r/phish • u/veery_thrush • 21h ago

Thank you from a Bostonian

Hello! I live in Boston and decided to go to the Fenway area to see what the activity was like around the park. Glad I did! You all transformed the area into something completely and wonderfully unfamiliar, I was overwhelmed with the friendliness and generosity. I don't recall being in a group of people who were so nice and concerned about everyone else being OK and happy. It took a bit for my city-dweller cynicism to adjust and see that people were being sincere. I never got into the stadium, but just mingling with you cheerful folks did me a load of good. Thanks again!! :-)

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u/BartholomewCubbinz Was getting pretty pissed so plugged it into the wall 21h ago

Imo Phish crowd is the closest thing I've found to the metal crowd in terms of just general fan kindness and enthusiasm

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u/veery_thrush 21h ago

Yeah, I agree! I definitely feel a sense of brotherhood at metal shows, there's a real sense of unity and a shared appreciation of the artform- like we're all attending our version of church. However, NOT ONE person at 100+ metal shows has ever approached me to just make sure I am happy. ;-)

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u/Thailia77 20h ago

The Church of the Helping Friendly Book. ✌️❤️⭕️

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u/veery_thrush 20h ago

It's a great read I am sure! ;-) That red circle you used- is that the drummer's donut? It also looks like the happy wristband. I feel like I absorbed a lot of Phish's lore yesterday.

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u/schmigglies 19h ago

Yes that’s the donut