Fans use diapers to lock front‑row spots at concerts

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo revealed that some of her concert‑goers wear adult diapers so they can remain in the front rows, saying she can even "smell it from the stage." The remark sparked a wave of discussion about extreme fan behavior.

A similar phenomenon was reported at New York’s Governors Ball Festival, where Stray Kids fans arrived up to ten hours before the show and stayed on the barricade despite heat, also resorting to diapers to avoid leaving their spots. Analysts linked the trend to the rise of social‑media proof‑seeking, with ticket prices and the desire for viral content driving fans to extreme measures.

Both accounts highlight a shift in concert culture where securing a prime viewing position has become a priority outweighing personal comfort.