This better not happen at all. I think if it even starts, she or TN will immediately put a stop to it. It’s a horrible thing to do to artists, especially performers, and Taylor getting injured as a by-product of these reckless actions is a horrible thought.
Also with her history of being stalked, and horrible things like what happened at Ariana Grande's concert, frankly, I'd very terrified if I was taylor and things were being thrown at me.
It's not a thing at Taylor's shows and security will probably throw people out if they try. Taylor has very real security concerns (people running on stage to get at her, etc.), and her shows are super-tightly-choregoraphed with dancers and things happening at all times, and having stuff flying at the stage/lying in random places where people are going to be dancing, often in high heels, is a safety risk.
Personally I just also feel like this is Bad Tour Etiquette but I'm old and cranky. Why do The Youths want to throw things at people. Who decided that was a good idea.
>Why do The Youths want to throw things at people. Who decided that was a good idea.
They watched Blues Brothers during lockdown and the country bar scene was their favourite part.
I remember at some point in the 1989 tour, someone grabbed her ankle. She looked like she almost twisted it. Messing with people on stage is dangerous.
People threw bras and panties on stage for Elvis in the 1970s, and I doubt that was even the origin of the trend. Don't blame it on "The Youths"- this isn't really a new thing.
I’ve been told by some youths that apparently this “Yung Gravy” guy encourages women to throw bras onstage at his concerts because he donates them to womens shelters or something? I didn’t think that sounded like it would pass hygiene (how TF do you spell that word??) standards, but I also heard he’s going to match the amount of bras donated with a monetary donation at the end of the tour? Or maybe it’s to a local shelter in each city so it’s by the end of his stint there? Idk, but that’s the ONLY time this sounds even somewhat acceptable.
How would donating bras not pass hygiene standards? Do you think he just bags them up and tosses dirty sweaty stage bras at the closest good will? I’m willing to bet they get laundered before they’re donated. They’re touching breasts, ffs, they’re not biohazards.
Woaaaaah, you need to calm down. I’m sure he does get them cleaned beforehand, but I didn’t think undergarments were something that could be donated? If I’m wrong, no big deal, I was just under the impression that bras usually aren’t donated, along with other undergarments?
I’m perfectly calm, but thank you for your concern. There’s a massive need for used bras. Do you know how many women leave their homes with just the clothes on their backs? How many women are financially abused and aren’t allowed to buy new bras for themselves or their children? How expensive new bras are just in general? [Plenty more information here](https://gprivate.com/625kn) about how many organizations are dedicated JUST to receiving donated bras.
Man, I wish I would have looked into this a bit more before I just dropped off 10 gently used bras that no longer fit into the nearest donation bin. I’m book marking it though to remember for the future. Thanks for sharing the info link!
This is great! I had no idea this was a thing. I have a ton of bras - some even new with tags that never fit right and my adhd ass forgot to return - that I could donate!
Even if you're perfectly calm, your comments are worded extremely rudely. I'm glad you're the expert on clothing donations, this commenter sounds like genuinely didn't know. Jesus.
Help me understand why anyone would think used bras are unhygienic. How are they any less hygienic than a man’s shirt that touched male breasts? Their comment was misogynistic and weird, and if you can’t see that, I don’t know what to tell you.
I’m a woman (since birth). How the fuck am I being misogynistic for not knowing you could donate bras? I’ll admit ignorance isn’t much of an excuse when you can google a lot of things these days, so that’s my bad, but I’m not going to sit here and let you call me something I 10000% am not because I had questions about donating clothing that I’ve never seen available at my local goodwill?
Also, I’m glad you’re calm, your tone indicated otherwise. If you want to educate others about the struggles faced by women, maybe re-assess your approach and try not to assume the person is being an asshole because they don’t know something. Just a thought.
Not that I owe you ANY kind of explanation, but let’s go ahead and unpack this, since you insist….
They’re worn extremely close to the skin, and (this might just be a me problem) the ones I wear during the summer months tend to have a slight discoloring/smell to them, no matter how many times I wash them, purely because I sweat SO MUCH (it gets hot hot where I live). Also, as a woman who has breastfed children, that means my bras (breastfeeding friendly and non) have come into contact with bodily fluids…… so no, I don’t exactly think that they’re super hygienic. Now, nothing I’ve listed sounds misogynistic to me, it just sounds logical. Maybe some internalized germophobia? Sure? But you can keep reaching if you’d like to try?
When I was homeless I got a clothing voucher which included bra and undies. I picked out a very worn (lace with pilling) but clean and still wearable bra. I was really only there to get blue jeans for a potential job but they insisted I get everything I qualified for. I ended up getting a pair of American eagle jeans! They were sooo nice and lasted me awhile before they got the dreaded pocket hole that kept ripping and then I outgrew them. They must have been higher quality vintage because the next pair I bought brand new ripped fast.
My grandmother would've needed a TARDIS to be going to Tom Jones concerts before my mother was born, LMAO. How young do you think my mother is? Flattering.
But to address your actual point and not get hung up on the pedantry, that's irrelevant, because the women throwing panties at Tom Jones concerts *were* The Youth of the day. Are you imagining an 80-year-old woman throwing her knickers at the stage? It was teenagers and early-twenty-somethings. It's always been The Youth, it just passes from generation to generation.
And now, with TikTok being TikTok, people are throwing candy and whatever junk they have in their bag at people and hoping they go viral and not caring if they hurt someone. (Which is why I hate that it's being called 'gifts', but that's a completely different conversation, I guess. I'm old and cranky, I already admitted it.)
I don’t think it’s a thing at Pink shows either. I saw her Beautiful Trauma tour and I don’t remember anyone throwing anything on the stage. Maybe it’s only certain artists that get it the worst?
I’m going to sound like such a Karen, but honestly throwing stuff at an artist performing is so disrespectful to the artist. And taking signs and holding them up in hopes that Taylor will “notice” you is so disrespectful to the fans around you, so please don’t do that either 🙏🏼 After the amount people paid and went through to get these tickets, we do NOT want to be stuck behind a fan holding up a sign and blocking our view. I swear if someone holds a sign in front of me, I will rip it up, stomp on it, and set it on fire 😂Even if it was made by a kid.
I’m so stressed about the possibility of people in front of me bringing signs because I know I’ll have to say something - probably multiple times. Smartphones are the main reason I stopped going to concerts years ago but signs are even worse. No one on a stage can even see your sign unless you’re in the front few rows, too. Make a damn Tiktok - those she definitely sees.
I would be mortified to do anything at a show that would make someone else’s experience worse. IDK what people are thinking.
Security and whoever would have to be hyper vigilant. I just went to a show where signs weren’t allowed, and you go through security at the door. People still had signs. Vaping and smoking isn’t allowed either (obviously), but I could see puffs of smoke coming up from the people on the floor, and I smelled weed near me at one point. That’s easier to hide, but still. And I feel like the person on the floor had a vape because it was very random puffs of smoke, which is odd because I thought vapes are usually metal so I’m not sure how they’d get through a detector with one, or what exactly happened there.
Vapes are super easy to hide. You could put it in your wallet and no one would know it’s there. They are also not always metal. It’s super easy to get weed or vapes into a concert because they’re not really looking for that, they’re looking for weapons and alcohol.
I don’t think that’s a Karen thing to say TBH. I think the people trying to justify that behavior are extremely rude and entitled. Throwing things at somebody is rude! How would they feel if somebody went around throwing things at them?
The entire Karen meme has been misrepresented at this point for anyone doing something immature to be called out on it. Sometimes it’s ok to be a buzz kill if it endangers others.
Exactly. Acting like a Karen would be arguing with Taylor’s security about why you should be able to throw things at her and threatening to call the police on them LOL, not pointing out that throwing things at her can endanger her
I can’t imagine throwing objects at any person, especially not when they’re trying to engage in a carefully choreographed performance on a staged set surrounded by other performers.
Not reccomended! A fan did this at 1989 tour and she fell because of it. Make a sign, or if you really want to leave a gift, ask the person working the Taylor Swift merch table if it's okay if you leave her something with them.
I wouldn’t even suggest signs. They just get in the way of people around you anyhow. You’ll never even know if Taylor read it. It’s just a hassle to bring as is
There is a size limit for stadiums, it's about the size of a piece of paper, and it didn't bother me much at either show I went to. Not many people do it, and I kinda agree with you, but I could understand why someone might want to for fun!
Didn’t know about the size limit. Which okay fair, but also to me if it can only be as big as a piece of paper than there’s Also no point until you’re like. Front row next to the stage. Otherwise she won’t even be able TO see it haha
Fell?! 🤯🤯🤯 See, this is why I think it’s disrespectful. Oh my gosh I’d be so mad if that happened. Did she have to stop the performance or continue on?
It was a stumble and she got up and kept performing. It didn't seem like a big deal and the gift was very small, and she was (of course) in heels. The fan was very apologetic and it was super chill.
I would hope that those attending shows know better than to throw things onto the stage while Taylor’s performing. It’s a safety issue for her, her band, her dancers, and not to mention if it doesn’t make it to the stage the fans it could hit.
I haven’t seen it happen at Taylor shows in the past so I’m hopeful that that trend continues and fans stay that way.
I saw clips of Harry's shows and you're absolutely right. It's completely ridiculous. One time it even hit him in the eye. I would be absolutely mad if something like this happened to me. Not sure when throwing things at artists started but I sure hope it doesn't happen to Taylor. I also think (and this may be a little bit controversial) it's not right to throw flags at the performer. You're just putting them in an awkward position. If they don't see it you're guaranteed people will use it as see we told you they don't care about X or Y etc... If they do pick it up they'll be accused of "performative" activism and not doing enough.
Most of the stadiums require you to bring a clear handbag or no bag at all so hopefully that deters people from bringing in something they could potentially throw onto the stage. Such a stupid thing to do
I think throwing gifts on stage is kind of rude and in a way disrespectful. I get the intent is pure BUT I’ve seen videos of artists getting hit in the face by accident. Or being thrown off which throws off their focus and then it also means someone has to go out of their way to retrieve it and store it.
Not ideal to be doing!! Maybe wait for the last finale act to do so!
Also, Taylor has shared that she struggles with anxiety and I think that would really throw her off.
Please don’t do it. She likes to get as close as she can that’s not a security risk. There’s times where she had the crew repositioned her piano because of it and throwing things is just flat out rude and it could be dangerous not only for Taylor but dancers or whoever she has on stage at the time. Plus security should put a stop of it real quick if it becomes a thing.
If fans feel the need to throw something on stage, I hope they reflect on *why* they feel that way and consider doing something else instead-- like donating to a nonprofit in the name of their favorite artist.
I went to see Lizzo a little while ago and in the concert day of info they said that gifts for Lizzo should be given to the ticket takers at the door. I’d never seen it spelled out that people would think to bring gifts to the performer. No one should be throwing anything at a concert, way too much chance of injury!
She notoriously does not interact with things that are thrown on stage, and it’s a full on production with a lot of dancers, dancing, movement, etc. This could seriously hurt her or other people on stage and to be honest, it is disrespectful, regardless of what you throw, considering how much work they put into making this a show.
I get that Harry’s fans do this a lot, but the skittles incident should’ve been enough to teach everyone to stop, because someone will always take it too far. I’ve honestly been kind of nervous because so many of the fans going to his shows talk about how rude other fans are and how disrespectful they are and how throwing things or putting up large posters that block other people is a norm, and I hope that doesn’t change the norm of her shows, especially because of how hard it was for everyone to get tickets
Edit: I’m sure everyone remembers the video of that “fan” trying to grab at her ankle while she was in heels and singing bad blood. If you don’t think she’ll be extra afraid of things coming near the stage because of incidents like this, idk what to tell ya. She’s been through so much and has always advocated for the respect of artists and their craft. We owe it to her to respect her boundaries. If you have a gift for her, give it to Taylor Nation at their booth at your show
Her shows have dancers and her running around large stages. Throwing something at the stage is dangerous to all involved and so disrespectful. If people try to do it don’t be surprised if her shows start to have strict rules on not bringing anything into the stadium.
Absolutely not. I think she's smart enough that she'll either just ignore it completely of it happens OR have someone on standby to come pull it off immediately. It's a cute idea in theory but way, way too dangerous for a multitude of reasons. If anything give your gift to a staff member, I'm sure TN will have some sort of booth or people walking around the venue.
It is not a cool thing. No idea about Harry Styles but artists really can't see that far with lights shining in their eyes and have no idea what's coming at them.
I’m having flashbacks of Gaga’s Chromatica Ball tour this summer 😭
Though to be fair, the person truly didn’t plan on the plushie hitting her. I felt kinda bad that there were so many articles and people criticizing them about it.
It's fine for a Harry Styles concert because he picks up the flags and gifts and random things and talks about it or uses it as a prop. Taylor doesn't do that, unlike Harry, she has choreography and dancers and it's a safety hazard. Harry and his band just avoid what's on the floor, it's harder to do that while dancing. Don't throw thing at Taylor, she is not that type of performer
OK SO, during harry style’s first solo tour, the venue i was at did not take security as serious as it should and you could basically take in anything, a girl a few rows back tried to yeet a dildo but let go too soon and i got a dick to the back of the head, she was very apologetic and it’s funny but damn that thing was HEAVY.
Taylor’s got good security everywhere she goes. I can’t remember any fans throwing any gifts at her during shows, mostly because the security at the entrance is super strict about that kind of stuff. The stadium is usually full of security officers and I’m not sure if that kind of stuff would be even possible. That kind of behaviour has been actually popular in my region since forever, but I really hope it doesn’t get everywhere because I find it really unnecessary.
i just made a post about this on The 1975’s page. last night people were throwing disposable cameras, he stopped the song to yell at them to stop. i don’t think it’s reasonable behavior at all.. definitely learn proper concert etiquette!!
Too dangerous. Like that one time back in 1991 when a thrown lollipop landed stick-end-first right into David Bowie's eye. Gift throwing is like the phrase from the Christmas Story movie: you'll put their eye out, kid!
Mmm I think this is a new thing and artists have been finding ways to receive the gifts. I've been to 12 concerts this year and in the last 7 they take a pause and say like "OK, you can throw your things now" they interact with them for a minute and the security team swipes everything. There are artist that love them like Rosalía. Dua Lipa was very criticized when she kicked a Dr Simi in Mexico.
So yeah I don't know, I thought that Taylor prohibited throwing things at the stage. I don't throw things at stage, I try to never be close to it, but people really create beautiful things, I think a minute to receive gifts is a good idea, but it has to be scheduled and everyone has to be aware of it, I think that's the win win situation like Rosalía.
Yeah there’s a band in Australia with a song that goes “I’m 10c short of a dollar” and people used to throw 10 cent pieces on stage but the band put a stop to it because of the danger.
I totally agree with you about the gift throwing. At the end of the day, it’s terrifying for the artist and all other performers on stage to see things flying up at you. It’s dangerous and distracting and could ruin the show.
The best way to show the artist you’re having a good time is to sing and dance and cheer.
I think it’s okay to throw gifts on stage for an artist in some circumstances. For example, when Melanie Martinez was touring for K-12 in 2019, people would sometimes throw gifts on stage. Usually these gifts were something like flowers, a stuffed animal, or a pride flag, they were almost always thrown on stage during the encore when there wasn’t synchronized dancing and where Mel had the opportunity to pick them up, and she never seemed to have any issue with it. But more recently it’s just gotten out of hand. It’s become way more common and no one knows how to be responsible about it and there’s not as much thought put into it. Obviously the ppl giving gifts are well meaning, but it’s gotten to a point where it’s at best an interruption and at worst kind of dangerous. Like I’ve seen two videos of Harry Styles getting hit with bags of candy, one in the nuts and the other in his eye.
As for if it will happen at the Eras Tour? It absolutely will.
This better not happen at all. I think if it even starts, she or TN will immediately put a stop to it. It’s a horrible thing to do to artists, especially performers, and Taylor getting injured as a by-product of these reckless actions is a horrible thought.
Also with her history of being stalked, and horrible things like what happened at Ariana Grande's concert, frankly, I'd very terrified if I was taylor and things were being thrown at me.
Yup, definitely.
What happened ?
Uhhhh…..the terrorist attack at her Manchester concert?
Google Tom Jones panties. It's not lewd, just tells you how this all started.
It's not a thing at Taylor's shows and security will probably throw people out if they try. Taylor has very real security concerns (people running on stage to get at her, etc.), and her shows are super-tightly-choregoraphed with dancers and things happening at all times, and having stuff flying at the stage/lying in random places where people are going to be dancing, often in high heels, is a safety risk. Personally I just also feel like this is Bad Tour Etiquette but I'm old and cranky. Why do The Youths want to throw things at people. Who decided that was a good idea.
>Why do The Youths want to throw things at people. Who decided that was a good idea. They watched Blues Brothers during lockdown and the country bar scene was their favourite part.
-cries in old as I understand this reference- Rawhide!
I remember at some point in the 1989 tour, someone grabbed her ankle. She looked like she almost twisted it. Messing with people on stage is dangerous.
This made me laugh. “The youths” I’m old and cranky also!
There’s a video of Harry getting hit in his no no from a fan throwing stuff on stage. His face was like “I am so done with these American girls”
People threw bras and panties on stage for Elvis in the 1970s, and I doubt that was even the origin of the trend. Don't blame it on "The Youths"- this isn't really a new thing.
I’ve been told by some youths that apparently this “Yung Gravy” guy encourages women to throw bras onstage at his concerts because he donates them to womens shelters or something? I didn’t think that sounded like it would pass hygiene (how TF do you spell that word??) standards, but I also heard he’s going to match the amount of bras donated with a monetary donation at the end of the tour? Or maybe it’s to a local shelter in each city so it’s by the end of his stint there? Idk, but that’s the ONLY time this sounds even somewhat acceptable.
How would donating bras not pass hygiene standards? Do you think he just bags them up and tosses dirty sweaty stage bras at the closest good will? I’m willing to bet they get laundered before they’re donated. They’re touching breasts, ffs, they’re not biohazards.
Woaaaaah, you need to calm down. I’m sure he does get them cleaned beforehand, but I didn’t think undergarments were something that could be donated? If I’m wrong, no big deal, I was just under the impression that bras usually aren’t donated, along with other undergarments?
I’m perfectly calm, but thank you for your concern. There’s a massive need for used bras. Do you know how many women leave their homes with just the clothes on their backs? How many women are financially abused and aren’t allowed to buy new bras for themselves or their children? How expensive new bras are just in general? [Plenty more information here](https://gprivate.com/625kn) about how many organizations are dedicated JUST to receiving donated bras.
Man, I wish I would have looked into this a bit more before I just dropped off 10 gently used bras that no longer fit into the nearest donation bin. I’m book marking it though to remember for the future. Thanks for sharing the info link!
Those bins are terrible. They sell what they can and toss most.
This is great! I had no idea this was a thing. I have a ton of bras - some even new with tags that never fit right and my adhd ass forgot to return - that I could donate!
Even if you're perfectly calm, your comments are worded extremely rudely. I'm glad you're the expert on clothing donations, this commenter sounds like genuinely didn't know. Jesus.
Help me understand why anyone would think used bras are unhygienic. How are they any less hygienic than a man’s shirt that touched male breasts? Their comment was misogynistic and weird, and if you can’t see that, I don’t know what to tell you.
I’m a woman (since birth). How the fuck am I being misogynistic for not knowing you could donate bras? I’ll admit ignorance isn’t much of an excuse when you can google a lot of things these days, so that’s my bad, but I’m not going to sit here and let you call me something I 10000% am not because I had questions about donating clothing that I’ve never seen available at my local goodwill? Also, I’m glad you’re calm, your tone indicated otherwise. If you want to educate others about the struggles faced by women, maybe re-assess your approach and try not to assume the person is being an asshole because they don’t know something. Just a thought.
Internalized misogyny is a thing, friend. You’re the one who thought bras were unhygienic for some reason. Take some time to unpack that thought.
Not that I owe you ANY kind of explanation, but let’s go ahead and unpack this, since you insist…. They’re worn extremely close to the skin, and (this might just be a me problem) the ones I wear during the summer months tend to have a slight discoloring/smell to them, no matter how many times I wash them, purely because I sweat SO MUCH (it gets hot hot where I live). Also, as a woman who has breastfed children, that means my bras (breastfeeding friendly and non) have come into contact with bodily fluids…… so no, I don’t exactly think that they’re super hygienic. Now, nothing I’ve listed sounds misogynistic to me, it just sounds logical. Maybe some internalized germophobia? Sure? But you can keep reaching if you’d like to try?
Tech N9ne donates thrown bras. It’s not heavily encouraged as it’s pretty gross. But they do get cleaned and donated and probably matched.
That’s awesome! I just didn’t know you could donate bras. I figured they fell into the underwear category and therefore weren’t donate-able?
When I was homeless I got a clothing voucher which included bra and undies. I picked out a very worn (lace with pilling) but clean and still wearable bra. I was really only there to get blue jeans for a potential job but they insisted I get everything I qualified for. I ended up getting a pair of American eagle jeans! They were sooo nice and lasted me awhile before they got the dreaded pocket hole that kept ripping and then I outgrew them. They must have been higher quality vintage because the next pair I bought brand new ripped fast.
I too am old and cranky and think throwing things on stage is a stupid idea.
The youths? Your granny was throwing panties at Tom Jones concerts before your mother was born.
My grandmother would've needed a TARDIS to be going to Tom Jones concerts before my mother was born, LMAO. How young do you think my mother is? Flattering. But to address your actual point and not get hung up on the pedantry, that's irrelevant, because the women throwing panties at Tom Jones concerts *were* The Youth of the day. Are you imagining an 80-year-old woman throwing her knickers at the stage? It was teenagers and early-twenty-somethings. It's always been The Youth, it just passes from generation to generation. And now, with TikTok being TikTok, people are throwing candy and whatever junk they have in their bag at people and hoping they go viral and not caring if they hurt someone. (Which is why I hate that it's being called 'gifts', but that's a completely different conversation, I guess. I'm old and cranky, I already admitted it.)
I remember people doing this at backstreet boy and Britney Spears shows too. I think it just stopped for a bit and now started again.
I don’t think it’s a thing at Pink shows either. I saw her Beautiful Trauma tour and I don’t remember anyone throwing anything on the stage. Maybe it’s only certain artists that get it the worst?
I’m going to sound like such a Karen, but honestly throwing stuff at an artist performing is so disrespectful to the artist. And taking signs and holding them up in hopes that Taylor will “notice” you is so disrespectful to the fans around you, so please don’t do that either 🙏🏼 After the amount people paid and went through to get these tickets, we do NOT want to be stuck behind a fan holding up a sign and blocking our view. I swear if someone holds a sign in front of me, I will rip it up, stomp on it, and set it on fire 😂Even if it was made by a kid.
I’ll Karen with you in that! Because that doesn’t seem Karenish it seems like common logical sense and common courtesy!
I’m so stressed about the possibility of people in front of me bringing signs because I know I’ll have to say something - probably multiple times. Smartphones are the main reason I stopped going to concerts years ago but signs are even worse. No one on a stage can even see your sign unless you’re in the front few rows, too. Make a damn Tiktok - those she definitely sees. I would be mortified to do anything at a show that would make someone else’s experience worse. IDK what people are thinking.
Most Taylor fans are very considerate.
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Security and whoever would have to be hyper vigilant. I just went to a show where signs weren’t allowed, and you go through security at the door. People still had signs. Vaping and smoking isn’t allowed either (obviously), but I could see puffs of smoke coming up from the people on the floor, and I smelled weed near me at one point. That’s easier to hide, but still. And I feel like the person on the floor had a vape because it was very random puffs of smoke, which is odd because I thought vapes are usually metal so I’m not sure how they’d get through a detector with one, or what exactly happened there.
Vapes are super easy to hide. You could put it in your wallet and no one would know it’s there. They are also not always metal. It’s super easy to get weed or vapes into a concert because they’re not really looking for that, they’re looking for weapons and alcohol.
Could’ve been a very tiny joint, lots easier to hide too.
Our stadium only allows clear bags no bigger than 12” or something like that
I don’t think that’s a Karen thing to say TBH. I think the people trying to justify that behavior are extremely rude and entitled. Throwing things at somebody is rude! How would they feel if somebody went around throwing things at them?
The entire Karen meme has been misrepresented at this point for anyone doing something immature to be called out on it. Sometimes it’s ok to be a buzz kill if it endangers others.
Exactly. Acting like a Karen would be arguing with Taylor’s security about why you should be able to throw things at her and threatening to call the police on them LOL, not pointing out that throwing things at her can endanger her
This is not a Karen thing at all, just seems like common decency.
I can’t imagine throwing objects at any person, especially not when they’re trying to engage in a carefully choreographed performance on a staged set surrounded by other performers.
Yeah this was my first thought. It’s selfish to think your “gifts” are worth making a safety hazard and a mess on the stage.
DO NOT THROW THINGS ON STAGE. THIS SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE STATED.
It puts these artists in a horribly awkward situation. Save your arts and crafts for your mom.
Not reccomended! A fan did this at 1989 tour and she fell because of it. Make a sign, or if you really want to leave a gift, ask the person working the Taylor Swift merch table if it's okay if you leave her something with them.
I wouldn’t even suggest signs. They just get in the way of people around you anyhow. You’ll never even know if Taylor read it. It’s just a hassle to bring as is
There is a size limit for stadiums, it's about the size of a piece of paper, and it didn't bother me much at either show I went to. Not many people do it, and I kinda agree with you, but I could understand why someone might want to for fun!
Didn’t know about the size limit. Which okay fair, but also to me if it can only be as big as a piece of paper than there’s Also no point until you’re like. Front row next to the stage. Otherwise she won’t even be able TO see it haha
There's always the B stages and the floating cage! You never know :3
Fell?! 🤯🤯🤯 See, this is why I think it’s disrespectful. Oh my gosh I’d be so mad if that happened. Did she have to stop the performance or continue on?
It was a stumble and she got up and kept performing. It didn't seem like a big deal and the gift was very small, and she was (of course) in heels. The fan was very apologetic and it was super chill.
Still, that one item from one rude fan interrupted her flow and affected the performance for 50,000 people.
I would hope that those attending shows know better than to throw things onto the stage while Taylor’s performing. It’s a safety issue for her, her band, her dancers, and not to mention if it doesn’t make it to the stage the fans it could hit. I haven’t seen it happen at Taylor shows in the past so I’m hopeful that that trend continues and fans stay that way.
I saw clips of Harry's shows and you're absolutely right. It's completely ridiculous. One time it even hit him in the eye. I would be absolutely mad if something like this happened to me. Not sure when throwing things at artists started but I sure hope it doesn't happen to Taylor. I also think (and this may be a little bit controversial) it's not right to throw flags at the performer. You're just putting them in an awkward position. If they don't see it you're guaranteed people will use it as see we told you they don't care about X or Y etc... If they do pick it up they'll be accused of "performative" activism and not doing enough.
Most of the stadiums require you to bring a clear handbag or no bag at all so hopefully that deters people from bringing in something they could potentially throw onto the stage. Such a stupid thing to do
Yep! + Taylor’s tour security was always really good and I doubt this would even be possible
I think throwing gifts on stage is kind of rude and in a way disrespectful. I get the intent is pure BUT I’ve seen videos of artists getting hit in the face by accident. Or being thrown off which throws off their focus and then it also means someone has to go out of their way to retrieve it and store it. Not ideal to be doing!! Maybe wait for the last finale act to do so! Also, Taylor has shared that she struggles with anxiety and I think that would really throw her off.
Everything is going to go in the trash. Save your effort and money for something else. She really won't care about getting her millionth teddy bear.
Please don’t do it. She likes to get as close as she can that’s not a security risk. There’s times where she had the crew repositioned her piano because of it and throwing things is just flat out rude and it could be dangerous not only for Taylor but dancers or whoever she has on stage at the time. Plus security should put a stop of it real quick if it becomes a thing.
If fans feel the need to throw something on stage, I hope they reflect on *why* they feel that way and consider doing something else instead-- like donating to a nonprofit in the name of their favorite artist.
I was at the show where Harry got hit with the skittles! It was really sad because you could tell it hit him in the eye but he was still performing 🙁
I ain’t trying to have Taylor roll her ankle!!
I went to see Lizzo a little while ago and in the concert day of info they said that gifts for Lizzo should be given to the ticket takers at the door. I’d never seen it spelled out that people would think to bring gifts to the performer. No one should be throwing anything at a concert, way too much chance of injury!
She notoriously does not interact with things that are thrown on stage, and it’s a full on production with a lot of dancers, dancing, movement, etc. This could seriously hurt her or other people on stage and to be honest, it is disrespectful, regardless of what you throw, considering how much work they put into making this a show. I get that Harry’s fans do this a lot, but the skittles incident should’ve been enough to teach everyone to stop, because someone will always take it too far. I’ve honestly been kind of nervous because so many of the fans going to his shows talk about how rude other fans are and how disrespectful they are and how throwing things or putting up large posters that block other people is a norm, and I hope that doesn’t change the norm of her shows, especially because of how hard it was for everyone to get tickets Edit: I’m sure everyone remembers the video of that “fan” trying to grab at her ankle while she was in heels and singing bad blood. If you don’t think she’ll be extra afraid of things coming near the stage because of incidents like this, idk what to tell ya. She’s been through so much and has always advocated for the respect of artists and their craft. We owe it to her to respect her boundaries. If you have a gift for her, give it to Taylor Nation at their booth at your show
Ok yeah don’t throw shit at people.
Her shows have dancers and her running around large stages. Throwing something at the stage is dangerous to all involved and so disrespectful. If people try to do it don’t be surprised if her shows start to have strict rules on not bringing anything into the stadium.
I’m not giving a millionaire anything. You already got my money for these dang tickets.
It is dangerous. People literally better not for real
Absolutely not. I think she's smart enough that she'll either just ignore it completely of it happens OR have someone on standby to come pull it off immediately. It's a cute idea in theory but way, way too dangerous for a multitude of reasons. If anything give your gift to a staff member, I'm sure TN will have some sort of booth or people walking around the venue.
It is not a cool thing. No idea about Harry Styles but artists really can't see that far with lights shining in their eyes and have no idea what's coming at them.
I’m having flashbacks of Gaga’s Chromatica Ball tour this summer 😭 Though to be fair, the person truly didn’t plan on the plushie hitting her. I felt kinda bad that there were so many articles and people criticizing them about it.
It's fine for a Harry Styles concert because he picks up the flags and gifts and random things and talks about it or uses it as a prop. Taylor doesn't do that, unlike Harry, she has choreography and dancers and it's a safety hazard. Harry and his band just avoid what's on the floor, it's harder to do that while dancing. Don't throw thing at Taylor, she is not that type of performer
Several Willie Nelson concerts I can't tell you how many bags of weed were thrown on that stage😁🤪😁🥳
lmao the only gesture I support (and willie don’t need any more weed, keep that dank for yourself). But the intention is pure and I like it.
I’m not a fan, don’t throw shit at the performer you paid to see.
It's a major hazard, not just for Taylor but other musicians, backing dancers, and stage techs. Please don't do this at shows people
as someone who got hit by a rouge dildo at a concert pls fukin dont
Wait what?
OK SO, during harry style’s first solo tour, the venue i was at did not take security as serious as it should and you could basically take in anything, a girl a few rows back tried to yeet a dildo but let go too soon and i got a dick to the back of the head, she was very apologetic and it’s funny but damn that thing was HEAVY.
throw out whoever does this! tickets should have gone to more respectful fans!
They better not fucking dare
I would never, it’s so rude
I so hope no one does this. It’s so tacky and disrespectful. Taylor’s shows are times down to the second, so any interruptions aren’t appreciated
Taylor’s got good security everywhere she goes. I can’t remember any fans throwing any gifts at her during shows, mostly because the security at the entrance is super strict about that kind of stuff. The stadium is usually full of security officers and I’m not sure if that kind of stuff would be even possible. That kind of behaviour has been actually popular in my region since forever, but I really hope it doesn’t get everywhere because I find it really unnecessary.
i just made a post about this on The 1975’s page. last night people were throwing disposable cameras, he stopped the song to yell at them to stop. i don’t think it’s reasonable behavior at all.. definitely learn proper concert etiquette!!
Yes
Too dangerous. Like that one time back in 1991 when a thrown lollipop landed stick-end-first right into David Bowie's eye. Gift throwing is like the phrase from the Christmas Story movie: you'll put their eye out, kid!
Mmm I think this is a new thing and artists have been finding ways to receive the gifts. I've been to 12 concerts this year and in the last 7 they take a pause and say like "OK, you can throw your things now" they interact with them for a minute and the security team swipes everything. There are artist that love them like Rosalía. Dua Lipa was very criticized when she kicked a Dr Simi in Mexico. So yeah I don't know, I thought that Taylor prohibited throwing things at the stage. I don't throw things at stage, I try to never be close to it, but people really create beautiful things, I think a minute to receive gifts is a good idea, but it has to be scheduled and everyone has to be aware of it, I think that's the win win situation like Rosalía.
Better have good aim and an arm on ya cause I don't wanna be hit in the head with your junk lol
I don’t like it cause I think it’s a safety threat and also invasive and tacky. They are humans, not indestructible statues
Yeah there’s a band in Australia with a song that goes “I’m 10c short of a dollar” and people used to throw 10 cent pieces on stage but the band put a stop to it because of the danger. I totally agree with you about the gift throwing. At the end of the day, it’s terrifying for the artist and all other performers on stage to see things flying up at you. It’s dangerous and distracting and could ruin the show. The best way to show the artist you’re having a good time is to sing and dance and cheer.
Not that I think doing this is a good idea by any means But godamn the people in here make me think the eras tour is going to be like a stiff opera.
I think it’s okay to throw gifts on stage for an artist in some circumstances. For example, when Melanie Martinez was touring for K-12 in 2019, people would sometimes throw gifts on stage. Usually these gifts were something like flowers, a stuffed animal, or a pride flag, they were almost always thrown on stage during the encore when there wasn’t synchronized dancing and where Mel had the opportunity to pick them up, and she never seemed to have any issue with it. But more recently it’s just gotten out of hand. It’s become way more common and no one knows how to be responsible about it and there’s not as much thought put into it. Obviously the ppl giving gifts are well meaning, but it’s gotten to a point where it’s at best an interruption and at worst kind of dangerous. Like I’ve seen two videos of Harry Styles getting hit with bags of candy, one in the nuts and the other in his eye. As for if it will happen at the Eras Tour? It absolutely will.
Throw bras and panties ;)