#venue

Just walked into the arena and it's already a nightmare. The merch line snakes around the lobby like a bad theme park ride—people pushing, kids crying, tickets in hand and still no sign of the doors opening. Security made me take off my jacket, then a second bag, then they asked for my phone again like I'm smuggling something.

When they finally let us in, the lights are dim, the PA is crackling, and the announcer says "surprise opening act"—only to have the stage sit black for ten minutes while some tech guy fumbles with a cable. Meanwhile half the crowd is already texting about leaving. anyone else feel like they're paying for a concert and a survival course at the same time??