tall people

In defense of tall people at shows

At 6’5”, I’m sure I’ve accidentally ruined someone’s concert experience. Despite making conscious efforts to be as inconspicuous as possible, there’s plenty of venues I simply can’t hide in. NPR Music’s Stephen Thompson recently touched on tall show attendees in his column The Good Listener, stating “Tall people do indeed have a social obligation to […]

Should taller people feel obligated to stand in the back during concerts?

NPR has run an article that tackles the debate of whether or not taller people should feel obligated to stand in the back during concerts. “Nothing makes a concertgoer feel put-upon more quickly than standing still and minding your own business as a towering wall erects itself in front of you,” writes Stephen Thompson. “And, […]
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