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Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
the third man(temporary armistice)n strike) Started conversation Oct 2, 2003
My workmate and I are both 'past forty' but wish to go and see a band called Electric Six. Considering neither of us have been to a live show in many years and that they are playing at a student venue do you think we are being daft?
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side... Posted Oct 2, 2003
No, why should you? 
My fathers past 60 now, and still ocasionally makes it along to a few gigs of a medium/small sized variety
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Mu Beta Posted Oct 2, 2003
I certainly think your average Electric Six fan will see nothing out of place. They're not exactly Westlife, are they?
B
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Zak T Duck Posted Oct 2, 2003
Not at all. When I was at uni a few years back, I went to see Feeder perform at my student union and there were people of all ages there. 
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Jimbob - Got a Favourite Band? Tell Us All About It at A2464355 Posted Oct 2, 2003
Just don't wear faded jeans, black shoes and your shirt tucked into your pants. It's not a look you really want.
Also, don't stand at the bar sipping a pint - get involved! 
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Mu Beta Posted Oct 2, 2003
Thanks man - I'm 24 and you've described me perfectly there. 
B
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the third man(temporary armistice)n strike) Posted Oct 2, 2003
I'm off to get the tickets at lunchtime!
By the way, do you think there'll be any Goths there? I really wanted to do that look twenty five years ago. Leather trousers the lot - I was too much of a wimp to try it though
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Mu Beta Posted Oct 2, 2003
I know plenty of Goths. Electric Six doesn't really appeal to the Goth community, because they're too frivolous.
B
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the third man(temporary armistice)n strike) Posted Oct 2, 2003
There's nothing wrong with a bit of frivolity
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Jimbob - Got a Favourite Band? Tell Us All About It at A2464355 Posted Oct 2, 2003
Sorry B
My friends are under strict instructions to shoot me if I ever turn up dressed like that... 
And I'm two years older than you! 
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Uncle Heavy [sic] Posted Oct 2, 2003
in answer to an earlier question b, yes, you are getting old, if thats what you wear. theres no excuse for black shoes as casual wear, tucking in shirts OR faded jeans. none WHATSOEVER 
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HonestIago Posted Oct 2, 2003
If you're going to see Electric 6 in Manchester then I can guarantee there will be at least one goth there - me!
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences Posted Oct 2, 2003
a) because trainers feel like slippers on your feet
b) because it keeps that annoying draught off your back
c) beucase they're old.
So
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Jimbob - Got a Favourite Band? Tell Us All About It at A2464355 Posted Oct 2, 2003
Sorry K, what was that?
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences Posted Oct 2, 2003
In response to Uncle Heavy.
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
the third man(temporary armistice)n strike) Posted Oct 2, 2003
Er, well I like to wear cowboy boots, are they sort of like dated?
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Uncle Heavy [sic] Posted Oct 2, 2003
a) theres more to footwear than trainers and black shoes
b) i) you have to suffer to look presentable sometimes ii) youll be indoors in a hot room full of hot people. there is no such thing as a draft
c) whalebone petticoats and wimples are old. do you wear those?
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
the third man(temporary armistice)n strike) Posted Oct 2, 2003
Considering I'm a non-tranny bloke, well, no.
Will I look ridiculous at the "gig".
Uncle Heavy [sic] Posted Oct 2, 2003
well, considering that you arent kerr-avon, to whom those points were addressed, thats a relief
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- 3: Mu Beta (Oct 2, 2003)
- 4: Zak T Duck (Oct 2, 2003)
- 5: Jimbob - Got a Favourite Band? Tell Us All About It at A2464355 (Oct 2, 2003)
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