Event Security Gone Mad...

On Saturday, some of my folks went to see Elton John play at Bournemouth football club. It was all very exciting apparently, Elton arrived by helicopter and they showed the England/Portugal football game on big screens before the music itself. Not entirely my cup of tea, however he put on a good show, apparently - and swore a lot too.

Anyway, the thing that amused me most was the fact that the security at the gates were clocking through everyones bags confiscating 'dangerous' items. One item deemed inadmissible was a small aerosol spray for soothing mosquito or other insect bites. I really couldn't fathom why. Was this for Elton's safety or the rest of the viewing public? What did they think was going to happen?

I can see the headlines now, "ELTON JOHN ATTACKED BY TINY FLAMETHROWER - Escapes with singed eyebrows, piano a write-off..."

Of course, that would also have needed a lighter, which I don't think anyone had, and I think smoking was okay. They obviously weren't concerned about people throwing fags at him.