Should Festivals be Banned?

I would argue this one should be banned. HT to Whiney:

http://www.electricforestfestival.com/lineup/artists

Come on Ned, where else are you going to get to see Shpongle presents the Spongletron Experience, the Pimps of Joytime, and Rubblebucket all in one weekend for only $239.50?

REO Speedwagon, you're better than this.

Some of those names are great! Two Fresh! (Are they anything like Funky See Funky Do?) The MacPodz! REO Speedwagon! (Actually the most interesting band in the line-up!)

This is a The Onion wind-up, isn't it? Isn't it??

It seems not.

It's almost a chore to find a not-completely-stupid name in that lineup. I was going to post more but, really, just... all of them.

Trying to control the urge to punch my monitor in the hopes that the punch will translate directly to Pretty Lights guy's face.

Ya know, I'd probably have a good time at that festival. But I'm a hippy and I'd like to see what Skrillex does. Also, I had no idea that The New Deal were still a going concern. Ticket price is WTF thought.

My local hippyfest: http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/2011-artists/

Actually a much, much stronger line-up despite a few similarities like Bonobo doing a DJ set, Ursulla 1000 instead of Tiesto, Doctor P and DJ Fresh as well as Skrillex.

Plus these chicks: "Bitchin'"
http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/29893_10150222731955457_839610456_13000234_1528084_n-280x230.jpg

Feels like Glastonbury's dance lineup has improved immeasurably since this thread was started - having a load more venues and rave tents has probably helped, so you're not stuck with Fatboy Slim + Carl Cox on Saturday night.

I SMELL A SITCOM