Lollapalooza is an experience, to say the least. You're there to mainly see some of your favorite bands...but you also get some pretty entertaining free people watching as well. It's a long day with many, well, different kinds of people. Whether you are one of these people or are watching these people, you can't deny it's true.
1. Coachella wanna bees
This is maybe, just maybe the most common types of people you'll see at lolla. They're all ready for Coachella with their flower crowns, hippie pants, and "boho" fringe bags. Except...it's Chicago (not Cali) and Lollapalooza (aka not Coachella).
2. Sheltered high schoolers
Okay, I lied. I don't even know what the most common "type" is because it seems like there are so many of each. These are the young-ins who rarely get to go out and when they do, let's just say they go all out. Flashing people, taking every sip of alcohol in sight; whatever it is they're doing they're making sure they prove to everyone that they are having a "sick" time.
3. Midlife crisis parents
They aren't messing around. They came to party with their beer in one hand and stroller pushing in the other. In between mom and dad's sets, they'll stroll over to the kidapalooza stage. Running from set to set in between thousands of people with a stroller and always having to be in the back to watch is fun...honest!!!
4. The "experimenters"
Oh no. These are the ones you have to suddenly stop enjoying a set and clear a path because someone needs to be carried out by the crowd. Someone just decided to "try" whatever they could get their hands on while their friends are left crying on the curb wondering what's going to happen as they get taken away on the "ambulance" golf cart.
5. Bandana bros
Probably every male my age that I encountered. Bandanas, sleeveless sports jerseys, and high socks. They go from one extreme to the other; either instigating a fight with anyone around them or socializing and being as friendly as possible to anyone who has a joint.