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  1. Originally posted by blueeyedboy:[..]
    From my (uneducated) assertions of talking to actual Irish folks in actual pubs around Ireland, the general opinion is of a positive nature. Most of the hate comes from Dublin itself, and most who view U2 in a favorable light are of the opinion that the fact the band give back to the city and actually still reside there, that there is some kind of jealousy or disregard for someone has actually made something of themselves... Again, this is based on random bar chat from nearly 20 years ago when I was last there... I'd love to hear what badirishcharlie, daymo or germcevoy (or any other Irish brothers and sisters here I missed) have to say...
    Agreed - from my experience, aside of our Irish friends here, the Irish guys and gals I know are either casual fans or just don't mind them.

    As it happens, I was over for a stag-do (for my sins!) in Dublin at the beginning of June, and granted we spent most time of the time in Temple so it's tourist central so maybe to be expected, but there were signed pics / paintings of the boys in a couple of pubs and virtually all the musicians playing here and there s all played a U2 cover or two (including a rather splendid WOWY singalong in Temple Bar itself), and locals and tourists alike were having a fine old time singing along.

    The only people I know who have any fervent dislike (or hatred) for U2 are friends from high school, uni, work etc. here in the UK. My friends from elsewhere (rest of Europe, US, Canada etc.) are again either casual fans or not that fussed.
  2. Originally posted by WojBhoy:[..]
    Agreed - from my experience, aside of our Irish friends here, the Irish guys and gals I know are either casual fans or just don't mind them.

    As it happens, I was over for a stag-do (for my sins!) in Dublin at the beginning of June, and granted we spent most time of the time in Temple so it's tourist central so maybe to be expected, but there were signed pics / paintings of the boys in a couple of pubs and virtually all the musicians playing here and there s all played a U2 cover or two (including a rather splendid WOWY singalong in Temple Bar itself), and locals and tourists alike were having a fine old time singing along.

    The only people I know who have any fervent dislike (or hatred) for U2 are friends from high school, uni, work etc. here in the UK. My friends from elsewhere (rest of Europe, US, Canada etc.) are again either casual fans or not that fussed.
    This quote kinda says it all. And this was the feeling I got from people I actually spoke to...

    “We don’t like them because they did well,” adds Karl Devereux. “They’re not the Dubliners, the Pogues, even the Cranberries – they all weren’t that big. But U2 did very well.”
  3. Originally posted by blueeyedboy:[..]
    This quote kinda says it all. And this was the feeling I got from people I actually spoke to...

    “We don’t like them because they did well,” adds Karl Devereux. “They’re not the Dubliners, the Pogues, even the Cranberries – they all weren’t that big. But U2 did very well.”
    Just following on from that, I think their current choice of PA intro song is a perfect choice for many reasons.

    Firstly it's just a great great song. Secondly it works so well as a PA Intro to get everyone revved up.

    Beyond that I think it's also very cleverly chosen.

    I kinda feel that it's maybe U2 tipping their hats and bowing down somewhat to all those really talented bands and artists that were also around in the 80's who either fell by the wayside, or never really had the kind of level of success or acclaim that they perhaps should have done. And it's probably specifically Bono knowing how he can be, saying "we got a bit lucky" cos effectively they did see the whole of the moon - not that they didn't deserve to see it, or not that they didn't work hard for it - but it's typical Bono to show that kind of humility.
  4. Originally posted by Caledonia:[..]
    Just following on from that, I think their current choice of PA intro song is a perfect choice for many reasons.

    Firstly it's just a great great song. Secondly it works so well as a PA Intro to get everyone revved up.

    Beyond that I think it's also very cleverly chosen.

    I kinda feel that it's maybe U2 tipping their hats and bowing down somewhat to all those really talented bands and artists that were also around in the 80's who either fell by the wayside, or never really had the kind of level of success or acclaim that they perhaps should have done. And it's probably specifically Bono knowing how he can be, saying "we got a bit lucky" cos effectively they did see the whole of the moon - not that they didn't deserve to see it, or not that they didn't work hard for it - but it's typical Bono to show that kind of humility.
    i met the band backstage in 2001. they had a humble aire to them but mixed with quiet confidence. and all were very cordial but bono was overly nice. i think they know how fortunate they were and have been, and have usually shown humility during their careers. when the haven't shown humility, it's been more kind of being charatures of themselves. self mockingly, it seems to me.
  5. Originally posted by thet1000:[..]
    i met the band backstage in 2001. they had a humble aire to them but mixed with quiet confidence. and all were very cordial but bono was overly nice. i think they know how fortunate they were and have been, and have usually shown humility during their careers. when the haven't shown humility, it's been more kind of being charatures of themselves. self mockingly, it seems to me.
    Nice! I absolutely agree with you. Even Bono saying the whole, you know... "Did we get the job?" thing that he kept saying circa 2000 / 2001 - I thought that was quite telling.
  6. Originally posted by Caledonia:[..]
    Just following on from that, I think their current choice of PA intro song is a perfect choice for many reasons.

    Firstly it's just a great great song. Secondly it works so well as a PA Intro to get everyone revved up.

    Beyond that I think it's also very cleverly chosen.

    I kinda feel that it's maybe U2 tipping their hats and bowing down somewhat to all those really talented bands and artists that were also around in the 80's who either fell by the wayside, or never really had the kind of level of success or acclaim that they perhaps should have done. And it's probably specifically Bono knowing how he can be, saying "we got a bit lucky" cos effectively they did see the whole of the moon - not that they didn't deserve to see it, or not that they didn't work hard for it - but it's typical Bono to show that kind of humility.
    Agreed. Although, Mike Scott kind of chose to drop out of the spotlight and immerse himself in his art instead of press junkets and interviews in every town!
  7. Bono sounds better now, but he looked better at the start of the tour.
  9. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40591750

    Sorry I feel the need to post this here and if it's going to cause offence then please delete my comment but what exactly is the world coming to. Banning ladies and gentlemen announcements, cmon. I'm as open minded as they come, gay, straight, black, white, transgender we all deserve the same respect but are we really saying the terms ladies and gentlemen are offensive? The worlds becoming a ridiculously over sensitive place, I'm completely against mocking people and using derogatory terms but I think people out there are starting to create further problems by using these steps which I actually think singles out certain people who they claim to be welcoming and causes more of a scene if you like around the issue. Please correct me in wrong though I would like to hear the point of view of someone who is for this and previously didn't feel welcome so I can understand it better.
  10. I'm with you, Dean.

  12. Just to change the subject to a lighter tone I was speaking a while back about a nice moment during zoo tv Sydney obviously the night after Adam had missed a show. And the photo I've attached was the moment I was talking about Bono giving what I think was almost like a metaphorical arm around Adam when he smiles at him. Really special moment showing the closeness of the band when Adam was going through a difficult time. Amazing where he is with his life now, he must be a huge inspiration to so many.
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