Lemmiwinks Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (taken from here) 1. You actually want to eat breakfast. Not snort it. 2. Your LSD trip is spent happily making a Venn diagram on future life plans. In the woods, away from all music, completely alone. 3. You realize your music tastes vary greatly from the majority. You stand bewildered in the midst of an arm-swaying, eyes-closed crowd asking, “What is this shit?” 4. You no longer want to do business with the guy in patchwork velour pants. They’re hanging well below his ass. He’s itching his scalp. You can’t tell if he’s tan or dirty. No, you do not want to buy his mushroom chocolates. That he made in his kitchen. With his hands. 5. You start brainstorming ways to capitalize. How much is that kid in the Mexican blanket poncho willing to pay for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? 6. You seem to be the only one here without their parents’ AMEX card. 7. You have an epiphany that all Grateful Dead music sounds the same. 8. You brought a book to catch up on during down time. 9. One night of intense partying is actually good enough. Buying a three-day ticket for $350 was maybe a little excessive. 10. You enjoy the late-night bands from the comfort of your sleeping bag. 11. You’re asked to take someone’s vital signs. They are not good. 12. You feel severely under-dressed. You didn’t know that a bindi, feathered headdress, and pleather vest were the required attire now. 13. You seem to be the only one capable of setting up a tent / making a respectable fire. Dude, that flicker of light you keep blowing on is a tad emasculating, no? 14. You’re wondering why no one wants to tour the art exhibit with you. “…Is that just someone’s drug tent?” 15. You’re perfectly content making papier-mâché masks in the family zone all day. 16. There’s no way in hell you’re going to swim in that pond. 17. You don’t see what the big deal is about glow sticks. 18. People start rolling around in mud. You’re appalled. That is manure, people. 19. You brought sunscreen. 20. You came to see a band you like. You offer no opinion on the ones you have not heard of. 21. You’re worried about contracting a UTI from the questionable foam they’re pumping into the dance tent. And from everything else. In general. 22. You see the irony in the abundance of plastic floral crowns at the “Save the Environment!” presentation. 23. You spend a lot of time wondering which country manufactured everyone’s clothes. 24. You keep hallucinating your Nana in the crowd. What is she doing over there by the hula hoops? 25. Tossing the inflatable whale around was fun the first six times. Now it is annoying. 26. It’s Sunday morning, and you are packed and absolutely ready to go. Ok, I'm not completely there, but some points on this list got me worried (especially no.3, 20 and 25 ). How about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunksan Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 According to this list I've tottaly outgrown festivals. After many festivals I think that the more mature approach actually makes for a better festival experience: My rules: 1) Don't mess your sleep cycle and get sleep whenever you can, usually the best acts are in the morning 2) Keep a timetable of the artists you wanna hear and set alarm clocks 3) If the music is not good, go rest or do other stuff 4) Don't spend all your time inside the festival grounds, go outside (if possible), get some proper food and visit places 5) Don't spend too much time in the sun during midday (11-6 if we are talking about the summer), put sunscreen, wear a hat and keep yourself hydrated 6) Come prepared with food,water and alcohol, you're gonna spend MUCH MUCH less money this way 7) Try to have anything with you that makes you comfortable, for example I always carry 1 or 2 beach umbrellas, inflatable mattress, beach chairs, mosquito repelant, swiss army knife, flashlight... 8) Don't consume amphetamines unless it's the final day/night of the festival, the tolerance build up will hurt your pocket and the mood swings your brain 9) About Drugs, I can't say much, I never buy anything from ppl I don't know so I can't give any more advice on the matter other than this. Very often ppl have gotten tottaly wasted from the first day, missed their favourite acts or even never reached the dancefloor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agneton Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Judging from that list I've outgrown festivals since I was 17... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veracohr Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Even worse when you can check off all those things as theoretical yes', but have never actually been to a music festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padmapani Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 17/26. could be worse. but tbh, when i started going to festivals it was 7/26, though not necessarily the same ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shpongled247 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Lol.. Breakfast at a festival!? I just can't do it. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotwang Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think I'd check off the same ones now as when I first started going to festivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padmapani Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Lol.. Breakfast at a festival!? I just can't do it. Haha festivals are the only situations where i can eat breakfast before 1pm. but also the only places where i'll be content without having a warm meal in a whole day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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