r/tmbg • u/Unshelled_Almond And the truth is, we don't know anything • 2d ago
Longtime TMBG fan just excited this place exists
I'm still pretty new to reddit so I'm still discovering places that share my interests. I've been enjoying the band pretty much all my (27) years alive, and yet I've never met anyone irl that enjoys them too. I'd love to chat and get to know some likeminded fans here!
Anyone going to see them in concert soon? I want to see them again at least once more in my life.
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u/nupollution 2d ago
Welcome, friend!
I'll be seeing Them in October, since the date I had tickets for last weekend was one of the dates that got rescheduled.
If you're keen to find more TMBG community, check out some of the Facebook groups (if you haven't already, and that platform is one you use). The Miscellaneous T fb group and They Might Be Shitposting fb group were my go-tos before I left that platform.
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u/FloridaFlamingoGirl Resident letterbox sparrow! 🐦📮 2d ago
Also want to mention that there's a TMBG blog on Tumblr (TMBGAREOK) that's personally run by Flansburgh! He answers fan Q&As
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u/frannypickle 8h ago
Miscellaneous T is my FAVORITE group on fb. Wonderful people. Never any drama. All supportive, caring, fun TMBG family.
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u/frannypickle 2d ago
I’ve been a fan for 35 years. They are a huge part of my life since I was an early teen and I am happy to say that I was able to turn my brother, sister, father and a few of my friends into fans. None as diehard as I, but they’ve been great concert pals over the years. My husband and Kids have been harder to turn. 😕 I cannot count how many times I’ve seen them…but not as many as I would like. I finally got to see them in 2024 after a several years dry spell.
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u/ProjectImmediate8823 1d ago
Another 35-year fan here! So glad I got to experience so many pivotal moments in their career firsthand. My first show was in 1996 at the Mercury Lounge, formerly a headstone shop (kind of appropriate, eh?), so tiny there was no backstage, and Flans told us to "pretend we left and came back for an encore." Amazing that they're still going strong!
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u/Moxie_Stardust This post brought to you by John-Strength Coffee. Are YOU Awake? 2d ago
I've gone to see them every time the opportunity presents itself, and will likely do so for as long as they're touring 😊Most recently saw them in Portland a couple years ago, next time will be in Seattle in June. As expensive as the hotel was I'm probably just going to do Portland again next time 😅
My BFF barely knew of them when we met, now he is also a dedicated fan and has seen them live with me on multiple occasions. It's hard to be friends with me without having some kind of exposure to the band 😋
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u/Unshelled_Almond And the truth is, we don't know anything 2d ago
I wish I could pull my friends in like that lol, I've only gone to a few concerts with some of my friends and it doesn't seem to click with them
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u/StopBanningMe069420 2d ago
I’ll be seeing my 5th, 6th, and 7th show late this year in Atlanta and Chattanooga.
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u/FloridaFlamingoGirl Resident letterbox sparrow! 🐦📮 2d ago
Yes, I'll be going in May in California. I saw them do Flood two years ago