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Top 7 Annoying Things People Do At Concerts That Make You Want To Stay At Home

Annoying Things People Do At Concerts I can’t stop thinking about Miranda Lambert calling out annoying fans at her concert. A group of women old enough to know better took…

Annoying Things People Do At Concerts
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Annoying Things People Do At Concerts

I can't stop thinking about Miranda Lambert calling out annoying fans at her concert.

A group of women old enough to know better took selfies during a solemn moment at her show in Las Vegas last Saturday.

Here's the photo that started it all.

I'd be livid if I were near these yahoos. Just another one of the annoying things people do at concerts.

And the woman is NOT apologizing.

She says she was "appalled" at being called out.

Apparently, they just wanted to have a good picture, because they "had the best seats in the house."

Weird flex, lady.

The woman's name is Adela Calin, and she's a 43-year-old social media influencer with more than 18,000 followers on Instagram.

Insert eyeroll here.

"It was 30 seconds at most," she said. "We took the picture quickly and were going to sit back down . . . it felt like I was back at school with the teacher scolding me for doing something wrong."

She was also real mad at how Miranda made it seem like she and her friends were "young, immature, and vain."

Newsflash. You are two out of three, lady.

Officially, I am #teamMiranda. Because people are the WORST.

Why Do People Forget the Band is There?

People seem to have forgotten the whole point of being at a concert – to listen to the band. It's like they're attending a multitasking Olympics, but hey, we're here to enjoy the music, right?

Being a fantastic audience member is more crucial than ever, especially in the age of cell phones and selfies. It's time to ditch the annoying habits and embrace the concert culture with open arms, 'cause let's face it - performers deserve better!

We need to remind ourselves to take a breath, enjoy the music, and let loose.

Remember, the band's playing, not the audience. So let's leave the one-person shows, blocking maneuvers, and phone marathons for another time and place.

Let's be present, soak in the vibes, and give the band the attention they deserve.

Leave the multitasking for mundane tasks like grocery shopping – not at concerts, where the magic happens!

Top 7 Things People Do At Concerts That Make You Want To Stay At Home

Talking

Picture this: the band rocks the stage with electrifying energy, and there's that one "special" someone in the crowd who thinks it's the perfect time to give their entire life story. Like, dude, save it for your memoirs!

Sign Holders

And let's not forget the human treehouse blockers. They hoist their signs, phones, and questionable inflatable unicorns, making sure you get to witness the entire show through their ingenious wall of distractions. Bravo!

Annoying Things People Do at Concerts

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Selfie Freaks

Then there are the "Instagram pros" – armed with smartphones with more cameras than the paparazzi. They spend the entire concert attempting to take the perfect shot for their Insta-fans, instead of living in the moment. #MissingThePoint!

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People Who Think They Are On Dancing With The Stars

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Of course, we can't leave out the dance floor superheroes. They showcase moves that defy the laws of physics while seemingly having no connection to the rhythm. It's like a bizarre interpretive dance contest, but who's keeping score?

Screaming Singers

Oh, and let's raise our glasses to the "Vocal Symphony" crowd. They sing louder than the lead singer, bless their tone-deaf hearts. A real treat for everyone around them, indeed.

Spilling Food and Drinks

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Drunk concert goers seem to believe that sharing food and drink is a mandatory part of their ticket price, leaving us all with unexpected, sticky surprises. It's like a twisted game of "splash the sober one" - where the prize is a free shower of liquid courage!

Filming the Entire Concert

Ah, the elusive species known as the "Cameratis Extremus" - they're more focused on capturing the show for posterity than actually enjoying the present hilarity! You know it's a real blockbuster when your viewing pleasure is enhanced by the ever-shaky, low-quality documentary shot by an enthusiastic but misguided Spielberg wannabe.

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Lauren Beckham Falcone is the co-host of Bob & LBF in the Morning. Formerly an award-winning reporter and columnist for the Boston Herald, she credits her current success as a pop culture commentator to watching too much TV as a kid and scouring the internet too much as an adult. LBF is a regular contributor to NECN and is an honorary board member at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Lauren lives in Canton with her husband Dave and her daughter Lucy. Lauren writes about trending topics, New England destinations, and seasonal DIY.