Popular Post mojo67 Posted July 22, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2012 While last night was an overall wonderful experience, I have to say there was a vast amount of rudeness experienced in the upper level by so called "fans and corps members" who showed utter disregard and disrespect for their corp members and the people who actually paid a great deal of money to have a seat to watch the show. The number of people who walked in and out the stands DURING performances was absolutely horrifying. As the Boston Crusaders were taking the field and Dan Potter was announcing them, a group of approximately 10 Trooper members were standing on the steps looking dumbfounded and not knowing what to do. A comment was made for them to PLEASE sit down as a corps is taking the field. No one apparently had a ticket as the kids shouted "we march corps"....Well that is great, but treat others as you want to be treated. Maybe if the Troopers watched the 17 corps ahead of them they could learn a thing or two. Someone yelled to buy tickets, again rude parents from the Troopers made the comment, "They have tickets" which was obviously a blatant lie as no one knew where anyone was sitting. As much as the fans appreciate the corps performing, the corps members who are in the audience need to remember that "we the paying public" are helping them achieve a level of greatness that not many people get to experience. It seems to me that corps members need training on etiquette and how to behave in the stands, as do the parents. Much respect was lost for the Troopers organization because of this ridiculous behavior. Corps members in the stands need to remember and keep focused on the organization they are representing as well the city, state and localities. While having fun is greatly encouraged being a jerk is not. I've certainly raised my kids with a greater standard than some corps members in the stands last night. There were adults as well getting up and leaving and coming in during performances which is just as rude. Unfortunately their affiliation was not recognized due to lack of supporting memorabilia. Common sense folks....PLEASE for the love of GOD...USE COMMON SENSE! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardlyworking Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm saying this now before this thread explodes into a giant clusterf*ck (which I know it will): IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A CORPS, GO DIRECTLY TO THE CORPS. AIRING DIRTY LAUNDRY ON DCP ACCOMPLISHES NOTHING. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm saying this now before this thread explodes into a giant clusterf*ck (which I know it will): IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A CORPS, GO DIRECTLY TO THE CORPS. AIRING DIRTY LAUNDRY ON DCP ACCOMPLISHES NOTHING. very true..contact the director by e mail ..Im sure they would want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noname Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It does sound pretty bad. Especially the part where they said "we march corps", like they're better than everyone else. In my opinion, they deserve to be embarrassed about that. Obviously the corps didn't get "the talk" about being classy. Either that, or those members just didn't care. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo67 Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) It does sound pretty bad. Especially the part where they said "we march corps", like they're better than everyone else. In my opinion, they deserve to be embarrassed about that. Obviously the corps didn't get "the talk" about being classy. Either that, or those members just didn't care. Also, I'm not just pointing out corps members, but the random adults as well who may have just been fans in general, who were rude and considerate by getting up and leaving or coming in during performances. Edited July 22, 2012 by mojo67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flammaster Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I remember when I used to tell people how great drum corps is because NO ONE EVER would BOO! No matter what! I used to think that drum corps people were the most polite people on the planet. So please go back to your sporting events and boo there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Glasgow BB Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Splurge guns.... That is all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Glasgow BB Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Someone yelled to buy tickets, again rude parents from the Troopers made the comment, "They have tickets" which was obviously a blatant lie as no one knew where anyone was sitting. I assume you needed a ticket to get in to the dome? Is it not possible they were just lost? I agree with the entering/leaving/standing up during shows.... those folk should be hung drawn & quartered! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimaster Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 While last night was an overall wonderful experience, I have to say there was a vast amount of rudeness experienced in the upper level by so called "fans and corps members" who showed utter disregard and disrespect for their corp members and the people who actually paid a great deal of money to have a seat to watch the show. The number of people who walked in and out the stands DURING performances was absolutely horrifying. As the Boston Crusaders were taking the field and Dan Potter was announcing them, a group of approximately 10 Trooper members were standing on the steps looking dumbfounded and not knowing what to do. A comment was made for them to PLEASE sit down as a corps is taking the field. No one apparently had a ticket as the kids shouted "we march corps"....Well that is great, but treat others as you want to be treated. Maybe if the Troopers watched the 17 corps ahead of them they could learn a thing or two. Someone yelled to buy tickets, again rude parents from the Troopers made the comment, "They have tickets" which was obviously a blatant lie as no one knew where anyone was sitting. They did have tickets...every corps member gets a wristband at regionals that lets them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersop Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Also, I'm not just pointing out corps members, but the random adults as well who may have just been fans in general, who were rude and inconsiderate by getting up and leaving or coming in during performances. The G7 and BOD have been pushing to bring a new caliber of fans (band moms and dads and band kids) .. well .. now you've got it. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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