The Internet (including Kerrang!) refuses to let anyone forget about this hilarious incident. His dedication must’ve struck a chord with many fans, because someone even made a Change.org petition for him. You can read the description below:
“Chris paid to see the farewell tour of his favourite bands just to be thrown out and make headlines for his brave attempt to see his hero’s perform live.
Though he has been acknowledged in all sorts of media outlets around the world. He still has remained denied opportunity to watch them perform live.
Help get this man into seeing Slayer and Anthrax!”
Well, the bad news is: that goal remains unreached.
However, the good news is: his floating body and devastated facial expression are now on a Budweiser can. The venue, the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, celebrated their 25th anniversary with a customized bottle can featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Nickelback, Black Sabbath, and, obviously, Chris Larocque. Is there a higher honor than that? Probably not.
The man is a metal icon.
Chris received some crazy bragging rights with this one, so, of course, he showed it off on Facebook: