Words of warning were shared by those who saw Oasis in their heyday, as the Gallagher brothers kick off their tour on July 4.
Those who bagged tickets to the event, which used the controversial dynamic pricing model to price out those in the queue due to high demand, were told to brace themselves for a rowdy crowd. A post to the r/Oasis subreddit saw fans share the reality of the gig-going experience when it comes to seeing Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher share the stage. One fan suggested an often shared joke about what to expect from the gigs is actually true, leaving some feeling a bit sick at what may happen. A fan wrote: “People always joke and say ‘go to an Oasis gig and you’ll be drenched in piss’ but in reality…
“…Yeah, sorry, you will actually get drenched in piss. I saw them three times and every time I got drenched in piss. If you’re seeing them this summer, enjoy being drenched in piss, just go with it, welcome the piss, become the piss, cherish the piss… because chances are you’ll get drenched in piss the moment they come on stage and there’s not much you can do about it.”
Those who had been to the gigs and also covered in urine by members of the crowd told those heading to the shows this summer to brace themselves, though you may be on “safe ground” if seated. One fan wrote: “Saw them twice in their 90s heyday, and never got drenched in pish once, but I know it did happen.
“I’d like to think it’s less of a thing among the youth of today, and the folks of yore who liked to dispense the unrequited golden showers are too old for that nonsense these days. I’ll be sitting for their reunion, so hopefully that’ll be safe ground.”
Another joked: “Why the fuck do you think the Gallagher brothers are famous for wearing anoraks and bucket hats?” A third wrote: “I flew from Nashville to London for Definitely Maybe: 30. I was having the absolute time of my life, great spot in the crowd every song hitting, and then I got drenched in piss. Had no choice but to embrace it and keep loving the gig. Rough hour train ride back to the hotel though.”
Some users have suggested pretending you were not doused in urine, and instead repeating the same phrase. One user wrote: “It’s just warm lager, repeat that.” Another added: “It is just warm lager! Lager that’s gone through someone’s system and into a plastic cup.”
A third has suggested the seats will be safe from the torrential urine showers. They wrote: “If you’re in the seats, you have access to a toilet within a three-minute walk.
“If you’re standing near the front with four pints of lager, you have a ten to twenty minute struggle to get to the toilet and then an even bigger and longer struggle to both get back to where you were standing and also find your friends. Of course, you will be safe in the seats.”
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