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Post by thewalmarttree on Jan 28, 2008 12:11:05 GMT -5
I am from Manchester Tennessee, the site where Bonnaroo is held each year. During the 2nd week of June my town begins to change and for the most part even earlier than that as locals like myself begin to see shaggy backpackers walking the roads of Manchester with a bottle of beer that we've never heard of in wait of the huge festival. Having lived in Manchester my hole life I can say that the majority of the people here like Bonnaroo and have no problem with the peacful fans that come from all over the nation. Bonnaroo is a huge economical boost for my town. Having said this I would like to ask the friendly people on this board what traits are needed to make up what one would call a hippy? Are hippys only a part time thing? Is there a level of hippiness that one may strive to be? When you guys go back to your own hometowns are you still Hippies there? Would a true Hippy call some teenage girl that lives off of her Daddys credit cards to travel and pay for concert tickets but has dread locks in her hair and says dude every other word a hippy? I have a small idea of what makes up a hippy but Im from the South and I need a little help here. I think many of the hippies or so-called hippies that I see every year walking the streets and buying blue moon beer at wal mart are not authentic hippies. Infact Ive always heard Hippies have no job and they live off the land so to speak and they help out one another. How can a hippy then afford to buy a 300 dollar ticket and the gas it takes to drive from New Jersey or wherever? Are there any true Hippies still out there. I'm just a friendly local trying to learn a little about the art of hippyness. I would love to hear your replys. Especially the one about the girl that lives off her Daddys credit cards and calls herself a hippy. What do the true hippies out there think of this? Do they feel blasphemized when they see a poser?
Local, I think the term can be subjective to what the person using it wants it to be. I am considered a hippy as well as most of my friends. I have a full time job and am 40, actually I am counselor. For me it is more because of liberal beliefs. Eco conscious and not to forget the Jam Music.
For some it can be dirty dead beats that do nothing. The girls ( and guys to) you speak about may have the same political beliefs as I do. Some may be mooching of dad but I have found many of the young rooers are not like that. Some do get money from parents but are not snotty about it and have great respect for themselves and their parents. Personally, as a father of two daughters, if my children are in collage and have respect and earn their way through collage with good grades and keep up on everything they need to I would give them the reward of Bonnaroo.
Even in Bonnaroo there are people that are disrespected for being mooches and are probably noted as hippies. Look through this board for wookies and you will see other discussions.
SO my answer would be a hippy is what you want it to be because the hippy already knows what he or she is.
On a different note I would like to thank all of the kind people of Manchester who make wonderful host. I don’t think any community in the world could be as patient and as kind as you folks are. When I travel other times of the year stop in Manchester to eat or grab a hotel room even if it is a few miles out of the way. (And take a peak at the bonnaroo site)
Post by famousblueraincoat on Jan 28, 2008 12:31:55 GMT -5
alyroo said:
Some people look the part but don't feel it... others feel it and don't look it.
You have just successfully hit the nail on the head. I by no means am any depiction of the textbook manifestation of hippy. I'm clean cut, I dress fairly well, and I work for "the man." But I'd say that my outlook on life is exceptionally hippy.
I think being a HIppie is more a frame of mind than anything else.
I'm a college grad, have a good job, and generally "fit in". It seems that when most people think of hippies, the immediately categorize all of us as wookies. That's just not the case. The "dirty, lazy, hippie" ideal is definately the exception, not the norm.
Post by trippindaisy on Jan 28, 2008 12:42:12 GMT -5
In my opinion being a hippie is more a state of mind. The people who know me really well call me a hippie because of that. I look like your average 40 something Mum who works in a corporate environment and dresses the part. So I may not look like a "hippie" but I certainly feel like I am one because of my outlook on life and also my taste in music. There are of course many different versions of hippies as listed before though.
I believe that people should be kind to one another, treat others as you would like to be treated yourself, be positive and try not to think negative thoughts, be kind to the environment, and just be a good person in general. I love animals and am just as passionate about them as I am about people. I am very open minded and love all kinds of music, but am particulary fond of "hippie music" and jam bands such as the Grateful Dead, Phish, moe. etc. etc.
As for the rich teenagers with their parents credit cards, wearing designer clothes and heels, I really think the majority of them go to Bonnaroo for the party and are really not truly there for the music and the positive vibes. I think overall few of them are what I would consider hippies.
Post by strumntheguitar on Jan 28, 2008 13:03:44 GMT -5
alyroo said:
^ I disagree.
i agree with your disagreement.
I know one person who atleast I would consider a genuine "hippy" He was a teenager in the late 60's/early 70's era and is probably as hippy as anyone can get.
But, even he would accept a free ticket to Roo if offered. even if his parents offered
IMO there are sub-categories of hippies...it really is all about a state of mind. Some people look the part but don't feel it... others feel it and don't look it.
to elaborate on what alyroo stated:
granola hippies - true organic everything, extra green outlook on life. Generally great people, just don't argue politics or global warming with them
neo-hippies - either come from families who are hippies or dress like hippies and are hippies for the sake of being one. I didn't associate myself with them in college, because they annoyed me.
wooks - dirty, smelly, moochers who "look like" hippies, but only because they are too drugged out and shady to care what they look like. beware!
old-school hippies - ones that actually remember what a real Grateful Dead show is like. They just sit back and smile as they watch the current scene, reminiscing about how the scene used to be and perhaps giggling at what it has become.
trust fund hippies- Daddies little girl with dreads and a $100 Abercrombie top and a $60 gap skirt... i wish i had that kind of money, i'd put it to much better use than these guys. i have met very little male trust fund hippies, they usually just follow dave matthews around the country! :-)
i apologize in advance for the sweeping generalizations i've just touched upon... but you all have seen each and every one of these...
If you're primarily about peace, love and community, I'd say you qualify. Let's face it...it's tough for anyone to be a hippie in the original sense of the word.
Hmm. I don't think smiting and judgment are in line with the whole hippie vibe. But I do notice that people get smited a lot around here for seemingly innocuous posts. What's up with that?
There are some folks out there who will smite on a whim instead of exalting on a whim. Whenever I see a post thats even remotely smite worthy, I usually couldn't smite if i wanted to because I exalted recently..
Post by trippindaisy on Jan 28, 2008 14:47:53 GMT -5
asdoye111 said:
alyroo said:
IMO there are sub-categories of hippies...it really is all about a state of mind. Some people look the part but don't feel it... others feel it and don't look it.
to elaborate on what alyroo stated:
old-school hippies - ones that actually remember what a real Grateful Dead show is like. They just sit back and smile as they watch the current scene, reminiscing about how the scene used to be and perhaps giggling at what it has become.
Post by bamadancer on Jan 28, 2008 17:26:55 GMT -5
I think the Mad Smiter is afoot...but that's just me.
As for me, I think "Hippie" is a state of mind, not a "look" or "style". I dress pretty normally, I have a steady job (it IS at a clinic, but you know...lol), I go to school and plan to get my masters' in a year. I'm on dance team and I'm even *GASP* a sorority girl. However, I'm pretty "hippie" in my politics and my outlook on life. I'm hopelessly devoted to music, and I love going to shows. All my friends even call me a "hippie", although I'm sure at first glance I wouldn't look like one. I think it's all about your state of mind.
Oh, and just in case you're wondering, I'm no trust-fund baby. I pay for all my expenses (Bonnaroo included) all by my lonesome.