show muse

At a rock show, the audience member with whom the lead singer establishes and maintains eye contact. The singer sings all of his/her songs to that one audience member. Causes for this behavior include:

- attraction
- performance anxiety
- a desire for a personal connection with an otherwise disinterested crowd.

The show muse may experience swoony feelings of love, or an awkward responsibility that prevents him or her from leaving to get a drink or to pee.

Sandy: "How was the show last night?"

Kate: "It was fine, but I had to pee so bad for the entire show."

Sandy: "Why the hell didn't you just go to the bathroom?"

Kate: "I was the show muse. Couldn't leave. The singer looked terrified."

by shelmac April 20, 2009