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Posted by loca on Mar-24-2005 12:02:

'em, can't use 'em, won't use 'em!


Posted by loca on Mar-24-2005 12:08:

quote:
Originally posted by house_conXion
I am a big fan of glowsticks as I give lightshows all the time, I don't mean to brag or anything but I kick ass with those things. I usually use 4 glowsticks and attach 2 in each hand with a keyring. Then I spin them around like nunchucks and I gotta say I don't think I've given one lightshow to anyone who wasn't amazed at what I can do.

A pretty cool thing about it too is that I get recognized for it all the time, I always have people come up to me who always remember me and as usual I have no friggin clue who they are but they remember me for the lightshow I gave them. I've also formed some "real" friendships from giving lightshows too and that's rare.


Hmmm sounds like i'm gonna need to find you in the Guv for Armin (if you're there)


Posted by StereoPrincess on Mar-24-2005 12:15:

i said, get those damn things out of my face but that is not what i would say to a person that was trying to give me a light show.

i just politely shake my head and walk away.


Posted by newr on Mar-24-2005 12:44:

Missing part to poll... "Hate Em/Used to be a glowsticker then woke up and realized that it is annoying as fuck"


Posted by MaxTO on Mar-24-2005 12:46:

don't know how to use them, don't like them in my face...however, I do like seeing them in the crowd...makes things more interesting


Posted by Dancing*Queen on Mar-24-2005 13:06:

quote:
Originally posted by StereoPrincess
i said, get those damn things out of my face but that is not what i would say to a person that was trying to give me a light show.

i just politely shake my head and walk away.


I picked the same thing.

Again like you I would never say that to them, just walk away. I really don't understand the need to give ppl light shows.....some ppl are really persistant too.


Posted by kabelicious on Mar-24-2005 13:12:

Dancing Dude

I love using lights because I can use them well and I was taught how to use them by devoting "big brother" types who thought it would be cool to see a girl use them.

I just get annoyed when they get put on strings in dense crowds where people get whacked - if you use strings, make sure you're in a more open area! I got a bruised boob once from one of them whacking me....owie!


Posted by oldschool420 on Mar-24-2005 13:50:

i never knew there was that strong a hatred towards glowsticks from people! Are they really that bad? I have no problem with them at all, long as they don't fly into my face, which has happened a few times lol


Posted by starsearcher on Mar-24-2005 14:04:

I don't love them per se...I like them when people hold them in air and run around with them and stuff...BUT...and here's the big BUT...I hate them when a buncha high people sit in a circle and some mofo is giving them a "light show"


Posted by Billche on Mar-24-2005 14:29:

I like seeing what people can do with them, and its ok if you just dance on your own with them in your hands, but stringing and lightshows are a bit retarded.


Posted by Orko on Mar-24-2005 14:49:

i wish i could find some for tonight


Posted by Sly_Guy on Mar-24-2005 14:51:

I started out years ago using glowsticks and only recently gave up on them. I still would love to use them, as I think of myself as pretty good, but it glowsticking, and anything else with lights attached to your appendages is getting a lot of bad responses recently. Either people think you're just out for attention, or people get mad because they think you're gonna stand there and flash them in their face all night long.

Personally, I always liked to just go off on my own and do my own thing with them. I couldn't care less about what other people saw or even if they appreciated what I was doing, I simply wanted to move with them because I felt it was cool.

But using something that glows for me has gotten to the point where I gotta run off and do it in a corner to avoid being asked to give people lightshows every 5 mins or so. If people watch, it was ok with me, but being stopped every track so that 4 or 5 people get on their knees and expect me to dance like a trained monkey for them, it gets annoying for me.

Yes, I've had people come up to me in clubs and comment on my glowsticking skills, or ask me for help learning themselves, or remember me from nights passed because of what I do, and that was kinda cool. In fact one of the last times I used my LEDs was at Tenaglia at boa, and some guy comes up to me and comments on it. We start talkin, and it turns out it's the same guy who gave me my first lightshow back in '98 with his own LEDs. Crazy coincidence, and he complemented me on the fact my skill has now surpassed him. But I've also run into just as many people who have no skill and either try to push a lightshow on me, or try to give me advice, and that is what really annoys me.

Oh but I still think you can glowstick to house music...It's all about how you feel when you move, not what the accepted 'standard dance' is. Just go to move and have fun, if that means movin those arms in those figure 8's and circles, so be it.


Posted by Orko on Mar-24-2005 14:59:

quote:
Originally posted by Sly_Guy
I started out years ago using glowsticks and only recently gave up on them. I still would love to use them, as I think of myself as pretty good, but it glowsticking, and anything else with lights attached to your appendages is getting a lot of bad responses recently. Either people think you're just out for attention, or people get mad because they think you're gonna stand there and flash them in their face all night long.

Personally, I always liked to just go off on my own and do my own thing with them. I couldn't care less about what other people saw or even if they appreciated what I was doing, I simply wanted to move with them because I felt it was cool.

But using something that glows for me has gotten to the point where I gotta run off and do it in a corner to avoid being asked to give people lightshows every 5 mins or so. If people watch, it was ok with me, but being stopped every track so that 4 or 5 people get on their knees and expect me to dance like a trained monkey for them, it gets annoying for me.

Yes, I've had people come up to me in clubs and comment on my glowsticking skills, or ask me for help learning themselves, or remember me from nights passed because of what I do, and that was kinda cool. In fact one of the last times I used my LEDs was at Tenaglia at boa, and some guy comes up to me and comments on it. We start talkin, and it turns out it's the same guy who gave me my first lightshow back in '98 with his own LEDs. Crazy coincidence, and he complemented me on the fact my skill has now surpassed him. But I've also run into just as many people who have no skill and either try to push a lightshow on me, or try to give me advice, and that is what really annoys me.

Oh but I still think you can glowstick to house music...It's all about how you feel when you move, not what the accepted 'standard dance' is. Just go to move and have fun, if that means movin those arms in those figure 8's and circles, so be it.


oh man, thats really too bad. I absolutly love doing my own thing with glow sticks, im not that good, but i have a great time. I just find they add so much atmosphere for me. They kinda make the world complete, because in the end the sticks are in tune with me, and i dont have to rely on the house lighting to get me into it.

please dont give up on them! i love to watch people with glow sticks, especially if they are good. And i just love to see people in their own little world when they are dancing with them.


Posted by DarkAngel on Mar-24-2005 15:01:

I love 'em. Don't know how to use them well, but that's never stopped me while drunk. I don't do it anymore, but enjoy watching other people do it, sober or not.


Posted by zokissima on Mar-24-2005 15:05:

quote:
i wish i could find some for tonight

Don't they sell em at the entrance? Just go to a dollar store on ur way in, and get a couple.

It's too bad that ppl have such negative experiences with them. Personally, I just love dancing with them in my hands, it really enhances my mood, but more and more I don't want to because there's always animosity comming from someone. It's sad really. People should just enjoy themselves and stop being fixated on what others are doing.


Posted by rabbitjoker on Mar-24-2005 15:17:

Where is the:

"Don't bother me as long as I'm not bombarded with light shows..."

response?


Posted by oldschool420 on Mar-24-2005 15:20:

quote:
Originally posted by zokissima
Don't they sell em at the entrance? Just go to a dollar store on ur way in, and get a couple.

It's too bad that ppl have such negative experiences with them. Personally, I just love dancing with them in my hands, it really enhances my mood, but more and more I don't want to because there's always animosity comming from someone. It's sad really. People should just enjoy themselves and stop being fixated on what others are doing.

true that ,i love using glowsticks, i used to use them all the time in montreal, but here i get dirty ass looks sometimes, like i've killed a baby or something lol lighten up a little, obviously no one wants it in their face, but if someone is just enjoying themselves, and staying out of your way, don't go out of your way to ruin their fun, thats just rude and shallow.


Posted by bossi on Mar-24-2005 15:23:

quote:
Originally posted by house_conXion
I am a big fan of glowsticks as I give lightshows all the time, I don't mean to brag or anything but I kick ass with those things. I usually use 4 glowsticks and attach 2 in each hand with a keyring. Then I spin them around like nunchucks and I gotta say I don't think I've given one lightshow to anyone who wasn't amazed at what I can do.

A pretty cool thing about it too is that I get recognized for it all the time, I always have people come up to me who always remember me and as usual I have no friggin clue who they are but they remember me for the lightshow I gave them. I've also formed some "real" friendships from giving lightshows too and that's rare.


Thers this black guy @ the guv, always wearing a backpack full of gadgets. he gives the best lightshows ive ever had. Would that be you??

if not then give me a lightshow so that i can tell him he has competition! ( what r u gona be wearing?)


Posted by Orko on Mar-24-2005 15:26:

i honestly did not realise there was this much of a problem with glow sticks...when did this happen!?


Posted by Stingray on Mar-24-2005 15:33:

STNGRAY = LOVE GLOW STICKS


Find me tonight and I'll show you why

I'll be wearin black pants, yellow shirt and yellow hat.


Mention this add and we'll smoke a joint too! I'm sneakin in 12


See ya'll tonight


Posted by preppie chick on Mar-24-2005 15:38:

quote:
Originally posted by bossi
Thers this black guy @ the guv, always wearing a backpack full of gadgets. he gives the best lightshows ive ever had. Would that be you??

if not then give me a lightshow so that i can tell him he has competition! ( what r u gona be wearing?)


no, it's not him!
but u should def get house_coneXion to give you a light show!!!
he's wicked!!


Posted by oldschool420 on Mar-24-2005 15:41:

quote:
Originally posted by Stingray
STNGRAY = LOVE GLOW STICKS


Find me tonight and I'll show you why

I'll be wearin black pants, yellow shirt and yellow hat.


Mention this add and we'll smoke a joint too! I'm sneakin in 12


See ya'll tonight


i might have to take you up on this offer, i'll probably have tons of doobage aswell


Posted by Stingray on Mar-24-2005 15:42:

Smoking ..umm..something

quote:
Originally posted by oldschool420
i might have to take you up on this offer, i'll probably have tons of doobage aswell



Sweeeeeet


Posted by oldschool420 on Mar-24-2005 15:45:

quote:
Originally posted by Stingray
Sweeeeeet


still undecided if i should go or not, but if i do, i'll definately keep my eye out for you! always love blazing with fellow stoners


Posted by Stingray on Mar-24-2005 15:49:

quote:
Originally posted by oldschool420
still undecided if i should go or not, but if i do, i'll definately keep my eye out for you! always love blazing with fellow stoners


I can tell by your name, bro!


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