This week, we have an image supplied by Chris. We got last week’s submission correct, thanks to a last-minute bit of sleuthing by one of our reporters. Arlo was standing on Conwy Castle, in Llandudno Junction, Wales.
First thoughts: Looks like the Hajj, but obviously not. Okay, stadium, concert, specific event, this should be very easy. That being said, let’s see if we can get it down to the seat numbers.
The floating sheep is great, but unfortunately offers very little information as to where we actually are. I’m sure we could probably do some googling for the weird cross shape in the centre, but instead of going down that rabbithole, I’m just gonna search for the names on those jerseys hung from the ceiling. That ought to pin down the stadium right away. We’ve got what looks like “Gartner 11” and “Hunter 32”, in white font on a red ensign. Let's see…
Both played for the Washington Capitals ice hockey team, and both names are in their hall of fame. So we’re in Washington D.C., presumably in Capital One Arena, who very recently hosted Roger Waters of Pink Floyd - that’s the stage we’re looking at, and the chaotic vibes make more sense now. Looks like it was a great show, and I’m sure this is the right place, so let’s see if we can get the seats.
Based on this seating chart, and with some rough maths, I think we’re about 15 degrees to the right of a line that would run through the stage from the far corner to the corner with a guitarist on it. Looking back at the seating chart, that looks like section 362 or 363. Not quite all the way in the back, but on the second tier.
Easy as, try harder Chris. Also, how did you get our email if you’re in the States right now…?
Final answer: Section 363 of Capital One Arena, for the Roger Waters gig on 16 August 2022. Looks like a mean gig. Jealous.
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