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7 July 2023
The symptoms of humanity going insane are now visible everywhere. In recent weeks, displays of precarious collective psychological balance have been observed during various music festivals. List of recent episodes: Bebe Rexha is hit on the forehead by a smartphone thrown by a fan; Ava Max was slapped across the face by an exasperated woman who somehow managed to get on stage in the middle of the concert; A phone is thrown at Drake which later hits his arm; country singer Kelsea Ballerini had a bracelet thrown in her face like a bullet; Lil Nas X got a sex toy on stage. Finally, perhaps the most surreal item on this list of surrealism: the plastic bag Pink found herself in front of, with human ashes inside. “Is that your mom? I don’t know how to respond,” he said. Of course, the answer to your question was yes. And to think that Pink has had some embarrassing moments during concerts: These days They even threw a wheel of brie cheese on it. Whole. With all the wrapping.
It’s certainly nothing new that fans go berserk during concerts. This has been happening ever since humans started gathering together, in the same place, at the same time, to listen to live music. But it seems like something has changed recently, and by change, we mean for the worse: “Throwing a full wheel of brie at Pink isn’t a normal thing, but these aren’t normal times”, wrote Joel Golby. Guardian, in an editorial on the matter. It’s hard to tell when this growth started: maybe when Harry Styles fans started throwing candy at Skittles’ eyes? Or maybe when a man came onstage at a Billie Eilish concert and tried to strangle her? It’s almost impossible to tell.
What’s certain is that artists are starting to strike back. Adele is the leader of this movement in defense of the safety of singers during concerts. In fact, during a recent show in Las Vegas, Adele briefly paused the show to remind her audience how important good manners are even during concerts. “Have you noticed how many people are forgetting how to behave? They throw stuff on stage like it’s nothing.” Brandishing a loaded T-shirt shooter, Adele indicated what her reaction would be if one of her fans decided to turn down the courtesy: She will take off the T-shirt shooter on him. “I challenge you. I challenge you to throw something at me and I will kill you,” the singer said before continuing the song. With those who know they are safe.
Adele talked about concert goers throwing things at performers:
“I give to you. You dare to throw anything at me and I will kill you.” pic.twitter.com/vy680y8ekm
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) 4 July 2023