During a recent concert in Verona, Italy, Adele took a moment to address a fan filming the performance. In a candid moment, she reminded the audience that she was there in person and encouraged the woman to enjoy the show rather than view it through her camera. “I’m really here in real life. You can enjoy it in real life rather than through your video camera,” Adele stated. “This isn’t a DVD… There’s lots of people outside who couldn’t come in.” Ironically, her message was captured on someone else’s phone.
This incident highlights a growing issue at live events. How often do we find ourselves surrounded by concert-goers, all engrossed in capturing every moment on their devices? Or attending a school talent show only to be blocked by parents determined to film every minute of their child’s performance? It raises the question: who actually re-watches this shaky footage? We attend these events to experience them live, so why not savor the moment instead of fixating on our screens?
Many of us grew up without a plethora of videos documenting our childhoods, yet we turned out just fine. While it’s nice to have a few family photos, not having every moment captured doesn’t seem to hinder our memories. The trend today, however, has swung too far in the opposite direction. We’re inundated with images and videos, often to the point where we can’t even keep track of them all.
Reaching for our phones has become second nature, but perhaps we should focus on the memories we create rather than the videos we capture. As Adele wisely pointed out, “you can enjoy it in real life,” a sentiment worth remembering.
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In summary, Adele’s gentle reminder to enjoy live performances without the interference of our devices resonates with many. It’s a call to cherish real-life experiences over digital documentation.
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