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Does it really matter who's there? Bonnaroo is (or should be) a place where everyone can come together and be themselves and get along with anyone. So what if you see some "frat guy" there, he's probably a lot like you. And I highly doubt "metalheads" are going to take over bonnaroo just because of Metallica. And if you see some, I don't think they're going to talk to you if you don't want them to talk to you.
I sound a little preachy...don't mean it that way. Just saying...why can't we all get along!? ;D
Post by AintNoFreedom on Apr 2, 2008 19:07:36 GMT -5
first of all, the violent, dumb@$$ brand of "metalheads" don't listen to Metallica. They're actually more in the grindcore/hardcore scene. Mosh pits, defininitely. Chains, Brass knucks, you name it... you might see it at one of those shows. Metal, like say Symphony X, Ygvie, or even Iron Maiden won't see this. Metallica are huge and commercial. The people who listen to that band of metal aren't so much the shady type.
"I want you to notice When I'm not around You're so fücking special I wish I was special But I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here" -Radiohead
“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” -Benjamin Franklin
Post by Good-Chicken on Apr 3, 2008 0:33:54 GMT -5
i firmly believe that those that have never been will catch on to the community of bonnaroo very quickly. you can not but help to smile and laugh at everybody and everything around you.
as for all of those negative nancies outhere. we will kill them with kindness, so bring it on. either way your mind will be blown....look, there it is!
I'll be straight with you guys, I was there for those things of which we shall not speak. Me and my buddy (the other first-timer) were there with our group, nine cases of beer between the two of us and extra money for those things of which we shall not speak, and we laughed at the first person we heard scream "Bonnaroo!"
By Friday morning, we were already planning our campsite for "next year." The vibe hit us both like a lead dildo. It was obvious. Whenever either one of us would call or be called by friends or family from home, one of the first things we'd say was "everyone's so nice here, it's so great."
We made so many rookie mistakes...if there weren't people there (in '06) who were willing to be understanding and accepting of us, we'd have been screwed. Maybe we here on Inforoo should all be asking ourselves not what kind of people will be there, but how we can help them understand the beauty of the festival.
Post by sparklybecca on Apr 3, 2008 0:51:16 GMT -5
oopsikillednana said:
I'm not the stereotypical attendee.
I'll be straight with you guys, I was there for those things of which we shall not speak. Me and my buddy (the other first-timer) were there with our group, nine cases of beer between the two of us and extra money for those things of which we shall not speak, and we laughed at the first person we heard scream "Bonnaroo!"
By Friday morning, we were already planning our campsite for "next year." The vibe hit us both like a lead dildo. It was obvious. Whenever either one of us would call or be called by friends or family from home, one of the first things we'd say was "everyone's so nice here, it's so great."
We made so many rookie mistakes...if there weren't people there (in '06) who were willing to be understanding and accepting of us, we'd have been screwed. Maybe we here on Inforoo should all be asking ourselves not what kind of people will be there, but how we can help them understand the beauty of the festival.
Post by strumntheguitar on Apr 3, 2008 3:05:28 GMT -5
oopsikillednana said:
I'm not the stereotypical attendee.
I'll be straight with you guys, I was there for those things of which we shall not speak. Me and my buddy (the other first-timer) were there with our group, nine cases of beer between the two of us and extra money for those things of which we shall not speak, and we laughed at the first person we heard scream "Bonnaroo!"
By Friday morning, we were already planning our campsite for "next year." The vibe hit us both like a lead dildo. It was obvious. Whenever either one of us would call or be called by friends or family from home, one of the first things we'd say was "everyone's so nice here, it's so great."
We made so many rookie mistakes...if there weren't people there (in '06) who were willing to be understanding and accepting of us, we'd have been screwed. Maybe we here on Inforoo should all be asking ourselves not what kind of people will be there, but how we can help them understand the beauty of the festival.
karma.
....and goshdarndit you really make me regret my decision to put Roo on hold for this summer!
damn metalheads at roo never go over there... wait just a damn minute igrew up in the eighties and uh all the metalheads i hungout with were all good folks even the folks i know that live eat sleep death metal are really good folks. they would do anything in the world to help someone out.. that being said roo is doing just what sf wants it to do which is evolve and make lots of MONEY
This word also has a underground meaning once you break it down. Let’s take “Bonn” for example and it actually turns into the word “Bone”. We all know gays use this word to describe the action of when they are fecal fisting their Cuban cabana boy at their sex bath house parties. Now let’s look at Roo, “Roo” is short for “Kangaroo”.So put the full true message together and you get“Bone a Kangaroo
In my opinion people are people, some are Ann Coulters, or huge male chickens, and some are nice great people. In my two years of Bonnaroo so far the ratio has been significantly higher in the good vs. bad. For every guy trying to blow my mind and make me buy a book, or who walked randomnly around trying to get free beer/food/etc... (Not that I will not share, I just like to offer). There are 20 people who would do whatever they could to help you, and make it a great experience. Honestly if I depended on stereotypes to try and figure out which one was whch It would not have worked out nearly as well as just talking to people and judging them on character. One of the things I love about Bonnaroo is the diversity, after all if I went to one of the festivals more in line with my personal tastes like Wakarusa or Allgood I would be there with lots of people who were if not exactly like me pretty similar, and it is hard to get a new experience looking in a mirror. At 'Roo however I meet anyone from a 75 year old Hippie, a 38 year old redneck, or a 19 year old Raver kid. I love it, it is what makes it special, at least to me. So I say bring em on, and let the magic happen, I have great faith in Bonnaroo, and its ability to bring 80,000 different people together.
Sorry that got a little long winded and kind of repetitive of some other posts, but it is really how I feel.
Post by inertiaticc on Apr 3, 2008 12:51:51 GMT -5
bamadancer said:
inertiaticc said:
TOGA TOGA! imagine a herd of people wearing togas walking into Centeroo?
Hell yes! That would be a blast!
I'm a sorority girl, and my boyfriend is a fraternity guy, and we're "typical" Roo attendees. Things will be fine. You new kids worry too much!
=) My boyfriend just joined a frat. It's a medical frat though, so its both male and female. Man does it take up a lot of his time, lol. He loves it though.
Post by Ian'sGotAFeeling on Apr 4, 2008 15:19:58 GMT -5
Its always different each year as it has evolved in a sense. Everyone will be there for the same reason to have a good time, so lets not worry ourselves about stereotypes. A post above explained it all too well for some.
I have another story, from today, that applies to this thread. A friend of my family just turned 18 this year, and he's always wanted to go to Bonnaroo, so I'm taking him. He's definitely not the stereotypical attendee: black clothes, chains, and the only band he knows on the lineup - besides the famous ones, Willie, B.B., etc - is Mastodon (he hates Metallica).
So, I burned him a couple of CDs to familiarize him with some of the stuff that's gonna be going on. I gave him Act I of "Southern Rock Opera" by the Truckers and My Morning Jacket's "Z." He came back today telling me how he really liked the cds.
I was like "yeah, I figured you'd like Drive-By, man," and he shook his head, and said, "nah, not really that one so much, but the My Morning Jacket...that's been in my cd player all week."
Totally the last guy I thought would instantly be into Z. I mean, I try to talk about being open minded, but that even surprised me. Makes me wonder, how many other people are going to go there and end up being exposed to music that'll change their lives?
To quote my homegirl Janie Crawford, "You got to go there to know there."
1. That is a massive stereotype. I love Metallica, Pantera, Sepultura, Machine Head, Tool, etc etc. But I am a pretty chilled out dude. 2. I think Metallica are main stream enough to be liked by many people outside the "metal head". In 1999 (or maybe 2000) they were the second highest grossing performers, behind Seinfeld. 3. The front of the mosh might get a bit funky, but just do what I will probably do and chill at the back and watch what is a great band in action.
Post by inertiaticc on Apr 6, 2008 14:19:58 GMT -5
sik7716 said:
ive been there for four years now and it hasnt changed at all...the BEST vibes and people. you make it what you want it to.
exactly. that's the same as any other situation in life. an experience is what you make it. if you go to Roo expecting to see a lot of negativity in 'metalheads' and any other group, you'll notice anything that appears to be negative, and that's what will stand out in your mind.
Post by sparklybecca on Apr 6, 2008 14:28:49 GMT -5
where i dont know if its necessarily changed for better or for worse, I feel that it has changed/evolved/whatever, thats just my experience of being at the past roos i have been to.
(especially if you jump from 05 to 07 the change was quite staggering to me)