Did ANYONE get a pic of Edge laughing at my sign in Montreal???

Mrs. Edge · 10-15-2001, 09:59 AM

Yes folks, for maybe 90 seconds I had Bono and Edge's undivided attention in Montreal! Here's what happened:

As many of you know, I am a HUMONGOUS Edge fanatic. So much so, that I decided to make my first concert sign, which read: "No Offense Bono, but I want to dance with THE EDGE!" (with a big heart) I knew it would have to be short and sweet, but also unusual. I was a bit worried that it would insult Bono, but then again, I don't think he gets insulted that easily, and furthermore, he loves the Edge so much, I figured he'd get a kick out of it.

Although I was very nervous, and felt kind of like an idiot holding it up and then putting it down when they weren't looking, right when they started Angel of Harlem, I decided to hold up my sign again. It looked like Edge had read the sign (he had a vague smile) but it was hard to tell. Then they did Staring at the Sun, and I tried again. At the end of the song, I held it up for Bono, who stood and read it. It's a strange feeling knowing that THE Bono is reading YOUR sign. This small smile came on his face, which became a grin. He looked right at me and made this gesture like "Oh, I'm sorry, but I just can't! There's nothing I can do!" Then I thought that was it, so I put the sign away, feeling very excited that Bono had looked at me. Edge had made his way along the ramp towards the front. Suddenly, I noticed that Bono had gone after Edge and was talking to him. Then they began to search the crowd a few feet away from me. I began to panic. "Meee! It was meeeee!" I screamed. I held up the sign again, and they both looked at me. Bono laughed and Edge read the sign. Edge then burst out laughing and gave me the most adorable, crinkly, Edgie smile you have EVER SEEN! I would have done ANYTHING for a picture of that!!! So this brings me to my question. Does anyone out there know anyone who was near the Edge rail and might have taken a picture of him laughing? If so, I WOULD REALLY like to get a copy of this picture!

Anyway, this is me making a big fuss about something that happened so quickly, but it was so exciting. This is the great thing about Bono. Not only can he take a little teasing, but he could have just gone, oh, ha ha, cute and moved on, but he actually GOT THE EDGE for me! What a sweetie. I LOVE BONO. He made my night!

Now I have to come up with a great follow up sign for Vegas. I would have put it up in Hamilton, but the People Get Ready guy beat me to it.

Anyway, today I am totally bagged, because between Montreal and Hamilton, we got NO sleep for 48 hours!!!! It was so worth it though. I have a splitting headache and heartache that it's over. If it weren't for Vegas, I'd be suicidal!!! AAAGGGHHH! Why couldn't Bono have just pulled me up to hug Edge for 2 seconds?!?!?! Now I have to go through this agony again in Vegas!

Oh, BTW, the funniest part about being in the GA line was the reaction that Steve got. (I really need to get some pics where Steve isn't smiling, because that's when he REALLY looks like Edge) We would walk along the line and people would spontaneously shout "The Edge The Edge!" just like they do with the real thing! Another guy yelled "Salut, The Edge!" from the other end of the line! At least 20 people came up to get photos with Steve. It was very bizarre, but so much fun!

Anyway, I hope everyone going to the shows has an AWESOME time, I know you will. And for everyone going to Vegas, SEE YOU THERE!

Shygirl · 10-15-2001, 10:22 AM

That is so awesome Mrs Edge!! I'm happy that The Edge read your sign,I'm sure he loved the attention!!!!!!!!

I kind of know how you felt, I didn't have his attention for that long, but I did get a smile from the Edge at the 2nd Philly show back in June!!! I wore this green feather boa, and when they walked out in the very beginning, I was jumping up and down like a mad woman and waving my boa in the air!! Edge caught a glimpse of me after he put his guitar on, and he gave me the cutest little smile!!! He probably thought I was a freak, but who cares! HE kept on smirking at me throughout the show as well!!! I'm not sure if I'm going to bring the boa along on Nov 2nd yet.... We will see!

Go luck in Vegas!!!

NicaMom · 10-15-2001, 11:53 AM

Aaawww Jessica, that's a sweet sign you made for The Edge!
That's why you received the beautiful Edge smile in reward.

Congratulations!

Johnny Swallow · 10-15-2001, 11:56 AM

Nice story.

I have a plan to become famous tomorrow, we'll see.

ladywithspinninghead · 10-15-2001, 12:01 PM

Hey Mrs Edge,

I thought of you during the day in Montreal...I was standing on the street corner near the Molson Centre around 12:30 or 1pm when I saw this guy who was a deadringer for Edge!
I looked closer and noticed it wasn't him but remembered you saying your husband (?) looked just like him - I figured it MUST have been!
There can't be too many Edge look-alikes walking around!

By the way, I think I remember this occurring the nite of the show...I remember Bono going after Edge and talking to him...very cool to hear why!

mad1 · 10-15-2001, 12:02 PM

Awwwww fantastic Mrs Edge!!!!!

HOW GREAT EDGE READ IT!!!!!!

u must have been on SUCH a high!!!!!!

Well done, congrats (((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))

Gosh I luv reading true fan stories with a lovely happy ending!!!!

I HOPE someone has one Mrs Edge!!!!!!!

oliveu2cm · 10-15-2001, 12:08 PM

Here's a pic of the sign she made, in it's creation...

I goofed and cut off Bono's face when he was looking at the sign w/ Edge!

too excited/nervous!! I hope sheisraging captured the moment!

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Love is a temple
Love the higher law

Go baby! -->* www.u2takemehigher.com *<--All New!

Mrs. Edge · 10-15-2001, 03:52 PM

Thanks you guys!

It's so much more fun telling these things to people who GET IT (unlike the people at the office who smile vaguely). Hopefully that picture will turn up somewhere.

Johnny, I look forward to reading about your new found fame!

ladywithspinninghead, that was probably us that you saw! OliveU2cm has pictures of us in her Montreal pictures thread. It's too bad Steve is smiling, but you get the general idea. You also can see the shirt I had made!

My own Montreal photos turned out REALLY WELL if I do say so myself. Will post them the minute I get home.

Things accomplished at work today:

1) Nothing work related
2) Scanned all my U2 pics!

HeartlandGirl · 10-15-2001, 04:07 PM

Oh, Mrs Edge, I love your story!!!

I'm also an Edge girl and I bet he was thrilled to read your sign. I'm grinning ear to ear!

Thanks for letting Edge know that there are some ladies out here who think he's the cat's meow! Hope to see pictures soon too!

SkeeK · 10-15-2001, 04:10 PM

Awesome story Jessica! That is so incredibly cool! I look forward to seeing your pics!!

valvenus8 · 10-15-2001, 04:26 PM

Awesome story!! I hope somebody got pics of your cool moment!

Can't wait for your own pics!

MacPhysto · 10-15-2001, 07:04 PM

I have this picture of them looking at your sign

E-mail me if you want a full resolution one
rilanthier@hotmail.com

enjoy

[img]http://communities.msn.ca/_Secure/0OAAzAJcRtMxfvH9inPrW7vdh*!AaWuNYkpx6Hoxchz7FXSbFMHjE4arGbU5s!2Zjmiv74B62yyyl6gFvbW08HHoAbQBuAHUA/IM000094.JPG[/img]

Some of my Montreal pics
http://communities.msn.ca/U2Elevatio...1/shoebox.msnw
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Thank's for the Burritos!! Bono mexico city 1997

[This message has been edited by MacPhysto (edited 10-15-2001).]

MadelynIris · 10-15-2001, 07:13 PM

NO WAY!!! THAT PIC IS TOOOO FUNNY!

Mark
http://www.mp3.com/madelyniris

Mrs. Edge · 10-15-2001, 08:27 PM

AAAAAHHHHHH! I don't believe it! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

I will email you RIGHT AWAY. I would love a copy of this.

Wow. Bono was right, it DOES pay to advertise!!!!!

[This message has been edited by Mrs. Edge (edited 10-15-2001).]

Achtung_Bebe · 10-15-2001, 08:33 PM

Wow I'm so glad you found a picture!!! YAY MRS. EDGE!!!! Check out Bono and Edge's expression how cool

mbi16 · 10-15-2001, 08:59 PM

OH MY GOSH!!!! You actually found the picture!!!! I can't believe it. I can understand there being pics of Arun but a smile at a sign? You gals are amazing

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Tha Prickly Comedian

**Bonochick** · 10-15-2001, 09:20 PM

How cute!!

Congrats, Mrs. Edge!!!

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"I Don't Know You, But You Don't Know The Half Of It..."

madonna's child · 10-15-2001, 09:27 PM

congrats mrs. edge!!!!! you're so lucky!!!!!

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�Hard as it is to keep it together, it is still possible to have those moments when it�s just the four of you being able to keep the rest of the world out... and that�s what it�s all about.�
-Adam

Love,
Emily

She wore lemon, but never in the daylight...

HeartlandGirl · 10-15-2001, 09:37 PM

Magic Markers = $3

Posterboard = $1.50

General Admission Tickets = $45

The look on Edge's face when he finds out you want to dance with him = PRICELESS!

What a great pic! Congrats Mrs. Edge!!!!!

DebbieSG · 10-15-2001, 11:48 PM

Wooo! Terrific...and the photo!

That sign is really too funny

.

10-15-2001, 09:59 AM	#1
Mrs. Edge Bono's Belly Dancing Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Torontonian in Maryland Posts: 2,913 Local Time: 07:48 PM	Did ANYONE get a pic of Edge laughing at my sign in Montreal??? Yes folks, for maybe 90 seconds I had Bono and Edge's undivided attention in Montreal! Here's what happened: As many of you know, I am a HUMONGOUS Edge fanatic. So much so, that I decided to make my first concert sign, which read: "No Offense Bono, but I want to dance with THE EDGE!" (with a big heart) I knew it would have to be short and sweet, but also unusual. I was a bit worried that it would insult Bono, but then again, I don't think he gets insulted that easily, and furthermore, he loves the Edge so much, I figured he'd get a kick out of it. Although I was very nervous, and felt kind of like an idiot holding it up and then putting it down when they weren't looking, right when they started Angel of Harlem, I decided to hold up my sign again. It looked like Edge had read the sign (he had a vague smile) but it was hard to tell. Then they did Staring at the Sun, and I tried again. At the end of the song, I held it up for Bono, who stood and read it. It's a strange feeling knowing that THE Bono is reading YOUR sign. This small smile came on his face, which became a grin. He looked right at me and made this gesture like "Oh, I'm sorry, but I just can't! There's nothing I can do!" Then I thought that was it, so I put the sign away, feeling very excited that Bono had looked at me. Edge had made his way along the ramp towards the front. Suddenly, I noticed that Bono had gone after Edge and was talking to him. Then they began to search the crowd a few feet away from me. I began to panic. "Meee! It was meeeee!" I screamed. I held up the sign again, and they both looked at me. Bono laughed and Edge read the sign. Edge then burst out laughing and gave me the most adorable, crinkly, Edgie smile you have EVER SEEN! I would have done ANYTHING for a picture of that!!! So this brings me to my question. Does anyone out there know anyone who was near the Edge rail and might have taken a picture of him laughing? If so, I WOULD REALLY like to get a copy of this picture! Anyway, this is me making a big fuss about something that happened so quickly, but it was so exciting. This is the great thing about Bono. Not only can he take a little teasing, but he could have just gone, oh, ha ha, cute and moved on, but he actually GOT THE EDGE for me! What a sweetie. I LOVE BONO. He made my night! Now I have to come up with a great follow up sign for Vegas. I would have put it up in Hamilton, but the People Get Ready guy beat me to it. Anyway, today I am totally bagged, because between Montreal and Hamilton, we got NO sleep for 48 hours!!!! It was so worth it though. I have a splitting headache and heartache that it's over. If it weren't for Vegas, I'd be suicidal!!! AAAGGGHHH! Why couldn't Bono have just pulled me up to hug Edge for 2 seconds?!?!?! Now I have to go through this agony again in Vegas! Oh, BTW, the funniest part about being in the GA line was the reaction that Steve got. (I really need to get some pics where Steve isn't smiling, because that's when he REALLY looks like Edge) We would walk along the line and people would spontaneously shout "The Edge The Edge!" just like they do with the real thing! Another guy yelled "Salut, The Edge!" from the other end of the line! At least 20 people came up to get photos with Steve. It was very bizarre, but so much fun! Anyway, I hope everyone going to the shows has an AWESOME time, I know you will. And for everyone going to Vegas, SEE YOU THERE! __________________

10-15-2001, 10:22 AM	#2
Shygirl Acrobat Join Date: May 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 351 Local Time: 07:48 PM	That is so awesome Mrs Edge!! I'm happy that The Edge read your sign,I'm sure he loved the attention!!!!!!!! I kind of know how you felt, I didn't have his attention for that long, but I did get a smile from the Edge at the 2nd Philly show back in June!!! I wore this green feather boa, and when they walked out in the very beginning, I was jumping up and down like a mad woman and waving my boa in the air!! Edge caught a glimpse of me after he put his guitar on, and he gave me the cutest little smile!!! He probably thought I was a freak, but who cares! HE kept on smirking at me throughout the show as well!!! I'm not sure if I'm going to bring the boa along on Nov 2nd yet.... We will see! Go luck in Vegas!!! __________________

10-15-2001, 11:48 PM	#20
DebbieSG Refugee Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 997 Local Time: 12:48 AM	Wooo! Terrific...and the photo! That sign is really too funny . __________________

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10-15-2001, 11:53 AM	#3
NicaMom Den Mother Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Well my heart is where it's always been, my head is somewhere in between. Posts: 1,773 Local Time: 04:48 PM	Aaawww Jessica, that's a sweet sign you made for The Edge! That's why you received the beautiful Edge smile in reward. Congratulations!

10-15-2001, 11:56 AM	#4
Johnny Swallow Bad Daddy Johnny Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,925 Local Time: 07:48 PM	Nice story. I have a plan to become famous tomorrow, we'll see.

10-15-2001, 12:01 PM	#5
ladywithspinninghead Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,635 Local Time: 08:48 PM	Hey Mrs Edge, I thought of you during the day in Montreal...I was standing on the street corner near the Molson Centre around 12:30 or 1pm when I saw this guy who was a deadringer for Edge! I looked closer and noticed it wasn't him but remembered you saying your husband (?) looked just like him - I figured it MUST have been! There can't be too many Edge look-alikes walking around! By the way, I think I remember this occurring the nite of the show...I remember Bono going after Edge and talking to him...very cool to hear why!

10-15-2001, 12:02 PM	#6
mad1 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2001 Location: Angie Jolie lover from Belfast Norn Ireland. I LOVE YOU ANGIE! Im a Bono fan! Posts: 13,169 Local Time: 01:48 AM	Awwwww fantastic Mrs Edge!!!!! HOW GREAT EDGE READ IT!!!!!! u must have been on SUCH a high!!!!!! Well done, congrats (((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) Gosh I luv reading true fan stories with a lovely happy ending!!!! I HOPE someone has one Mrs Edge!!!!!!!

10-15-2001, 12:08 PM	#7
oliveu2cm Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Live from Boston Posts: 8,334 Local Time: 08:48 PM	Here's a pic of the sign she made, in it's creation... I goofed and cut off Bono's face when he was looking at the sign w/ Edge! too excited/nervous!! I hope sheisraging captured the moment! ------------------ Love is a temple Love the higher law Go baby! -->* www.u2takemehigher.com *<--All New!

10-15-2001, 03:52 PM	#8
Mrs. Edge Bono's Belly Dancing Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Torontonian in Maryland Posts: 2,913 Local Time: 07:48 PM	Thanks you guys! It's so much more fun telling these things to people who GET IT (unlike the people at the office who smile vaguely). Hopefully that picture will turn up somewhere. Johnny, I look forward to reading about your new found fame! ladywithspinninghead, that was probably us that you saw! OliveU2cm has pictures of us in her Montreal pictures thread. It's too bad Steve is smiling, but you get the general idea. You also can see the shirt I had made! My own Montreal photos turned out REALLY WELL if I do say so myself. Will post them the minute I get home. Things accomplished at work today: 1) Nothing work related 2) Scanned all my U2 pics!

10-15-2001, 04:07 PM	#9
HeartlandGirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,174 Local Time: 05:48 PM	Oh, Mrs Edge, I love your story!!! I'm also an Edge girl and I bet he was thrilled to read your sign. I'm grinning ear to ear! Thanks for letting Edge know that there are some ladies out here who think he's the cat's meow! Hope to see pictures soon too!

10-15-2001, 04:10 PM	#10
SkeeK The Original Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 4,163 Local Time: 07:48 PM	Awesome story Jessica! That is so incredibly cool! I look forward to seeing your pics!!

10-15-2001, 04:26 PM	#11
valvenus8 Acrobat Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Tx Posts: 340 Local Time: 06:48 PM	Awesome story!! I hope somebody got pics of your cool moment! Can't wait for your own pics!

10-15-2001, 07:04 PM	#12
MacPhysto The Fly Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 43 Local Time: 07:48 PM	I have this picture of them looking at your sign E-mail me if you want a full resolution one rilanthier@hotmail.com enjoy [img]http://communities.msn.ca/_Secure/0OAAzAJcRtMxfvH9inPrW7vdh*!AaWuNYkpx6Hoxchz7FXSbFMHjE4arGbU5s!2Zjmiv74B62yyyl6gFvbW08HHoAbQBuAHUA/IM000094.JPG[/img] Some of my Montreal pics http://communities.msn.ca/U2Elevatio...1/shoebox.msnw ------------------ Thank's for the Burritos!! Bono mexico city 1997 [This message has been edited by MacPhysto (edited 10-15-2001).]

10-15-2001, 07:13 PM	#13
MadelynIris Refugee Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Craggy Island Posts: 1,504 Local Time: 07:48 PM	NO WAY!!! THAT PIC IS TOOOO FUNNY! Mark http://www.mp3.com/madelyniris

10-15-2001, 08:27 PM	#14
Mrs. Edge Bono's Belly Dancing Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Torontonian in Maryland Posts: 2,913 Local Time: 07:48 PM	AAAAAHHHHHH! I don't believe it! THANK YOU!!!!!!! I will email you RIGHT AWAY. I would love a copy of this. Wow. Bono was right, it DOES pay to advertise!!!!! [This message has been edited by Mrs. Edge (edited 10-15-2001).]

10-15-2001, 08:33 PM	#15
Achtung_Bebe New Yorker Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Beneath the noise, below the din Posts: 2,859 Local Time: 06:48 PM	Wow I'm so glad you found a picture!!! YAY MRS. EDGE!!!! Check out Bono and Edge's expression how cool

10-15-2001, 08:59 PM	#16
mbi16 War Child Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pigmark Posts: 947 Local Time: 12:48 AM	OH MY GOSH!!!! You actually found the picture!!!! I can't believe it. I can understand there being pics of Arun but a smile at a sign? You gals are amazing ------------------ Tha Prickly Comedian

10-15-2001, 09:20 PM	#17
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,820 Local Time: 08:48 PM	How cute!! Congrats, Mrs. Edge!!! ------------------ "I Don't Know You, But You Don't Know The Half Of It..."

10-15-2001, 09:27 PM	#18
madonna's child Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 5,567 Local Time: 08:48 PM	congrats mrs. edge!!!!! you're so lucky!!!!! ------------------ �Hard as it is to keep it together, it is still possible to have those moments when it�s just the four of you being able to keep the rest of the world out... and that�s what it�s all about.� -Adam Love, Emily She wore lemon, but never in the daylight...

10-15-2001, 09:37 PM	#19
HeartlandGirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,174 Local Time: 05:48 PM	Magic Markers = $3 Posterboard = $1.50 General Admission Tickets = $45 The look on Edge's face when he finds out you want to dance with him = PRICELESS! What a great pic! Congrats Mrs. Edge!!!!!