A closer look
Congratulations on securing entry, but you essentially just bought the right to stand on a concrete floor until your knees give out. General admission translates to 'we oversold this room and hope you figure it out.' Venues utilize this classification to pack in extra bodies without the logistical headache of assigning actual chairs. It is a brilliant corporate strategy that forces paying attendees to fight each other for a decent viewing angle while the organizers count their cash.
