What is the litmus test necessary to be considered a "GOOD" U2 Fan?
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Boozyuzi
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To be a good U2 fan you need to ignore the fact that Bono is very cheesy.
pax
ONE love, blood, life
Hmmmm...I'm afraid to move this to EYKIW...but I will.
ElectricalVoice
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How dreadful. Hope there isn't anyone who thinks that. But I see what you mean, actually.
U2 fans should include, not exclude. It's all about the music and the ideas behind it.
But you should like the music ... that is maybe the only requirement
to be a good U2 fan, you have to agree with everything i say.
Queen Bee
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KhanadaRhodes said:to be a good U2 fan, you have to agree with everything i say.
Yes, master.
Queen Bee said:Yes, master.
4EVRU2
Acrobat
Definitely the music, but I'm not content with just that--I gotta love the man behind the words, the voice, the shades, oh the lovely man, blue eyes, strong hands...
Oh. sorry. wrong forum.
Um, the music. yea, that's it.
Oh. sorry. wrong forum.
Um, the music. yea, that's it.
ultrraviolette
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As long as you're a fan you're cool with me 
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Hi!
To be a good U2 fan....one must like all things U2......
Now....your next level to attain.....is the ultimate ... "a devoted U2 fan"...and that is difficult to achieve.
carol
wizard2c
PS: I have not yet myself attained that most preciousness of U2 fan-ness.
Hi!
To be a good U2 fan....one must like all things U2......
Now....your next level to attain.....is the ultimate ... "a devoted U2 fan"...and that is difficult to achieve.
carol
wizard2c
PS: I have not yet myself attained that most preciousness of U2 fan-ness.
glenn
The Fly
How about just liking the music.
alreadygone
The Fly
glenn said:
...this and not being an a**hole to other fans, no matter how many shows they've seen (or not) and no matter when they became fans. If they're a fan, they get it, and that's all that matters. We're all kindred spirits, here.
BonosSaint
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glenn said:
A fanlet then?
no, that's too boring!!glenn said:
U2Bama
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Dreadsox said:
I fall short in just about all areas, but I'll try to explain the requirements as I know them. It is not just liking U2's music, going to their shows, etc.
It also includes liking the proper other bands/artists, and having the right views, opinions, beliefs, etc. And I repeat, I fall short of the glory, my friend.
~U2Alabama
indra
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Re: Re: What is the litmus test necessary to be considered a "GOOD" U2 Fan?
Uh oh....I guess I'm in deep shit then.
U2Bama said:
Uh oh....I guess I'm in deep shit then.
BluRmGrl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
"Good fan" = TOLERANCE, people!!! 
Iskra
War Child
Tolerance.
and good hair.
and good hair.
Iskra
War Child
I also can recite the bar codes to every album and single.
backwards.
If you can't do that you are pathetic and not worthy of breathing the same air as I.
I also know what color socks Paul M's driver wore to every show since Boston '81.
If you can't do that then someone should take away your cd's and you should be imprisoned on an island where you have to read all the posts on interference but never hear the music.
Its only fair.
backwards.
If you can't do that you are pathetic and not worthy of breathing the same air as I.
I also know what color socks Paul M's driver wore to every show since Boston '81.
If you can't do that then someone should take away your cd's and you should be imprisoned on an island where you have to read all the posts on interference but never hear the music.
Its only fair.
schnazdoodle
The Fly
alreadygone said:
...this and not being an a**hole to other fans, no matter how many shows they've seen (or not) and no matter when they became fans. If they're a fan, they get it, and that's all that matters. We're all kindred spirits, here.
I agree with you there! Lovin' the music is the main thing -- but just because I'm younger and haven't seen them live (yet,
) doesn't mean I'm any less of a fan than any others... A fan's a fan!
Iskra
War Child
I also can recite the bar codes to every album and single.
backwards.
If you can't do that you are pathetic and not worthy of breathing the same air as I.
I also know what color socks Paul M's driver wore to every show since Boston '81.
If you can't do that then someone should take away your cd's and you should be imprisoned on an island where you have to read all the posts on interference but never hear the music.
Its only fair.
backwards.
If you can't do that you are pathetic and not worthy of breathing the same air as I.
I also know what color socks Paul M's driver wore to every show since Boston '81.
If you can't do that then someone should take away your cd's and you should be imprisoned on an island where you have to read all the posts on interference but never hear the music.
Its only fair.
Iskra
War Child
Oops double post.
Ok, all kidding aside.
You when you are a fan?
When people at work, friends and family call to tell you something U2 related.
"Hey Dave, U2 was put in the hall of fame last night!"
Uh...yeah, Thanks mom. I know.
"Hey Dave, I heard Vertigo on the radio on my way to work" Uh...ok thanks.
"Hey did you get the new album?" That is my favorite.
You spend years tracking the band's every move, Bono's whereabout, Edge';s mood, EVERYTHING!, You get the album as soon as it leaks and then a month after it is in stores your co-worker thinks they are giving you the "scoop" by telling you the album is at Best Buy.
it is so funny because what can you say?
How can you explain your utter devotion, your sickness, your obsession without sounding..well...really pathetic?
Lol.
I feel bad because my mom can never get me anything U2 related as a gift because I inevitably already have it.
Ok, all kidding aside.
You when you are a fan?
When people at work, friends and family call to tell you something U2 related.
"Hey Dave, U2 was put in the hall of fame last night!"
Uh...yeah, Thanks mom. I know.
"Hey Dave, I heard Vertigo on the radio on my way to work" Uh...ok thanks.
"Hey did you get the new album?" That is my favorite.
You spend years tracking the band's every move, Bono's whereabout, Edge';s mood, EVERYTHING!, You get the album as soon as it leaks and then a month after it is in stores your co-worker thinks they are giving you the "scoop" by telling you the album is at Best Buy.
it is so funny because what can you say?
How can you explain your utter devotion, your sickness, your obsession without sounding..well...really pathetic?
Lol.
I feel bad because my mom can never get me anything U2 related as a gift because I inevitably already have it.
indra
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I think a "good" fan (of any band or musician, not just U2), is willing to look at and accept (at least accept that they exist) all aspects of the band -- the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly. I also think a "good" fan allows other fans to express their opinions on the band without attacking. Even if the views aren't popular.
Moonlit_Angel
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alreadygone said:...this and not being an a**hole to other fans, no matter how many shows they've seen (or not) and no matter when they became fans. If they're a fan, they get it, and that's all that matters. We're all kindred spirits, here.
. I'll also ditto just liking the music as well. That's good enough criteria for me.Angela
blueeyedgirl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
Liking the music, yeah.
Also recognising when U2 have seriously fucked up, when they have released dud records (as well as the brilliant ones), and when what they say is dripping in irony and sarcasm.
But otherwise, seeing them as the deities they are.
Also recognising when U2 have seriously fucked up, when they have released dud records (as well as the brilliant ones), and when what they say is dripping in irony and sarcasm.
But otherwise, seeing them as the deities they are.
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