From Line-Standing Zero to Hero: A Crash Course in Patience

Let’s be honest, nobody enjoys standing in line. We do it for concert tickets, the latest phone release, maybe even a cronut once (never again, those lines are insane!). But recently, I’ve transformed from someone who grumbles at the mere sight of a queue to, dare I say, a Line-Standing Master. This evolution wasn’t by choice, mind you. It was thrust upon me during the Great Concert Ticket Debacle of ’23.

Three words: online presale fail. My only option was to camp out at the box office like it was 1999. Forty-eight hours, a foldable chair, and questionable hygiene later, I emerged victorious (with tickets!). But more importantly, I graduated from the School of Line-Standing with honors (read: minimal sleep deprivation). And trust me, there’s a hidden curriculum they don’t teach you in school.

Rule #1: Mastering the Art of the Bathroom Break in Line

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