The rise of the idiots (Twatwatch)?

[duckonastick]

Twats (drunk or otherwise) are a fact of life, reading some of these posts people will have to understand this...these 'spring-break' types are only being twats after all.

I have no idea why they get on people's nerves, it's not as if these twats only appear at musical gatherings - some twats like music that you like and have been turning up to festivals since festivals began, so you'll have to get on with it. I’m afraid.

Everyone has their line in the sand and although it's a bit silly that people are not attending these types of affairs anymore because of the supposed rise of the twat at EoTR, it's totally their choice and good luck to them.

The supposed rise of the idiots won't be putting me off, I find knob-heads very funny and I love to imitate their language and mannerisms - they make me laugh.

It's a music festival and the great, good, unwashed, twat and too-cool-for-school (and this element is even larger than the twat) cliques are all melted in and getting on with it.

What's more important, the music or the location/stage?

Take the Low Anthem, I like them a lot, but I wouldn't be too keen on seeing them in Guantanamo, saying that I think EoTR is a nice environment to see new, old and comfy music.

Now this 'homespun' issue is a curious one.

As lovely the EoTR is, some artists demand more money than others, and not only do they get paid, they don't even have to buy a ticket to get in!

While some musicians are happy with playing just for the experience and enjoyment, some aren't and need paying.

There are loads and loads and loads of free fayre's, festivals showcasing musicians that have no interest/chance (political/talent/money) playing in commercial festivals such as EoTR, but I haven’t really read too much about these from posters.

EoTR has never been homespun, it’s a commercial festival which has a hook that some people have enjoyed.

As I said, I appreciate that everyone has their line in the sand, but I’m sure that these people who organize are doing their best, the world is chaos (just look outside of the window) and we all hope that people will be able to find their own few days, where they can be great, good, unwashed, twat and too-cool-for-school.

[David...]

So called twats are a key part of festivals...90% of us were twats back in the 80s and 90s when festivals weren't glorified creches. As an old bugger I salute those who let it go for a weekend and get messy. My main gripe was the number of people with kids and babies - I welcome and expect to being woken at 1am cause I've gone to bed a bit early, I don't welcome being woken and kept awake at 6am by babies crying, toddlers having a strop and mothers singing Pepper Pig songs.

[zahidf]

The only twats were the talkers, and these weren't limited to the youngsters. Some old people couldn't keep their mouth shut as well during some bands.

[binaryRooster]

i did think the tipi tent crowd who sat down while there was a mass of people trying to get in, were pretty damn selfish. It took one kid to initiate a stand up protest (not sure there have been too many of those) and finally the organisers to ask the band to get people up. I'm sure they would have happily left everyone outside for the duration of the set.

[GeordieMartin]

Twats (drunk or otherwise) are a fact of life, reading some of these posts people will have to understand this...these 'spring-break' types are only being twats after all.

I have no idea why they get on people's nerves, it's not as if these twats only appear at musical gatherings - some twats like music that you like and have been turning up to festivals since festivals began, so you'll have to get on with it. I’m afraid.

Everyone has their line in the sand and although it's a bit silly that people are not attending these types of affairs anymore because of the supposed rise of the twat at EoTR, it's totally their choice and good luck to them.

The supposed rise of the idiots won't be putting me off, I find knob-heads very funny and I love to imitate their language and mannerisms - they make me laugh.

It's a music festival and the great, good, unwashed, twat and too-cool-for-school (and this element is even larger than the twat) cliques are all melted in and getting on with it.

What's more important, the music or the location/stage?

Take the Low Anthem, I like them a lot, but I wouldn't be too keen on seeing them in Guantanamo, saying that I think EoTR is a nice environment to see new, old and comfy music.

Now this 'homespun' issue is a curious one.

As lovely the EoTR is, some artists demand more money than others, and not only do they get paid, they don't even have to buy a ticket to get in!

While some musicians are happy with playing just for the experience and enjoyment, some aren't and need paying.

There are loads and loads and loads of free fayre's, festivals showcasing musicians that have no interest/chance (political/talent/money) playing in commercial festivals such as EoTR, but I haven’t really read too much about these from posters.

EoTR has never been homespun, it’s a commercial festival which has a hook that some people have enjoyed.

As I said, I appreciate that everyone has their line in the sand, but I’m sure that these people who organize are doing their best, the world is chaos (just look outside of the window) and we all hope that people will be able to find their own few days, where they can be great, good, unwashed, twat and too-cool-for-school.

[thedailygrowl]

i did think the tipi tent crowd who sat down while there was a mass of people trying to get in, were pretty damn selfish. It took one kid to initiate a stand up protest (not sure there have been too many of those) and finally the organisers to ask the band to get people up. I'm sure they would have happily left everyone outside for the duration of the set.

[perfectpassion]

GM I am backing you up because he was stood next to me!!!

[magick melvin]

GM I am backing you up because he was stood next to me!!!

[QuackQuack]

You wait 'til next year matey. No Glastonbury, see. I've seen the effect of that before, at the Green Man.

Let's hope EOTR 2012 sells out really early, before the twats realise.

[clareandguy]

You wait 'til next year matey. No Glastonbury, see. I've seen the effect of that before, at the Green Man.

Let's hope EOTR 2012 sells out really early, before the twats realise.

[wackojackohighcliffe]

I assume he means that in a year when Glasto isn't on, a lot of dickheads have to find other festivals to piss off.

Hopefully the Olympics might sift out a few although I doubt it.

[QuackQuack]

I assume he means that in a year when Glasto isn't on, a lot of dickheads have to find other festivals to piss off.

[braveasanoun]

Exactly that. Don't get put off about the GreenMan. It's lovely; the dickhead count will be low, I just suspect you'll get a couple.

[talulah]

Yep GM/PP - this guy was standing right in front of me and my friend - his friends were standing behind us, so we were either stuck watching him dancing about, banging his water bottle or looking at him gesturing and talking to his friends. His behaviour was odd (I didn't know whether it was alcohol or something else) and made me feel really uncomfortable - we actually moved further back into the room to get out of his way. I found it a bit scary.

[Infinite Jest]

For me, the biggest idiot this year at EOTR was the guy that shouted at the whole shower queue on Saturday morning "You're not f***in eco!!" and proceeded to rant at the queue and his gf as they walked back to the far from eco car park where I assume he continued his rant at his own car.

[braveasanoun]

I saw him! I was near the front when he went past, couldn't quite work out what he was on about.

[Nigey_boy]

I saw very few twits over the weekend, though there was a group of very drunken East European guys at the front of the Tipi Stage just before Growlers did their secret set - one got ejected and the others sort of behaved themselves

99% of people were very friendly and polite

[thespiral]

I saw very few twits over the weekend, though there was a group of very drunken East European guys at the front of the Tipi Stage just before Growlers did their secret set - one got ejected and the others sort of behaved themselves

99% of people were very friendly and polite

[wolfamongwolves]

late on the sat evening outside big top where the bikes were with clothes up in the air. some idiots were climbing up the poles robbing the clothes.