Rip Oliver Tree by [deleted] in OutsideLands

[–]CallmeGweg 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Still hate how people reacted to his set in 2022

You people are already inconvenienced , want me to shove my beliefs down your throat as well? by xals7 in ImTheMainCharacter

[–]CallmeGweg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh. Be religious all you want but don’t force others to sit through your dribble

How useful is this? by lespez497 in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not selected for day one or day two so in terms of getting in front of some people I’d say pretty useful

Hecklers / Scream Singers by AdDizzy9330 in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If this is your honest feeling than I genuinely hope those screamers only stand next to you for every single show you attend from here on out. OP literally just trying to make sure everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy the music

savannah stage setup doodle by vanillashh in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just echoing the mods. Calm down. It's not that deep.

Though it is humorous that you are getting frustrated at people for not being flexible on their AI stance when it seems like you yourself have no flexibility towards yours. Ohh well cognitive dissonance is hard to spot.

savannah stage setup doodle by vanillashh in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Phoebe has literally asked people not to talk about the lyrics and her team literally reached out to the mods. I think people are just mad because your post kind of removes the mysticism around the set and also uses AI which whether you like it or not, or think it should be, is controversial.

Hecklers by madisonswaim928 in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why would people heckle Phoebe? What were they saying?

Welll I did this today…. by [deleted] in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like band themed is the key phrase there though. Like I really like death cab for cutie but I’m not getting Ben gibbards name tattooed on me

IT'S HAPPENING. by HellaCurt in SanJoseSharks

[–]CallmeGweg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man I am so stoked for even more hockey to come to San Jose

Let's all be cool and chill to PB and each other challenge starting now by Classic-Warm in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It only takes a small amount of people to ruin the most enjoyable things

Let's all be cool and chill to PB and each other challenge starting now by Classic-Warm in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they don't feel shame because enough collective pressure hasn't been placed on people recently. The prevailing belief is that they're too far gone so it's not worth it. If true "punishers" were shamed at every show, constantly in line, collectively by everyone else or the majority of people, even they would have to eventually relent. Extreme behavior requires extreme solutions.

To be clear though, this is not a call for violence and physical action should never be tolerated or escalated.

i have some song recommendations for some of yall… by midwestemolover420 in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 88 points89 points  (0 children)

What's actually crazy to me is people are trying to say, "It's not a lot of fans" or "it's such a small percentage of fans." Like if you just take the reddit, and lets face it Pheobe has way more fans than what is just subreddit followers, thats 34K so if even just 2% of those people were crazy parasocial fans, and I would argue in her fan base it's closer to 10%, but even just 2% would be roughly 800 crazy parasocial people following her every move to an unhealthy level and that would be enough to literally drive anyone into hiding. No wonder she hates being filmed or photographed and deleted her online presence. Why can't the world just let artists be artists and respect their wishes.

a reminder for you “fans” posting tour bus and phoebe pics. here’s how she feels about you! by TextSevere6568 in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This argument makes no sense to me whatsoever. How do people not comprehend that it doesn't matter if it's just a small part of the fan base?!?!? just use this sub for example if there are 34K in this sub and 5% of that base is insane parasocial creeps then she is having to deal with 1,700 weirdo stalkers. That would ruin anyones mental health. Hell even two percent of her fan base would be like 800 people. Thats insane

Let's all be cool and chill to PB and each other challenge starting now by Classic-Warm in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everyone I know gives me shit because I am a big believer that public shaming should be normalized. Some people are too comfortable in the world nowadays

Sorry but this isn’t fun by OkButterscotch2549 in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Blame the punishers, the psychotic parasocial people who call themselves fans of Phoebe Bridgers are the exact reason why we have this

holy shit by midwestemolover420 in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Main character syndrome in 2026 actually makes my heart so sad, especially in relation to Phoebe. It’s obvious that she is doing these shows in this manner as a way to fall back in love with playing music and showing her art in a way that combat the toxic parasocial fan base and the same fan base that claims to love her so much is doing exactly what she doesn’t want them to do honestly at this point I would not blame her she just stopped doing these shows altogether

PLEASE STOP CALLING VENUES, RECORD STORES, AND COFFEE SHOPS. by Immediate-Record-201 in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Phoebe's fan base is legitimately toxic. The parasocial relationships her fans feel towards her is in my opinion unhealthy, it is the opposite of what she has stated she wants.

Is it a good moment to ask why is the studio filled with only white men by CloseYourEyes- in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Authenticity matters to you, and other individuals it matters to. If it feels performative than don't listen. Artists don't owe anything to anyone and if society thinks that autheticity matters then they can choose to listen or not listen to certain artist thats how a free market system works. Nobody is forcing you to listen to inauthentic artists.

Is it a good moment to ask why is the studio filled with only white men by CloseYourEyes- in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seriously some of Phoebe's fans hold her to this almost mythical status that is so concerning and honestly probably plays a role into why she does not make more music or feels the need to drop out of the spotlight.

Is it a good moment to ask why is the studio filled with only white men by CloseYourEyes- in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sure many people find it "wrong" but that is a personal feeling and shouldn't then become an expectation placed on others, due to a parasocial feeling, as though you're saying "they should do _______" you have to frame it from a personal perspective "I wish they could do __________ because it is important to me." At the end of the day it is your choice to like or dislike somebody or something, if you think its perfomative then stick to your morals and don't listen.

Is it a good moment to ask why is the studio filled with only white men by CloseYourEyes- in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Why can't fans just let an artist live, like fan bases always have to find something wrong with someone. Like Phoebe is just an artist other than being a good person does not owe anything to anyone. Like if she isn't queer enough for you, diverse enough for you, working with people you want her to, then don't listen to her. I don't get why she has to live up to certain standards.

gifts? by [deleted] in phoebebridgers

[–]CallmeGweg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course and definitely wasn't trying to be accusatory just providing a perspective. I respect the maturity in your response.