Feature image via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
Sometimes the most interesting people at a music festival are not the people on stage. Case in point: These 30 festival regulars who make observing humanity almost as entertaining as the headlining act. Maybe it’s time they get their own stage.
The Guy That Falls Asleep Everywhere
Photo via Flickr/Jorge Alvarez
Another term for it? Passing out.
The Selfie Obsessive
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
One way or another, he’s getting in your photo.
The Really Excited Fan
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
Because we would have never known had the tongue not been out.
Meditation Dude
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
Because what could be more Zen than stomping through a field with 60,000 other people?
The Jenga Master
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
For some, Jenga is more than a game. It’s a way of life.
The Older Couple
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
Hey, they’re still out there. PROPS.
The Guy That Tries to Make Friends With the Artists
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
Excuse me sir, do I know you?
The Fun Police
Photo via Flickr/Mark C Austin
Literally.
This Guy
Photo via Flickr/Mark C Austin
Get out much?
The Neon Couple
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
You will see neon. Even if you do not want to see neon.
The Solo Dancer
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
She’s dancing like no one’s watching. Because no one is.
Sunburned Shirtless Dudes with Back Tattoos
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
Approach with caution. Beware the back sweat.
The Ultimate Souvenir Getter
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
Pro tip: Bring your own Sharpie.
The Fence Jumpers
Photo via Flickr/Jess Sloss
Also a thing: bathroom fence jumpers.
People Dancing In Hay
Photo via Flickr/Jorge Alvarez
When mud is not available.
The Do As Little As Possible
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
For some, going to a festival is nothing more than sitting in a chair and pretending the entire thing is some sort of weird reality TV show.
The Taco Guy
Photo via Flickr/Andy Holmes
Or the green man, whoever you spot first.
The Dude Who’s Way Too Proud of His VIP Pass
Photo via Flickr/Eva Rinaldi
Because tickets are for tools.
Babies
Photo via Flickr/Mark C Austin
Also, babies on stage.
The Not So Successful Crowdsurfers
Photo via Flickr/Mark C Austin
Also known as the people in the infirmary.
The Confused Guy
Photo via Flickr/Eva Rinaldi
He came for one headliner and has no idea who else is on the lineup.
Bananas
Photo via Flickr/Mark C Austin
Apparently, this is some sort of a festival prerequisite.
People Who Watch the Entire Show Through Their Phones
Photo via Flickr/Rob Loud at Pemberton Music Festival
Do you know there is a festival going on?
These People
Photo via Flickr/Danny Sotzny
Well okay then.
People Who Should Be Wearing More Clothes
Photo via Flickr/Raminsky
If for no other reason than to provide somewhere else to hide their drugs.
Mud People
Photo via Flickr/Christian Haugen
Observe them in their native habitat.
Hula Hoopers
Photo via Flickr/Corey Pudhorodsky
They do not see you. For they are one with the hoop.
Bros
Photo via Flickr/Eva Rinaldi
Specifically, shirtless bros.
Mooners
Photo via Flickr/Eva Rinaldi
No one should have to witness this.
People Getting Carted Off by Security
Photo via Flickr/Eva Rinaldi
And you were just about to get her number…
