What is Show Muse?
1.
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."
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