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What is a ParrotHead?
Parrotheads- (par-it-heds)
n. Unique creatures found in colonies worldwide. Not
particularly dangerous, they do occasionally engage in "Feeding
Frenzies" that can be somewhat disconcerting to other, less social
creatures. While they frequently wear very colorful and
unorthodox clothing, Parrotheads have the innate ability to blend
in with their environment when required and are sometimes hard to
detect. The trained spotter should look for subtle clues like a
coconut bra or an email address @ParrotHead.com
Parrothead: 1.
noun: A rare specimen of non-conformists that is an apparently
normal person that in reality is a restless dreamer and wild
wanderer. Possessing a creative imagination and pure gypsy soul,
their dress consists of delightful yet creative and comfortable
clothing mainly of Colorful Caribbean design. Diet consist of
Cheeseburgers and Margaritas.2. noun: A devotee of the music and
life style of Jimmy Buffett.Jimmy Buffett, the originator of
"Caribbean, drunk, rock-n-roll" A true sound of his own. Jimmy
Buffett has found various outlets for his creativity; music and
books.
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We are not Parrot Heads because we are
Jimmy Buffett fans.
We are Parrot Heads because:
* We love the ocean.
* We love our planet.
* We love to have fun.
*We are Parrot Heads because:
* We are not afraid to be silly.
* We are not afraid to act foolish.
* We are not afraid of love.
We are Parrot Heads because:
* We like scantily clad members of our favorite
sex
* We like playing in the sun with those same
members.
* We like singing songs that say all of these
things.
We are Parrot Heads because:
* We believe the best things in life cannot be
bought.
* We believe sharing the best things make them
better.
* We believe in the innate goodness in all of us.
We are Parrot Heads because:
* We know shared joy is increased.
* We know shared pain is lessened.
* We know a good friend has value beyond measure.
It just so happens, that Jimmy Buffett sings
about all these things. So, we are not Parrot Heads because we are
Jimmy Buffett fans, we are Jimmy Buffett fans because we are
Parrot Heads!
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10 Stages of a Parrot Head |
1. Jimmy Who...
Who the hell is Buffett, oh that guy who did (choose one)
a. Margaritaville
b. Cheeseburger in Paradise
c. Why don't We Get Drunk and Screw.
(Spells Buffett with one "t")
2. Oh it's with two "t's";
Buys "Songs You Know by Heart" because he heard "that one song" at a
party. Starts hearing all about the wild concerts and openly
declares
to the world that he/she is a parrot head. Goes out and buys that
Hawaiian shirt they wanted all their life, or at least since last
week.
3. Look at me, I'm a parrot head.
Goes to a Jimmy Buffett concert and is amazed by all things
parrothead. Loved the show but can't remember any of it through the
alcoholic haze.
4. One Particular Parrot
Decides they should buy a few more albums so that the old timers
will
stop laughing at them when Jimmy plays "One Particular Harbour" and
he/she says "that's a great song, I've never heard it."
5. Domino College
Buys the box set so they don't have to buy all the old albums. Still
gets laughed at or ignored because they've never heard "Migration",
and "Cowboy", The good news is she/he knows "Fins" well enough to
move
his/her hands the right way at the concert.
6. Buffett is God
Starts collecting the albums, buys a couple more Hawaiian shirts,
maybe even a coconut bra. Has two concert tees, and a subscription
to
the Coconut Telegraph. Suddenly has a burning need to find out all
that is Buffett. Considers Buffett to be GOD, 'though they've never
heard the song "God's Own Drunk". Actually believes Buffett is a
beach
bum.
NOTE: Some people never get passed this stage...
7. Say it Ain't so Jimmy.
Is reading everything there is on Buffett and is getting a little
disillusioned. They are closing their ears and screaming "say it
ain't
so" when people criticize their "hero". No one stays at this stage
for
very long They either punt and return to Stage 6 or move to Stage 8.
8. Screw Buffett...
Accuse Buffett of being a heretic, Accuse him of selling out ... and
all the concerts sound the same...Screw Buffett; This is also a dead
end stage for many fans. Cancel subscription to CT, complains about
concerts and new records and every other money grubbing venture Mr.
Margaritaville is wrapped up in. Hates it when his/her non
parrothead
friends label him/her a parrot head.
9. My
name is ...... and I listen to Buffett music.
Comes to the realization that Buffett is human, and deals with it,
with the help of other Buffett fans or some internal strength.
Understands the myth, and to some degree, the man who created it and
finds compromise somewhere between stage 6 and stage 8. Can't buy
anymore albums because they have them all, already. Enjoys the music
for what it represents, which is why they bought it in the first
place and ignore all the other bullshit as best as possible, without
forsaking their own moral standards.10.
If
you reach stage nine and still continuously listen to Buffett and
enjoy the concerts and the lifestyle....you, my friend, are a
Parrothead. |
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