Prompt Cast
The Surprising Reason Van Halen Wanted No Brown M&Ms Backstage
TLDR Van Halen's requirement for no brown M&Ms in their backstage bowl was actually a check to ensure that venues had read and followed their complex technical requirements contract. This unusual request led them to discover serious issues with the venue's infrastructure and resulted in significant damage.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The rock group Van Halen had a contract that required all brown M&Ms to be removed from a bowl left backstage, and if any were found, they would potentially cancel the concert.
01:17
The band Van Halen had a contract that required all brown M&Ms to be removed from a bowl left backstage, and if any were found, they would potentially cancel the concert.
02:29
Van Halen's requirement for no brown M&Ms in their backstage bowl was actually a check to ensure that venues had read and followed their complex technical requirements contract.
03:35
Van Halen's discovery of brown M&M's in their backstage area led them to discover a serious issue with the venue's infrastructure, resulting in significant damage and the band trashing their dressing room in response.
04:46
Celebrities often make strange and specific requests for their appearances, such as David Hasselhoff wanting a cutout of himself backstage, Prince asking for a luxury home, and Joe Jonas needing twelve puppies, but the Foo Fighters have the most detailed and extensive list of requirements.
06:04
The Foo Fighters have very specific and detailed requests for their appearances, such as not wanting baked potatoes for dinner and asking for new, unopened condiments. Additionally, the history of M&Ms is discussed, including the removal of purple and red M&Ms in the past.
07:20
Brown M&Ms used to be the most common color, but now they only represent 13% of colors, making it easier for venues to meet Van Halen's demand to remove all the brown M&Ms.
