I have a message for anyone coming to the Ozzfest this summer (Summer, 2000): If you're planning to jump up onstage during my set, please do not give me any bear hugs, because they fucking hurt. Listen to me, I'm dead serious. On the first night of last year's tour, this enormous guy jumped up onstage and gave me a huge bear hug. He crushed 3 of my ribs and I had to do the whole tour in absolute agony. I couldn't believe it, the first fucking show!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He asks fans not to hug him on stage to avoid physical pain.
- In plain terms
- Do not hug me on stage because it hurts.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect personal boundaries during live shows.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What boundaries do you need?
- How do fans respect you?
Another view
It ignores the emotional value fans get from contact.
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