Even if she did have an eating disorder, some dumbass shouting to her while she's trying to perform a show isn't making her feel any better about it.

Also, you owe Fiona a sammich: http://www.portlandmercury.com/IAnonymousB…

How the heckle do you ridicule somebody for not being fat?
IA are you sure this really happened?
Maybe you were just having a moment. Have a snickers next time.

I'm just impressed that someone paid money for a ticket just to heckle! Really kinda ups the ante for next time Lilith Faire comes around

FWIW, here's what the heckler said (from rollingstone.com)


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The Heckler
• 4 hours ago

am the "heckler" in question. My only comment was to tell her that we, the audience, love her, and want her to be healthy so she can be around for a longer time. I made no statement regarding her beauty, the shape of her body, etc. That was another person. Nor was I escorted out. Upon seeing how quickly everything devolved, I left of my own accord. My plea came from a place of sincere concern and love. I will own that perhaps it was the wrong venue and a rash decision, but I have no regrets. After seeing Fiona give a vibrant, engaging performance in July 2012 (despite looking ill), it was an utter shock to see such a spiral in such a short time. The show was of significantly poorer quality compared to the three other times I have seen her, and the tone of the evening was just plain sad. Sure, I could have kept my concerns to myself. However, as I looked out at the audience from the balcony, it saddened me to think that I was one of many enabling her self-destruction, in whatever form that may be. I love FIona's music and have for years. In the same way I would feel regretful if I did not share similar concerns to a friend, I acted emotionally and expressed my concern to Fiona. There was no ill-intention behind my actions, although I am saddened by how it impacted her. Bottom line, I didn't feel ok lauding a mediocre performance, or sitting idly by while someone I have grown to care about wastes away. I think deep down Fiona understand that. I will always be a fan, and hope I can continue to support her. I feel the most regret at how misinterpreted I was, and want to insure all Portland fans that, should she come here, again, I promise to stay away. Not because I don't love seeing her live, doing what she does best, but because I want to see her continue to thrive. And I don't think she would feel comfortable doing that with the threat of anything like this happening again in the future. Be well Fiona. Your fans love you.

Also, I know Portland is the town where people would rather gurgle their own turds than ever say anything remotely offensive, but Fiona looks like a fucking wreck lately. Most of you commenting probably haven't seen how she looks like she's a 55 year old AIDS victim these days. Why blow smoke up her ass and tell her everything is ok? It's obvious she's on a negative path.

Portlanders are really good at excepting people (yes, I spelled that correctly).

I.Cas - Spare us your delusional BS. You ruined a perfectly fine night for literally THOUSANDS of people, and put Portland on the National map as a place where people scream out rude things at performers. You did it out of concern you say? No, you did it out of ego and a need for attention. If you really cared, you would send her a note with flowers backstage, or post on her FB wall, or send a letter to her management. You don't care about her, you can about being validated by being a rude, obnoxious and disruptive douchebag loudmouth. There is zero excuse for your behavior, you do not know how to behave like an adult in an adult setting, and your self centered explanations show us all what a sad, spiteful little person your truly are. Not a SINGLE PERSON paid to have their evening ruined by your outburst. Fuck you and your false concern, troll.

Uh I wasn't the heckler, idiot. I pasted what the heckler said from rollingstone.com - it was the first thing I mentioned in my post. Fiona's latest album is dogshit, why would I go see it live when I can sit at home, smoke some strawberry kush and clown on fatties like yourself?

Whomever that heckler was is a complete asshole.
j.cass, your comments about her looks put you pretty damn close too. 'negative path'? Self-Rightous crap.

An impartial view of what an idiot the heckler was:

http://www.kgw.com/entertainment/Fiona-App…

Who the fuck does this delusional woman think she is anyway?

It wouldn't be Portland if we weren't constantly evaluating everyone around us and passive-aggressively suggesting that they're "doin' it wrong":

You're driving too slow. You're driving too fast. You're driving. You're bicycling through stop signs. You're not promoting diversity. This neighborhood isn't dense enough. You're not spending enough time in the outdoors. You're eating gluten. Your children aren't getting enough fluoride. You're not doing enough to help the homeless. You're affecting my property value...

KEEP PORTLAND JUDGMENTAL!

Step 1: move to Portland. That solves most of the problem. Step 2: demand that everything that does not conform to your narrow, immature, uptight, constipated worldview, changes-- immediately please-- to meet your expectations. I mean come on, you moved here in order to surround yourself with people, things and ideas that you agree with. How dare something fail to conform?? Is this some kind of challenge? Nay, a threat?

If you can't deal with hecklers and your line of work is stage performance, you really need to find another line of work. Telling someone to get healthy is about the mildest thing I've ever heard said to someone onstage.

Given the performer's reaction, I'd guess someone is having drug/alcohol/mental health issues as it is. Normal musicians don't react to mild heckling by crying and walking off the stage.

Could we PLEASE stop talking about this? Heckling sucks, but it happens. Move on.

Tuffguye - do you actually know who Fiona Apple is? We already know she's unstable. It's kind of her gimmick.

While she is a performer, she is NOT a model, so her looks really don't have anything to do with her doing her job. How many heroin-thin male performers are allowed to run around unharassed? Nobody ever tells Mick Jagger he looks like he's dying.

No, that would be Keith Richards.

;-)