Bros Jeered, Pelted With Oranges (Press, 14 April 1989)
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Summary: Bros Jeered, Pelted With Oranges (Press, 14 April 1989)
On 14 April 1989, a debutantes' ball at the Savoy Hotel in London unexpectedly descended into chaos when the pop duo Bros faced hostility from the crowd. The brothers, Matt and Luke Goss, encountered a barrage of over 60 oranges thrown by drunken partygoers as they attempted to present prizes for a charity raffle during the Berkeley Dress Show and Ball, which marked the beginning of the ball season. In a bid to restore order, noted singer Boy George took to the stage but quickly became a target for the same flying fruit. He wittily remarked to the unruly audience that they wouldn't dare come on stage themselves and provocatively claimed, “I have probably slept with some of you.” He further stunned the crowd with a risqué joke stating, “The first prize in the raffle is a bottle of syphilis,” which elicited cheers, showing that his popularity eclipsed that of Bros. The performance by the Goss brothers was met with mixed reactions; while some attendees expressed their affection for them, others vehemently opposed them, leading to a division within the audience. The environment became increasingly hostile, prompting the brothers to gesture rudely in frustration and exit the stage under the protection of bouncers. This mini-riot occurred after the guests had enjoyed a lavish five-course dinner, which had raised substantial funds for the N.S.P.C.C. The evening's tumultuous events highlighted the unpredictable nature of celebrity appearances and the sometimes unruly behaviour of partygoers, especially when alcohol is involved. The contrasting receptions of Bros and Boy George underscored the fleeting nature of popularity within the entertainment sphere during that era.
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