http://wundergroundmusic.com/sound-engineering-declared-grumpiest-profession-in-the-world/

I don't think it is much of a call - look at the public we have to service.  Wanna-be rock stars and rockers.

Apparently, they've never been to Walmart*.
 

McAfee blocks the page, but based on the title it's obviously written by some poor sap guitarist that's crossed me in the past...
 
"Your monitor's not loud enough??  You're kiddin' right?"
"No,  it's NOT your stage..."
"Yes,  the OTHER guitar..."
 
mumble mumble guitarist w4nk3rs mumble moan whine

Or De La Soul sticking their one vocal mic in the kick when not singing in an after hours club in NYC, c. '88.  Fun times.
 
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Wanna-be rock stars and rockers.

A very thin line betwixt the two I'd say.

8th Rhythm Guitarist: "I'm telling you, Karyn, I can't hear enough of my guitar in the monitor."
Karyn: "That cord on the floor in front of you...Try plugging it into your guitar."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "Hey! Don't tell me what I need to do. You're just a freaking roadie. Turn me up in the monitor."
Karyn: "Ok. I've turned it up. Now, plug in your guitar and try it again."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "Did you turn it up? I still can't hear it."
7th Rhythm Guitarist: "I'm telling you guys. I'm beginning to think that having 8 rhythm guitars in the band might be one too many."
3rd Percussionist: "I don't know about that."
Karyn: "Plug it in. Plug it in. Plug it in."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "I'm still not hearing anything. Why don't you ask someone who knows what they're doing to turn it up for you?"
Karyn: (mutters) "If I have to come up there myself..."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: (blood drains from face as Karyn approaches) "Oh, this cord? I don't know why you didn't plug that in before. I'll fix it for you." (plugs in cord) "Is it turned up yet?"
Karyn: (counts to 20 before responding) "That's a great idea. Why don't I just boost it a wee bit more?" (cranks gain all the way) "Okay, make sure you get right down in front of the monitor and give me a great big power chord."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "It's about time." (kneels down in front of the monitor wedge and hits an Am)
7th Rhythm Guitarist: "Wow! I've never seen sound peel someone's face clean off."
4th Bassist: "I have. That's how I got this gig."
7th Rhythm Guitarist: "I've got to start playing in a smaller band."
Karyn: "Is anyone else unhappy with the monitor mix?"
(silence)

Rule 1, never argue with the person on the desk they can really <Insert expletive of choice> your day.

Especially if it happens to be a female.

 

Wookiee
Rule 1, never argue with the person on the desk they can really <Insert expletive of choice> your day.

Especially if it happens to be a female.

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UbiquitousBubba
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "I'm telling you, Karyn, I can't hear enough of my guitar in the monitor."
Karyn: "That cord on the floor in front of you...Try plugging it into your guitar."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "Hey! Don't tell me what I need to do. You're just a freaking roadie. Turn me up in the monitor."
Karyn: "Ok. I've turned it up. Now, plug in your guitar and try it again."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "Did you turn it up? I still can't hear it."
7th Rhythm Guitarist: "I'm telling you guys. I'm beginning to think that having 8 rhythm guitars in the band might be one too many."
3rd Percussionist: "I don't know about that."
Karyn: "Plug it in. Plug it in. Plug it in."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "I'm still not hearing anything. Why don't you ask someone who knows what they're doing to turn it up for you?"
Karyn: (mutters) "If I have to come up there myself..."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: (blood drains from face as Karyn approaches) "Oh, this cord? I don't know why you didn't plug that in before. I'll fix it for you." (plugs in cord) "Is it turned up yet?"
Karyn: (counts to 20 before responding) "That's a great idea. Why don't I just boost it a wee bit more?" (cranks gain all the way) "Okay, make sure you get right down in front of the monitor and give me a great big power chord."
8th Rhythm Guitarist: "It's about time." (kneels down in front of the monitor wedge and hits an Am)
7th Rhythm Guitarist: "Wow! I've never seen sound peel someone's face clean off."
4th Bassist: "I have. That's how I got this gig."
7th Rhythm Guitarist: "I've got to start playing in a smaller band."
Karyn: "Is anyone else unhappy with the monitor mix?"
(silence)