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I laugh at the idea that you can be more prepared for the heat better, or even at all, next year. Fitter, stronger, and more prepared men (and women) have died in better weather of heat stroke. Mother nature is a cruel bitch, and you really are tempting fate sitting in a crowd of 60,000 tents and people with no air conditioning, little shade and third world conditions.
It is nice to expect Bonnaroo to improve the situation, but year after year I have seen mostly budget cuts and the same infrastructure. This is after more deaths than any other festival in 10 years. You can't expect huge improvements, it is what is until Bonnaroo gets kicked in the teeth over it.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of advice on here won't help most newcomers , and actually is half-pieced together and can be ineffective even for the most thorough of forum readers. If you are going back (and if you're unfit, have a condition or disability, or older I strongly encourage you not to) please read more into how to hydrate yourself and survive in a 110 degree area for an extended period of time and a 95 degree area for 96 hours at a time. The advice on here about these things only grazes the surface.
Hey here is a great piece of advice for you then. Do not go back to Bonnaroo if you hate it, and delete your account if you think this site is useless. Go to Lollapalooza and stay in a hotel, or go to Electric Forest, but for gods sake stop getting on here and whining like a 12 yeaqr old girl who just did not get the pony for Christmas she had always wanted. If you have better advice give it, if you only have negativity and advice that amounts to "look it up on the internet" go somewhere else to spend your time. Kthanx.
Here, let me give you a big eye roll for your angst and misguided post. How does it feel to be a free corporate shoe?
Post by jrsydevil82 on Jun 14, 2011 12:14:08 GMT -5
This was our first year (my boyfriend and I) and we are not sure if we will be back. It will probably depend on the lineups in the future. For the most part, it was what I expected, but there were some things that were unacceptable to us.
First of all, I expected it to be dirty and hot, so that didn't really get to me. I didn't expect the portopoties to be great, so they were what I expected.
HowEver, we were extremely disappointed with how the stages were set up. I didn't appreciate never actually being able to see the stages unless we were in the pit, and I can't believe I was constantly hearing 2 bands going on at the same time. At Voodoo Fest they have the stages facing in a way so that even if you are out in the field, you will only hear that 1 act.
The dust was terrible and I was constantly coughing, but I assumed there was nothing they could do about that. Now that I have read on here that they used to wet the roads to avoid it, I am really pissed. The staff could have at least slowed down while driving through to avoid kicking up even more dirt.
The staff for the most part was pretty good. They were friendly and sometimes funny. We never waited in line too long to get into Centeroo. I am just pissed about how unprofessional some of them were on the final night. We left after the final act when Centeroo was closing. We went through and waited for our friends, and I noticed a staffer sitting on the railing on the side telling all of the wasted girls they had to show him their boobs if their wristbands didn't beep (they had all stopped beeping at that point). Then, as we walked back to camp, the staffers standing along the wall were yelling "Put down your glowsticks and drive home now. Put down your glowsticks and drive home wasted." I really didn't appreciate how unprofessional this was. We ALL paid a LOT of money to be here, we all put up with heat, dirt in our faces, and lying on the ground for the last 4 days, and didn't deserve the disrespect.
Other than that, it wasn't so bad. I expected to be hot and dirty, but I won't be back unless there is a really good lineup.
The advice here have definitely has helped plenty of people who wouldn't have done an ounce of research otherwise.. so i think your point is pretty invalid. It's always hot in TN at the time - not over-exhausting yourself; hydration + estimate of how much resources you need to bring; people reminding others to not get trashed early - all important tips.
[/li][li]Scheduling - There will always be conflicts, so I cannot complain about a festival getting too many bands I want to see. But whose bright idea was it to schedule 3 virtually unopposed acts hopping time slots between the What and Where tent (on Friday and Saturday)? I guess this happens when you commit to too many "headliners". The crowds pushing back and forth between these stages were awful on Friday and Saturday night. [/list]
Giving up on Roo is like breaking up with a girlfriend. You keep wanting it to work out and have so many good memories of the past, but you know it is just time to move on. Next year I will try Wanee, Hangout, or Jazzfest unless there are serious improvements.[/quote]
You really have to look at scheduling from a different point of view. Imagine if there was not a single band playing at the same time as another, Can you imagine how many people would be seeing that show, If pretty lights and girl talk were at different times on saturday night there would have been twice as many people at each and the crowd would have been even worse to deal with. I know this isn't exactly what you were talking about but other people have whined about not being able to see every single band cause they are playing at the same time...
Here, let me give you a big eye roll for your angst and misguided post. How does it feel to be a free corporate shoe?
The word is "shill." Not "shoe." But please, continue your sophomoric, faux-intellectual ramblings about the evils of the corporations, brah.
No its shoe, brah, because he's being walked all over. It would be pretty petty of me to talk of "evil" corporations since I currently work on making sure some don't have to pay any taxes. But at least I get paid, brah, and am not some brand fan riding the wave, brahbrah.
Now back on topic: Does anyone find it ironic that on one side of topic we have saddened former fans who are leaving and angry defensive fans who are saying don't go? Its like a real breakup!
Last Edit: Jun 14, 2011 12:29:18 GMT -5 by csbk - Back to Top
Not sure if I will go back or not. Bonnaroo is great for live music and I've loved the three years I've been. I saw more music this year than ever. I was in Centeroo for the first shows and didn't leave until the wee hours of the morning everyday. I paced myself with water, shade, and rest as best I could but by Sunday the dust was just overwhelming. In many ways I enjoy the grind but I'm still physically exhausted. I couldn't shake thinking about Matt's death all weekend worrying that it could be me this year. Now it's Yoderoo. It is going to take an overwhelming stellar lineup and me to overcome some anxieties to get me back though.
Nobody in the history of the world has ever used the phrase "corporate shoe." "Corporate shill," however, has the exact meaning you were going for. I'm glad you at least attempted to justify your poor grammar and/or reading comprehension with a ridiculous excuse, though. Commitment to the bit, nice to see.
Apparently you aren't familiar with sports and other metaphoric phrasings. I know, I know, its hard to believe that someone could combine two terms into something totally different. As far as grammar: meh. Good troll session though.
Nobody in the history of the world has ever used the phrase "corporate shoe." "Corporate shill," however, has the exact meaning you were going for. I'm glad you at least attempted to justify your poor grammar and/or reading comprehension with a ridiculous excuse, though. Commitment to the bit, nice to see.
Apparently you aren't familiar with sports and other metaphoric phrasings. I know, I know, its hard to believe that someone could combine two terms into something totally different. As far as grammar: meh. Good troll session though.
Apparently you aren't familiar with sports and other metaphoric phrasings. I know, I know, its hard to believe that someone could combine two terms into something totally different. As far as grammar: meh. Good troll session though.
What I am familiar with is Occam's Razor. You know, the simplest explanation is most likely the correct one. And when choosing between whether your "corporate shoe" comment was 1) a malapropism on your part exposing your faux-intellectual bullshit, or 2) an inventive metaphor on your part that fell flat, #1 seems a whole lot simpler to me, and thus more likely an explanation, especially when paired with your increasingly ridiculous backpedaling explanations.
You just keep thinking like your thinking.
Last Edit: Jun 14, 2011 12:49:08 GMT -5 by csbk - Back to Top
What I am familiar with is Occam's Razor. You know, the simplest explanation is most likely the correct one. And when choosing between whether your "corporate shoe" comment was 1) a malapropism on your part exposing your faux-intellectual bullshit, or 2) an inventive metaphor on your part that fell flat, #1 seems a whole lot simpler to me, and thus more likely an explanation, especially when paired with your increasingly ridiculous backpedaling explanations.
You just keep thinking like your thinking.
Right on, you tell him csbk, why he using all those big words? Too damn confusing.
I went to the first 8 Roos loving every second of it. I saw a slow, eventual change in the fest over that timeframe, but in 2009 it hit me like a ton of bricks, not really sure why it hit me so hard that year. I convinced myself I needed a break and took 2010 off. Had every intention of going this year, but the lineup really did not do it for me.
Watching the webcast over the weekend I was a little shocked at how many young faces were in the crowd. It occurs to me Bonnaroo might have passed me by a bit.
I hope to get back there one day, but at this point 8 straight was great. I can firmly say I saw the PEAK years of Bonnaroo and have no problem never going back if the lineup never hits me in the right way again.
The fest has changed a lot, the crowd has changed a lot, and I've gotten 10 years older.
There is a time and place for everything.
You know what's funny? I was thinking the same thing about the crowd, but then I remembered that I was 20, 21, 22 for Bonnaroo 2002, 2003 and 2004, so I was just as young as most of the attendees now. I had almost the same experience as you, though - went every year up until 2008, returned for 2009, and things just seemed strange.
definitely feel like I'm in the same boat here... i have all the love in the world for roo but I'm also wondering if Ive just passed this one by and am looking for something else. cant say i wont be back but I'm not ready to talk 2012 yet either.
did anyone else feel like they were standing in line at an amusement park at times??
My relationship with Bonnaroo is just beginning. 5 days in a 3rd-world-esque environment with some of the greatest people you could ever meet and amazing music. Definitely what I needed to clear my mind.
My relationship with Bonnaroo is just beginning. 5 days in a 3rd-world-esque environment with some of the greatest people you could ever meet and amazing music. Definitely what I needed to clear my mind.
stop giving us hope that people can grow at bonnaroo, the trolls might appear
Unfortunately, the vast majority of advice on here won't help most newcomers , and actually is half-pieced together and can be ineffective even for the most thorough of forum readers. If you are going back (and if you're unfit, have a condition or disability, or older I strongly encourage you not to) please read more into how to hydrate yourself and survive in a 110 degree area for an extended period of time and a 95 degree area for 96 hours at a time. The advice on here about these things only grazes the surface.
I simply have to dispute this. This was my first Roo so I got on Inforoo when I bought my tickets in February and thank god for that! The information and advice from this board served me well. I was trying to get my friends who I was going to Roo with to read the board too and they didn't and they could tell I was way better prepared than them. From how to set up camp, what to wear, how to handle group decisions, how to handle the portos - everything I read came in handy, and I'm so thankful for this stuff because I would have had an utterly miserable time had I not known what to expect and how to prepare for it.
Post by whereisthewhat on Jun 15, 2011 11:37:42 GMT -5
The reediculous Saturday scheduling left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. It ruined, for me and the group I was with + the group we met there, what I thought may be an epic Saturday. A couple that have gone for 5 years, who met at roo, and have a dog named roo, have since said after this year they are going elsewhere. That may be a bit harsh, but I had similar thoughts when it took me 30-40 minutes just to get to the What for Black Keys. Luckily, Eminem/Scissor Sisters/Girl Talk saved the evening for me.
And also, this site helped me soooooooooooooo fucking much when I first started lurking in 2009 before my first roo. It made me so prepared and I had a great first Bonnaroo with no problems at all. I brought a shitload of water and frozen ice, a canopy for shade, gold bond (which helped so much because I had yet to discover boxer-briefs), a pair of Sanuks, and much more that really helped and that I would not have brought if it weren't for inforoo.
So, csbk, take your little poopy pants into the corner, sit down, and shut up.
did anyone else feel like they were standing in line at an amusement park at times??
Indeed I did. Living three hours away from Orlando, I have plenty of experience at theme parks. In fact, I think the advice on this board combined with my experience from those trips to Orlando were what made Bonnaroo bearable for me, a first time festie goer (unless you count Sunfest... nah, didn't think so).
As far as issues stated here: porto lines could get extremely long, yes, but it wasn't that hard to find a shorter line elsewhere. The portos near That Tent were almost consistently speedy when it came to waiting in line. Lines for water worked similarly, although I could never find a place that would guaranteed have a short wait no matter what. And for everyone complaining about the wait to get into Centeroo every day, I agree... if you go in the early afternoon. Thanks to the sun waking me up, I would always go in around 10 in the morning to find short lines everywhere. It's nice to fill up my water, go to the bathroom, then wait the rest of the time until the music starts by sitting in the Cinema tent. Dust was definitely a problem on Sunday, but for me personally it only caused me to drink even more than usual. All that being said, the sound problems at the Which (and, to a lesser extent, What) Stage were inexcusable, and the worst thing about the weekend IMO