The article reflects on the overwhelming presence of cell phones at concerts, which diminishes the enjoyment of the live experience. The author expresses confusion over why attendees choose to record performances instead of immersing themselves in the moment. Through personal observation at a recent All-American Rejects concert, the writer emphasizes the disconnect caused by screens, questioning the loss of authentic memories and enjoyment in favor of capturing digital moments.
Not a style trend, but the sea of cell phones at concerts these days is baffling.
Paying for a ticket to be there, live, with your favorite artist on stage, only to experience it through a phone screen? It just doesn't make sense to me.
It's like we're trading real memories for digital recordings, and I can't help but wonder what we're all missing.
What happened to the pure joy of being present? The jumping, the dancing, the singing along?
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