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This just reminds me of how people will just set up chairs at Newport Folk and then piss off to one of the beer prisons for a couple hours. Thankfully the blanket nazis were there to keep us in line.
I know these words but have no idea what they mean in this order. Is this some sort of word jumble?
Hehehe - precisely!
Being from Chicago, I'll assume you've been to Lolla and don't need me to explain the concept of a beer prison to you. Well, Newport has two viewing areas in front of the main stage. There is a standing-only area directly in front of the stage, and a sitting-only area to the sides of the stage - and never the twain shall meet, oh no! To ensure that these two areas remain separate (lest the entire universe implode, taking Folk Fest with it), there are gestap... err, staff on hand to keep an ever-vigilant watch over the two areas. Last year, my foot edged half an inch over the border during a show, and I was promptly informed that this rampant hooliganism would not stand.
This is all despite the fact that about 70% of people just set up chairs and then wander off until it's time for the headliner.
I know these words but have no idea what they mean in this order. Is this some sort of word jumble?
Hehehe - precisely!
Being from Chicago, I'll assume you've been to Lolla and don't need me to explain the concept of a beer prison to you. Well, Newport has two viewing areas in front of the main stage. There is a standing-only area directly in front of the stage, and a sitting-only area to the sides of the stage - and never the twain shall meet, oh no! To ensure that these two areas remain separate (lest the entire universe implode, taking Folk Fest with it), there are gestap... err, staff on hand to keep an ever-vigilant watch over the two areas. Last year, my foot edged half an inch over the border during a show, and I was promptly informed that this rampant hooliganism would not stand.
This is all despite the fact that about 70% of people just set up chairs and then wander off until it's time for the headliner.
Yeah, that shit would never fly at Roo.
I have been to Lolla. I dont know what a beer prison is.
I know these words but have no idea what they mean in this order. Is this some sort of word jumble?
Hehehe - precisely!
Being from Chicago, I'll assume you've been to Lolla and don't need me to explain the concept of a beer prison to you. Well, Newport has two viewing areas in front of the main stage. There is a standing-only area directly in front of the stage, and a sitting-only area to the sides of the stage - and never the twain shall meet, oh no! To ensure that these two areas remain separate (lest the entire universe implode, taking Folk Fest with it), there are gestap... err, staff on hand to keep an ever-vigilant watch over the two areas. Last year, my foot edged half an inch over the border during a show, and I was promptly informed that this rampant hooliganism would not stand.
This is all despite the fact that about 70% of people just set up chairs and then wander off until it's time for the headliner.
Yeah, that shit would never fly at Roo.
I was there two years ago. I do not remember there being distinct areas at the main stage for sitting and standing. We had a ton of people there and did "stake a claim" about three people rows from the fence at the front of the main stage. There were always 6 or seven people there at all time kind of rotating in and out depending on who was playing.
Also, your gif of that dog makes me laugh every time I see it. It is the best ever. So thank you for that.
I have been to Lolla. I dont know what a beer prison is.
Really? I thought they had them there.
It's a designated drinking area. Each beer & wine stand is in a sectioned-off area, and you can't take your alcohol outside of it. See how everyone is crowding on the pier while the back half of the lawn remains empty? Yep, no booze allowed past the farthest canopy.
I thought Lolla had these? If not, +5 points for Lolla). Thankfully each one has a pretty good view / sound of the nearest stage. And luckily security is not too fussed about checking bags, either.
I was there two years ago. I do not remember there being distinct areas at the main stage for sitting and standing. We had a ton of people there and did "stake a claim" about three people rows from the fence at the front of the main stage. There were always 6 or seven people there at all time kind of rotating in and out depending on who was playing.
Also, your gif of that dog makes me laugh every time I see it. It is the best ever. So thank you for that.
Funny, I went in 2012 & 2013 and didn't remember it being a problem in 2012 either - but last year they must have taken on a few over-zealous volunteers, because you'd think I was crossing over police tape or something. Surely someone can back me up on this... bonzai? Mike D? itrainmonkeys?
From what I remember 2013 was the first year for the standing/dancing area for the main stage. That's what I heard, but it was also my first year so don't take my word for it. GET OFFFFFA MY TRRRRRRPPP
If I am not mistaken, this past year, was the first year they had standing room only in front of the main stage at Newport Folk Fest. It was like Moses her self came down and parted the NFF Harbor Stage sea of lawn chairs. To the left and right side of the stage, it was filled with people who had claimed their piece of land with tarps and lawn chairs and coolers. Then, in the middle of the "lawn chair" groups, in front of the stage, was standing room only, which allowed people to come and go as they please. Only 18" wooden stakes and a single strip of blue plastic tape separated these areas, so it is easy to be in the "middle" section and accidentally (or not an accident for some) step over or cross the "line" and onto their area, or on their tarp. One guy, Bulldog, took it to the extreme.
If I am not mistaken, this past year, was the first year they had standing room only in front of the main stage at Newport Folk Fest. It was like Moses her self came down and parted the NFF Harbor Stage sea of lawn chairs. To the left and right side of the stage, it was filled with people who had claimed their piece of land with tarps and lawn chairs and coolers. Then, in the middle of the "lawn chair" groups, in front of the stage, was standing room only, which allowed people to come and go as they please. Only 18" wooden stakes and a single strip of blue plastic tape separated these areas, so it is easy to be in the "middle" section and accidentally (or not an accident for some) step over or cross the "line" and onto their area, or on their tarp. One guy, Bulldog, took it to the extreme.
They tried that at SOSMP at Magnolia fest, it did not work very well.
Buffalo, Detroit, Springfield, Cleveland, Philadelphia are all great cities. some of the best cities in the world. Fuck this list.
I've lived in springfield and cleveland. springfield i was really young but cleveland has nice areas, and some bad areas. its also improving. i wouldnt mind going back to live there.
I am finally making the thread, bonzai. Be excited.
I love Knoxville even though she disappoints me on the regular. I am sure I am not the only one who gets let down by their city. For today, it's blatant public racism.
Have you seen/heard this video? I learned about it from some podcast that made fun of it but it's insane people think this way:
First time I've seen this thread. First time I've seen that video. For the first 3 minutes i was thinking it was a hilarious example of Poe's Law
Without a blatant display of humor, it is impossible to create a parody of extremism or fundamentalism that someone won't mistake for the real thing.
But after about the 4 minute mark of that shitty chord change and these three mildly attractive yet entirely dumb chicks blabbering on I realized they're serious. Damn. First thing that comes to mind is a Zappa lyric "Dumb all over, a little ugly on the side." the next thing that comes to mind
Not many places more scenic with natural beauty than WV in the fall. I love seeing all the colors on the mountains from the leaves. Sadly you are correct about the drive through part. Im actually from southern WV, Princeton to be exact. I can be at the gorge in about 45 minutes. and the Deliverance thing. See that really bothers me. As I said prior, I travel all across the country for work and that seems to be a reoccuring theme. I absolutely despise the stereotypes. I guess every state has them but it seems like WV gets it the worst out of anyone. Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi can relate too I guess, I hear those often as well. But in reality WVians are really some of the most down to earth, hardest working, nicest people. Maybe I'm biased since im from there but whatever. Coal is pretty much the only thing the people in that state have. It drives so many businesses, small and large, its ridiculous and as coal slowly gets pushed out the state is left with next to nothing to turn to.
Oh yeah and one more thing....Eat Shiz Pitt couldnt resist when I saw you were from Pittsburgh.
Trust me Im well aware of the stereotypes (and how untrue they can be). I lived most of my life in the northern panhandle of WV. The state is struggling though. Some of the highest unemployment and lowest public school rankings. As the coal and steel mills got pushed out so did the quality of life.
Ha! Did you guys end up winning your bowl game? I didnt see any highlights on Sportscenter
Where in the Northern Panhandle? I was born in Wheeling and lived across the river in Bellaire until I turned 18 and high tailed it out before it could swallow me whole.
And I totally agree, it's a super depressing area that's only getting worse. It seems like every time I go home, something else has closed, and the unemployment continues to rise. Now, the only time I see The Valley in the news is an update on the unmitigated disaster that was the Steubenville trial.
Well the fact that this is even a thing proves that I live in a pretty horrible town (Troy, AL). Also, unlimited amounts of racism, bigotry, drugs, murder and camouflage.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I wonder how fucked up you have to be for this to even be a thought? I've blacked out numerous times and have never said to myself "Man. That cow sure is looking purty right now".
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I love the pictures at the end of the article; that Fontaine guy (the cow-toucher) was listed as only 31 - he looks terrible for that age. Cow fucking must really take it out of you.
This kinda thing happened when I attended the University of MN; we have a big Ag program, and a guy was caught 'in' the act at the campus barn. Being broken out of his reverie by a security guard, he 'withdrew' from the barn (and the cow) at a run...leaving behind his pants, with wallet containing ID, and a bucket of cow dung. Why does whatever he had planned for the bucket of cow poop bother me the most?
Post by Dave Maynar on Feb 25, 2014 14:01:07 GMT -5
The saga of UT's Sex Week got a decent amount of press last year as state lawmakers lost their minds at the idea of college students learning about sex. Despite the inclusion of conservative minded talks about abstinence and invitations for the lawmakers to submit speakers of their choosing to be added to the schedule, they eventually pressured the school to withdraw university funds from the event which they then replaced with raised private funds in the course of a week. In a surprising turn of events, the event went off without a hitch and there hasn't been a marker upswing in pregnancy and general hedonism on campus in the intervening twelve months. This didn't stop our great state legislature from taking a break in trying to legitimize discrimination in order to draft, debate and pass a non-binding resolution by the vote of 69-17 to condemn this year's version of Sex Week. For those unfamiliar with the term, "non-binding resolution" equates to them shaking their head and sighing in disapproval without having any real power to stop it which sounds like a great use of their time.
SO happy to find a thread where this is appropriate to post, because it deserves to be shared.
Please just go to the link a read about the swiss cheese pervert. This really happened, guys. I've been lolling over this for the last 24 hours, even though I really shouldn't be. Quit wasting cheese, man!
took it to the extreme. 
couldnt resist when I saw you were from Pittsburgh. 
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
