Is it weird to go to gig with my mum?

Casualcontrol1

I really want to go see my favourite comedian tonight as he is playing at a venue near me but none of my mates are available. The only person that will go with me is my mum but will it look weird or pathetic bringing my mum to a bar to see a comedy gig? I know I sound really shallow but I am not used to socialising and very self conscious and feel it's a bit sad having no friends to go with

Do you really think people are going to pay into a venue to see a comedian and give a damn who is there with who?

If you want to go, then go. I'm sure both your mum and you will love it. Stop caring what others think and have fun.

Darkest Horse

Do whatever the **** you wanna do. Nobody's business.

partyguinness

Just go on your own.

NegativeOne

As said above, who gives a fcuk? Honestly I don't think anyone will even give it a second thought. Enjoy the gig.

Teyla Emmagan

Go wth your Mum and have a great time. Someday she won't be there to spend time with. It doesn't matter a f&ck what other people think. Take your mum.out and enjoy it.

I wouldn't see an issue with that myself.

The_fever

I would give anything to go to a comedy gig with my mum... Enjoy, spoil her...

myshirt

Absolutely no issue there at all, I say go for it.

kylith

No one will notice or care, and who'd care if they did? I often go to the theatre with my mum.

baby and crumble

I'd give my right arm to be able to bring my Mum to see a gig. I'm so glad I was able to treat her to a few Billy Connolly shows before she died. She won't always be there op. And it's awful when she's not.

Casualcontrol1

I feel bad now. I feel like I have upset a few people and I am sorry if I have. I am a bit self conscious and my friends don't help.. They are quiet judgemental. I realise now reading your comments how silly it sounds. We are both ready to go now and the tickets are booked so thanks to all for your replies.

NinjaTruncs

My brother went to see Cher with my dad. If he can do that you can go to a comedy gig with your mum. As others have said no one will notice or even care who you are with.

Casualcontrol1

Casualcontrol1 wrote: »

I feel bad now. I feel like I have upset a few people and I am sorry if I have. I am a bit self conscious and my friends don't help.. They are quiet judgemental. I realise now reading your comments how silly it sounds. We are both ready to go now and the tickets are booked so thanks to all for your replies.

Good! You'll absolutely love it. And you haven't upset anyone. Especially not anyone here. And don't listen to your friends. If they react badly, then it's probably because they're also incredibly insecure and self conscious about themselves too and just take them out on you.

kylith

Casualcontrol1 wrote: »

I feel bad now. I feel like I have upset a few people and I am sorry if I have. I am a bit self conscious and my friends don't help.. They are quiet judgemental. I realise now reading your comments how silly it sounds. We are both ready to go now and the tickets are booked so thanks to all for your replies.

I don't think you've offended anyone here.

If your friends would get all judgey about something like this then they're not very nice people. If they say anything to you just tell them that one day they'll be sorry they didn't do more things with their parents.

MadMardegan

When I was 17 I went to see my first international rugby match with just my mam, we split a hip flask of whiskey and had an absolutely unreal time. Have been to several more since then, with her, and I can honestly say I'd not have it any other way!
Glad you decided to take your mam OP, it'll most likely mean so much to her and you'll see how important these moments are when she's not around anymore.

CaraMay

You are making great memories. If your friends are judgemental about stuff like this then (a) they are saddos and (b) get new friends

dobman88

I'm glad you both decided to go OP. I went to see Thin Lizzy (without Phil Lynnot) when I was 16 with my Mam and I've been to see Christy Moore twice with her. Nobody batted an eye lid and we both had great nights. Enjoy the gig.

Neyite

Well, only teens roll their eyes and think their parents are the most uncool ever, so your friends are the childish ones if they try to give you grief. Once you leave your teens, as an adult, its great that you have a relationship with a parent to the extent you enjoy spending time with them. Some of my favourite memories involve hanging out with my parents as an adult and enjoying each other's company as friends. And memories I'll treasure when they are long gone.

Rubberchikken

No it's not weird.
Pay no attention to judgy people. Hope you both enjoy the show.

retro:electro

Go and have a great time. You will look back in a few years and be happy of the memories you made with her. I know it's easier said than done but try not to care too much about what others think. Life is too short.

ihavenoname3

I went to a big gig last year with my mum, Take That at wembly arena, we were quiet far back but it was good, mum went mental for it.

ivytwine

Brought my mam to Paul McCartney a few years back (I was 22 at the time) and had a brilliant time. I love Paul and my mam was thrilled to see a Beatle- we both were

Sounds like the real problem here is your friends. I'm not saying dump them, but maybe examine how they make you feel, and how you can let more positive people in your life.

Casualcontrol1

The show was brilliant last night, both acts were amazing and she definitely laughed more than anyone there.. She loved it and was delighted to have got the chance to go

Good, OP. I'm absolutely delighted that you decided to go with your mum and you had such a fantastic time with her. Hopefully this opens more doors to doing things with her. Something I'm only realizing now is just how much fun my parents actually are. And, honestly, OP, as I said earlier, don't give a damn about what your friends say.

callaway92

I enjoy going to Ireland matches with my Mam.

As an earlier poster said. There will be a day when you won't be able to do this kind of thing any more, so I'd suggest doing things like this as often as possible. Same goes for golfing with my Dad. A day will come where he won't be able to play any more, so enjoy as much time with them as possible.

Hope you enjoyed the gig.