- Americans Shocked By ‘Report Antisocial Behavior’ Signs
- Australian sports fields have been marked for ten years
- Stadium worker reveals that most complaints are about referees
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A former Australian stadium worker has lifted the lid on the “report anti-social behaviour” posters seen at Taylor Swift’s Sydney concerts, revealing that the majority of messages received as a result of the display are not serious in nature.
Footage from Taylor Swift’s recent concert at the MCG went viral after American Swifties spotted a message at the Accor Stadium saying “report anti-social behaviour” alongside a phone number that viewers can call or text to file complaints.
The posters have been seen at stadiums and large sporting and music events in Australia over the past decade and are designed to help the public report bad behaviour.
Many Taylor Swift fans were dismayed by the posters, which they believed indicated that Australia is a “police state.”
‘Oh Lord! That’s very scary. “I’ve never seen anything scarier if it’s not just a meme,” one user wrote.
Australia was condemned as a “police state” by some Swift fans after fans noticed a sign saying “report anti-social behaviour” at the superstar’s concert in Sydney (pictured)
“I saw that, my hair stood on end,” one more responded, while another chimed in: “They gave up their weapons and now they’re paying for it.”
However, a former stadium worker has given new insight into why people call and message the number on the sign.
“I remember working at the SCG and seeing these text messages coming in,” wrote X user James Colley.
‘95% were complaints about the referee. “A robbery happens in daylight”, “some idiot with a whistle is ruining the game for everyone”, etc. – a lovely slice of Australian culture.
Colley’s tweet was well received by Australian sports fans who were amused by the revelation.
“This is why Australia is the best country in the world,” one user responded.
“I’ll tell you what’s antisocial, the price of bloody beer at the MCG,” said another.
“I remember a mate texted ‘Shane Watson’ to the line in a poorly attended ODI (one-day international),” a third responded, referring to the former Australian cricket star.
A former stadium worker says sports fans would message the anti-social behavior hotline to complain about referees rather than serious incidents in the crowd (pictured, Roosters fans supporting their team)
Meanwhile, the NRL has introduced a code of conduct for spectators that will lead to a stronger response to public misconduct.
The code of conduct will be an important tool in combating bad crowd behaviour, and patrons have been warned they will face punishments ranging from expulsion from venues to lifetime bans for breaking the rules.
Under the new guidelines, the NRL confirmed there was a “zero tolerance approach to any form of racial discrimination and vilification”, while fans were warned not to throw bottles or other projectiles onto the pitch or into the stands.
Among the minimum expectations heading into the new season, spectators should not use obscene or threatening language, interfere with players or officials in games, throw or kick projectiles, or interfere with workers employed on the field where their team plays. .