Originally posted by Pauln:As an Irish person living in Ireland there’s a lot of hatred for U2. They’re marmite. The perception around their tax affairs adds to that but as a nation we don’t like perceived bullshitters and unfortunately Bono gave the haters lots of ammunition.
I liked the version of walk on, but the interview was a bit of a car crash. The Edge was very uncomfortable with Bono’s insecurities (not liking his voice) and it turned into a conversation about Bono and being Bono. It thought it wasn’t his best interview, and the PPE donation was lost in all of this despite it being a significant gesture to the greater good of the country.
Remember this show was a fundraiser for homelessness which U2 have contributed significantly publicity through the busk every Xmas, and I’ve no doubt they do privately also. But the majority of the interview turned into a discussion about Bono thus came across as ill judged given the plight of homelessness in Ireland. He seemed nervous in the performance of Walk On and especially in the interview, which may explain the ramblings we heard. After all these years U2 are still nervous in front of an Irish audience. Tough crowd.
As one of the my extended family commented on another platform, this is what happens when you head is so far up your own arse! An insight into the Irish physche!
Originally posted by DanialGowans:[..]
Dude and why do you think it is that they are sledgehammered with crit these days? It’s because of the dumb things they have said or been in control off , bad managerial BS Bono’s ‘save the world‘ doctrine or not , they sign off on every last thing they do or say! It didn’t just suddenly become a favourite past time to hate on U2 , they caused the hate with dumb ideas ( Apple 🍎 anyone ? ) they thought would be accepted widely , well things like that were about as acceptable at a bad case of Thrush!
Originally posted by KC11:At a moment I had the feeling Bono was in conversation with his psychologist. His confidence is totally gone. He has a kind of sadness over him. And he is very hard on himself. And Edge was very uncomfortable with it.
Originally posted by Pauln:As an Irish person living in Ireland there’s a lot of hatred for U2. They’re marmite. The perception around their tax affairs adds to that but as a nation we don’t like perceived bullshitters and unfortunately Bono gave the haters lots of ammunition.
I liked the version of walk on, but the interview was a bit of a car crash. The Edge was very uncomfortable with Bono’s insecurities (not liking his voice) and it turned into a conversation about Bono and being Bono. It thought it wasn’t his best interview, and the PPE donation was lost in all of this despite it being a significant gesture to the greater good of the country.
Remember this show was a fundraiser for homelessness which U2 have contributed significantly publicity through the busk every Xmas, and I’ve no doubt they do privately also. But the majority of the interview turned into a discussion about Bono thus came across as ill judged given the plight of homelessness in Ireland. He seemed nervous in the performance of Walk On and especially in the interview, which may explain the ramblings we heard. After all these years U2 are still nervous in front of an Irish audience. Tough crowd.
As one of the my extended family commented on another platform, this is what happens when you head is so far up your own arse! An insight into the Irish physche!
Originally posted by KC11:At a moment I had the feeling Bono was in conversation with his psychologist. His confidence is totally gone. He has a kind of sadness over him. And he is very hard on himself. And Edge was very uncomfortable with it.
Originally posted by kharbouch:I didn't like the song, nor the interview, nor those damn round glasses! it's time to get back to basics and stop thinking of yourself as the navel of the world!
we want new songs we want concerts !
Energy !!!
Originally posted by kharbouch:I didn't like the song, nor the interview, nor those damn round glasses! it's time to get back to basics and stop thinking of yourself as the navel of the world!
we want new songs we want concerts !
Energy !!!
Originally posted by LikeASong:Walk On was awful
Xmas was great (but I didn't like the ending)
Originally posted by popmarter:[..]
Xmas??it's called Christmas or can't you spell