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Like, do I bring spare clothing or do I take transit home as is and just explain to everyone that the blood and semen I am covered in is fake and then simply answer any follow up questions the police they call have for me?

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[–] foggy@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Wear an all white shirt or buy a new white GWAR shirt and wear that.

People will let you go in front of them because they'll know/assume it's your first GWAR experience.

Its generally a great community to newcomers. Or at least it was in the days of Brockie. RIP. I haven't been to more than a couple shows since his death so I'm a bit OOTL.

You're supposed to get your white gwar shirt covered in GWAR excrement (they spray/douse the crowd with fake blood, piss, shit, cum, etc, regularly. So be aware of that too.)

The idea is veteran GWAR goers wear their never-washed very colorful GWAR shirts as a sign of being part of the crowd, saying it's not your first time, etc.

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago

Maybe I will just buy a shirt. If it does stain, I might put it on display.

“In this room, I keep my white t-shirt soaked in blood, cum, and feces. And over here is the veranda”.

[–] altkey@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago

I wonder if there ever were fake fans coming with tees covered in real piss\shit\cum\blood.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Well, a big part of the show is getting people in the front all wet and sticky. Making a real mess!!!

This is done by hitting watermellons with giant mallots, and spraying everyone with the chaos!

.....wait. I'm thinking of Gallagher. They should tour together.

[–] Devmapall@lemmy.zip 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

When I went I didn't bring any spare clothes. Took the train home. I don't think the color sticks much.

It was a long time ago but I don't remember any weird looks from anyone or feeling any different from leaving other concerts.

Gwar was a ton of fun and I hope you have a blast!

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I am not much of a concert person, but I am really hoping I do get to go to this one. I have been aware of them forever; never heard their music before today. It’s… the most mediocre metal I have ever heard. But to be fair, I am obviously going for the performance and pageantry more than anything else.

[–] Devmapall@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I've never been into them either. Their show is well worth it though.

It was over a decade ago and before Oderus died. I'm sure it'll still be fun though

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

It is sort of my understanding that they were not really a band as much as they are a franchise. The music being second fiddle is fine with me. God, this is terrible. Still excited. Woo!

[–] siv9939@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The fluids are all water based so they don't ruin their costumes, along with the venues. When I saw them a few years ago there were some people with white shirts on that just looked red by the end of the show. Looking in the mirror I could tell my face was redder than usual, but I'm also pretty pale. Being wet was more annoying than being red, but I also had to drive myself.

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

So it washes out or should I not wear a light coloured shirt I am in love with?

[–] siv9939@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

As far as I know it should wash out, but I typically wear dark colors, so I can't speak from experience. Thinking about it more, you might want to save your favorite shirt for a different day.

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I am going to wear a thrift store black shirt and buy a white shirt when I get there. Thank you, friendo.

[–] kelpie_returns@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Definitely dress down lol. And make sure you have fun in all that noise and muck!

Edit: just read the body. If anyone asks, just tell them you're not one to spill a secret and give em a lil wink ;)

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I am looking forward to the muck. None of this is even confirmed but I am excited and comforted by the thoughts of being soaked in blood and semen and feces.

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You forgot to turn off targeted ads?

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

🍆🩸😭

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My phone autocorrected it to all caps so I know I have stumbled on to a big deal.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Pretty sure it is GWAR and then I should probably put an exclamation point after it.

[–] BuckWylde@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

One time at a GWAR show I got sprayed right in the face with a stream of fake blood and it dyed my contacts red for a day or so.

[–] mateofeo85@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

No one really cares about their music, but Scumdogs of the Universe is their best album. It’s all about the stage show.

I like the music, but I have terrible taste. Beyond Hell is still in frequent rotation for me.

[–] tehmics@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Eh, I went to dinner after a show at a local spot and they were completely unphased. The fake blood wasn't sticky, it just stains everything. Bring an extra shirt if you're really concerned, and/or a towel for your car seat if you drive.

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 3 points 1 day ago

A tangent. But if you have any murders you need to commit, doing them on the night of the show near the venue just before it lets out might make it easy to escape the scene.

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

My weekend is not officially over but it functionally is. I have been talking with interesting people for a bit.