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ColinC

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31. Some people like to do things with other people

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Mon Apr 8, 2024, 01:21 PM

Apr 2024

Others like to do things with thousands of people.

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Why do people feel the need to go to a crowded venue, like the Indpls. Motor Speedway, to watch the eclipse when they [View all] mobeau69 Apr 2024 OP

Maybe the people going there are from out of town JI7 Apr 2024 #1

They could see it from the parking lot at their motel or a rest area along the Interstate. mobeau69 Apr 2024 #4

You're completely underestimating the number of people traveling for this. Ace Rothstein Apr 2024 #8

You are correct ... FarPoint Apr 2024 #19

Day visitors. Elessar Zappa Apr 2024 #15

Depends on buildings and tree cover around the motel. wnylib Apr 2024 #36

This is the correct answer. Ace Rothstein Apr 2024 #5

And I am in one of those cars! Freethinker65 Apr 2024 #14

Stay safe! Ace Rothstein Apr 2024 #17

Are you on 65? How's the traffic? mobeau69 Apr 2024 #18

Honestly, I've been in worse. July 4th weekends can be brutal getting to Michigan. Freethinker65 Apr 2024 #20

It was worth it! Freethinker65 Apr 2024 #35

Good. I watched it with daughter, sil and grandkids. Very weird and cool! mobeau69 Apr 2024 #50

I'm guessing they're from out of town. Elessar Zappa Apr 2024 #2

They like to watch things that go around in circles. /nt bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #3

ROFL! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2024 #12

Vestigial tribalism. It fades quickly after the event, especially in the parking lot. I've seen videos of past ... marble falls Apr 2024 #6

It's the most iconic race track in the country and treasured by millions MichMan Apr 2024 #7

oh, oh, this is where I get banned... probably forever... Conjuay Apr 2024 #37

Maserati Indy MichMan Apr 2024 #40

The guy that designed the Daytona Speedway.... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2024 #60

Some people like crowds and festivities. I don't, if it's avoidable. Silent Type Apr 2024 #9

Same here TheProle Apr 2024 #10

That's true and that is okay PatSeg Apr 2024 #23

Shared experience, I guess. Just like I will be watching the NASA feed with my pup! 😜😜😜 hlthe2b Apr 2024 #11

Some people like to feel that they're part of a big event. Dulcinea Apr 2024 #13

They have a need for speed. Sneederbunk Apr 2024 #16

Anything for a party! HAB911 Apr 2024 #21

Looks like they have a lot of activities going on there today. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2024 #22

Thankfully I don't feel a need to see it. LiberalFighter Apr 2024 #24

I'm going to the dog park Unwind Your Mind Apr 2024 #25

Wonder if all them dogs True Dough Apr 2024 #26

this morning on npr they said keep pets inside. mopinko Apr 2024 #32

Which is the most ridiculous piece of advice, ever. former9thward Apr 2024 #47

I was in the 99.9% totality range NanaCat Apr 2024 #48

Hey let them have their party, at least they're not celebrating something mean and vindictive Walleye Apr 2024 #27

The collective experience creates a emotional/spiritual high that can't be had when viewing alone. patphil Apr 2024 #28

+1 onenote Apr 2024 #44

Well, if you're an extrovert, that may be the case NanaCat Apr 2024 #49

they don't want to be alone when this happens? orleans Apr 2024 #29

Ya got me. tanyev Apr 2024 #30

Unless you're being snarky. Because it's Not just "darkness". I'm going on descriptions since... electric_blue68 Apr 2024 #59

And I would be able to see everything you described much better tanyev Apr 2024 #61

Some people like to do things with other people ColinC Apr 2024 #31

I'll bet far more are watching from their back yards or similar places than from crowded places. whopis01 Apr 2024 #33

It's like watching a ballgame at the stadium instead of at home obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #34

Why do folks go to the local bar instead of having a drink or two at home? Talitha Apr 2024 #38

We shared our eclipse with approx 40 people Emile Apr 2024 #39

1) they might not be in the path 2) crowd excitement, like football games or similar Hekate Apr 2024 #41

why go to a concert? Arthur_Frain Apr 2024 #42

Not the same thing. Iggo Apr 2024 #58

Indy 500 billed it as Indiana's Spectacle in the Sky Emile Apr 2024 #43

Why do they go to a sports venue to watch a game or match NanaCat Apr 2024 #45

Would you ask the same thing about people gathering in large numbers for a presidential inauguration onenote Apr 2024 #46

Indy is exciting. The sun and moon, not so much. Groundhawg Apr 2024 #51

Why not? A lot of these venues had other attractions. Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #52

I think group energy, it can be wonderful n intense! Hikerchick57 Apr 2024 #53

Have you ever gone to parties? SYFROYH Apr 2024 #54

My backyard has trees... viva la Apr 2024 #55

I don't know. To me, it's like buying tickets to the fireworks show. Iggo Apr 2024 #56

It's nice to experience with others...I was with my neighbors in the front street Tribetime Apr 2024 #57

It can be a fun memorable social event. honest.abe Apr 2024 #62

Why do people like to go to a movie, play, concert, sports event with other people? brooklynite Apr 2024 #63