What U2 traits have you taken on?

[angelordevil]

I would have to say idealism, for me. I know maybe it sounds silly, but it's true. My senior year of high school I had a really bad breakup/falling out with a guy that I thought I really loved (we'd known each other since fifth grade, and I was convinced we were "meant for each other," going to get married and all that rubbish ), and as a result I became quite cynical about everything - life, love, you name it, I didn't have faith in it. Then I watched Live 8, and the whole concept behind it kind of appealed to me. After the event I was listening to interviews with various artists (okay, just Macca & Bono), and I have to admit, I just did it to listen to their lovely accents at first. But some of the things Bono said really struck a chord with me. "We can't fix everything, but what we can, we must. And that's what we're going to do." I don't know if that's the exact quote, word for word, but it's pretty close, and what I remember most is the spirit behind those words. "And that's what we're going to do." That phrase was definitely a turning point for me. When I heard that, it kind of made me stop and think - here I was, a cynical 19-year-old who's led a sheltered life, bitching and moaning about love and all, and here was this man who had twenty-some-odd years on me and yet still fully believed in making a positive difference in the world. I was practically in awe, and, as cheesy as it might sound, I think that was a life-changing moment for me. I realized that I didn't have to be bitter and cynical about everything, and that if Bono could help save the world, then dammit, so could I! It was a pretty great feeling, and I think I'll remember that interview and the way it opened my eyes for the rest of my life. I can't even really explain it in words, but I think that's the most prominent "U2 trait" I've taken on.

Incredible post. I bet the band would be impressed.

 

[snowflake]

i started taking some bass lessons because of adam and the next time i need new lenses (i wear prescription glasses) they will be colored like his elevation glasses, though not purple, maybe orange. and i started wearing more black, but i don't know if it's because of u2

 

[Got Philk?]

Honestly, I remember watching a video of bono and he just started singing in the back of a car.

I decided then to just sing more whenever I want to. I like to sing, it make people smile, so I just let go.

 

[AtomicBono]

I would have to say idealism, for me. I know maybe it sounds silly, but it's true. My senior year of high school I had a really bad breakup/falling out with a guy that I thought I really loved (we'd known each other since fifth grade, and I was convinced we were "meant for each other," going to get married and all that rubbish ), and as a result I became quite cynical about everything - life, love, you name it, I didn't have faith in it. Then I watched Live 8, and the whole concept behind it kind of appealed to me. After the event I was listening to interviews with various artists (okay, just Macca & Bono), and I have to admit, I just did it to listen to their lovely accents at first. But some of the things Bono said really struck a chord with me. "We can't fix everything, but what we can, we must. And that's what we're going to do." I don't know if that's the exact quote, word for word, but it's pretty close, and what I remember most is the spirit behind those words. "And that's what we're going to do." That phrase was definitely a turning point for me. When I heard that, it kind of made me stop and think - here I was, a cynical 19-year-old who's led a sheltered life, bitching and moaning about love and all, and here was this man who had twenty-some-odd years on me and yet still fully believed in making a positive difference in the world. I was practically in awe, and, as cheesy as it might sound, I think that was a life-changing moment for me. I realized that I didn't have to be bitter and cynical about everything, and that if Bono could help save the world, then dammit, so could I! It was a pretty great feeling, and I think I'll remember that interview and the way it opened my eyes for the rest of my life. I can't even really explain it in words, but I think that's the most prominent "U2 trait" I've taken on.

that's a great post sorry to hear about your friend... U2 has probably changed my way of looking at things as well. I dunno, they've become a part of my life so much that it's hard to say exactly WHAT they've changed about me, because they're just a part of me now.

yeah I have Bono sleeves too...mostly because I'm short

 

[Dismantled]

I have that Fidel Castro hat Bono wears

 

[Utoo]

Honestly, I remember watching a video of bono and he just started singing in the back of a car.

I decided then to just sing more whenever I want to. I like to sing, it make people smile, so I just let go.

I think that's the best thing in the world. I do the same thing---and it's one of the first things my wife noticed about me when we met. I feel happiest on a day I sing a lot.

 

[LikeNoOneBefore]

Oh yeah, I just noticed that I do the Bono-sleeves sometimes. I love them!

 

[SunBloc]

Started questioning some things I knew deep down were not right - because, 'Everything you know is wrong' - of course. As a result of realigning some of my ideas and values, I am happier.
It's noticeable to my family that I smile and laugh more.

 

[waynetravis]

Pulling Bono/Fly-esque poses just for the fun of it

 

[Justin24]

Bought a guitar and learning to play it.

Sing more now.

More concerned about world issues.

 

[Utoo]

Started questioning some things I knew deep down were not right - because, 'Everything you know is wrong' - of course. As a result of realigning some of my ideas and values, I am happier.
It's noticeable to my family that I smile and laugh more.

Awesome!




Oh....what exactly are "bonosleeves?" Is it how his jacket sleeves always seem to come to his knuckles?

 

[UberBeaver]

When I talk, I usually begin sentences in a slow, semi-mumble drawl, and then in mid sentence, I yell at the top of my lungs. Then I run my hand through my hair.

 

[adrball]

I ring the Mrs from work telling her that I'll be finished in an hour...only for it to turn into 2 hours.

 

[smurf_sista]

1) i got me a bass playing boyfriend and i made him play gloria for me
2) i've got a few mates to care about africa
3) my view of the world has changed
4) i am stealing my bfs number 7 shirt an wearing it in ireland
oh yea and i guess i'm going to Ireland for a year

 

[Total U2 Nut]

- I have "Bono Sleeves", although I think I had then before I got into U2, but what the hell.
- When I listen to music, I tap my feet in exactly the same way Bono does in the Pride video. I must annoy people because it's quite manic foot tapping.
- I bought and am learning to play guitar, so I can be just can good as Edge (is that possible?)

 

[Carek1230]

Bono sleeves

 

[UberBeaver]

Sorry, what are Bono sleeves? Like the Sunday Bloody Sunday video?