Pot Use at Shows

[rushgoober]

It seems that even among the people who feel the need to laugh at whatever reasons people have for not wanting to be around pot smoke (and I have other reasons I didn't mention that I will not elaborate on), they still agree that common courtesy and respect dictates that it not be done publicly. That is really the main point as far as I'm concerned.

[D3strukt]

There are still those in the crowd who have none.

[vprtrls]

I have tried for years to get a contact high and it does not work.

Holding your breath for a minute gets you a better buzz than second-hand herb smoke. I prefer to toke pre-show and bring a doob in for that "special" song to fire up, then pass it around. For the Sarnia show, you can't bring pot over the border from the US or they will confiscate your car. So we brought brownies and were fortunate enough to be surrounded by some awesome Rush-fans who kept the kind flowing once the sun went down. To keep the pot smoking from being too obvious, just wait until it gets dark.

[rushgoober]

QUOTE (vprtrls @ Oct 7 2010, 06:21 AM)

I have tried for years to get a contact high and it does not work. Holding your breath for a minute gets you a better buzz than second-hand herb smoke. I prefer to toke pre-show and bring a doob in for that "special" song to fire up, then pass it around. For the Sarnia show, you can't bring pot over the border from the US or they will confiscate your car. So we brought brownies and were fortunate enough to be surrounded by some awesome Rush-fans who kept the kind flowing once the sun went down. To keep the pot smoking from being too obvious, just wait until it gets dark.

Just understand that for whatever the reason, there are people who simply do not want to be breathing it in. Some people have their kids with them, some don't want to breathe in second hand smoke of any kind, some people are recovering drug abusers who want to be able to enjoy a concert without having to wade through a cloud of pot smoke, etc.

 

When you basically say, "well, it just shouldn't bother you, and shut your whining if it does," you're just invalidating someone's point of view which they're entitled to.

 

You're obviously oblivious to the cares of others in this matter, but just realize that when you do engage in this you're affecting dozens of people around you and making the choice for them. If you don't care, you simply don't care.

[friendlyfloridian]

QUOTE (rushgoober @ Oct 7 2010, 12:03 PM)

QUOTE (vprtrls @ Oct 7 2010, 06:21 AM) I have tried for years to get a contact high and it does not work. Holding your breath for a minute gets you a better buzz than second-hand herb smoke.  I prefer to toke pre-show and bring a doob in for that "special" song to fire up, then pass it around.  For the Sarnia show, you can't bring pot over the border from the US or they will confiscate your car.  So we brought brownies and were fortunate enough to be surrounded by some awesome Rush-fans who kept the kind flowing once the sun went down.  To keep the pot smoking from being too obvious, just wait until it gets dark.    Just understand that for whatever the reason, there are people who simply do not want to be breathing it in. Some people have their kids with them, some don't want to breathe in second hand smoke of any kind, some people are recovering drug abusers who want to be able to enjoy a concert without having to wade through a cloud of pot smoke, etc.   When you basically say, "well, it just shouldn't bother you, and shut your whining if it does," you're just invalidating someone's point of view which they're entitled to.   You're obviously oblivious to the cares of others in this matter, but just realize that when you do engage in this you're affecting dozens of people around you and making the choice for them. If you don't care, you simply don't care.

[osage2112]

only got a slight wiff of it at the Houston show...one blunt, then it was gone. I don't even drink at shows anymore...I want to remember everything.

Osage

[tpn911]

I must be in the minority here, but if anything, I'd say it seems like the bulk of shows I've been to since T4E have been virtually pot free. I'm not a smoker but was also kind of disappointed at how clean the air was during "Bangkok"!

 

With my 1st tour being Presto in 90, I'd have to say the Counterparts was the tour with the most "smoking" although I think Primus being the opener and one of the more vocally pro pot bands had a lot to do with it.

Saw the tour 3 times (and Primus a handful of other times) and we always judged how stoned Les was by how long he would sit on those 2 notes in middle of "Those Damned Blue Collared Tweekers"

[Cowtothesky]

Concerts today suck. I would be way too paranoid to fire up at a concert. There is too much security walking around. It never used to be like that back in the 80's and early 90's. If it wasn't for how great Rush is, I wouldn't have gone to the concert.

 

There are many concerts I no longer attend, that I would have years ago. It is nothing more than an exercise in people telling you where you can and can't go. What you can and can't do. You can no longer let your hair out and have fun. It is sickening what has happened to rock and roll venues in America.

 

Remember that 70's commercial with the Indian who shed a tear because of the pollution? That is what I feel like when I look at concerts today.

 

/rant off.

[ReflectedLight]

QUOTE (Cowtothesky @ Oct 7 2010, 06:51 PM)

Concerts today suck. I would be way too paranoid to fire up at a concert. There is too much security walking around. It never used to be like that back in the 80's and early 90's. If it wasn't for how great Rush is, I wouldn't have gone to the concert. There are many concerts I no longer attend, that I would have years ago. It is nothing more than an exercise in people telling you where you can and can't go. What you can and can't do. You can no longer let your hair out and have fun. It is sickening what has happened to rock and roll venues in America. Remember that 70's commercial with the Indian who shed a tear because of the pollution? That is what I feel like when I look at concerts today. /rant off.

that's nothing wait til inflation hits. we'll be paying double to be pushed around and rounded up like cattle.

Edited October 8, 2010 by ReflectedLight

[GeminiRising79]

QUOTE (danielmclark @ Oct 6 2010, 02:25 PM)

QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ Oct 6 2010, 12:59 PM) I don't care if you people think I'm selfish, I don't even know any of you and none of you are Geddy, Alex, or Neil so I'm not out to impress...just to be myself. If you don't like it, tough luck. Yes, I am selfish but so is everyone else with an opinion they believe to be the right one. Look at it that way. Your selfishness negatively affects the health and well-being of the people around you. Fact. I hope Neil reads this, lol.

Edited October 8, 2010 by GeminiRising79

[GeminiRising79]

QUOTE (marblesmike @ Oct 6 2010, 07:54 PM)

My god, some of you people sound like babies. The only way you can MAYBE get a contact high is if you are in a tight, enclosed space with said pot smokers. If you're getting a contact high from smelling pot at concert, chances are it's a placebo effect. Source: I was in an out-patient drug rehab program this summer where patients were drug tested. As a precaution, I asked one of the therapists there if being at a concert where people were smoking A LOT of pot would effect my drug tests. She said no and offered the above explanation. In fact, most of the THC in pot smoke is taken into the lungs when breathed in, resulting in an exhale of almost THC-free smoke. If the smell bothers you, that's one thing, but don't get on your high horse saying you choose not to use illegal drugs and therefore hate being subjected to it for fear that you'll possibly feel some of its effects. I agree with Tigershark2112, although his wording is rather abrasive. This is coming from a non-pot smoker btw.

What if someone's smoking pcp or opium-laced weed?

[cygnus_thegodofbalance]

QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Oct 7 2010, 07:29 PM)

QUOTE (marblesmike @ Oct 6 2010, 07:54 PM) My god, some of you people sound like babies.  The only way you can MAYBE get a contact high is if you are in a tight, enclosed space with said pot smokers.  If you're getting a contact high from smelling pot at concert, chances are it's a placebo effect. Source:  I was in an out-patient drug rehab program this summer where patients were drug tested.  As a precaution, I asked one of the therapists there if being at a concert where people were smoking A LOT of pot would effect my drug tests.  She said no and offered the above explanation.  In fact, most of the THC in pot smoke is taken into the lungs when breathed in, resulting in an exhale of almost THC-free smoke. If the smell bothers you, that's one thing, but don't get on your high horse saying you choose not to use illegal drugs and therefore hate being subjected to it for fear that you'll possibly feel some of its effects. I agree with Tigershark2112, although his wording is rather abrasive. This is coming from a non-pot smoker btw. What if someone's smoking pcp or opium-laced weed? BWAHAHAHAHA!!

[Duck]

"Beer, if drank with moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health." -- Thomas Jefferson

 

I don't care to see any other recreational drug at a public venue because it is simply illegal to use. That said, I tolerate it / ignore it so long as the people using it remain respectful and don't f**k up the show for anyone around them.

 

Any drunk or drugged out fools doing that should get their ass kicked out of the show (and in jail if they assault or puke on anyone).

[Duck]

QUOTE (tpn911 @ Oct 7 2010, 04:53 PM)

I must be in the minority here, but if anything, I'd say it seems like the bulk of shows I've been to since T4E have been virtually pot free. I'm not a smoker but was also kind of disappointed at how clean the air was during "Bangkok"! With my 1st tour being Presto in 90, I'd have to say the Counterparts was the tour with the most "smoking" although I think Primus being the opener and one of the more vocally pro pot bands had a lot to do with it. Saw the tour 3 times (and Primus a handful of other times) and we always judged how stoned Les was by how long he would sit on those 2 notes in middle of "Those Damned Blue Collared Tweekers"

Did Bush cause this? Just curious.

[ReflectedLight]

QUOTE (Duck @ Oct 7 2010, 09:18 PM)

QUOTE (tpn911 @ Oct 7 2010, 04:53 PM) I must be in the minority here, but if anything, I'd say it seems like the bulk of shows I've been to since T4E have been virtually pot free. I'm not a smoker but was also kind of disappointed at how clean the air was during "Bangkok"! With my 1st tour being Presto in 90, I'd have to say the Counterparts was the tour with the most "smoking" although I think Primus being the opener and one of the more vocally pro pot bands had a lot to do with it. Saw the tour 3 times (and Primus a handful of other times) and we always judged how stoned Les was by how long he would sit on those 2 notes in middle of "Those Damned Blue Collared Tweekers" Did Bush cause this? Just curious. yes bush caused this just like it was totally his fault for the economy tanking and everything else going wrong with this country, at least that's what the media will have you believe.

[Necromancer]

QUOTE (PariahDog @ Oct 5 2010, 06:02 PM)

Where's Necromancer? He usually manages to liven up these smoking-pot-at-Rush-show threads. + + TRF =

What's the point? It's gonna happen regardless of what these whiney ex junkies that don't want to be exposed to it, cuz they're too weak to deal, want it to or not. Simple as that.

 

No one's gonna do shit about it. Maybe a steroid laced security guard, but for the most part, people are cool at concerts. Sure, you get the occassional uptight idiot that is under some ridiculous belief that contact highs exist, and the former junkie that thinks this will trigger them into becoming a junkie again... but as far as i'm concerned... TOO BAD. Who cares really? If i'm at a show and a joint comes my way, i'm smokin' it. If someone REALLY thinks it's worth getting uppity to me... they can try.

[Necromancer]

QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Oct 7 2010, 10:59 PM)

QUOTE (Duck @ Oct 7 2010, 09:18 PM) QUOTE (tpn911 @ Oct 7 2010, 04:53 PM) I must be in the minority here, but if anything, I'd say it seems like the bulk of shows I've been to since T4E have been virtually pot free. I'm not a smoker but was also kind of disappointed at how clean the air was during "Bangkok"! With my 1st tour being Presto in 90, I'd have to say the Counterparts was the tour with the most "smoking" although I think Primus being the opener and one of the more vocally pro pot bands had a lot to do with it. Saw the tour 3 times (and Primus a handful of other times) and we always judged how stoned Les was by how long he would sit on those 2 notes in middle of "Those Damned Blue Collared Tweekers" Did Bush cause this? Just curious. yes bush caused this just like it was totally his fault for the economy tanking and everything else going wrong with this country, at least that's what the media will have you believe. Watch it. This is NOT SOCN.

[Mara]

Other than the smell giving me a headache from Hades, the pot smokers bother me way less than the drunks. The worst thing they (the tokers) might do is try to snidge my food. But they won't throw up on me, which is a GOOD thing.

[WCFIELDS]

QUOTE (marblesmike @ Oct 6 2010, 06:54 PM)

My god, some of you people sound like babies. The only way you can MAYBE get a contact high is if you are in a tight, enclosed space with said pot smokers. If you're getting a contact high from smelling pot at concert, chances are it's a placebo effect. Source: I was in an out-patient drug rehab program this summer where patients were drug tested. As a precaution, I asked one of the therapists there if being at a concert where people were smoking A LOT of pot would effect my drug tests. She said no and offered the above explanation. In fact, most of the THC in pot smoke is taken into the lungs when breathed in, resulting in an exhale of almost THC-free smoke. If the smell bothers you, that's one thing, but don't get on your high horse saying you choose not to use illegal drugs and therefore hate being subjected to it for fear that you'll possibly feel some of its effects. I agree with Tigershark2112, although his wording is rather abrasive. This is coming from a non-pot smoker btw.

good post. this thread sucks otherwise.

[barney_rebel]

I filmed some guy getting kicked out of Molson Amp for smoking up right after he was warned by the security. It was friggin sweet

 

Those on my Fakebook check out the video!

[ReflectedLight]

QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Oct 7 2010, 10:54 PM)

I filmed some guy getting kicked out of Molson Amp for smoking up right after he was warned by the security. It was friggin sweet Those on my Fakebook check out the video!

i would have chanted LET HIM GO! LET HIM GO!

[rushgoober]

QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Oct 7 2010, 08:54 PM)

I filmed some guy getting kicked out of Molson Amp for smoking up right after he was warned by the security. It was friggin sweet Those on my Fakebook check out the video!

[DigitalDan]

I've never smoked anything before. But I'd rather smell that kind of second hand smoke than regular cigs.

[MULTIPLIED REACTION]

QUOTE (DigitalDan @ Oct 8 2010, 12:23 PM)

I've never smoked anything before. But I'd rather smell that kind of second hand smoke than regular cigs.

Absolutely! Cigarette smoke is disgusting.

[J2112YYZ]

To me what ever age you are doesn't dictate weather you should do drugs at a concert or recreationally at all. It's the person's choice and from my experience with hanging out with some potheads when I was younger, if you don't want to smoke they would always just say "fine, more for me then". The potheads i've known in my life never pushed the usage on me at all. If I declined after they asked then they would just move on and enjoy what they're doing and not bother me no more.

 

I guess i'm kind of different. I hit the alcohol a little more if i'm doing something I know I won't enjoy or am watching a band live that I don't really care for. That's when using drugs will enhance the experience for me, when I'm not that interested in what's going on.

 

But if i'm going to see a band I really enjoy, there's no need for me to do that because I get enough of a "buzz" or "high" off the music and the show than any drug will ever give me.

 

I may not like the smell of weed or cirgarettes, or the way a person acts when they're drunk off their ass. But i've come to accept it as part of the concert experience and there's nothing we can do to change that. I just accept it for what it is, focus on the show and enjoy it.