windy_miller Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I'm already waiting for the inevitable Guardian story... Theresa May refuses to meet festival goers at Glastonbury Festival Theresa May has come under increased scrutiny for refusing to appear at Glastonbury Festival next week. The criticism comes after Jeremy Corbyn revealed he would be introducing rap act "Run The Jewels" on the Pyramid Stage at this year's festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 minute ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: Fuck sake. Was hoping to avoid any politics at the festival, now my favourite band of the festival is going to be opened by a long rant... For real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, birdsnest said: How long is the walk from the Pyramid to Avalon? It's my first Glasto, and I can't bear to choose between Corbs & Busted (don't judge me)! 10-15 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simian_mobile_mushrooms Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, birdsnest said: How long is the walk from the Pyramid to Avalon? It's my first Glasto, and I can't bear to choose between Corbs & Busted (don't judge me)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy_miller Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: Fuck sake. Was hoping to avoid any politics at the festival, now my favourite band of the festival is going to be opened by a long rant... If you're hoping to avoid any politics, then you've picked the wrong band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 17 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Theresa May was there last year but stayed backstage and only addressed the security staff. She introduced Run The Wheat Fields didn't she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: 30 min pyramid to avalon! seems absurdly long to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simian_mobile_mushrooms Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, dentalplan said: For real? Yes. Just now, windy_miller said: If you're hoping to avoid any politics, then you've picked the wrong band. I don't like their music for their politics, I like it because of the music and the lyrics, not whether I agree with it all on a political level. I never choose bands because of their politics, seems an odd reason to like somoene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsnest Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: Cheers, couldn't find the table anywhere. Ouch though, if those times are to believed I could make it just in time to see Busted walk off the stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzatron Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I reckon its actually a Fatboy Slim secret set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdiz Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: Fuck sake. Was hoping to avoid any politics at the festival, now my favourite band of the festival is going to be opened by a long rant... Bit of a contradiction?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simian_mobile_mushrooms Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 minute ago, russycarps said: 30 min pyramid to avalon! seems absurdly long to me. They've prob rounded up a little for average walkers. I know I walk faster than most, if I'm on my own at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim S Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: Fuck sake. Was hoping to avoid any politics at the festival, now my favourite band of the festival is going to be opened by a long rant... but your favourite band is overtly political. Perhaps you should get a new favourite band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simian_mobile_mushrooms Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, Tdiz said: Bit of a contradiction?! I don't think so. I'm able to separate my political opinions from songs. I like Rocking in the Free World but it doesn't mean I have all the same views or like the song because of the political side to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 minute ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: They've prob rounded up a little for average walkers. I know I walk faster than most, if I'm on my own at least True. And if you're the far side of the pyramid field it'll take a while I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simian_mobile_mushrooms Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, Pilgrim S said: but your favourite band is overtly political. Perhaps you should get a new favourite band. Wow, okay, thanks for telling me who I should and shouldn't like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: Was hoping to avoid any politics at the festival, now my favourite band of the festival is going to be opened by a long rant... A political band that would be doing political rants anyway. edit: soz. I see that this has already been comprehensively dismantled. Edited June 16, 2017 by CaledonianGonzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim S Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 minute ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: Wow, okay, thanks for telling me who I should and shouldn't like You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simian_mobile_mushrooms Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, Pilgrim S said: You're welcome. You're quite a dickhead aren't you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim S Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 minute ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: You're quite a dickhead aren't you ummmm no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdiz Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: I don't think so. I'm able to separate my political opinions from songs. I like Rocking in the Free World but it doesn't mean I have all the same views or like the song because of the political side to it No I get what you mean totally. It was just the comment about avoiding politics all weekend, when the band in themselves are heavily political was a little contradictory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) Was hoping to avoid dancing at the festival, I hope Chic doesn't incorporate that. Edited June 16, 2017 by dentalplan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy_miller Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 9 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said: Yes. I don't like their music for their politics, I like it because of the music and the lyrics, not whether I agree with it all on a political level. I never choose bands because of their politics, seems an odd reason to like somoene My point was that, regardless of the lyrics, you're going to get political rants during their set anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Was hoping to avoid cider at the cider bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpo Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I really hate driving in the 2nd lane on the motorway. Can't wait for Kaiser Chiefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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