Bears, Blue Dots and Painted Tunnels

A new phrase making the rounds online — “blue dot fever” — doesn’t have anything to do with illness. It’s a nickname for concerts struggling to sell tickets, with “blue dots” marking empty seats on ticketing maps. The term has gained traction as several artists cancel or scale back tours, with fans pointing to high ticket prices and weaker demand as possible reasons behind the trend.  A new phrase making the rounds online — “blue dot fever” — doesn’t have anything to do with illness. It’s a nickname for concerts struggling to sell tickets, with “blue dots” marking empty seats on ticketing maps. The term has gained traction as several artists cancel or scale back tours, with fans pointing to high ticket prices and weaker demand as possible reasons behind the trend.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.  -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.