Event Audience Crowd Bad Members Venue Band Describing

In the U.S., if a concert, sporting event, or live show is bad or "delayed" (late, people are kept waiting for the event to begin), there are several ways people in the "crowd" (audience) might respond or react.

First, if the event is delayed, the crowd may "boo" (make the sound "boooo") until the "performers" (people the audience has come to watch) make an "appearance" (show up; come out to perform). If the event is "awful" (very bad), the crowd may boo to show their "distaste" (dislike). The booing may often times be "accompanied" (two things happen at the same time) by "profanity" (swear words or cuss words).

Next, if the event is delayed, the crowd may throw food, bottles, or garbage at the "stage" (the raised or higher area where the performance takes place) until the performers appear. Sometimes, when the event is bad, the crowd may actually throw items at the performers. When this happens, the police are usually called in to help prevent a "riot" (people behaving out of control).

Finally, if the event is delayed or if the performer(s) are "unsatisfactory" (not good), the audience may ask for a "refund" (money returned). In some instances, the crowd will be given its money back. For example, if an event is to be held outdoors and there is stormy weather and the event is "cancelled" (a scheduled event not taking place), the organizers will "issue" (give) all members of the audience a refund. However, there are other instances where the venue will not give the audience a refund, even if the members of the audience ask for it. For example, if a band finishes its "set" (all the songs the band planned to play in one section of the concert) and certain members of the audience "complain" (to express dissatisfaction) to the venue that they did not like the music the band played, "chances are" (it is likely) that the venue will not issue a refund.