dethrock Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 What are your thoughts on wearing a shirt of the band you're going to see? Back in grade 10 or 11, 2000 or 2001, a few buddies and I went to see the Misfits (Michael Graves couldn't get into Canada and Jerry Only did vocals, it was awesome.) There were a bunch of kids wearing Misfits shirts and one of my friends mentioned how you never wear the same bands shirt that you're going to see. I was wondering what other people's thoughts are on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviex2shoes Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Don't do it. Also don't put the t-shirt you just bought on top of the shirt you're already wearing, its the same thing. I don't know maybe its just because I've been influenced by the movie PCU or read the whole guide to being punk by Ben Foster when I was like 15 man thinking back on it now though he was kind of a tool. I just can't do it or stand it. "Don't be that guy." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 lol, I've heard this. Does it really matter? It doesn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markovianprocess Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'd never wear a shirt of the band I was going to see. If you're going to see the band, it's pretty much a given that you already like the band, and have this in common with most of the audience. It just seems a bit dumb to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Last night I saw Thursday with Underoath (headlining) and A Skylit Drive. I had absolutely no qualms with anyone wearing a Thursday shirt there haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 "Don't be that guy." this. and +1 for quoting PCU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I did when I was in High School but honestly, do what you want. Fuck rules and judgmental bullshit in punk rock. Leave the stupid style points crap to Paris Hilton and cable television "What Not To Wear" garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Yeah, if you're still wearing band shirts at 30, something is wrong with your life. Oh wait, I'm 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirrichardrichard Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 unacceptable Unless you are going to see Iron Maiden, in which case, it is a pissing contest to see who has the oldest tour shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Yeah, if you're still wearing band shirts at 30, something is wrong with your life.Oh wait, I'm 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evvandflow Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 when you buy a tee at a show, rock in the back pocket of your jeans...no other way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 1) you dont wear the shirt of the band you're going to see, much like you don't listen to the band you're going to see on the way to the show. 2) the only exception to this rule is slayer, in which case you MUST wear a slayer shirt to the show. 3) you never wear the shirt you bought at the show.. you stick it in your pocket, or run it throught your belt... because you need to wear the shirt to school the next day so everyone knows how cool you are for going to the show the night before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Yeah, if you're still wearing band shirts at 30, something is wrong with your life.Oh wait, I'm 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Don't go into the pit at a Descendents show with your shirt unsecured to yourself, as you will lose it and be forced to buy another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 unacceptable Unless you are going to see Iron Maiden, in which case, it is a pissing contest to see who has the oldest tour shirt. I used to have an Iron Maiden badge from their first tour, got it off my friends Dad, wish I still had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't have strong feelings one way or the other, but I would point out that people don't have a problem wearing the shirt of the team they are rooting for at the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I think its level of acceptability is inversely related to the popularity of the band. I would think a smaller band would think it's cool to see people wearing their shirts, but if you're wearing a U2 shirt to a U2 concert, I hope you're a 12 year old girl. On the other hand, if you're in the band, you certainly shouldn't wear your own shirts... unless of course you're Kepi Ghoulie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 That Misfits show was one of the first few bigger shows I had gone to and the first time I had heard that. Ever since I've never worn the shirt of the band I'm going to see. The reason I asked is because Rust Belt Lights is playing in a super small town in middle of nowhere Saskatchewan and I wanted to wear a t-shirt of theirs to the show. But I also don't want to be "that guy." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest errolwest Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 The reason I asked is because Rust Belt Lights is playing in a super small town in middle of nowhere Saskatchewan and I wanted to wear a t-shirt of theirs to the show. But I also don't want to be "that guy." really? where are they playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 unacceptable Unless you are going to see Iron Maiden, in which case, it is a pissing contest to see who has the oldest tour shirt. I used to have an Iron Maiden badge from their first tour, got it off my friends Dad, wish I still had it. i've got an iron maiden shirt from the world slavery tour. 84-85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 It's okay for the following bands: Slayer GWAR Would be okay for Misfits if the current line-up wasn't a total abortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 especially in the case of gwar if the gwar shirt is white and has been bathed in fake blood before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drabley Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Yeah, if you're still wearing band shirts at 30, something is wrong with your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 It's okay for the following bands:Slayer GWAR Would be okay for Misfits if the current line-up wasn't a total abortion. the newfits were cool when they were 66.6% black flag, but now that robos left newfits feel less neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitenglish1208 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 i used to wear shirts of bands i was going to see, then someone (rightly) made fun of me for it. i dont do it anymore haha. i wear a band shirt though almost always. i like how you classify the misfits lineup as "an abortion," made me laugh haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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