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In the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]], the '''nosebleed section''' are the seats of a public area, usually an athletic [[stadium]] or [[gym]]nasium, that are highest and, usually, farthest from the desired activity. |
In the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]]{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}, the '''nosebleed section''' are the seats of a public area, usually an athletic [[stadium]] or [[gym]]nasium, that are highest and, usually, farthest from the desired activity. A common [[tongue-in-cheek]] reference to having seats at the upper tiers of a stadium is "sitting in the nosebleed section," or "nosebleed seats." The reference alludes to the tendency for mountain climbers to suffer [[nosebleeds]] at high altitudes. |
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[[File:Stanford_Stadium_seats_5.JPG|thumb|right|Nosebleed seats (upper rows) at [[Stanford Stadium]]]] |
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The term appeared in print as early as 1953 when it was used to describe the last row in the end zone at Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium (later [[John F. Kennedy Stadium (Philadelphia)|John F. Kennedy Stadium]]) during that year's [[Army–Navy Game|Army-Navy American football game]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/56101670|title=Politics and People|last=Harris|first=Harold H.|date=30 Nov 1953|work=Brooklyn Eagle|access-date=8 Jun 2019|page=2}}</ref> |
The term appeared in print as early as 1953 when it was used to describe the last row in the end zone at Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium (later [[John F. Kennedy Stadium (Philadelphia)|John F. Kennedy Stadium]]) during that year's [[Army–Navy Game|Army-Navy American football game]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/56101670|title=Politics and People|last=Harris|first=Harold H.|date=30 Nov 1953|work=Brooklyn Eagle|access-date=8 Jun 2019|page=2}}</ref> |
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==Other uses== |
==Other uses== |
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"[[The Nosebleed Section]]" is the name of a song by the Australian [[hip hop music]] group [[Hilltop Hoods]]. Contrary to the above definition the Hilltop Hoods refer to the "nosebleed section" as the front row. The song commences with: |
"[[The Nosebleed Section]]" is the name of a song by the Australian [[hip hop music]] group [[Hilltop Hoods]]. Contrary to the above definition, the Hilltop Hoods refer to the "nosebleed section" as the front row. The song commences with: |
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{{poemquote|For my people in the front |
{{poemquote|For my people in the front |
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The song further features other references to the "nosebleed section" as the "front row" throughout the song.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genius.com/Hilltop-hoods-the-nosebleed-section-lyrics |title=The Nosebleed Section |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=Genius |access-date=29 Apr 2021}}</ref> |
The song further features other references to the "nosebleed section" as the "front row" throughout the song.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genius.com/Hilltop-hoods-the-nosebleed-section-lyrics |title=The Nosebleed Section |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=Genius |access-date=29 Apr 2021}}</ref> |
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In Season 2 Episode 9 of the television series ''[[Entourage (American TV series)|Entourage]]'', character Ari Gold refers to acquiring U2 tickets "In the nosebleeds, just how you like them" to the character Johnny "Drama" Chase. The following scene at the concert features them near the front of the standing crowd at the concert. |
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The 2017 [[Imagine Dragons]] song "[[Thunder (Imagine Dragons song)|Thunder]]" refers to "the nosebleeds" as the less desirable seats in an [[auditorium]]: |
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{{poemquote|You say you're basic, you say you're easy |
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You're always riding in the backseat |
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Now I'm smiling from the stage while |
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You were clapping in the nosebleeds}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 24 August 2024
In the United States, Canada and Australia[citation needed], the nosebleed section are the seats of a public area, usually an athletic stadium or gymnasium, that are highest and, usually, farthest from the desired activity. A common tongue-in-cheek reference to having seats at the upper tiers of a stadium is "sitting in the nosebleed section," or "nosebleed seats." The reference alludes to the tendency for mountain climbers to suffer nosebleeds at high altitudes.
The term appeared in print as early as 1953 when it was used to describe the last row in the end zone at Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium (later John F. Kennedy Stadium) during that year's Army-Navy American football game.[1]
Other uses
[edit]"The Nosebleed Section" is the name of a song by the Australian hip hop music group Hilltop Hoods. Contrary to the above definition, the Hilltop Hoods refer to the "nosebleed section" as the front row. The song commences with:
For my people in the front
In the nosebleed section
The song further features other references to the "nosebleed section" as the "front row" throughout the song.[2]
See also
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The dictionary definition of nosebleed seat at Wiktionary- Peanut gallery
- The gods (theatrical)
- Bleachers
References
[edit]- ^ Harris, Harold H. (30 Nov 1953). "Politics and People". Brooklyn Eagle. p. 2. Retrieved 8 Jun 2019.
- ^ "The Nosebleed Section". Genius. Retrieved 29 Apr 2021.
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