Rave Annoyances

[ddabs]

the only thing that seemed to annoy me at the last rave was while we were dancing in the crowd some girl tapped me on the shoulder and said to please stop stepping on her. that part was fine, it was my mistake, but then i noticed she had on sandals. who the fuck goes to a rave with sandals on?!

I might go to the club bare foot sometimes(all the time) 8) lol but if anyone stepped on my that would be my prob...& I'd say the only annoyance is when too many guys try to get with you...I always end up meeting awesome people,guys and girls, that want to dance WITH you not like...try to have sex with you on the dance floor and your like WOAH hey...what the fuck Im dancing.....but c'mon thats to be expected everytime (thats why it sucks)no worries guys.
But mostly I hate when the floor gets wet!!! Its hard to dance with shoes or without. I my clubbbbb :D

 

[DreamFrequency]

when organisers cant hold a rave 2 save their lives! grrr! and then they complain everyone is in the smoking area and they'll close early if nobody is on the dancefloor in 5 secs? maybe if you organised it right we'd be there!

annoying overly drunk people who fall into you, lean on you and stuff like that guy from manchester was saying (sorry mate forgot your name)

 

[dtothev]

My annoyance is a relatively new one. I attended a certain rave at the end of june here in So cal. I'm sure some of you were there! lol But anyways there was a team of people, probably 80+. They were all wearing bright pink shirts with the words "Get up and Dance" on them. Now, their job was to go around the all the dancefloor area and everytime they would find someone sitting they would make them stand up and/or move!

Now i can understand clearing the people sitting smack dab in the middle of the dancefloor where everyone is trying to dance. But they were making EVERYONE they could find stand up. With that said here's my story.

I was watching Swedish House Mafia throw down a nasty set when the 2nd bean i took started to kick in hard and i had to just sit down and enjoy the show. So i walk out the dancefloor to the side of the area and sit down and take a break. Within minutes these assholes in the pink shirts were grabbing my arm and saying "get up! get up!" at first i didn't know what was going on and thought i would have to fight my way out of it! lol But after realizing who they were i simply backed up and said "don't ever touch me again! you pink shirted bitch!" Then they moved on. It's not like a sercurity guard harassing you, it's just some asshole in a pink shirt! Super annoying. And i think they are associated with Insomniac so we may get to see this whack team again in the future...

 

[Dahli]

I was watching Swedish House Mafia throw down a nasty set when the 2nd bean i took started to kick in hard and i had to just sit down and enjoy the show. So i walk out the dancefloor to the side of the area and sit down and take a break. Within minutes these assholes in the pink shirts were grabbing my arm and saying "get up! get up!" at first i didn't know what was going on and thought i would have to fight my way out of it! lol But after realizing who they were i simply backed up and said "don't ever touch my again! you pink shirted bitch!" Then they moved on. It's not like a sercurity guard harassing you, it's just some asshole in a pink shirt! Super annoying. And i think they are associated with Insomniac so we may get to see this whack team again in the future...

That would be SO annoying! I can understand getting people up outta walkways and off the dance floor, but especially at big events like the one you're talking about- People gotta rest!

 

[Blazif07]

^^^^ I would flip out if some random people swarmed me and grabbed hold of me. That's a quick way for somebody to accidentally get hurt. Not that I'm violent when I roll, but just reflexes!

 

[blauwelichten]

Random people asking me for pills.. First off mine are for personal use, and second who the fuck are you?? And why would you just randomly ask me for pills??

'No, sorry mate' will do
Its nice to be important etc.

 

[Damien]

the person that is fucked and is either falling back on you or just leaning on you constantley, i dont mind what state people get in but when you ask them or tell them to stop and they continue thats the only annoyance for me

+1 (see final note)

Also when people ask me if I'm rolling. They'd be like "Ahhhh I'm soo high!, dude are you high on ecstasy?!?" Like come on? Why would you go ask me that? When like 90 percent of the people are, I'm usually in the 10 percent that isn't rolling. But it still bugs me when people assume I'm rolling when I'm actually not.

:D I agree. Who asks something like that? One time some guy at the end of the night asked me and my brother "So did you guys take anything tonight?" It seems like such an innocent question but at the same time it feels like a better question would be "So did you hear any sick tracks tonight?!".

People who look like they are not having a good time, the person standing there and as soon as I turn around It puts me on a downer and i feel i should stop having such a good time haha like they are watching me bust my moves who knows what goes on in the ecstacy brain in that state haha

Fuck em! :D

I am sure it is happening less and less these days but...when you are walking from one stage to the next and some douche isnt watching what they are doinig and stab you in the arm with a lit ciggarette.

I am simply amazed that after raving for 10 years I've never, ever been burned by a cigarette. It blows my mind.

I also hate when people feel like they're entitled to be at the front of the crowd or at least in front of you. They will push their way into the crowd (or do the hand-train/link line) and then plant themselves right in front of you where there is already no room forcing you to either be an asshole or to move back.

This is a great thread. :D

 

[licutis]

Light shows, massage contraptions, and poi.

Just because I am having a great time doesn't mean I want a personal light show, i am quite happy with the one already in front of me and when i decline or ask you to stop don't be a bitch about it. Same goes for the people that sneak up on me with their massage contraptions and start using it on me with asking. poi goes without saying. Also, don't randomly come up to me and ask what drugs i am on, not cool, start with a hello perhaps if you want to make friends.

The main issue is RESPECT and the utter lack of it. Over the 15 or years I have been in the scene it has changed, the people changed, the music even changed, its not bad but different. Maybe I am the one that changed, but I still have fun.

 

[Damien]

^ PLUD?

Peace Love Unity Disrespect?

Welcome to Bluelight.

 

[Dahli]

I am simply amazed that after raving for 10 years I've never, ever been burned by a cigarette. It blows my mind.

I've never been burned myself, but I've found quite a few burn holes in a lot of my going out clothes. Most are from my friend who always forgets she's holding a cig when she's flailing around me.

Another thing that annoys me is when people ask to borrow my lights/gloves/glowy ball/hat/whatever. I feel like a jerk telling them no, but I don't want some kid running off with my shit. Even if they're gonna stick right next to me, I'm so flighty and distracted by shit that I ALWAYS end up losing them and my favorite lights. That, or I'm so focused on staying with them and getting my stuff back that I find myself with anxiety and missing out on my roll. No bueno.

 

[Blazif07]

I also hate when people feel like they're entitled to be at the front of the crowd or at least in front of you. They will push they're way into the crowd (or do the hand-train/link line) and then plant themselves right in front of you where there is already no room forcing you to either be an asshole or to move back.

This is a great thread. :D

haha! in this scenario, i LOVE being so short! I have literally had people refuse to have me stand anywhere BUT in front of them, just to make sure I could see!

at a tiesto show, i befriended a couple of larger guys that had a spot up front and they hauled me up there with them and kept me up on their shoulders for awhile. perffffeeccct view!

i also tend to run back and forth for water pretty often, and larger folks in the crowd will typically 'part the waters' so i can get my h20 and return to my spot quickly. "there goes the little water boy again, make room for him!!".... lord... i love EDM shows. =)

 

[blebled47]

Just got back from a very hard concert that happened this summer and I must say the thing that ticked me the most was the bathrooms! Jesus people its not that hard, you pee/crap in the port o potty. People were pissing all over the seats , the sinks , i think people were peeing in the open. I think we have all turned into some kinda animal or something.

Second thing was boobs. yes boobs. Ok I get it , you have pasties on your boobs. I am a guy and I enjoy it , but when 50 guys try to run over and take a picture it gets annoying. They are just boobs ! look and walk on !

 

[PureFire]

haha! in this scenario, i LOVE being so short! I have literally had people refuse to have me stand anywhere BUT in front of them, just to make sure I could see!

at a tiesto show, i befriended a couple of larger guys that had a spot up front and they hauled me up there with them and kept me up on their shoulders for awhile. perffffeeccct view!

i also tend to run back and forth for water pretty often, and larger folks in the crowd will typically 'part the waters' so i can get my h20 and return to my spot quickly. "there goes the little water boy again, make room for him!!".... lord... i love EDM shows. =)

This made me laugh. My brother's a short dude too and he has the same thing, and usually the waterboy too! Funny.

Also, I try not to let these little annoyances bother me, but here they are:

Cops.
Negative People.
Alcohol. (Just a thing with me, because I don't drink at all, but anywhere where alcohol's being served en masse just seems to ruin the whole vibe of the party, but that's just like, my opinion, man). %)

 

[rincewindrocks]

Also when people ask me if I'm rolling. They'd be like "Ahhhh I'm soo high!, dude are you high on ecstasy?!?" Like come on? Why would you go ask me that? When like 90 percent of the people are, I'm usually in the 10 percent that isn't rolling. But it still bugs me when people assume I'm rolling when I'm actually not.

this

Being charged stupid amounts for a drink of water

also this

Prostitots

and more than anything, god i hate these...or pity...whatever

also, I really hate it when (and this applies more to people out here than I imagine it does other places) people go to outdoor parties in the desert without food, water, or shelter, and then mooch off other people. I mean, im always happy to help someone who inadvertently underpacked, but bringing nothing? how stupid are you?

oh, people waving lights in my face. if i ask for a lightshow, great, but i had one of my friends decide it would be a good idea to stick a pair of LED's into my eyeballs when i was sober, and on top of that i was supposed to be running security and vibe patrol for the show. I was so pissed i almost punched him.

 

[lawlbear]

people who ask for a light show and are like not paying attention to the lights what so ever. I'm sure now your thinking oh then you prob suck and i dont mean to sound like a bragger but i do give good lightshows. It's like they ask for lightshows for no damn reason I dont understand it. Only happens every now and then though.

 

[Dahli]

Speaking of water...

I know I'm going to want water at a rave so I always make sure to bring extra cash for a couple bottles, which is usually not too over priced. And I know some people don't always have the money, but I'm always amazed when 90% of the crowd don't have water with them. And that's fine, really... but when I go to fill up my water bottle and get asked for swigs by SO many people that when I get back to my thirsty group of friends I'm out again, then it gets annoying.

Also, when said person asks for a swig and I tell them "No lips!" because... damn, I don't want your germs, and they nod, eyes rolling to the back of their skulls, and proceed to deep throat my bottle and backwash... Fuck! This happened once and I told the guy to just keep the bottle... I swear he did it on purpose just to get a bottle.

Ugg, also hate it when a kid comes up to me, total thizz face and asks for my water. Why the hell did you chew up a pill when you didn't have direct access to water?

 

[CallMeGod.]

-People with whistles drive me crazy, except I know that if I had one I'd be blowing that motherfucker all night long. :D

-Drunk asses who are stumbling all over themselves and fucking up the vibe for everyone rolling and tripping and whatnot.

-Overpriced water

-Venues with awful ventilation and no A/C

-Sober people who act like people on drugs are awful terrible people, sorry but if you choose to attend a rave sober, you are likely in the minority.

 

[MD Specialist]

'No, sorry mate' will do
Its nice to be important etc.

Don't get me wrong.. I'm a respectful person and 'no sorry' is what I say.. but 'who the fuck are you? and why are you randomly asking me for pills?' is what I'm thinking

Or if it's some who can hardly stand or talk because they're so high ask me, I think 'PILLS!! What you really need is to go outside sit down and drink a little bit of water!'

 

[b4rd]

The gay clothes! God damn! If I see another guy with an eating disorder thinking hes the shit with his gay fucking clothes on, I may just puke on spot.

 

[ABCDFG I Ate The E]

The gay clothes! God damn! If I see another guy with an eating disorder thinking hes the shit with his gay fucking clothes on, I may just puke on spot.

i HATE gays at raves.

not because i don't like gays or whatever.

but everytime they're at a rave they are all over eachother making sure everyone at the event there knows those two are fucking tonight.