What I Hate About Concerts
Desiree Mendez, staff writer

I’m not one who is easily annoyed, and I’m not one to complain.

But there are a few things that make me very mad. So for the next few minutes or so, I’m going to explain to you why and how these things make me mad.

It drives me insane when you’re at a concert and the band thinks that they are way too good to meet their fans. They shouldn’t act like they’re better than everyone else because they aren’t.

I’ve met quite a few bands, such as: Papa Roach, Shadows Fall, and American Head Charge. These bands are very friendly and very nice. They like to hang out with their fans and sign autographs. These are the bands that have a large fan base.

I was recently at the Avenged Sevenfold concert and learned the hard way, that they were jerks. They wouldn’t meet or sign autographs for anyone. I guess they thought that they were too good to meet their fans.  Just because they have a CD or have money doesn’t make them any different than us. If it weren’t for their fans, they wouldn’t have the money that they have right now.

Another thing that just annoys the heck out of me is when overweight people crowd surf. There should be a weight limit. It hurts people’s necks and arms trying to keep them from falling on them.  I’m not trying to be ugly, but come on people. Use common sense. You can hurt someone underneath you or even cause some major neck damage.

And what’s up with the security guards? I do believe that it is illegal to smoke weed in the United States. So why should some be allowed to smoke it in a club or at a concert? I know that the security guard can smell it. They should kick them out.  I know that they can notice that them passing it around.  I also think that the security guards could be a lot nicer. Rudeness won’t get you anywhere.

Also, you know how certain clubs make you take off any thing that is spiked and studded. But why would you make some one take a belt off? I know that if it has spikes that it would be, dangerous but studs? It’s just dumb. I understand why they make you take the spikes off, because some one could get hurt. I still don’t get the whole stud thing. I just hate it when you’re wearing one and then they make you take it off.

Have you ever been at a concert and seen some of those little girls dressed like sluts?  First of all, what’s the deal with that?  Most rock bands don’t pay attention to the way you dress. I hate having to worry about the girls and guys who are wearing flip flops because then you have to worry about stepping on their toes.  You should wear comfortable shoes.

The last thing that annoys me is when people start throwing cups and bottles, and sometimes shoes, in to the crowd or at the band. People don’t like smelling like beer or getting hit with things. So don’t do it.

Hopefully, when I go to the next concert the band wont be jerks, the crowd will use some common sense and the security guards will lighten up. Everyone goes to have fun, so let’s have some fun. Rock on!