boob you with his elbow. If this is you, you are ruining everyone's good time.

6. People who come with their work clothes still on. You should bring a pair of jeans to work with you. It's not right, but people will judge you.

7. The older guy in khakis and a 20 year old leather jacket. (With shoulder pads) I'm willing to believe you're really into the music but I suspect it has more to do with girls who have tattoos and funny hair.

8. The black out drunk girl. I find that black out drunk guy is usually at the bar, but black out drunk girl tends to like the stage. Where there is black out drunk girl there is often the guy who uses the crowd to hump. This combo is depressing.

I will add more as I encounter them.