Last night at a show in Halifax, a young woman was called up on to the stage by the vocalist for some mid-show banter and an invitation to crowd surf. It was a nice moment—until a total jackass decided to yell FHRITP. To that fucking jackass—you’re not cool, you’re not funny, and I wish someone had punched you right then and there, or at least yelled at you. Personally I didn’t see your face, because I sure as fuck would have said something. I’m absolutely sure the band didn’t hear you, but I’d hope they would have kicked your sorry misogynistic ass out. Fuck that misogyny bullshit and fuck anyone who would have backed him up. —A Guy Who Respects Women
This article appears in Apr 26 – May 2, 2018.
If there is ever a situation like that again I would recommend finding a way to get a message to the performer. Ask them to make an announcement demanding that the perpetrator leave the concert. I think it might cause the “jackass’ to think twice before engaging in such idiotic behaviour again.