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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #45 on: June 17, 2003, 10:07:00 am »
there's no point in me adding anymore to this thread because the boxseat at the muppet theatre appears to be full of dc living elistists who never need to sit down after a hard day
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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #46 on: June 17, 2003, 10:10:00 am »
<img src="http://www.muppets.com/profiles/graphics/StatlerWaldorf_s.jpg" alt=" - " />
 
 So, we've got Rhett on one side complaining about the lack of country music fans, and Mankie on the other complaining about new music.

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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #47 on: June 17, 2003, 10:14:00 am »
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  there's no point in me adding anymore to this thread because the boxseat at the muppet theatre appears to be full of dc living elistists who never need to sit down after a hard day
So wanting a VIP section or ticket buying for people who have been in a club longer is not elitist?

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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #48 on: June 17, 2003, 10:26:00 am »
since when is wanting to have a little more convience and less bother in one's life being an eltist.  i belong the the pearl jam club for the ablitity to get tickets without having to deal with ticketmaster.
 
 it would be more convient if i could simply send an email to the 9:30 boxoffice to get tickets without the tickets.com fees, verses having to metro or drive into the city.  if i were working or living in dc it would be easier, but at the moment i don't.  and there are plenty of suburban 9:30 patrons how might be willing to pay for the same convience.
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« Reply #49 on: June 17, 2003, 10:30:00 am »
A VIP section would subsidize lower prices for the less fortunate.  It's a win-win situation. We...I mean 'those'...elitists would shell out a few more clams for a guaranteed vantage point, while the groundlings would benefit from a slightly reduced ticket price.
 
 It's the American Way.

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« Reply #50 on: June 17, 2003, 10:32:00 am »
Those who say paying extra for convenience is elitist are those who can't afford to pay for the conveniences themselves.

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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #51 on: June 17, 2003, 10:42:00 am »
so poker night at my place   :cool:
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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #52 on: June 17, 2003, 10:46:00 am »
I find the elitist arugument to be silly as well.  Look at the diversity of acts booked here.  They appeal to a huge range of ages.  There are little tykes and old farts like me, often times at the exact same show.  Ok, going back to the F street days, I use to be one of those kids who lined up in the hallway two hours before shows so I could get pressed right up against the stage.  Been there done that.  Kids can still do that at the new digs with or without a VIP section.  It's not like anyone's access is being altered.  If the VIP section was a roped off section directly in front of the stage, that would suck.  But to designate coat check or some out of the way section for older fans who, yes happen to have a bit more disposable income than the young 'uns, wouldn't hurt a thing.  I like to see the show but I don't need to be down with the masses at this point in my life.  Besides, I'm certain I personally have covered a few of Mr. Hurwitz's mortgage payments over the years.  If I wanna be an ELITIST snob, so be it.  I've paid my dues.  Put me at the top of the mailing list if this ever becomes a possibility.

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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #53 on: June 17, 2003, 10:52:00 am »
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  Those who say paying extra for convenience is elitist are those who can't afford to pay for the conveniences themselves.
you are full of sayings that are complete bullshit arent you

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« Reply #54 on: June 17, 2003, 10:55:00 am »
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 wanting to have a little more convience and less bother in one's life
exactly why I live in dc, which is the original reason the elitist word was used wasn't it?

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« Reply #55 on: June 17, 2003, 10:58:00 am »
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  I find the elitist arugument to be silly as well.  Look at the diversity of acts booked here.  They appeal to a huge range of ages.  There are little tykes and old farts like me, often times at the exact same show.  Ok, going back to the F street days, I use to be one of those kids who lined up in the hallway two hours before shows so I could get pressed right up against the stage.  Been there done that.  Kids can still do that at the new digs with or without a VIP section.  It's not like anyone's access is being altered.  If the VIP section was a roped off section directly in front of the stage, that would suck. But to designate coat check or some out of the way section for older fans who, yes happen to have a bit more disposable income than the young 'uns, wouldn't hurt a thing.  I like to see the show but I don't need to be down with the masses at this point in my life.  Besides, I'm certain I personally have covered a few of Mr. Hurwitz's mortgage payments over the years.  If I wanna be an ELITIST snob, so be it.  I've paid my dues.  Put me at the top of the mailing list if this ever becomes a possibility.
You make it sound like the old folks home at the 9:30 Club.  <img src="http://66.227.101.70/contrib/blackeye/hihi.gif" alt=" - " />
 
 Personally, I don't care whether there is one up there or not. I just don't think that I would enjoy myself that far away.

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« Reply #56 on: June 17, 2003, 11:01:00 am »
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 you are full of sayings that are complete bullshit arent you
 
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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #57 on: June 17, 2003, 11:07:00 am »
Sounds good.  Don't call it the VIP section.  Call it the 9:30 Club Retirement Section for former rawkers.  Or give it a nice warm and fuzzy moniker...Tranquility Oaks or something.
 
 It's not that I don't like the new music (and I am under 40 so I guess old isn't an accurate term).  But where I use to long to be right up against the stage and in the middle of the mayhem, I prefer now to hang back a bit (usually up on the balcony stairs) and just appreciate the tunes.  If there was a section for like minded folks, I'd pony up some bucks.  That's all.  And don't get me started on how much I'd just like to be able to sit the hell down sometimes.  
 
 So Seth...what dya say.  Can you put me on the list for the "assisted living" section?

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Re: is doing this for a living worth your $25?
« Reply #58 on: June 17, 2003, 11:08:00 am »
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 wanting to have a little more convience and less bother in one's life
exactly why I live in dc, which is the original reason the elitist word was used wasn't it? [/b]
guilty of making a snide remark... i happen to prefer the quiet and green of where i live.  plus i can't afford nice property in dc, because of a bunch of elistists have gentrified most of the city.
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« Reply #59 on: June 17, 2003, 11:12:00 am »
Exactly one of our reasons for moving to the burbs in a year or two....assuming we stay in the area.
 
 I tend to think most of the areas elitists are people within the DC City limits anyway.
 
 
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Originally posted by kosmo:
 wanting to have a little more convience and less bother in one's life
exactly why I live in dc, which is the original reason the elitist word was used wasn't it? [/b]
guilty of making a snide remark... i happen to prefer the quiet and green of where i live.  plus i can't afford nice property in dc, because of a bunch of elistists have gentrified most of the city. [/b]