Sorry my age group ruined the festival everyone!

[yasgursfarmhand]

Without wanting to sound patronising,this year myself and Mrs Y on various occasions consoled and comforted a few distressed teens/young adults who had lost their friends/were wasted/overwhelmed by the first Glasto/fallen over in the mud/phonebatteries run out etc. etc. (delete as appropriate).

This is exactly what happened to me at my first couple of Glasto's late 80's/early 90's as a teen. I overdid it, probably annoyed people, got distressed. Some of my fondest memories are of sitting round the campfires of old school hippies who adopted me and others for the evening, being given a cup of freshly brewed hot chocolate at 4 in the morning, being sorted out with their calming words and friendship.

I was really pleased to see that the yoof had seemed to return in numbers this year. Let them run riot and make mistakes, I did and it made me what I am today, hopefully a half decent fella.

[russycarps]

I thank give thanks for the teenagers (16+) at festivals everyday.

Nubile girls walking around in their tiny shorts displaying endless, tanned, perfectly supple thighs. On top of these 2 of the peachiest buttocks you ever did see, the bottom of which just cheekily is revealed thanks to the microscopic size of the shorts.

And the breasts!

Oh the breasts!

The pertest, perkiest pairs of breasts, as firm as marble with 2 cherry nips proudly standing to attention.

The look is completed by long, flowing, gorgeous conditioned hair and a smile untainted by the bitterness of old age.

Oh yes, I am more than happy for teenagers to attend glastonbury.

[anoldhippie@60]

Hi, This was my first Glastonbury. It was not ruined by teenagers or anybody and I intend to be there next year. The only thing that go ton my nerves a little bit was some guy during the Springsteen set, he kept shouting in my ear "where were you born Brucie" as it happened he never found out. Other than that I found the teenagers and others very friendly. I am 60yrs old and had not been to a festival since I saw Jimi at the IOW in 1970. People on the shoulders of other people can be a pain if you cannot see round them. See you all at the cider bus. I will be the old guy in a Rasta hat.

[BlackHole2006]

I am a teenager myself but the only form of teenager I hated is what me and my dad call "Try hards". I'm talking about the people who where the latest fashion, Are obsessed with looking cool and when the camera goes films them on the pyramid stage they strike a little pose. Other than that I don't think I didn't see any teenage trouble all weekend. Yes the atmosphere got prettey grim at the end of Prodigy but I moved away from the crowd and went to the Echo and the bunnymen where the atmosphere was fantastic. Which really proves something- it all depends on where you go. If you hang around the Circus Feilds, The Green Feilds, Acoustic Stage and Jazzworld areas then the atmosphere is lovely, if you go to the other stage and dance areas then you are guaranteed to get some of these so called "Teenagers" so it's really your own fault for going there if you dislike the atmosphere so you can't blame anyone else.

Cheers,

BlackHole2006

[Jackmypie]

its not "teenagers" that were bad, its lower class chavs in general that were the worse lol

[Mardy]

its not "teenagers" that were bad, its lower class chavs in general that were the worse lol

[Miss-T]

its not "teenagers" that were bad, its lower class chavs in general that were the worse lol

[royston]

Oi - that's not very nice!!!

What do you mean by lower class? I was born and bred on a council estate does that make me lower class and therefore a chav in your eyes - eh????

[pineapple-tea]

its not "teenagers" that were bad, its lower class chavs in general that were the worse lol

[Mardy]

excellent. I'm delighted it's not just me that thinks the word 'chav' is f**king terrible. Nice one, royston and Miss-T

[Miss-T]

It actually means that jackmypie is an utter f**king dickhead, he just typed it incorrectly.

[grandadcollective]

its not "teenagers" that were bad, its lower class chavs in general that were the worse lol

[jakep]

its not "teenagers" that were bad, its lower class chavs in general that were the worse lol

Edited July 19, 2009 by jakep

[sisterofmercy]

I didn't see a single twattish person during the whole of Glasto actually, or, come to think of it, last year either- maybe I was looking in the right places?

Age does not factor into mental maturity as countless others have said in a much better way.

I'm a teenager and my friends and I behaved (somewhat) responsibly-ish, and hopefully didn't annoy anyone near us at our campsite.

But yeah that's my two cents' worth.

Oh, and chav is a vile word.

[KatiePC]

No age group specifically ruins the festival, and never has. However, many things have changed the festival in the 15 years I've been going. In the 90's it was full of great 'characters', of which now have disappeared. Cost, way to get tickets and the security fence all have played a part in that.

However, the things that annoy me are as follows;

• People who sit at the Pyramid all day every day.

  People with flags who use them to be able to find each other (that fun element of getting lost and talking to random people doesn't exist anymore)

  Middle class arses who go to simply say they've been and look like they are hating every minute and moan about everything

  Stupid people who wash their wellies when there is still mud about, and it will not have vanished by the time they are washed and put on

  People who go and do make up etc everyday. You are camping in a field with no fantastic facilities, just get on and stop acting as if you are off to Wetherspoons on a Friday

  People who wear wellies when there is no mud in sight! What is the f'ing point? They look stupid. Would you wear them in The Maldives on the beach? No. So if it's not muddy wear other footwear.

A lot of younger people annoy me, probably as my generation did. I just can't get on with the Ali G way of speaking people they all are, and those that wear trousers with their boxer shorts in full view and crutch below their knees. That is simply ridiculous. And if I hear one more person say 'it is so not good' or 'so this' or 'so that' I'll deck them. We are not bloody yanks.

Alright my bro, now it's all gravy innit

[Jock Strap]

No age group specifically ruins the festival, and never has. However, many things have changed the festival in the 15 years I've been going. In the 90's it was full of great 'characters', of which now have disappeared. Cost, way to get tickets and the security fence all have played a part in that.

However, the things that annoy me are as follows;

• People who sit at the Pyramid all day every day.

  People with flags who use them to be able to find each other (that fun element of getting lost and talking to random people doesn't exist anymore)

  Middle class arses who go to simply say they've been and look like they are hating every minute and moan about everything

  Stupid people who wash their wellies when there is still mud about, and it will not have vanished by the time they are washed and put on

  People who go and do make up etc everyday. You are camping in a field with no fantastic facilities, just get on and stop acting as if you are off to Wetherspoons on a Friday

  People who wear wellies when there is no mud in sight! What is the f'ing point? They look stupid. Would you wear them in The Maldives on the beach? No. So if it's not muddy wear other footwear.

A lot of younger people annoy me, probably as my generation did. I just can't get on with the Ali G way of speaking people they all are, and those that wear trousers with their boxer shorts in full view and crutch below their knees. That is simply ridiculous. And if I hear one more person say 'it is so not good' or 'so this' or 'so that' I'll deck them. We are not bloody yanks.

Alright my bro, now it's all gravy innit

[grumpyhack]

Class or wealth has nothing to do with it. Often the people with the least give the most. Generosity of heart or spirit and consideration and thought for others is surely what Glastonbury is supposed to foster (sorry if that sound middle-class, middle-aged or boring old fart-ish).

I still encountered that generosity this year from a wide range of people -young and old.

To a certain extent you make your own luck. Smile at someone and they are more likely to smile back.

Yes there will always be the selfish and intolerant. But mainly the problem I think is ignorance or just not thinking about the impact our behaviour may have on others.

Often with young people that's simply caused by the enthusiasm of being swept along by the moment. But us old 'uns ought to know better.

Chair sitting at the front is inexcusible. But equally chair sitting well at the back should be understood. Same goes with flag waving.

The first thing you should ask yourself when taking up any position is 'am I spoliing it for others?'

Glasto, of all places, should be a place for live and let live.

[anoldhippie@60]

Hi,

As I said in an earlier post my mate & i came for the first time this year. We were celebrating our 60th birthdays. After one of the main acts had finished on the way back to the tent we we decided to stop for a cup of tea and a bite to eat at Lulus (i think thats what its called). There was a young guy sitting at a table on his own and we asked if we could join him as there was nowhere else to sit. No problem he said. He was from Bath and was very well spoken & we had a good long chat with him before he had to go with his mates. No problem with our age thought we were Glasto Vets.. On the Thursday morning after getting there on the Wednesday my mate & I got up about 6am and had a walk around the festival. Not many people about but we bumped into 2 very drunk Scots guys. They were really nice and friendly and we had a good laugh. A good start to the day. We met youngsters from both sides one sounding posh and 2 guys from Glasgow. They were all friendly and age did not come into it. Unfortunatly there are people in all age groups that only think of themselves having a good time with out thinking how it affects others. Allso I am afraid to say that some people my age think they should be respected by younger people. Respect has to earned. I have found if I am friendly to people 9 times out of 10 they are friendly back whatever the age group. Sorry to go on.

See you all at the cider bus next year. I will the old guy in a Rasta hat.

Love & Peace to you all.

[llcoolphil]

moan about everything

[serginhowardinho]

I haven't read all this thread, but the thought occurs to me that some people spoil festivals for themselves through their intolerance and by trying to impose their own values on others.

Have a good time and try not to do so at the expense of others. That's it.

See Hicks quote below:

Edited July 21, 2009 by serginhowardinho

[maninkilt]

Dint ruin my fun mate.

By the departure lounge on Friday I think, my OH asked a "yoof" where the nearest loo was, he said he didnt know but was looking for one too. so naturaly I picked him up in my arms and ran towards the departure lounge screaming for a toilet,I was told that there were none there (?!) so ran up the hill with yoof screaming "I need the toilet".

Got knackered half way up and put him down with a kiss from me and an appology from OH.

He was great, to be able to make that much of a pratt of myself and have a young guy only see the funny side of it is great.

So this was one stupid, drunk and potentialy offensive 42 year old and one very good natured and friendly YOOF.

If you readthis, I hope you found your toilet

[maninkilt]

Class or wealth has nothing to do with it. Often the people with the least give the most. Generosity of heart or spirit and consideration and thought for others is surely what Glastonbury is supposed to foster (sorry if that sound middle-class, middle-aged or boring old fart-ish).

I still encountered that generosity this year from a wide range of people -young and old.

To a certain extent you make your own luck. Smile at someone and they are more likely to smile back.

Yes there will always be the selfish and intolerant. But mainly the problem I think is ignorance or just not thinking about the impact our behaviour may have on others.

Often with young people that's simply caused by the enthusiasm of being swept along by the moment. But us old 'uns ought to know better.

Chair sitting at the front is inexcusible. But equally chair sitting well at the back should be understood. Same goes with flag waving.

The first thing you should ask yourself when taking up any position is 'am I spoliing it for others?'

Glasto, of all places, should be a place for live and let live.

[staggerlee]

its not "teenagers" that were bad, its lower class chavs in general that were the worse lol

[beergut100]

Been meaning to post this for some time. I'm 44, and these considerably younger people were some of the nicest people I met all week.

Age is nowt to do with being a twat!

Edited July 27, 2009 by beergut100

[Storm_NL]

You're a big moaner aren't you?? You sound like victor meldrew's but more up tight!

So what if people want to sit by the Pyramid stage all day, what's it got to do with you? Leave them to enjoy Glastonbury in a way that makes them happy, how does this have any effect on your enjoyment?

Or don't tell me.......there's more to glastonbury than the bands on the Pyramid stage.

So what if people want to spend 10 minutes out of their day putting on a bit a make up. Leave them to do themselves up as they please. How does this impact upon your festival?

If people want to wear there wellies - so what! There may not be a bit of mud in sight at 10am in the morning, but who knows what will happen to the weather in the 16 hours you are going to be away from you tent, we live in the UK for god sake.......not the maldives!!

Just because you choose not to do these things - so what if other people want to. None of them are crime of the centuary.

As for the Ali G generation and their fashion choices.....it's called being young. I bet the sayings, phrases and slang used by you in your youthful years was deemed idiotic and stupid by people 15 years or so older then you and that those same people looked at you in your leg warmers, shell suits, wallaby shoes, barker baggies, Tie die or whatever wonderful fashion craze was about in your day and thought that you looked equally as ridiculous, but I bet you thought you looked great and those older people looked shit! Accept it - you are out of touch with youth!