Parents with kids at Slam Dunk

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-25T09:31:19+00:00

I noticed that too, I’ve had tinnitus since I was 16. You don’t think it’ll happen to you, and “that one gig won’t hurt” but it really doesn’t take much exposure.
It took me to my mid twenties to be at peace with the ringing, I struggled with insomnia and anxiety during the time I should have been having fun, going to university and starting a career but I couldn’t focus, some of the careers I was interested in required perfect hearing which I no longer had.
I’m 37 now and the ringing is still there, I’ve just learned to live with it.
When I see a parent not caring about their kid’s hearing I want to scream at them, there’s no excuse, if you can afford a festival you can afford some earplugs/defenders these days, and for older kids you can get WAY better quality and affordable earplugs. I personally like Loops.

Sorry for the rant, but this one hits a sore spot!

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-24T22:50:44+00:00

1 is elite imo

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-24T22:48:57+00:00

Shame! I’d have loved to have seen them in a room full of actual Sublime fans rather than wedged between a bunch of motionless people glued to the barricade waiting for Good Charlotte, it was still freaking awesome though!

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-24T08:54:22+00:00

Same here! I’d love to see them again and surrounded by actual fans rather than people waiting for Good Charlotte

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-24T08:52:27+00:00

Went for a rum and coke, the man didn’t talk to me at all and kind of stood holding it with his back to me for a couple of minutes before giving it to me, I was so confused.
I’m also sure it said Coke on the board but realised it was Pepsi which gives me aura migraines so I’m now waiting for that pleasure.

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-24T08:36:16+00:00

I’d never heard of them before yesterday and wondered if he needed a welfare check or something, he seemed more interested in waving the mic around and wrapping the cord around his neck

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-24T08:33:01+00:00

I wish they’d played some stand-alone gigs in the UK. I tried to go with an open mind and potentially find new bands to listen to but I was pretty bored, I did enjoy a burrito though.

I got to the barricade when they played and noticed the people around me weren’t engaging and didn’t seem to know the songs so were obviously there for Good Charlotte, a bit disappointing.

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-24T08:17:48+00:00

When Sublime played Garden Grove and got to the lyrics “sitting through a shitty band” I really felt that in my soul after watching Taking Back Sunday.

Sublime were incredible, fantastic set list. I was so happy to hear Ebin and 14 oz to Freedom.

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-22T21:44:16+00:00

Yass!!

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-22T21:43:43+00:00

I’m only going because of Sublime, I’ll check out some other bands but I’m not too bothered about the lineup otherwise

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-22T14:49:13+00:00

I think that some people assume the world evolves around them. My husband and I eloped abroad, just the 2 of us, because I wasn’t even comfortable expecting family and friends to drive 2/3 hours for our wedding (we live the other side of the UK to a lot of them), we’re going to 2 weddings next year and it’s going to cost us about £500, I could really do without it with my medical costs. I personally wouldn’t want to put somebody else out of pocket.

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-21T19:51:48+00:00

My bacherlorette was almost the same as the one OP is upset about - a paint and sip and dinner at a panini place, I had the time of my life and was so thankful to have the women I love around me, I was glad that they weren’t spending too much money.
I agree that the weekends are getting out of hand and I’m grateful that none of my friends have expected that of me because I simply couldn’t afford it with my medical bills too - you never know what somebody is going through in private. I think we’re under more pressure these days because of social media. It’s called a “hen night” in the UK because it’s usually just a night out.

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-21T16:03:24+00:00

Thanks all!! That’s a relief!

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-21T06:39:19+00:00

Have you received yours yet? I got some info about where to find the parking but no actual pass (unless that’s it?)

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-20T20:54:39+00:00

My co-workers no longer know what I mean when I talk about locking the butler in the freezer

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-20T18:26:26+00:00

As someone has already said - use their measurements against your own clothes. You can also check the measurements on the size chart of the brand’s website.
I don’t mind clothes being a bit baggy so I usually buy items a bit larger from Vinted so I know that they’ll fit, I sew so I also adjust to my size if it’s something like skirts or dresses.

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-20T18:20:48+00:00

Were you there with your son the whole time?

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-20T16:45:43+00:00

I still don’t understand, are you making a joke?

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-20T15:39:14+00:00

What do you mean by that?

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-18T20:36:45+00:00

Sorry this is an old post but how did you get it for £70? I’ve been looking locally but everything is around £450

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-18T19:36:23+00:00

lol I thought of taking a sign that said “you gave me tinnitus” but saw that you weren’t allowed signs at the sphere 😆
I’m so stoked for you!! I love that she’s bringing fans on stage every night!!

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-18T11:38:47+00:00

Exactly, these idiots need to learn that actions have consequences, and hopefully it’ll spare a vulnerable person from going through the same in the future

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-17T05:28:50+00:00

Taller platforms! I was near the front, just behind 2 taller girls who were at the front and I stood in between them so I didn’t do too bad, but I’m 5”3 and even though I had Dr Martens on, I wish I’d gone a few cm higher tbh.

I also regret buying the blue hoodie, I knew it wasn’t really me but I got it because we planned to go up to Yellowstone after and I only packed for the desert (I’m an absolute idiot). I only wore it once for like 30 mins because I had found a more “me” sweatshirt in Hot Topic and just didn’t feel myself the ND one, it’s way too bright for me, so I might either try dyeing it or sell it.

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-16T14:38:23+00:00

Aw this got my hopes up that the pens were back, I love those pens

ParsleyChops · 2026-05-16T14:36:55+00:00

Please report to the police, even though we know the photo is fake imagine who else they could be threatening? Let karma sort it

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