Upcoming Coldplay gig draws good-humored reactions from netizens
PASADENA, CA – AUGUST 20: Singer Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at the Rose Bowl on August 20, 2016 in Pasadena, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Images/AFP
A few months from now, Coldplay will conquer Manila with a one-night concert on April 4 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.
Countless Filipino netizens shared their joy upon hearing that their favorite British band is finally delivering live music at their doorstep.
Article continues after this advertisementHowever, many others felt sorrow after checking out the VIP ticket price, a steep P22,500.
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As a result, one user resumed recruiting people to join his “syndicate” that aims to hunt down Sen. Leila de Lima’s ex-lover, Ronnie Dayan, and be able to claim the P1 million bounty offered by the government.
Coldplay VIP ticket pricing:
Manila: Php 22,500
Seoul: Php 4,436.67MMI WHAT'S GOOD?????????? pic.twitter.com/QyEMw9TlvA
— thatgirltrixie.eth (@thatgirltrixie) November 15, 2016
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Still need 37 people to complete our 40-man team to hunt Ronnie Dayan. Reward: Coldplay VIP ticket plus Php2.5k Starbucks allowance.
— icon jen (@iconjen) November 15, 2016
Shet maygadd. Coldplay. Lord. Paulan ka 22,500 sa aking exact location please. Huhuhu.
— Gelo Magaway مينيون (@legendaddy_am) November 15, 2016
I'm accepting donations for Coldplay as an advanced gift for all my birthdays. 😙
— Erika Rabara (@erikarabara) November 15, 2016
mahal ng coldplay tickets pwede ba tingi tingi lang? the scientist lang tapos uwi na ako
— ++ (@AtomSiraullo) November 15, 2016
If begging and praying for a lotto jackpot is not a plausible idea, selling a kidney would be another option. Several Twitter users, including the mean Senyora Santibañez, offered to sell their organs for the costly Coldplay ticket.
https://twitter.com/Senyora/status/798344355916357632
selling: one kidney slightly used
reason for selling: coldplay concert ticketspm for details
— millennial of manila (@MillennialOfMNL) November 15, 2016
Looks like two Twitter users already foresaw President Rodrigo Duterte and his administration’s priceless reaction if Coldplay decides to perform their 2000 groundbreaking song “Yellow.”
https://twitter.com/DadsOfManila/status/798361010620858368
https://twitter.com/Amphigong/status/798362966726823937
Coldplay in PH: we're going to sing Yellow for you guys!!
Mocha Uson: BIAS MEDIA!! DILAWAN!!!— millennial of manila (@MillennialOfMNL) November 15, 2016
Anyway, Coldplay is finally touring the country and many are thrilled to see them turn the concert grounds into an “Adventure of a Lifetime,” “Paradise” and “A Sky Full of Stars.” Gianna Francesca Catolico
Trending Now:
1 #ALDUBMomAndDad
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18 Yellow
19 The ScientistHindi tayo excited guys. HINDI TAYO EXCITED OMG 04.04.17 !!!
— Raine (@hellorainedrops) November 15, 2016
