To the dude who was giving everyone boosts to crowd-surf at the Frank Turner gig on Thursday

12th Feb 2023

Hero of London, punk legend, we salute you. Yours is not to ride the sea of outstretched arms all the way to the stage but a quieter glory that blooms in the sweaty mosh. You, Derek – do you mind if I call you Derek? You strike me like a Derek knobbly cheekbones, antifa skinhead vibes – when you hold out your hands to our feet fingers interlocked you offer us something much more than immortality something fleeting and transcendent. And you’re not a dick about it you ask permission with a quick nod and if declined you go on your way. We owe you a debt. Thank you, Derek.

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