Another U2 irony

This week marks the 20 anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. While this was not really the most significant moment in the fall of communism, it is probably the most symbolic. It represents the unification of Europe, the development of the European community, and the liberation of millions who lived under oppressive regimes.

With a well-trained eye for any opportunity to get into the limelight, especially where trendy global political causes are involved, U2 seized the initiative and magnanimously offered a free concert for the people. That’s right, a free concert to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall. Ten thousand lucky locals were given free tickets to attend.

But in a delicious irony, which underlines U2’s supposed-humanitarian-but-actually-merciless-capitalist status, concert organisers (MTV) built a 6-foot high wall around the stage, to prevent non-ticket holders from viewing the performance. Irony much?

Way to celebrate the wall coming down, douche bags.