5 People I Dislike At Electronic Dance Festivals
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5 People I Dislike At Electronic Dance Festivals

Please don't shove me into someone else's sweaty body.

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5 People I Dislike At Electronic Dance Festivals

Since this past Labor Day weekend, I’ve come to notice that although electronic music festivals promote good vibes and PLUR (Peace Love Unity Respect), for which foundation is based off having a fun time and respectful peace of mind, some people go against the concepts and create a negative environment for everyone.

1. The one who pretends to be drunk to have a good time.

We get it, you want to have a fun time and be “drunk” so that you can. But we all know you’re not and it feels like we have to take care of you because you’re purposely trying to fall over. I’m not your mother, so please take care of yourself.

2. The one who uses his/her phone during the whole set.

I’m glad you want to show your friends how awesome of a time you’re having. However, it’s unnecessary to have you record every song from start to finish. And it seems like you aren’t even paying attention to your friends. You’re glued to your phone. I’m not having a fun time since you’re raising your phone and blocking my view, but if you gotta be on your phone the whole time, I’m assuming you aren’t either.

3. That one person who sits on the other person’s shoulders.

Thank you so much for blocking the view for the rest of us. You’re tired? That’s great. A five-minute sit won’t bother me. You, instead, choose to sit on that person’s shoulder for the whole set. I greatly appreciate you blocking my view, and the rest of the people behind me’s views. It’s really nice of you to do that. (This doesn’t only apply to girls.)

4. The people who don’t let you get through the crowd.

It’s understandable if I’m entering a crowd during the middle of a set, but I do say my “sorry’s” and “excuse me’s” and I try not to shove or push. I’m just trying to squeeze through like a slimy slime, and so that I could get a view of the main stage. I’m sorry if my coming through bothers you, but you should also be more considerate of me.

5. The people who shove you to get through.

And then there are those who completely shove you and make you drop your drink. I know you want to get to the front, believe me, I do too. But I don’t believe that you need to shove me into some other person’s sweaty body to get where you need to go. You didn’t even say any “sorry’s” or “excuse me’s” and instead gave me the side-eye. No, sir. I should be giving you the side-eye.

These people I hate are only extreme cases. Those who exhibit these kinds of behaviors in moderation aren’t the problem. However, the fact that I have been exposed to these discourteous behaviors over and over at electronic music festivals have been a problem. If you’re one of these people, please take it to yourself to create a more positive environment for you and everyone around you.

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