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I remember going to a rock festival in Sweden around 2001 and telling people they were being stupid for wearing earplugs. Enjoy the moment, I told people. Liste

I remember going to a rock festival in Sweden around 2001 and telling people they were being stupid for wearing earplugs. Enjoy the moment, I told people. Listen to the music raw and unfiltered. This is rock music! I was young, stupid and wrong. I'm 40 now and I have pretty much continuous tinnitus. Protect your ears, people.

marpstar 8y ago
Same here, but playing in a band instead of just going to see them. Heavy metal, small practice space. Heavy-handed drummer. I too thought earplugs were “lame”, but eventually got sick of not being able to hear for 4 hours after band practice. Today, my right ear “cringes” (only word I can use to describe the feeling) when anything loud like a restroom hand-dryer goes off for more than a few seconds. I wear earplugs to all concerts now.
armenarmen 8y ago
Diy warehouse punk and metal scene here. Made fun of kids for wearing earplugs, now tinnitus for me. Sooo punk :(