April 21st, 2008 by istib | Posted in Bookmarks In Time | 9 Comments »
My Rock en Roll days had been long gone (climbed security fence just to be at the back stage, been hit in the face by an ROTC combat boots thrown by an agitated bouncer, and been at the bottom of a stampede within the moshpit gasping for air) but here is Pulp commencing their 8th yearly Summer Slam entitled “Forever”. The idea behind the title might have been the fact the that number eight (8) is the only digit that presents continuity in its stroke.
I have been to, at least, five (5) or six (6) Pulp Summerslam stint and I could say eight (8) things I’ve experienced from the previous annual events.
First, if you plan to go this April 26, 2008 at the Amoranto Stadium, be there at the earliest time possible. The line from the entrance could go farther that you could imagine and, if you’re able to come in by the time the gates open, who knows, you might be able to get some autographs or pics from your favorite band/s.
Second, bring your most rugged looking backpack with your extra shirt, alcohol (colognes or perfumes for this particular event is useless and for pussies), and bottled water.
Third, in line with the previous reminder, wear something that wouldn’t make you look like your going to hear mass on a Sunday nor look like a slut (term applies to all genders including in betweens). It’s a rock event for chrissake!
Fourth, don’t bring your own lighter and cigarettes. Chances are, by the end of the event, your lighter is in someone else’s hand and your cigars puffed away by other lungs. At this point, better be the asking kind than the giving kind.
Fifth, just bring enough money. For sure there will still be freebies like a slice of pizza, a bottle or can of pepsi, and a lukewarm red horse beer (lohols) so you wouldn’t need that big amount of money.
Sixth, LOAD! For those prepaid users, it’s better that you have extra credits loaded unto your mobile phones. Communication is vital so don’t lose or misplace your unit.
Seventh, DON’T bring your girlfriends or your friend girls (that is you respect them) to the moshpit. Stay within the bleachers or as far away from all those banging, nudging, kicking, slamming, dust, and sweat. You know what I’m saying and thinking. Nuf said.
Eight, be PREPARED! Be ready for flying materials that you could ever imagine flying out of nowhere or everywhere especially if and when cueshe is playing, spongecola is playing, and hale is playing. I don’t know. There’s just something about “pogi rock” that magnets materials towards them. All sorts of them.
Rock en Roll!!! \m/
