A phrase whose origins may have actually been intended at one point to be helpful. However its use today seems to be restrictive and would make one avoid local music scenes. It is entirely possible though that some or many cities uphold a more welcoming aspect when uttering this phrase. Within Ottawa, "Support local music" means either pop punk, emo or "hardcore" music as other genres "aren't marketable." There is also an antagonistic approach even to friends of the band or band member where they are expected to pay over being guest listed even if said person has limited financial means. The support seems to center specifically on money rather than listening to the music itself. One is also expected to do this for any local show, even if the band's genre is not to your preference because it's about them, not you.
Emo band: Support local bands, fam!
Fan: Are there any shows like rock, heavy metal etc?
Emo band: Nah, that's not marketable. Come to our show. $15.
Band: Support local bands!
Fan: I'll come to the show because I'm interested in hearing you guys play. Could I possibly be put on a guest list this time? I don't have a lot to spend and need the money for necessities.
Band: That's not support so fuck off.
Fan: Are there any shows like rock, heavy metal etc?
Emo band: Nah, that's not marketable. Come to our show. $15.
Band: Support local bands!
Fan: I'll come to the show because I'm interested in hearing you guys play. Could I possibly be put on a guest list this time? I don't have a lot to spend and need the money for necessities.
Band: That's not support so fuck off.
by OneWhoWrites September 30, 2018
Get the Support local bandsmug. An old piece of technology that barely works, usually having to be plugged into a power source constantly to function in the case of portable devices due to a faulty battery. Can also be applied to actual dinosaurs on life support (or at least humans or animals).
"This laptop is like a dinosaur on life support. I need to get it replaced."
"She's a dinosaur on life support."
"There is a dinosaur on life support in my backyard, and it's eating my cat."
"She's a dinosaur on life support."
"There is a dinosaur on life support in my backyard, and it's eating my cat."
by AK Ramirez April 10, 2016
Get the Dinosaur on life supportmug. The chronic issue where a problem resolves itself as soon as technical support or an IT professional takes a look at the issue especially if it makes you look like an idiot.
You are an idiot that called in for a non-issue or navigation mistake and the technical support or IT professional blames it on Looming Support Syndrome to make you feel better.
by Wandering Fox June 13, 2016
Get the Looming Support Syndromemug. Ummm what!?
Hym “I don’t see how participating in the very thing that I was willing to shoot up a burger joint over could be interpreted by me as support. Like... Joe and South Park destroyed a guys career for doing the thing that you’re essentially doing here. In almost the exact same way I’m doing it. The window of me trying to be cool about it has long passed... Tsk! See!? Even Some more news guy is doing it (Hi News guy 🖐)!!! Like, you had a grace period and that has ended. I’m officially unhappy with all of you. That’s what’s happening here. Me being unhappy with you for doing the thing that I am unhappy about. Literally. The only way you could do the opposite of what I want MORE is by fucking a retard instead of me. You’re doing the exact opposite of what I want. Intentionally. I see no other interpretation of the events that are currently transpiring. And yes, yes... I insulted you. But are you not assaulting my mind? Is this not the continuation of the straw that broke the camels back? Er, well, the retard sex was the straw that broke the camels back, but the stalking is what had me on the fence. You’re doing 1 of the 2 things I bitch about and now you’re surprised I’m peeved! How is that possible!? There has either been a substantial communication error about what I want you to do OR this is me... I mean I’ve articulated how I feel about this pretty clearly! Argh! God is this frustrating! I mean, I also started this by saying I should be exempted from rules!”
by Hym Iam October 27, 2022
Get the Supportmug. Chief Anjelo's and his non profit organization prides themselves on being Equal Opportunity supporters, they will not judge people.
by Jamison Latimor October 8, 2016
Get the Equal Opportunity supportersmug. by trip guy November 29, 2021
Get the Trip Supportmug.