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I was really blown away at how much garbage was all over the place last year. Personally, I don't even toss cigarette butts on the ground and will "field dress" them until I pass a trash can. It seems that a sense of entitlement which comes along with paying for a ticket makes some people think they have their mommy there to pick up after them. I dig the positive vibe at the Roo and the overall lack of violence but....man, is it filthy. Then again, it probably only takes 20,000 slobs to cover the place in trash. Alright, after that rant I will pick up some of the offensive offenders leavin's....and thanks for giving me a place to express my disgust.
"White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I'm gonna wave my freak flag high." Jimi Hendrix
Very admirable, but I would think it's probably a better idea to pick up trash on the highway on the way home rather than at the 'Roo site. I mean, people do come through and clean up after the festival one way or another, right? Why not put the effort into cleaning something that otherwise wouldn't?
Very admirable, but I would think it's probably a better idea to pick up trash on the highway on the way home rather than at the 'Roo site. I mean, people do come through and clean up after the festival one way or another, right? Why not put the effort into cleaning something that otherwise wouldn't?
why not start at roo and just let it bleed over into other aspects of our lives? or better yet, start today and pick up some trash somewhere? if we all had a "people come through and clean up one way or another" attitude the world would be a nasty place....waiting on someone else to do it is a waste of time.... living a green life, taking care of the roo farm, picking up trash on the side of the road, recycling, re-using......its everyone's responsibility, not just the ones who get paid to do it.....
edit....I'm not attacking anyone, everyone is entitled to do what they want, this is just how i feel.....
"White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I'm gonna wave my freak flag high." Jimi Hendrix
Post by roolacksreality on Mar 17, 2007 15:14:45 GMT -5
Suitcasemurphy, I'm really impressed that you started this thread. Not only did I give you a karma point but I'll be sure to bring a box of first-aid gloves in my camel back. See ya in Manchester!
im never one to throw sh*t on the ground.. unless i have a popsicle melting all over my hand and i cant find a trash can, lol.. ( we`ve all done it, right? )
but, i mean, i think its a good idea.. but i havent ever been to bonnaroo and i havent seen how dirty it gets although, i can imagine.
how bad does bonnaroo get with the trash being on the ground and stuff?
What's your hurry, everyone will have his day to die? If you choose to pull the trigger, should your drama prove sincere, Do it somewhere far away from here!
Post by spookymonster on Mar 17, 2007 18:10:39 GMT -5
What the Hell... I'm in. If I'd known about Clean Vibes and their 'volunteer for tickets' offer before buying VIP, I prolly would've gone that route anyway.
Post by oatmealschnappz on Mar 17, 2007 23:03:38 GMT -5
missworld said:
im never one to throw sh*t on the ground.. unless i have a popsicle melting all over my hand and i cant find a trash can, lol.. ( we`ve all done it, right? )
but, i mean, i think its a good idea.. but i havent ever been to bonnaroo and i havent seen how dirty it gets although, i can imagine.
how bad does bonnaroo get with the trash being on the ground and stuff?
They try to keep it to a minnimum but, people are lazy assh*les and it can get pretty f*cking nasty! If we all do a little extra, not only will we be able to make a difference and feel better about ourselves and our scene but, we have an excellent chance of scoring "ground swag".
Either way, we are all adults and we should know better.
"For the 6th time, PICK UP YOUR SH*T!"
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Post by suitcasemurphy on Mar 18, 2007 11:23:10 GMT -5
and I'm just talking the main stage area after headlining...pick that area up in minutes.....as for the whole campgrounds.....well (i think i'm there for music)
i'm in....i had to pick up trash for a straight week once for community service so I'm a pro at it!!
Same here. Doesn't it give you an extra special hatred for litterbugs? Then again, if people didn't throw sh*t on the highway I probably would'v had to pay a hefty fine, heh.
I don't toss cigarette butts on the ground either, everytime I see someone toss one I want to kick them in the balls (or vagina, whatever the case may be). I hate how people seem to think that's not really littering.
Needless to say, I'm in. And I say we pool all the ground scores together and have a little "good for us" party!
Post by ChiefPemperToadWigginsky on Mar 18, 2007 12:35:11 GMT -5
You can count me in as well! karma for starting the thread. I pitched in last year for a few minutes after radiohead, and DID aquire some gnarly ground scores. It seems like the only thing ive ever left on the ground at Bonnaroo were my own additions to the scores.
Count me in for helping out after the big shows. I'll put some protective gloves on my list. I can't believe people just throw their trash on the ground. YUK... Looks like the world has all kinds even at a kewl music fest.
[/quote]I don't toss cigarette butts on the ground either, [/quote]
That's what I don't understand - it is not that hard to put it out and stick the butt in your pocket - then empty your pocket next time you are close to a garbage can
Post by bloomindaedalus on Mar 19, 2007 11:50:42 GMT -5
Last year during a moment when i was fairly calm and "sane" i was sitting by the comedy tent and was overwhelmed with (well lets face it i was overwhelmed with basically everything ....but i was still kinda sane) all the trash around and peopel walking by. So i starting picking it up and, although it wsn't instant, i had about 15 people help me over the course of the next twenty or so minutes. Most just picked up like one cup or piece of paper but it seemed like nearly every group that passed had at least one person stop and help out. Early friday motrning i was in Centeroo (i probaly wasn't supposed to be there) but i saw the clean up crew and so i joined them. they gave me a bag and some other dudes actually walked out of their way to ask where they could get a bag.
So i agree it is contagious but it is easier to get help at certain time sof the day. Middle of the day will be harder as will during any big shoiw. After the headliners is good but honestly its dark and so people might not even notice what you are doing.
latex gloves are cheap though...i use them all the time for stuff with my animals and in my art room/studio (l i live in Arizona I can't wash my hands twenty times a day without tearing the shit out of my skin). I'll bring a few boxes and hand out the gloves.
"...well yeah the guitar is good accompaniment but you can't like compose with it; I mean you can't base a whole song around the guitar." -Bob Dylan 1965
Post by suitcasemurphy on Mar 19, 2007 11:55:45 GMT -5
they turn the lights on after headliners, and then kick everyone out! So its the best time to hurry up and help out and your way out (like twenty minutes) and yes...you find lots of good stuff!
latenights!!!!!!! people get payed to pick up the trash. pick up your own an be on your way!
i respect what you guys are doing. but you paid an arm and a leg for music. not being negative or trying to deter anyone from doing this. but dont yall wanna get to the latenight shows??? latenight is where roo happens! the rest is just a fun way to kill time until the sun goes down. dont miss it picking up someone elses mess for superfly! that trash isnt your mess and it gets picked up by people that you paid for with your ticket purchase. it will get picked up. there are plenty of places in every community in america that need to be picked up and there is noone paid to do it. it will not get picked up. and it dosent cost 250 dollars to pick up that trash and there isnt some of the greatest shows on earth going on just around the corner.
again just my 2 cents. sorry if it comes off as negative. its not intended to be.
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It's the same concept as not trashing your table when you go out to eat. Sure, the busboy will clean it up but it's a matter of respect.
Respect the scene. We're all in this together.
I love the diversity of 'roo but one of the negatives is that newbies who don't know all the ins and outs of festival life. IMHO that's one of the reasons the trash gets out of hand at times. In 2002 the trash was not nearly as bad as it was in '06. If anyone was at Big Cypress you know how clean it can be if everyone does their part. Educate the newbies.
Post by hippiehippieshake on Apr 17, 2007 15:47:59 GMT -5
i like the way this thread is going ! ! ! i don't know about everyone else, but i find picking up trash to be a fun thing to do in general
and ground scores, def a good idea to chip in to the cause
not sure about the hazmat suits though... lol. lord knows how many folks are out of their minds or on the verge as it is. imagine what crazy scenarios could be spun about an army of bright orange suited aliens gathering things from the ground with latex gloves.
look out for me if you're turning in your bags to a cleanvibes station during the fest or helping us out in any way i'll be the gigantically tall person in a cleanvibes volunteer shirt... with a face similar to the one in my avatar... only about a hundred times as big ;D
i'm going where the sun keeps shining, thru' the pouring rain, going where the weather suits my clothes. backing off of the north east wind, sailing on summer breeze, and skipping over the ocean like a stone.
I know last year they had something along the lines of turning in 10 recyclable bags full of garbage you were entered into a raffle.....I could be wrong, but Coachella did if you turn in 10 empty water bottles this year they gave you a free bottle of water. I know there shouldn't have to be an incentive to pick up trash and i don't need one, but more things along these lines could help the process and motivate some who would otherwise walk over the trash instead of picking it up
This is a great idea. We will do our part to pick up after shows and while we are walking around the farm. The litter bug problem could be solved if everyone stopped thinking about "ME" and started thinking about "WE". Just flip it upside down people.