I think it's safe to say it's definitely part of the show now. Were both girls (assuming they were both female) called up one right after the other? Any details on what their signs said? Look out Pittsburgh!!!
Posts made by Furlow47
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RE: Tattoo signatures - yay or nay?
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RE: Tattoo signatures - yay or nay?
walliebaby:
I thought I'd jump back in to this post as one of the newly-tarried. I've counted about eight or nine people who have been signed by Paul since Audrey began the movement. While I feel bad for those folks who have waited since the 60's to meet Paul, I am not so sorry that I'm going to let it ruin my happiness. No, I'm not blonde, nor am I good looking, nor am I particularly young. I'm a frumpy school teacher from Vermont who chose to spend too much money on the soundcheck package, hoping to meet Paul in a smaller, more personal format, and it worked. I didn't get on stage, I got to the side of the stage. I chose to use my moment to secure a permanent reminder of the meeting. That was my choice. Whether you agree with the tattoo phenomenon or not, I hope as fans we can all agree that if a boardie gets to meet Paul, we should all be supportive. And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.
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RE: Tattoo signatures - yay or nay?
thenightfish:
BarbB:
It is rather disappointing when you also have a "sign my __" sign and Paul chooses someone else or doesn't do it. I tried in Nashville and Paul saw it but chose Sarah (I AM TOTALLY HAPPY FOR YOU). I thought for sure he would in Charlotte but he didn't do anything but wave, and then you hear how he's signed a person at every show with the same sign since then. Heartbreaking, really.
this is what I do not like about the whole thing. it raises peoples' expectations and they probably spend the entire show thinking/worrying/hoping he will sign their sign and choose them. it becomes a distraction that I assume takes away from the show a bit. I know people want contact with Paul but they shouldn't go to a show pinning everything on whether he is going to sign their arm or their album. it makes me sad. It also puts pressure on Paul to do it every time, like he almost feels obligated to do it as a "routine" part of the show.
While, I think you're right that it could take away from the enjoyment of the show in some cases, that certainly isn't what I experienced. I went into it expecting absolutely NOTHING. My best case scenario was "maybe he'll read my sign", which is no different than the people who have brought signs into the venues for years. In fact, on our way down to Nashville my sister and I allowed ourselves 30 seconds to imagine "what if", and then went back to the real world. Even after Paul read my sign aloud and agreed to sign me (after Got To Get You Into My Life), I made a concentrated effort to enjoy the rest of the show and not worry/think about if he was going to follow through. I didn't want to leave the show having missed everything because I was too worried about meeting/not meeting Paul. As you're saying - that would've been a real shame. Like someone has said before - you have to go into something like that expecting nothing. Therefore, if it doesn't happen you don't leave disappointed, but if it does - it's a huge and amazing surprise!
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RE: Tattoo signatures - yay or nay?
maccascruff:
The problem I have with it is that you generally have to be a young blonde woman and you have to be down front. That often means you have paid big bucks to be down front. Nobody else has a shot at it. Audrey stood in line forever to get down front in Quebec to get hers. I can't get close enough to even get an album signed. If Paul is going to continue this, I wish he would call a 1st generation fan up there and a man.
Blonde? Yes, I'm blonde...but Audrey isn't. Neither is Walliebaby. I haven't gone back to look at the video again, but I'm pretty sure the girl's arm he signed in Puerto Rico was a brunette. Kind of a generalization to say young AND blonde.. Also, while I think it would be FANTASTIC if he called a "1st generation" fan up on stage, I'm not sure I understand the need to segregate fans (1st generation, young, men, women, etc.) in the first place. This man is legendary, and we're ALL fans of his. The only reason I wasn't a fan in 1964 is because I wasn't even thought of - my parents were 7 years old! I don't feel someone older than me is automatically more of a fan of his (and, yes, I know you didn't say that - and this isn't directed at just you). I've just read a lot of things about me (especially comments on pictures I didn't even post of me on stage - on Facebook) that basically say that I was called on stage because I'm young and blonde. My thinking is: Perhaps Paul is calling younger people on stage because he likes feeling that he's still relevant - even with those who weren't around to witness Beatlemania. Maybe in a way he expects those who've been lucky enough to witness his entire career in real time to be his fans, but it's something special to see those who were born in the 80s, 90s, etc. admire him so much. Just a thought. Off my soapbox now.
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RE: Tattoo signatures - yay or nay?
Well..we all knew I'd chime in here eventually, right? First of all - don't worry about offending...this is an open forum and we all have a right to our own opinions. Plus - when it comes to meeting Paul - no one will be able to offend me. Now, I have mixed feelings about this in a way. For one, I OBVIOUSLY feel it's fantastic because it allowed me to meet my idol. It was literally one of the two happiest moments in my life and I wouldn't trade it for ANYTHING else. A few times I've thought maybe it is beginning to happen too often and it can make it seem a little less special. But then I really start thinking about it and the word "often" seems silly in this context. Thousands and thousands of people are at each show. I was called up in front of approximately 18,000 people in Nashville alone. At least half of which would have given anything to be in my shoes. So...once I let that sink in, I begin to realize how special it really is. As far as if it's fair that he chooses some, and others are left disappointed. Well...it is fair. It sucks (especially for fellow boardies who feel the same about him as I do), but it's Paul's choice in the end. It's not like he can stop the show and say, "OK - everyone who wants an autograph, come on up!" But - I certainly give a big "yay" as my vote. I hope he continues this phenomenon, in hopes that people like Harleyblues and BarbB have their moments. They deserve them as much as anybody!
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RE: Paul, Consol Energy Center Pittsburgh Aug 18th - ARCHIVE
BarbB:
Here's the link to the contest.. http://www.consolenergycenter.com//default.asp?consol=95
Thanks! I entered....although I'm sure my "Paul luck" was all used up in Nashville. If I win, though - you're coming with!
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RE: Paul, Consol Energy Center Pittsburgh Aug 18th - ARCHIVE
BarbB:
Contest going on called VIP Jump the Line contest. Winner gets 2 tickets, VIP parking, gifts, and the first to enter the arena for the show.
Whaaaat? : How? :
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RE: The Original Paul McCartney Picture Thread
BarbB:
Does anyone have a picture of a poster running during 2005 that featured Paul sitting down barefoot with his arms folded over his knees and a striped sweater? I used to have the poster and am desperately searching for the picture. THANKS.
That poster is still hanging on my old bedroom door at my Dad's house. I love that poster...need to bring it to my house, me thinks.