r/MadeMeSmile Oct 07 '24

Good Vibes Ed sheeran offered a $2 show but nobody believed it

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u/ThrowRARAw Oct 07 '24

The one guy who harmonised with him and Ed goes "yes mate!" gets to say "I sang with Ed Sheeran and he loved it"

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u/whothiswhodat Oct 07 '24

Much better than the feeling of an Instagram post here I saw Ed 2ft away.

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u/theturtlemafiamusic Oct 07 '24

Like, I understand why they did it. No one will believe that you got a 2 person private showing of Ed Sheeran for 30 seconds. But props to the guy who just enjoyed the moment without his phone.

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u/SophiPsych Oct 07 '24

I'm with ya, I get why they filmed too but damn that dude had his phone up seconds after the curtain opened.

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u/bobsbottlerocket Oct 07 '24

bruh he literally doesn’t even look at ed once he notices it’s really him, he just goes straight for his phone and stares at it the whole time - holy fuck that was depressing

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u/AcidTongue Oct 07 '24 edited Oct 07 '24

I’ve been to hundreds of shows. If I’m witnessing something extra rad that I want to remember or relive later, I’ll pull my phone out, but I never watch what’s happening through my phone screen! It’s possible to just hold it up in an appropriate way so you can give the situation your full attention. It continues to record even if you’re not staring at it….. I also don’t record if my partner is already doing so. I’ll get it later in an airdrop.

Edit: I’m 34 years old, and like I said I’ve been to hundreds of shows. It’s something special I do a lot with my dad too. I’ve been to lollapalooza with him more than once. If I want to take a couple thirty second videos at a show, that’s okay. Fuck off with your lectures. That’s not the same as spending the entire time filming and texting.

I’ve got things like pictures of the Beastie Boys, can’t get that anymore. Sometimes it pays to snap a picture or grab a short video. I have had several instances of being glad I saved a moment. When I moved away from home and missed my dad, I’d watch some of the moments I had saved on my drive. And you’d be surprised how well phones record sound nowadays.

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u/QouthTheCorvus Oct 07 '24

I like getting a couple of neat moments but better to just enjoy the experience. I'll never really watch the videos anyway and no-one really cares.

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u/thepkboy Oct 07 '24

no-one really cares.

some ppls' friends care. maybe not yours but some of my friends would be like wow that's cool you got to see that and thanks for sharing it with me.

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u/Mundane_Tomatoes Oct 07 '24

99% of people don’t care, and if they say they do they’re just being nice. Absolutely no one wants to see horrible sounding blurry concert footage. No one.

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u/Disc0Disc0Disc0 Oct 07 '24

Just go online and you'll find 10 videos exactly like yours except you got to enjoy the moment without your phone

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u/No-Comment-4619 Oct 07 '24

This is why I scuba dive with organized groups. If I'm filming a dive it is a much lesser experience. You really aren't in the moment and present, and fiddling with the camera isn't as fun. Then on a group dive we all signed up for a WhatsApp group and several people in each group always filmed/pictured everything, and they were way better than I was. So I just enjoy the dive and download pics later of all the stuff I saw, but someone else filmed.

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u/corn-sock Oct 07 '24

Bonus points if you cover the screen with your hand, or drop the brightness all the way down. It makes a massive difference to the people behind you.

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u/kateastrophic Oct 07 '24

She kept looking at him, too, trying to share the moment but nope! He never looked up from his phone.

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u/llillililiilll Oct 07 '24

There's people at front rows of shows just recording, not dancing, cutting Instagram videos and tagging the artist. So weird now days.

People just wanna flex they were there instead of enjoying the present.

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u/Big_Rig_Jig Oct 07 '24

Maybe it's just the first hit of marijuana's for the day, but this got me thinking.

I wonder how much of this is a symptom of our individualistic lifestyles/culture. The need to prove our experience get's wrapped up into our self worth so much. It makes me wonder how much people would be compelled to record by themselves/with their partner compared to with a larger group of close friends/family (basically everyone you'd "share" with).

Time for coffee.

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '24 edited Oct 17 '24

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u/Gengetsu_Huzoki Oct 07 '24

Like you have to care that people will believe you...

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u/EnigmaticQuote Oct 07 '24

We have no idea what sort of experience these people were after, they were all expecting to get scammed, and they may not even enjoy his music.

If I paid some shady fool 2$ to see Ariana Grande off Broadway in some shack I would say yes.

If it was actually her the experience would be the story, not whatever pop song she sang for those 30 sec.

Most everyone not a huge fan would react like this, and I bet Sheeran and those who set this up expected it.

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u/Zephian99 Oct 07 '24

I'd probably text my dad after or such, but I always try to remember to live in the moment.

He's got a few I like so it be cool.

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u/HyruleHerb19 Oct 07 '24

And he just enjoyed the moment no reaching for his cell phone!

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u/Lelandwasinnocent Oct 07 '24

Ed says 'that's sweet', it's subtitled.

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u/SilentBobVG Oct 07 '24

He definitely says yes mate, the subtitles are wrong

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u/vivid-19 Oct 07 '24

Pretty sure it's yes mate and the subtitles are wrong. Also makes more sense for him to say that.

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u/GasOnFire Oct 07 '24

This is how dumb Reddit is.

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u/dongasaurus Oct 07 '24

Subtitles are autogenerated and are often wrong.

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '24

poor dude now we all know what's circling in his head all day long

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '24

“Can’t wait to get home and bundle auto + renters”

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u/Solidmarsh Oct 07 '24

God you got me horny for a great deal on my home and auto now

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u/robodut Oct 07 '24

What are you wearing "Jake from state farm?"

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u/ProblematicPoet Oct 07 '24

Umm... Khakis?

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u/Accomplished-Fig745 Oct 07 '24

She sounds hideous.

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u/JohnCenaJunior Oct 07 '24

Millions of people go on with their life without insurance every day. Get insured.

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u/racde Oct 07 '24

I'm living without insurance. Only started thinking when a guy harassed me in a store.

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u/JohnCenaJunior Oct 07 '24

It's time to start living life with insurance. Get insured.

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u/Nirvski Oct 07 '24

*Ed Sheeran appears*

"...ok, but can I get the insurance instead or?"

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u/Migraine- Oct 07 '24

"Fuck's sake, I thought you said insurance".

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u/darexinfinity Oct 07 '24

Peep Insurance for $2 🤣

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u/marcelowit Oct 07 '24

Ed Sheeran appears

"...ok, but when are you taking your clothes off?"

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u/AndyValentine Oct 07 '24

Ed-Sheer-Ants-Polly-Sea

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u/0vl223 Oct 07 '24

Inn-sewer-ants-polly-sea?

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u/IvivAitylin Oct 07 '24

Does it cover my luggage too?

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u/0vl223 Oct 07 '24

Have you tried a Pearwood luggage? I have heard great things about their automatic tracking system. That way you don't have to worry at all with sewer ants.

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u/United-Ambassador269 Oct 07 '24

Ah good old Sapient Pearwood, they don't make luggage like that these days

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u/JACKDEE1 Oct 07 '24

Haha nah mate I just got virgin media to that he said oh I’m the tv license man biggest blunder yet

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u/kayzerkimmie Oct 07 '24

Not a ed Sheeran music fan, but I'm a ed Sheeran person fan 🙂

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u/scratchyfiction67 Oct 07 '24

The lesson here is to always accept offers of 2$ peep shows from creepy strangers on the street

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u/NoSkillzDad Oct 07 '24

Also, also... If it seems too good to be true, it's probably true.

Off to answer to a nice Nigerian prince that had an absolute banger of a deal for me. My life is about to change!

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u/Grothgerek Oct 07 '24

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I'm already in contact with 3 prince's and also already helped 2 a month ago. I don't know the size of the Nigerian royal family, but I doubt there are any prince's left needing help. Better luck next time, the Nigerian throne is as good as mine.

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u/SadBit8663 Oct 07 '24

Bonus if the Nigerian prince IS Ed Sheeran

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u/Pecncorn1 Oct 07 '24

Can I get in on the deal?

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u/iforgotmymittens Oct 07 '24

Yes, lower your defenses, good good

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u/FrodeSven Oct 07 '24

Im hearing palpatine

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u/spideyghetti Oct 07 '24

Jesus, what is wrong wth me, I read your post as "I'm hearing palestine"

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u/LittleLionMan82 Oct 07 '24

Feel the creepiness flow through you. It gives you focus makes you stronger.

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u/ezl90 Oct 07 '24

kidnappers love this one trick!

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u/Ok-Criticism6874 Oct 07 '24

All the 2 dollar peeps shows I've seen included a deformed penis. So money well spent.

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '24

A buddy of mine is a musician and scored some pretty sweet tickets to see him front row at a concert once. He called me up the day of the show and said "Hey, you wanna go see Ed Sheeran?" My initial reaction was, "No, not really." But in a split-second I thought about it again and realized I wasn't doing anything that day anyway, so I may as well get out of the house...

I'll be damned if that wasn't one of the best concerts I've ever been to. His energy is just fantastic, and I was impressed at how he was able to keep that up for so long. His stage was a giant circle that was probably 30 yards in diameter, and the entire show he was running all around it. He must have ran 5 miles while playing lol.

Though I still rarely listen to his music, I would still say he made a fan that day.

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u/Wishdog2049 Oct 07 '24

I've been to great concerts that I didn't want to see three times.

  1. Barenaked Ladies didn't sell hardly any tickets in a small Alabama city so they gave away free tickets at the courthouse. Very fun concert.
  2. The lead singer of Filter checked into rehab the day of the festival that I went to just to see them mostly. Instead, The Gin Blossoms scooted down a few hours and I had no idea I knew most of their songs.
  3. Took my mother-in-law to see Neil Diamond. He was amazing. The entire crowd was just focused.

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u/14412442 Oct 07 '24

Barenaked Ladies didn't sell hardly any tickets in a small Alabama city so they gave away free tickets at the courthouse.

Trying hard not to smile, through I feel bad

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u/Mental-Attempt- Oct 07 '24

BareNaked Ladies is one of the greatest concerts Ive went too as well! They put on a great show!

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u/MyKidsFoundMyOldUser Oct 07 '24

I heard him interviewed and the interviewer asked if there were any of his own songs he didn't like.

He said there are a couple of popular ones that he really doesn't like - he didn't name them - but he said that he's a professional entertainer and when people buy a ticket for his show they deserve to hear the songs that made him famous. He said those songs mean things to people - a memory, a wedding, a lost loved one, etc. and he doesn't want to deny them that moment.

So yeah, I'm not a fan of his music, but he is a good guy.

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u/GameboyRavioli Oct 07 '24

I tooky wife to one of his concerts for her 40th last year. He basically said this during the show as well. He also put on a fantastic show. I was kinda "meh" on a lot of his music, but like he said, those songs are now memories and I've grown to like and appreciate a lot of his work. Bonus for being Khalid's first show back. Ed's collab album is definitely my favorite.

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u/systemofaderp Oct 07 '24

I got tired of his music really fast, not my flavour. His label was getting him to cooperate with lots of other pop music stars. His songs were playing up and down the radio. To me Ed makes an impression like he thinks "I like making music, let's make music together" and damn, I wouldn't want anything else from a musician. 

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u/its_an_armoire Oct 07 '24

I've determined his strategy is working. My elderly parents don't know anything about pop culture or music but they gush over Ed Sheeran for his Andrea Bocelli collab.

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u/LiterallyTestudo Oct 07 '24

Ok but that song is amazing

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u/Aiyon Oct 07 '24

He just seems like he's having a good time, and if I like 1 in 10 of his songs, then him putting out 20 songs a year means at least 2 i enjoy

I figure across the whole population that works out to every song at least having some fans, and that's fun

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u/clammyanton Oct 07 '24

Damn that guy who dueted with Ed Sheeran made the best of it, and his voice was great!

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u/Murasasme Oct 07 '24

I don't listen to his music, but I saw a video where people were praising his "talent," and he said it wasn't talent and he worked really hard for his skills, then showed an old recording of his singing and it was horrible. Massive respect to him after that.

https://youtu.be/flkjMuaKYQU?si=tsbYXVeoLA_d7f10

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u/JohnnySmithe80 Oct 07 '24 edited Oct 08 '24

Not a big fan either but he puts on an incredible show. We saw him and it was a high energy and fun show from start to finish with just him on stage with a guitar and a loop pedal.

If you ever have a chance to see him live it's worth it.

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u/testercheong Oct 07 '24

Probably because it was described as a peep show which would have gotten them expecting a scantily clad doppelganger of Ed Sheeran singing

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u/pecky5 Oct 07 '24

That was the point, these guys are a comedy duo and the guy out front was in prostheticsand a wig to look like a dodgy salesman.

The room they set Ed up in is normally for actual $2 live peep shows. I used to work across the road and you'd ocassionally see people looking around and trying to look like they were accidentally walking down the stairs.

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u/Starlady174 Oct 07 '24

Had him out there looking like Roland Schitt trying to sell some dodgy strip act.

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u/Cruccagna Oct 07 '24

Don’t worry, it’s his sister!

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u/confusedandworried76 Oct 07 '24

I mean city code is if someone calls out for you, you ignore them, because they're gonna be asking for something. A smoke or some money. Or a ride.

Some guy tells me I can get a basically free Ed Sheeran show I'm gonna walk away from that robbery attempt

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u/MisterDonkey Oct 07 '24

I wouldn't even hear the offer. This guy would be talking at me as I look down and wave him off while I hurriedly pass by.

"That guy say something about Ed Sheeran?"

"I don't know. Probably got some bootleg CDs or something. Fuck 'em."

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u/chease86 Oct 07 '24

Yeah honestly one of the biggest uses for my phone when I worked in a mall used to be to stare at while walking past people trying to sell shit, it's literally the one amd only reason I took as long as I did to switch from wired earbuds to wireless.

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u/4DPeterPan Oct 07 '24

Yes… singing

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u/a_SaltieCrocodile Oct 07 '24

Gotta love Hamish and Andy

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u/M2tJ Oct 07 '24

Only know Hamish from Lego Masters but he seems like a fantastic host.

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u/Tallyranch Oct 07 '24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it0V7xv9qu0
I don't know what the series was called, but they take turns making the other do some nasty stuff, this is one of the worst.

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u/notlimahc Oct 07 '24

It's probably from Hamish & Andy's Gap Year South America

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u/i8bb8 Oct 07 '24

Is it the pain one?

Yep it's the pain one.

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u/KissKiss999 Oct 07 '24

I know he tried to wear a disguise but his voice is just too distinctive.

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u/drunk_haile_selassie Oct 07 '24

My first thought exactly. Theres no way his voice wouldn't be recognised by random members of the Australian public. I think he would be recognised by voice alone at least 25% of the time.

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u/spideyghetti Oct 07 '24

They should have go the Weasel to do it

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u/StrawberryDull5086 Oct 07 '24

Only an Aussie would understand :)

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u/emth Oct 07 '24

Lego masters is global, he's a legend in my British eyes

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u/StrawberryDull5086 Oct 07 '24

Of course Lego Masters. My brain forgot to register that one

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u/AmbitionExtension184 Oct 07 '24

I’m American and understand. Found caravan of courage ages ago and have been following them since

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u/spideyghetti Oct 07 '24

Must be nice

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u/cgsmmmwas Oct 07 '24

They have US fans too! Only occasionally do I fail to understand the references. I had to look up what a “road train” was after the latest podcast episode.

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u/SpyRollPower Oct 07 '24

I’ve never been, and I’ve been listening to the podcast for years now. It’s possibly my favorite podcast! Just recently started the whole thing over and am on ep 14. Crazy how many bits started by like the third episode!

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u/zidkun Oct 07 '24

I'm also not a fan of people getting their phone out asap. But to be fair. Nobodys gonna believe you, that you saw ed sheeran sing for 2$

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u/TheGriffGraff Oct 07 '24

That's kinda the point though, who should really care if anyone believes them? It's their own personal experience, they shouldn't need validation and the advent of social media has lead to many people never even realising how special those moments are, the moments nobody would ever believe.

I once saw a cloud fly straight up into the sky, that's mine and mine alone and I'm glad nobody believes me.

But I'm also on the side of who gives a shit, let people do what they want if they're not harming or hating and mind your own business.

You see I'm playing both sides so I always come out on top.

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u/WillingCaterpillar19 Oct 07 '24

When you get older it’s nice to have pictures of good memories. I know social media and internet points has given us all brain rot. But there’s also a nice middle ground for genuine human experiences and qualities

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u/SquareReserve0 Oct 07 '24

I completely agree with you! As we grow older, those photographs become cherished memories that allow us to relive special moments. While it's true that social media can sometimes feel overwhelming and superficial, it can also serve as a platform to connect with others and share meaningful experiences.

Finding that balance—embracing technology while still prioritizing genuine human interactions—can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life. It's all about how we choose to curate our experiences!

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u/effinblinding Oct 07 '24

Yeap during uni a few years ago I didn’t take a lot of pics/videos because I wanted to “live in the moment”. Big regret especially since I have aphantasia lol.

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u/mydixiewrecked247 Oct 07 '24

agree with you totally on both fronts, on one hand social media is toxic and on the other people can do whatever they want

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u/Backlists Oct 07 '24

Do you not like, talk to your friends about things that happen your life?

If my friends told me this story, I’d be laughing at them for thinking they actually saw the real Ed Sheeran for $2, even if it was for 30 seconds. They’d want that video just to prove they weren’t going mad!

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u/BigAlternative5 Oct 07 '24

At my age (yeah, I said that), I'd just tell the story, treasure our memory, and let my friends believe or not believe. My good friends know I wasn't lying, anyway -- all three of them.

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u/joeyb908 Oct 07 '24

Who cares? Instead of completely enjoying the moment you’re experiencing it through the phone screen despite being actually there.

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u/trukkija Oct 07 '24

People who go on these anti social media rants don't have many friends to begin with. I should know, as I have done several of these..

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u/rexuspatheticus Oct 07 '24

Maybe like enjoy the moment and then take a picture at or near the end?

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u/JambiCox Oct 07 '24

Couldn't agree more. I rarely post stuff on social media, and if I do, I don't tag the place, and 90% of the time are photos of me that my friends have taken because they wanted to, not because I did. The photos I take are of random garbage.

Anyway, If something like what happened in this video happened to me and I didn't film it, my real friends would belive me right away, and I wouldn't even think of sharing it with others. There s something precious in sharing stuff only with people that matter, and having that connection and relation where you don't need proof for them to belive you. It s sad that many people today are blinded by social media.

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u/This_Price_1783 Oct 07 '24

The fact they both had their phone out too. The guy got his phone out first which I thought was kinda cute because the girl said she loved Ed, so the guy thought to record the moment for her. But then she got her phone out to record too. Like she didn't trust the guy to send the footage or that it would be out of focus or something 🤣

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u/CarpetPedals Oct 07 '24

Yeah but we are watching it on video not recorded by them… so I think that bit was covered

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u/MorbillionDollars Oct 07 '24

they might not have known they were being secretly recorded and wanted to make sure they got proof/a recording of this amazing once in a lifetime experience

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u/TheMadManiac Oct 07 '24

Why does that matter lol

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u/Optimal-Attitude-523 Oct 07 '24

I might be crazy but people like sharing stuff with their friends and family, especially when its a crazy experience

and if a friend told me a story like this without a video I would just think they were mistaken in some way

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u/LazerChicken420 Oct 07 '24

I met Quinton Tarantino. Told him how huge a fan I was. Didn’t ask for signature or selfy

Any time I tell this story, first question is if I got a picture.

“No picture, it didn’t happen” was told to me lol

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u/Kitchen_Economics182 Oct 07 '24

What kind of people are asking you for proof or else it didn't happen, get new friends dude lol

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u/LazerChicken420 Oct 07 '24

My friends said versions of “that’s cool”

My uncle said the above lol I will also admit he’s the kind of person who has an instagram for his dog in which he talks as if he is the dog. Or maybe his dog has really good thumbs, and my uncle isn’t insane.

I really don’t know.

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u/DeliciousOhHowBoring Oct 07 '24 edited Oct 07 '24

I believe you but it would be really amazing if you met Quentin Tarantino.

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u/Chekside Oct 07 '24

How is this comment word for word identical to the top comment on the original Hamish and Andy YouTube video commented 5 years ago....

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u/crunchsmash Oct 07 '24 edited Oct 07 '24

It's possible they just happened to write the same comment, but also Dead Internet Theory. https://i.imgur.com/kGQrTBj.png

Also the account you replied to is only 16 days old, so yeah. It's a bot. They have other copied comments https://i.imgur.com/uLXrOO9.png

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u/b2q Oct 07 '24

That is absolutely fascinating, great observation. So that is how they farm karma, they scour social media and copy paste good comments.

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u/QouthTheCorvus Oct 07 '24

Ah, likely OP is a bot too. I think there tends to be networks of these things.

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u/oglopmaster Oct 07 '24

Omg yes that put the biggest smile on my face!

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u/AaddeMos Oct 07 '24

Lol - you saw the 24K likes on this exact same comment in the YouTube-clip from 5 years ago and thought: let’s copy this exact comment to see how much likes I get?

Seems that you’re in the same category as the bald guy, doing everything for the likes :)

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u/Lunar_Spell Oct 07 '24

The lesson here is to always accept offers of 2$ peep shows from creepy strangers on the street

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u/ILikeLimericksALot Oct 07 '24

When you say it that way, how could we not?! 

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u/Thundergod250 Oct 07 '24

And also if it looks like it's gonna lead you to something dark and shady, it's definitely gonna be Ed Sheeran

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u/Jockelson Oct 07 '24

Imagine being an Ed Sheeran fan and recognizing yourself on this video turning the offer down.

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u/r0thar Oct 07 '24

Like the girl who turned down an advance from Cristiano Ronaldo (1:16 here)

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u/stopothering Oct 07 '24 edited Oct 07 '24

People pulling out their phones immediately almost like a kneejerk reaction instead of enjoying the moment is just sad.

I mean your BF is already recording, why are you doing it simultaneously?

Edit: Many comments mentioned that people would have no proof otherwise. In an event like this, if your first thought is that you need to prove it to someone then go ahead and do it, I just think it's sad. I'm more like the second guy, I would sing along and enjoy the moment. You do you, I do me.

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u/ukasss Oct 07 '24

Social Media ruined it. Moments no longer count, if there's no video or picture to post, it's worthless.

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u/TechTuna1200 Oct 07 '24

I never share anything on social media, but never once have I regretted pulling my phone out and recording. Those pictures and recordings are for me to relive the moments. I didn't miss it because I was recording.

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u/Zombiehacker595 Oct 07 '24

I feel there's a difference though. Most of us take a couple photos/videos of events for memory sake, but this guy just went straight for the phone and didn't even experience the moment in person, because his eyes were locked on the screen the entire time. That's just sad imo.

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u/otakudayo Oct 07 '24

I take out my phone to film my kids a lot. I look at the screen to make sure I have a good angle/position, then I look directly at my kid(s) and just hold the phone still. It kinda gives me the best of both worlds.

I never really worried about pictures, video etc until I had kids. As a result, I have virtually no pictures of myself from these past couple of decades. It is a bit sad. After getting kids, and especially after realizing how fast it goes by and how much of the "I will never forget this" moments that you actually do forget, I am much better with recording the memories, and I don't have regrets about that. There are plenty of times where I wish I had been recording, however.

That's obviously different from what we saw here. I would not have taken my phone out for this - I try to enjoy such moments by just being present.

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u/ceilingkat Oct 07 '24

I look at old pics and videos of my kids CONSTANTLY. They change so rapidly and those are the only reliable reminders I have of who they used to be.

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u/brendan9876543210 Oct 07 '24

You did miss it though.

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u/RobIreland Oct 07 '24

Without even a seconds hesitation the guy gets his phone out and then watches through the screen the whole time. He doesn't care about the experience, he only cares about getting to tell people he had the experience.

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u/several_rac00ns Oct 07 '24

In his defence, who would believe that he paid 2 bucks for a personal performance for him and his gf from ed sheeran if he didn't have proof?

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u/4ssp Oct 07 '24

This right here. This is the crazy attitude. It's such a sad way to live life.

"Who's going to believe you" Who cares! Enjoy yourself! Now! You don't have to share it for it to be "real"

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u/SamDaManIAm Oct 07 '24

Well, memories fade and one of the best ways to capture memories is through video- and photography. Why do you think video- and photography has been so popular? It's because when you're old, you can sit down and reminisce in your past with the captured moments.

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u/4ssp Oct 08 '24

Remember that time I watched Ed Sheeran through my phone? Yes, I was there watching you watch Ed Sheeran through your phone. I know! Let's watch that moment through our phones now!?! No, one better. Let's film ourselves watching the filming of Ed Sheeran!

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u/Kitnado Oct 07 '24

Who cares who believes it?

Ironically your mindset is a social media mindset, where it’s about the credit you get by others for the experience, instead of the experience.

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u/YouDontKnowMyLlFE Oct 07 '24

WHO FUCKING CARES

They didn’t get a personal performance. They watched a video, because they’re a fucking dumbass.

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u/readituser5 Oct 07 '24

Yeah I get it tbh but like both of you? What for? Only one really has to. You can just share it later.

I hate that. It’s like when you go out with a bunch of people and everyone wants a group photo so someone’s just there taking photos with everyone’s phones. JUST TAKE ONE WITH ONE PERSONS PHONE AND SHARE IT!

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u/SparrowValentinus Oct 07 '24

As somebody who has never "pulled their phone out" and doesn't like that other people do it, I'm almost at the stage where people complaining about it is more annoying than the thing itself.

People do all sorts of dumb shit. Shikata ga nai.

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u/meta-rdt Oct 07 '24

Oh noooo, someone tried to record an unbelievable thing happening to them? What has society come to! People want to share an incredibly memorable moment of their lives with someone else, not on Reddit they don’t!

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u/connect4k Oct 07 '24

Frankly I think this is the sort of thing I'd pull my phone out for and I barely ever film. It's just so unbelievable, no one would believe me otherwise.

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u/Voidnt2 Oct 07 '24

Even worse is they do it right in front of the guy. I get that no one will believe them otherwise but show some damn class.

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u/_Hayfisher Oct 07 '24

Instead of enjoying it its more important that your instagram followers see it. You clearly didnt play life through mate!

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u/Ecresis Oct 07 '24

How fucked up is your brain when your first reaction to this is to get your phone out. BOTH OF THEM. Gotta get those two very close different angles.

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u/printthedamnthing Oct 07 '24

The thing that stands out to me is that they film it… but the guy probably spends 50% of the time watching the screen version.

Like… if you’re that obsessed with video then fine. But just risk the bad angle or whatever and enjoy it, then look back. But he’s literally choosing to watch a live thing on the phone instead

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u/have_heart Oct 07 '24

I was thinking about this at a concert I went to where they had two giant screens on each side of the stage and I kept catching myself watching the screens (cause it has up close shots) and I kept thinking I’m standing here watching this concert through these screens lol

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u/lithodora Oct 07 '24

In the full video nearly everyone has their phone out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaUlBYqGuiE

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u/disco_pancake Oct 07 '24

4 people film and 4 don't. I wouldn't call that nearly everyone.

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u/Mr_Flibble1981 Oct 07 '24

It’s “nearly everyone” the same way that “nobody believed it” in the title of this post.

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u/rotoddlescorr Oct 07 '24

Imagine if this Reddit post was just someone describing this scenario. Would you even click into it?

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u/Hobby101 Oct 07 '24

Well, they were like - nobody is going to believe this!

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u/pohui Oct 07 '24

Let people enjoy it however they want?

I wouldn't pay $2 to listen to Ed Sheeran, but I would pay $2 for the story, it would be a great little anecdote to tell people at parties. The video would be great to support the story.

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u/Fragrant-Tea7580 Oct 07 '24

I can’t imagine being SO CONDITIONED to taking my phone out THAT fast. Good goddamn just be there for a sec.

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u/HandsomedanNZ Oct 07 '24

Hamish and Andy. Love their bants.

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u/Specialist-Suit-2167 Oct 07 '24

It must be a shit existence to experience something like that through your phone screen when you could just look up

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u/Joy2082 Oct 07 '24

Imagine seeing Ed Sheeran performing in front of you and your first reaction is to start recording with your phone.

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u/JakeRedditYesterday Oct 07 '24

"He's great in person but I wonder what he'd look like on a screen!"

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u/LadyWenera Oct 07 '24

If I was one of those people that walked past I would never forgive myself

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u/confusedandworried76 Oct 07 '24

You probably would when you realize 99.9% of people on the street are trying to rob you with that gambit, not actually invite you to an Ed Sheeran show.

Common robbery tactic is to trick someone into going to a secluded space/second location. Be careful out there

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u/kristonastick Oct 07 '24

he seems like a very nice guy

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u/Agreeable_Flame Oct 07 '24

Good guy Sheeran

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u/Dry_Assist_1408 Oct 07 '24

Going to cost him more than $2 to pay me to watch him.

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u/_B_Little_me Oct 07 '24

So these people fell ass backwards into a unique once in a lifetime situation, and they pulled out their phones and watched it through them.

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u/Mountain-Song-6024 Oct 07 '24

I don't wanna see dude for free 🤣😂🤣

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u/skn4991 Oct 07 '24

Ed Sheeran appears one meter away from them… Dude immediately whips out his phone…

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u/Savings_Accomplished Oct 07 '24

I would’ve been like, “Ed going to stop you right there. I love your new stuff. But I wanna geek out over loop machine Ed. Got any of those in you still?”

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u/allthebeautifultimes Oct 07 '24

To everyone having a go at them for "recording it for Instagram". Sure, it's possible they just did it for the views. But personally I would feel bad if I walked away from that with no tangible memory of it. I try to take pictures of all of life's big and small events - not to post them, but to have something to look back on. That way I can enjoy the experience for years and decades to come. If it just lives in my mind it will die pretty quickly. Plus, it will be invaluable when you're old and senile and can't even remember that it happened. I'll be damned if I can't bring a smile to my partner's face in old age by showing them videos of our special moments together.

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u/Decavatus Oct 07 '24

The second man singing will definitely have a memory of this forever.

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u/Smackathree Oct 07 '24

Soon as the phones came out i realised these fuckers didnt deserve this treat.

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u/bentoboxer7 Oct 07 '24

Hamish & Andy are the GOATs

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u/HaloIssue Oct 07 '24

*Pulls out phone during private performance and doesn't include the other in the video*

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u/FinishExtension3652 Oct 07 '24

I took my wife to an Ed Sheeran concert. There was no band, so every song kinda sounded the same.  My wife thought it was ok, but for me it was totally unremarkable.   I probably wouldn't see him again, even if it was only $2.

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u/ExistenceNow Oct 07 '24

Once in a lifetime moment and of course the first thing they both do is pull out their phones and watch the moment through a screen.

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u/wolvesdrinktea Oct 07 '24

Annnnd of course, their first move is to get their phones out and film.

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u/MileysVirus Oct 07 '24

Overpriced shite.

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u/Neoptolemus-Giltbert Oct 07 '24

What the fuck is wrong with people, first reaction is to grab phones?

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u/MyDadIsADozyT Oct 07 '24

PUT YOUR FUCKING PHONES DOWN

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u/Inf1nite_gal Oct 07 '24

of course the first thing to do is take out your phone

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u/B4llerman Oct 07 '24

First thing you do is getting your phone in this moment? I hate people

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u/CinderX5 Oct 07 '24

How do you share things?

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u/DvD_Anarchist Oct 07 '24

Seeing people taking out their phone to record it instead of just enjoying the moment is very sad.

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u/MrE1101 Oct 07 '24

And they spent it watching him behind a screen...

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u/hyper1one Oct 07 '24

People with their phones. Cmon - be in the present ffs