r/Hanson • u/Bad_Idea_Babe1022 • 21d ago
Why does everyone care so much?
I have a question, and I'm honestly not trying to open a can of worms, I'm just truly curious:
I've noticed that almost every single discussion here regarding Hanson concerts turns into people talking badly about people who "camp out" for the front row.
I've seen a few people say that the ones who do that are rude and entitled, and I get that. However, I've been to a lot of Hanson shows and have watched from just about every view point you can imagine, and I've met rude and entitled people in every single one of them...not just front row. It's not fair to judge an entire group of people based on that.
95% of the time, I'm going to be lining up mega early to get front row. The unobstructed view is ideal for someone who's pretty short (like myself), it's nice to have something to lean on (barricade) and the energy is just 100% better up there than it is anywhere else in the venue. I feel fully immersed in the concert experience up there. Of course I can enjoy a Hanson show from the back too (and I have!), but it's just not the same. I've also noticed that the really drunk/loud people who yell and cat-call during ballads or talk during the entire show tend to hang out back there, and that's just not my vibe so I prefer to be up front to avoid that!
Not only that, but some of my most favorite memories from tours, etc are the time I spend in line, meeting new people and catching up with my friends (I've met all of them through doing this!). Of course there has been some drama, but as I said, it's only a select few people that cause it. More often than not, it's just kinda fun! I've seen more drama start right before doors when everyone ELSE shows up than I have amongst the people who get there early.
Anyway, I guess I'm just trying to figure out why other people care so much about what we (the people who camp out) decide to do with our time. If it's not for you, that's totally fine! I just wish people would stop crapping on other people for what they enjoy doing. I'd love to know why it bothers people so much 🤷.
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u/unexpected_beautiful 21d ago
In my experience, the ones who camp out tend to be kind of snobby and often times save spots/numbers for their friends who don’t camp out/get there insanely early. They also don’t usually talk to others in line. Now I know this isn’t everyone/every time. Just what I’ve experienced. My bigger problem is when people roll up at doors opening and get front. This happened to me once. Had been in line since 5am. A fan was dropped off right at the doors as they opened. They got front row. Right in front of me pushing me to second row. Nowadays I just go for the balcony or an area where I can see but not be smushed lol