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I find it absolutely fantastic to have such a special bond with
something so much greater than oneself. The fact that Seth Wolfman has
seen The Breakfast 250 times is indeed "unnatural.." but hey! It\'s a
passion! I am such a strong supporter.
What I loved about this memoir more than anything was when he spoke
about the relationships he has made over the years--his "band
friends." I admire that kind of friendship, and finding those rare
souls who are on the same page as you... the people who seemingly are
the only one in the same world; The world that for a while only to you
existed...finding those people is a gift, and being able to see the
same friends over and over again in that same atmosphere is brilliant!
I love it. I think that the author did a wonderful job capturing the
magnificence of routine, and famililiarity...seeing the same band 250
times. Yes, he has experienced "band fatigue" but it is still as
magical as the first time heard The Breakfast toons in his dorm. I
really feel that he highlighted that sense of excitement and
uniqueness within this memoir.
I would like to hear some specific examples of stories and experiences
he has had at different concerts, I think that would add something to
this already very strong piece.
This memoir is similar to a situation in my life. Every year I go to
Cape Cod at the same hotel, the week of July 4th. Many other families
also go at the same time every year, so I have built up friendships
and have experienced some of the most fun moments of my life at the
Cape with these people. Even though I only see them for one week each
year, we have created such a strong bond and so many great memories.
Maybe it\'s because we know that our time together each year is so
short, or maybe it\'s because of the relaxed atmosphere of a vacation,
but I feel closer to these people than some of my friends I see almost
every day of the year. I can definitely agree with the author that it
is the smallest moments in life that count the most, the things that
make you happiest.
The fact that the author can get this much enjoyement out of the same
thing over 250 times is awesome, it makes him a lucky person. people
may call it weird but it really does not matter because if the music
really does make you happy, why not keep coming back? if more people
felt this enthusaistic about one particular event, the world would
generally be a happier place. people do not seem to enjoy their lives
and what they do as much as the author does. what really interests me
is that the author notes that near his 75th show, he began tp
recognize that the band can do better, if this was after 75 shows, how
does he feel now after seeing them play well over 200 shows?
-Seth Wolfman has an obvious eternal bond with the band The Breakfast.
Yet his love for the band is deeper then actually hearing the guitar
solos and music playing. In his memoir, he describes how his love for
the band opened up a new door, a door that describes the love of his
concert friends. His friends and him had been going to these shows
(250 times to be exact) to hear the heart pounding music that this
band has to offer, yet also aware that their bonds of friendship were
also increasingly growing. The piece really shows, in comparison, how
two loves can evolve from one.
- The piece has a very mellow yet at the same time exciting tone. Seth
really captivates me with his mellow usages of how deeply the band has
impacted him. I mean i also can relate to him, not that i have seen a
band 250 times, i also have a strong passion for Dave Matthews Band
and Fall Out Boy. Though i have never seen any of them live before,
they are still a huge love of mine. Someday, I wish to have created
strong bonds of friendships at these concerts like Seth. He somehow
inspired me to not be ashamed of our everlasting love of these bands,
but instead he made me and all other band lovers to keep holding onto
the notes in hopes that something great can happen to us. He has a
very interesting way of writing, as if he is standing right in front
of me at this very second, showering me of The Breakfast praising. I can picture you, in the crowd of screaming fans, surrounded by all
of your friends. Your friends each have a face that describes their
total dedication to the band and you. You have a gleam in your eye and
wish that you could capture this moment (it being your 250th time) and
keep it locked in your everlasting memory.
-Your first opening line that describes how people look at you after
you saw Phish 44 times and how they are speecheless after you tell
them that you saw The Breakfast 250 times. The line really shows how
crazy you really are to other people but yourself. It\'s almost like
your laughing at the other people who don\'t have such a strong
connection to a band like you. I just think its pure genius..
I actually really want to see The Breakfast now! You also inspired me
to venture out on ticketmaster and try to find DMB and FOB (just got
tickets for them actually) in an area near me. Maybe some of your
craziness rubbed off a bit too much on me :]
-I believe that really anyone ranging from 10-100 could relate with
this memoir of everlasting love. Everyone has something they adore and
could not live without and this piece really proves that theory. I
really enjoyed reading this crazy memory!
I like the tone of this piece as well. It starts out humorous, and his
personality really comes through with the lines "When I tell sensible,
rational people that I have seen the band Phish 44 times, most look at
me like I’m a little crazy...No doubt about it: this is not normal
behavior". By saying that he tells sensible, rational people about his
obsessive behavior, he is quietly referring to himself as unsensible
and irrational. I like that he is able to poke fun at himself. It
makes the piece more entertaining. But by the end there is a
reminiscent, somewhat serious tone, which shows the reader that he is
not crazy and has actually become a better, happier person who is
satisfied with his lifestyle because of seeing the band 250 times.
Although he seems crazy at first, there is a message that we should
all listen to.
I actually do not find this wierd that he has seen the band 250 times.
It just shows his love for the music and I\'m sure if JUSTIN NOZUKA
came around 250 times I would see him 250 times because I love his
music. I like how he says that it is not all about the band but about
the friends to because in the summer when we go down to our beach
house I have friends out there that I dont see all the time but I love
to see them. So I get him and I dont find it odd.
He found something that he loves to do,
and something that is an \'escape from the real world\'. The fact that
he\'s seen this band 250 times may seem pretty obsessive, but if he
still loves going and has met great friends that share the same
passion, good for him. Everyone should be able to do whatever makes
them happy, without being judged. I\'m pretty curious about this band
now, and I\'ll have to listen to their music.
This piece was very entertaining, it was funny. I like the way he
speaks and it was easy to see his personality shine through with the
way he wrote.
I don\'t feel like this is such a wierd expirience many people do
things over and over they just arent usually concerts, people have
traditions people go on the same vacation every year people do things
over and over. He\'s like a deadhead.
I\'d like to know more. What type of music is it? What college was he
at?
Although this guy seems a little crazy for seeing one single band this
many times
it is also still awesome that he can. Like he says at the end of his
story, its his
escape. Everyone has an escape, maybe for some people its their bf/gf,
a sport
they play, a place they go or like Seth a band.
Through out the entire story, hes has a sense of humor. By putting
jokes into
his memoir it gives the story a relaxing sense. Also giving you the
idea that Seth
himself is a more laid back person, able to do something like this and
see a band 250 times which other people would just stright up say "
your nuts ", and not worry about what they have to say is an awesome
characteristic to have.
