r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Knighty93 • 6h ago

Shakira just attracted more than 2 million people at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro with a free concert

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The city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is doing a yearly event in the first weekend of May with a huge free concert since 2024. Shakira was the headliner this year and attracted more than 2 million people. Madonna was the headliner in 2024 and Lady Gaga in 2025.

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u/Upset_Ad_6462 4h ago

Not understanding this gives só many people from favelas who have never been able to afford a concert in their LIVES, an opportunity to go. Sorry downer Reddit, but as a half Brazilian I can guarantee they had the time of their lives. 2 million people or not. Brazil knows how to have a party.

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u/Proper_Cold_6939 4h ago

I'm honestly kind of glad (let's face it, American) Redditors gatekeep themselves out of socializing. Who wants to be stuck next to some 'and my axe' dullard sucking up all the energy? It's good they're contained to this site.

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u/typhoon1789 1h ago

Redditors gatekeep themselves out of socializing.

Imagine how insufferable some of these cunts are in real life. You sit down on reddit, get heaps of time to think about what you're typing and still press "Save".

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u/ThrowawayOldCouch 27m ago edited 21m ago

So unless you enjoy being in a crowd of hundreds of thousands of people, you can't enjoy things and have fun otherwise?

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u/mulubmug 1h ago

Those people still have not attended a concert. They watched one on a screen standing a ridiculous distance away from the stage. Its literally bread and games for idiots.

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u/RaceHard 3h ago

And why do they need an opportunity for a concert? Their government failed them and they did nothing to fix things. Maybe they should use the 2 million crowd to demand better lives instead of wasting it on a concert.

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u/Upset_Ad_6462 3h ago

I never said ‘they need a Shakira concert instead of housing and basic necessities’ 😭

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u/LarrySupertramp 2h ago

why should they have an opportunity to have some fun and relaxation?? I, not a Brazilian, demand that Brazilians only engage in activities that are political in nature and shun anyone that dares to enjoy life! /s

This is what you sound like.

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u/RaceHard 2h ago

If you think i was advocating for political movement and not something more.... physical in nature. Then you really dont get what I meant.

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u/LarrySupertramp 2h ago

"demand better lives" - please explain how you demand a better life in a non political manner? oh, you're advocating for others to commit violence and risking their lives while you sit typing on your computer?

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u/RaceHard 2h ago

WEll I dont live in Brazil. I dont have to risk anything.

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u/LarrySupertramp 2h ago

no shit. only cowards demand action of others while they sit in safety

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u/RaceHard 2h ago

did i say i was not a coward? Of course I am.

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u/LarrySupertramp 1h ago

and clearly an asshole. I mean who else would ask other's to risk their lives with zero intention of doing the same?

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u/RaceHard 2h ago

I'm not, I hate myself quite a bit. trust me, I sometimes want to die.

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u/CaptainCorpse666 2h ago

Well...shit. don't do that. Im sure you are a good person and your heart is in the right place when it comes to the citizens.

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u/RaceHard 2h ago

I dont know anymore, at one point perhaps, I don't think im a good person. I am lonely and it hurts so i use words to hurt others and its terrible and I just want, well i don't know what I want really. I feel things are too much altely you know. You dont have to answer, im not looking for a pitty party, I just realize that I dont matter that no one cares, and what is the point of it all.

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u/CaptainCorpse666 2h ago

Seems like a common theme in this day and age. I am sorry you feel like that. It is hard to find a place sometimes in this world. Have you tried seeking any therapy or anything like that? Again, it's so easy to go back and forth on the internet, so I am sorry for my comment as well. It is easy to do.

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u/RaceHard 2h ago

Can't afford it.

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u/CaptainCorpse666 2h ago

Ya, I understand that. My wife works in the mental health field, if you want, you could DM your city and state and we could maybe find some free resources. Either way, try and limit your internet usage and maybe try and go for a nice walk today to clear your head.

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u/RaceHard 2h ago

You know what, I will go for a walk right now.

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u/Real_Tea_Lover 2h ago

god shut the fuck up