3 Irishmen and a Dutchman Walk Into A Sphere - General Discussion Thread Part III

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Commence discussion...

Please keep all setlist spoilers out of this thread. If you want to talk setlist spoilers prior to opening night - do so here - https://www.u2interference.com/foru...rs-allowed-enter-at-your-own-risk-223257.html

Use this thread for friendly discussion and banter, GA list drama and general silliness. Pretty much everything that you discussed in the last thread - minus the spoilers.

Merch photos/discussion, rules regarding entry for GA, Red Zone, general with photos of the outside of the venue, Zoo Station exhibit? All good - no spoiler tags necessary for those items.

But please please please discuss the setlist in the setlist thread only - this is a spoiler free zone. This means you, Clerks.

 

[Wendyandkevinca]

I'll repost this....

Decided to stop lurking. In fairness, I did not even know they were performing. I've been under a rock but I'm ok with it and JT30 is likely my last concert for U2. I'll watch spoilers but my desire to see even this potential spectacle is well, non existent.

Hi Gabe. Hope you are well. ;-)

 

[DeVaul]

Clerks getting called out on the carpet, what a time to be alive.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

t-minus 6 hours till wheels up

 

[Miroslava]

Welcome, Wendyandkevinca!

And eek, how exciting for you guys hitting the opener. My excitement today consists of getting my roots touched up so that next weekend I can look less old than the older end of the fandom.

 

[prbiker15]

I love the first pic.

I’m so excited and I still have 77 days to go until my first show. So great to see so many of the faithful arriving in Vegas already and warming things up. It’s been a long 3.5 years since that last show in India.

 

[DeVaul]

It’s official


https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxs4QyMN3fn/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

Looks like they took the photo the same day they recorded the video.

 

[Miroslava]

Man, what in the fan art hell is that promo pic?

 

[DeVaul]

Man, what in the fan art hell is that promo pic?

Ain’ton Corbijnned

 

[DeVaul]

Speaking of fan art hell, here come photos of the merch

https://x.com/u2gigs/status/1707079711262732734?s=46&t=CbRAuOaqr8dmU9O7Nx2LGQ

 

[lazarus]

I really like the blue & red old school baby logo on black.

Best design I’ve seen from their merch in a while, IMO.

 

[prbiker15]

Looks good. I want the shirt, bottle and hoodie. Gonna have to keep one of my credit cards low from now until December.

 

[Miroslava]

Speaking of fan art hell, here come photos of the merch

https://x.com/u2gigs/status/1707079711262732734?s=46&t=CbRAuOaqr8dmU9O7Nx2LGQ

Well, the zoo baby shirt looks cute enough, but not $50.00 cute for a regular cut tee. If it was soft and V neck, probably. MAYBE a long sleeve shirt. But so far it looks like my money may be safe from the merch.

 

[DomCobb]

I was hoping for a bit more t shirt options, maybe the pics don't show everything?

Was also hoping for a price less than $50...

We'll see when I go next month if I cave or not.

 

[HeartlandGirl]

I really like the blue & red old school baby logo on black.

Best design I’ve seen from their merch in a while, IMO.

I like that design as well.

Just wanna welcome in the lurkers who are posting. The shows I'm seeing aren't until November but I am enjoying the hype.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I really like the blue & red old school baby logo on black.

Best design I’ve seen from their merch in a while, IMO.

Agreed.

Can I use my U2.com merch discount in person?

 

[DeVaul]

It’s a clean design but hardly warrants $50. I too hope there’s some more in the offing. Would like to see if there’s anything on the back of this:



Since what’s on the back of the rest is ehhhh

https://x.com/u2gigs/status/1707092021939405040?s=46&t=CbRAuOaqr8dmU9O7Nx2LGQ

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I think $50 is just the going rate these days, which is absurd. Springsteen was charging around the same. The shirts were trash so I passed.

Didn't get a shirt for JT30 or e/i, so hey - that's $50 spread over 3 tours!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

It’s official
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https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxs4QyMN3fn/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

Looks like they took the photo the same day they recorded the video.

Soooo that's definitely not the Vegas skyline in that silhouette. And is that the Death Star? I'm so confused.

 

[DeVaul]

I think $50 is just the going rate these days, which is absurd. Springsteen was charging around the same. The shirts were trash so I passed.

Didn't get a shirt for JT30 or e/i, so hey - that's $50 spread over 3 tours!

Yeah, I haven’t bought a shirt since 360. I do like buying the programs. I like the baby version thus far. Maybe if I can win $50 I will shrug it off.

 

[DeVaul]

Soooo that's definitely not the Vegas skyline in that silhouette. And is that the Death Star? I'm so confused.

Amateur hour in the U2 design studio apparently runs the full 24.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

The back cover is less lazy weird fan art.

Like that they tossed a Trabant in there, and that the nuke is going off amongst Joshua Trees... which, technically speaking, did happen.

 

[prbiker15]

I think $50 is just the going rate these days, which is absurd. Springsteen was charging around the same. The shirts were trash so I passed.

Didn't get a shirt for JT30 or e/i, so hey - that's $50 spread over 3 tours!

First and last time I bought merch was during 360°. I’m long overdue for something.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I bought the simple i/e logo one... had neon yellow logo on front of blue shirt with your dates on back.

Keep it simple, stupids, and I'll throw my money at you.

Put a photo of the band in bed on the shirt and I'll spend my money on booze instead

 

[clerks]

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But please please please discuss the setlist in the setlist thread only - this is a spoiler free zone. This means you, Clerks.

I used your stupid spoiler button! But it feels good to be seen!

Also,

Spoiler

kiss my fat ass plenty of room for all and enjoy the shows.

 

[clerks]

I bought the simple i/e logo one... had neon yellow logo on front of blue shirt with your dates on back.

Keep it simple, stupids, and I'll throw my money at you.

Put a photo of the band in bed on the shirt and I'll spend my money on booze instead

It's 2023 -- why don't we just all make our own t-shirts on cafepress or whatever.

In fact, I'm making a GA "I was here first" t-shirt with Larry giving them the middle finger on the back.

 

[clerks]

Clerks getting called out on the carpet, what a time to be alive.

 

[DeVaul]

I'm making a GA "I was here first" t-shirt with Larry giving them the middle finger on the back.

this is good

 

[Hewson]

I think the last U2 shirt I bought was at Popmart, so probably will grab one in Vegas. I also like the look of the blue/red baby on black. It's a decent $30 shirt that unfortunately costs $50.
Wife is hoping for something women's cut. There has to be some other shirts besides what is in these pics. Right? Right?
We'll know in a couple days.

 

[DeVaul]

I also like the look of the blue/red baby on black. It's a decent $30 shirt that unfortunately costs $50.