OK, I'm having a "good Arras day".

By this, I mean I'm refusing to get down about this whole 'will he / wont he' stuff. I'm thinking positive and in an excitable mood.

So, what better way to celebrate my faith in P turning up, than to start a new thread about what we WILL do at the concert when it DOES happen!

Now: who's up for an org-wide glowstick extravaganza? And an agreement to wave 'em at a certain point? I know a lot of people did something like this at the 02 shows.

Anyone?

clbrooks said:

No glowsticks thanks. Some idiots chose to throw those @ The O2. They hurt when they hit you in the face. People were even throwing them at Prince while he was sat at his piano. Morons!!

onecrush said:

Er... right. OK. Wasn't thinking of throwing them actually. But thanks anyway for bringing me back down again!

Stay positive, it's going to be great! (Provided *I*can get there of course That stupid
volcano could go on for a while but its not going to mess up my plans!)
Anyway what about a chant? Remember the 'freaks on this side' chant at the jay leno outdoor performance? Looked like P got a real kick out of that!

clbrooks said:

Bringing u back down from what? Reality?
Prince being hit with them glow sticks that night was no joke they was flying at rapid speeds, there dangerous.
Its best not to bring them coz some drunken idiots or nutjob will end up throwing them again.

well, i like ur idea, but like said before.. the last night at the O2 (was there) was nearly spoiled by those idiots.. some people just don't have any respect..
it was terrible seeing all those glowsticks flying through the air, hitting prince and hitting the stage.

i like your positive vibe, but glowsticks, no thanks !

Hell guys, I had no idea this was such a controvesial idea!

What world do we live in when it's better to not bring glow sticks to a gig, "in case someone gets drunk and throws them"?

It was just a fun idea. If that's the "reality" amongst Prince fans, I really am sad and embarassed to count myself amonst them.
[Edited 5/6/10 5:29am]

clbrooks said:

TBH I think it would be ok to have glow sticks at Arras.
As its a short tour there would be primarily hardcore Prince fans in attendance.
The O2 was a residency which drew alot of causual fans with a few hardcore ones dotted here and there and alot of drunks
His management might remember what happened at the O2 and ban glow sticks, but its worth a try as they looked FAB

Bring glowsticks for you & your party and don't give them away = safe. Even if only some of us it will be cool

LadyInWhite said:

sound advice

JOYJOY said:

Nice one.

catpark said:

Agreed!

We need to get the Oh-eh-oh-ohhhhh going!

clbrooks said:

I reckon the mexicon wave!

Oh eh oh oooohhhh!!!

pepper7 said:

We so totally have to get that going!

I've still got 3 purple glowsticks left from last night at O2, but I'm keeping them. I'll probably get some for Arras and I'm up for mexican wave and Oh-eh-oh-ohhhhh.

How about 'Ohhhh funky Arras' -doesn't have the same vibe does it !!

I like this positive thread
[Edited 5/6/10 9:52am]

clbrooks said:

Then it's settled: glowsticks for those who wanna take part, and get the chant started as soon as the last support finishes...

All together now: "Oh-we-oh.... ohhhhh whoa!"

if we can get organised we can have a 'practice' if we meet up in the queues!

clbrooks said:

Yes sounds like fun!!

Banners?? Or too much?

pepper7 said:

Sounds good. Might upset the shorter people in the crowd though !

U lot are on some other level

Im liking the idea. They did look cool at the last concert in the 02. Now, where to get my hands on some glowsticks over here.....

Some of Uzzzzz are so out of their mind in here,
I can't go this time, but am positive that Prince will be Present..
Peace

clbrooks said:

HEY HUN YOU STAY RIGHT UP THERE WHERE YOU STARTED IM UP HERE COME JOIN ME ITS GREAT!!!
HE WILL BE THERE AND IT IS GONNA HAPPEN ... POSITIVITY - YES, HAVE YOU HAD YOUR PLUS SIGN TODAY??? ( i have!!!)

brechten said:

Yeah just reading back over some of these and that last night at the 02 must been a real shitter - not surprised you weren't keen on the idea! Just glad I wasnt at the final night (and I really wanted to be!). Camt believe they did it in the piano bit as well, that would've really f**ked me off.

I guess I had a few really good experiences at those shows which is why I started the glowstick thing cos it sounded like i'd missed out on a fun night back then.

SugarnSpice said:

Ha! And if Prince shouts "Arras!.." as the band come in it'll sound a bit like "Paris!..." on the original record.

Nice.

IRISHFAN said:

Ha! Never even considered where i'd get glowsticks from. I guess i should have a look!

barberella said:

Hah! I have now!

I am so jealous! You guys are gonna have a blast! Please everyone who is going take alot of pics & video. (No flashes please!)

Peace.