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what is the crowd like at the pogues gigs??

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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:04 pm

wear something you don't mind getting beer on...
prepare for large drunken men singing in your ear, and let the short girls squeeze in up front
...ain't it funny how you used to know everybody in these parts...
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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:46 pm

metal pits are a lot different than pogues' pits. it's good fun. if someone falls they get helped up rather quickly. it's not as violent i suppose. good fun.
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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:24 am

You may get hugged (and occasionally kissed) by complete strangers.
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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:01 pm

soulfinger wrote:You may get hugged (and occasionally kissed) by complete strangers.


Women or men? ;)
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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:06 pm

darrencp22 wrote:
soulfinger wrote:You may get hugged (and occasionally kissed) by complete strangers.


Women or men? ;)


Either and/or both.
You are also likely to get randomly danced with.
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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:11 pm

its better than sex.

enjoy.

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Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:53 pm

MissWalshy wrote:its better than sex.

enjoy.

:)



depends on the sex... :D
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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:18 pm

Thanks everyone. Can't wait.
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Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:31 pm

Cdn Steve wrote:wear something you don't mind getting beer on...
prepare for large drunken men singing in your ear, and let the short girls squeeze in up front


We always look forwards to seeing the band and can't wait to go to the Brixton gig oon 21st Dec. I was wondering about the crowd this year too, I am one of the 'short girls' who need to stand at the front in order to see the band. I may lose my nerve this year so wondered where else the short girls can stand? Usually I am holding on to the bar at the front and mostly manage to keep my spot.
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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:51 pm

I'm debating whether to grab a spot near the stage or by the rail on the 2nd level at Terminal 5. Anyone been there before? Any advice?
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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:09 pm

pms wrote:
Cdn Steve wrote:wear something you don't mind getting beer on...
prepare for large drunken men singing in your ear, and let the short girls squeeze in up front


We always look forwards to seeing the band and can't wait to go to the Brixton gig oon 21st Dec. I was wondering about the crowd this year too, I am one of the 'short girls' who need to stand at the front in order to see the band. I may lose my nerve this year so wondered where else the short girls can stand? Usually I am holding on to the bar at the front and mostly manage to keep my spot.


You should stand in front of one of the big burly men that you've smiled nicely at.

MissWalshy wrote:its better than sex.

enjoy.

:)


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Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show

Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:34 pm

darrencp22 wrote:I'm debating whether to grab a spot near the stage or by the rail on the 2nd level at Terminal 5. Anyone been there before? Any advice?


Yes that's my other option, is that the rail that is on a raised level just off the main floor? I think I could see the band from there but don't want to be too far away either! It may be more comfortable than being right at the front.
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Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:03 pm

pms wrote:
darrencp22 wrote:I'm debating whether to grab a spot near the stage or by the rail on the 2nd level at Terminal 5. Anyone been there before? Any advice?


Yes that's my other option, is that the rail that is on a raised level just off the main floor? I think I could see the band from there but don't want to be too far away either! It may be more comfortable than being right at the front.


Have you not got a big strong man whose shoulders you could utilise for a couple of hours? :D :D
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Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:10 pm

Brian Boru wrote:Have you not got a big strong man whose shoulders you could utilise for a couple of hours? :D :D

I've always understood Girlfriend-On-Shoulders-For-Duration-of-Concert is universally meant to communicate "please throw empty drink cups at the back of my, and my girlfriend's, head." I haven't been wrong all this time, have I?
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Post Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:28 pm

DzM wrote:
Brian Boru wrote:Have you not got a big strong man whose shoulders you could utilise for a couple of hours? :D :D

I've always understood Girlfriend-On-Shoulders-For-Duration-of-Concert is universally meant to communicate "please throw empty drink cups at the back of my, and my girlfriend's, head." I haven't been wrong all this time, have I?


My husband usually stands behind me to make sure I don't get pushed over!
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