Make the Bad Man Go Away
This is a public service announcement for all those who are self-appointed cheerleaders when at concerts. Stop it. You are not enhancing anyone’s enjoyment of the concert. In fact, you are having quite the opposite affect. I say this because I was at a Hip concert a few months ago, and this guy a row ahead of me was up and dancing and singing to every song. I repeat, every song. You want to get into the music, fine, get into the music. Hey, it’s why we go to see live shows. But when you turn to the people around you and chastise them for not getting up and dancing and singing, then you cross a line. Everyone is allowed to enjoy music in their own way. We don’t need to be shouted at to “Get up!”. We all don’t need to flail around to show our appreciation. To insist that your fellow patrons act as you do is tyrannical and frankly ruins the concert for all those around you. So please Mr. Cheerleader, keep to yourself. It’s the right thing to do.
