John Waters Went to a Nine Inch Nails Concert Just to Look at the Audience
Filmmaker John Waters recently discussed attending a Nine Inch Nails concert in Anaheim, revealing that his primary interest lay in watching and appreciating the audience rather than the band itself. Speaking on the podcast La Culturistas, Waters expressed admiration for the energy, appearance, and enjoyment displayed by younger concertgoers at the show.
At 80 years old, Waters reflected on being frequently the oldest attendee at such events and pushed back against generational gatekeeping. He rejected the common refrain from peers claiming that their era had superior entertainment, characterising such complaints as stemming from a lack of engagement with contemporary culture rather than objective reality.
- Filmmaker John Waters attended a Nine Inch Nails concert in Anaheim to observe the audience rather than focus on the band's performance
- The 80-year-old praised the youthful energy and appearance of concertgoers, noting he's often the oldest person at such events
- Waters criticised generational peers for dismissing contemporary culture, arguing they simply lack understanding rather than having experienced better entertainment