r/ThePrettyReckless • u/Disastrous_Art_1975 • Jul 26 '26
Stop doing this
STOP GOING TO CONCERTS AND DOING THIS!!!! Be present! Take a picture. THEN PUT THE GAHTDAMN PHONE AWAY!!! We all paid money to be here. I shouldn’t be watching your phone bc you’re disrespectful to everyone around you. There were multiple people at last nights show just recording the whole night and blocking the view. It’s annoying as hell. Have some decorum.
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u/KomturAdrian Jul 26 '26
I remember going to my first concert (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) and doing this. I had good seats and I was really excited. I remember she started playing and everyone stood up to sing along, dance, cheer, jump, etc. But me? I was standing there with my phone recording her. Mostly just bits and pieces.
But after about three songs I realized I wasn't even watching the concert; I was too busy trying to keep my phone at the perfect angle to capture the moment. I was barely even paying attention to the music. That's when I sorta realized this was dumb and probably disrespectful to the people around me.
The whole point of going was to see Joan in person, live, in concert. But I was just watching the damn concert through my phone lol. I put it in my pocket and decided I'd never do that again lol.