Here’s the scoop: last weekend, I went to the U2 shows in Tampa and Miami and was “inside the heart” (part of the general admission area) so it was a bunch of people milling around. At the Tampa show, a guy and I exchanged a couple of glances. I saw him the next night at the Miami show and this time we were totally checking each other out–lots of eye contact, smiling, etc. BUT, we never got to speak to each other. So, I’m thinking about posting a message at u2.com to try to track this guy down. FWIW, I don’t think I have the cojones to do it, plus I’m afraid of kooks responding. So, what do you all think? Good idea, lame idea, dumb idea?
Go right ahead. Post your message (SAFELY - no personal info that could lead to you IRL), and see what happens. I was thinking about this type of thing just this morning; I have done the occasional bold thing like this in my life, and while it hasn’t always (or often) worked out, I was still glad I took the chance.
Personally, I believe that people are dedicated to finding the most creative way to destroy themselves, and this one is probably the best example I’m seen in a long time. (Except for the girl who thought the guy who hit her car was cute and gave him her phone number at the scene of the accident. She wondered later why he didn’t call. He couldn’t because he was in the slammer on a sexual assault charge.)
My advice is to chalk up the U2 meeting as ships that pass in the night.
If you do that, what are you going to do about those responses you get from 24,657 weirdos claiming it was them you saw at U2? This happens a lot in my opinion.
Was he wearing something distinctive? Something you could use to screen out the weirdos?
Or, similar to Oreo’s suggestion, could you ask him to describe what you were wearing?
Despite GBTS’s fears, I don’t think you posting an anonymous message is going to end up with you pining after a rapist. I say go for it, but be prepared not to find him.
good luck
bella
Go for it. I’d suggest using an email address that doesn’t have your real name or where you are associated with it; create a Hotmail/Yahoo/other account if you don’t already have one. State in the post that he should give you some specific information about you, him, the show, etc, so you can be sure it’s the same guy. If you do find him and meet, folow the same advice the online personals give: meet in a public place and don’t give him too much personal information until you know he can be trusted.
Yes, I definitely would not give out any personal info and would set up a hotmail or yahoo e-mail address. And, yes, he was wearing something distinctive and I was wearing something distinctive so that part wouldn’t be a problem. I doubt anything would come of this (except for at least a few kooks coming out of the woodwork) so I’m going to give it some more thought. I appreciate the responses–it’s good to know it’s not a completely off the wall idea; well, Dubya thinks it’s crazy but I’m not sure I’m ready to take advice from him…
For me there are always some women I wished I talked to more laying around in my brain somewhere. It’s kinda nice sometimes to have those thoughts about them.
You were earing the blue top and jeans, right? Want to go out for dinner?
Sorry, I’m just kidding.
IMHO go for it. It probably won’t work, but think of the story you could tell your grandchildren if it does. (Be careful of course)
Also remember there’ll be other opportunities to meet someone completely random, and be ready 
I wouldn’t. If I’m at a concert & like someone, I talk to them. If I really like them, I give them my card…