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4chan is there.

 

[Zombie James]

Holy hell, what a disaster. I should read that subreddit...

 

[tensuke]

This is it

This is GAFs Italian meal time to shine. I mean it already looks better than bread and a slice of cheese

Hey, don't knock scandinavian sandwiches.

 

[papercan55]

genius.
hope the organisers get to keep every single penny, all sales are final after all.

Anyone stupid enough to pay that much for a festival which was based around instagram models deserves this to happen, consider it a valuable life lesson.

 

[MMarston]

They say music festival, but all the pics I've seen so far make me thing I'm looking at Camp Omega.

 

[old manatee]

I legit can't stop laughing. Ja Rule should get into space tourism next.

 

[Saya]

This makes the gathering of juggallos look almost civilised.

As much as we all make fun of the gathering of the juggalos, in comparison, those festivals seem decently organized and they have booked some great acts throughout the years.

 

[Risible]

This makes the gathering of juggallos look almost civilised.

Have you watched any of the myriad documentaries on the Gathering? Say what you will about juggalos, it's obvious that each and every one of them is having the time of their lives there. No comparison.

 

[DeSo]

I can't stop laughing

 

[Tain]

JARULE'S BATTLEGROUNDS

 

[Nia]

Some of these people are probably going to end up dead, if some aren't already.

 

[Switch Back 9]

Have you watched any of the myriad documentaries on the Gathering? Say what you will about juggalos, it's obvious that each and every one of them is having the time of their lives there. No comparison.

I watched this YouTube video with Danny Brown and he said basically the same thing.

 

[Manmademan]

I can't stop laughing

I found out about this at 5am EST.

I haven't stopped laughing since. The twitter feed is one of the best things I've ever read

 

[BronsonLee]

I am skeptical

 

[JBourne]

As much as we all make fun of the gathering of the juggalos, in comparison, those festivals seem decently organized and they have booked some great acts throughout the years.

Even if this whole festival wen't perfectly, it would never have had anything that could compare to Andrew WK's performance in 2008.

This is for you! For you!

 

[ThatStupidLion]

this is fcking AMAZING.

sucks for the attendees though. must be miserable

 

[Kyleripman]

Now I'm the crazy person in the office laughing.

 

[Zombie James]

https://twitter.com/WNFIV

This guy's been documenting his whole ordeal.

It's 3:47 am. Been on the runway over 2 hours. We've had to ration the Chex Mix. Please send help.

Guac was extra. (Also, we're still on the plane.)

We have to get off the plane because we've been sitting on the runway too long. They have to bring in a new crew.

They've now locked us in the airport. No rules, just right. Welcome to the Bahamas! (Tell my family I love them)

A guy just passed out in the airport because it's so hot since they locked us in. The guards got into it with some guys.

 

[Anoregon]

JARULE'S BATTLEGROUNDS

This is all a secret pilot for his new reality competition show.

 

[AlphaSnake]

Looks like Metal Gear Solid V...

 

[BoogieWoogie]

So this was a music festival? Who was performing and how they did they die?

 

[Kreed]

This article from December about the event is hilarious to read now:

The Treasure Hunts Are Can't Miss Events

Each weekend, there will be a treasure hunt and the prizes are way better than cursed gold. The hidden treasures will be worth more than $1 million combined, and include jewelry, cash, and other undisclosed goodies sure to make scouring the island well worth your time.

The Lodging Is A Dream Come True

The only reason you should be sleeping outside at Fyre Festival is because you want to be. Even the cheapest accommodations include a comfy bed and quality roof over your head. This is the kind of festival where you can retire to your room with your friend at the end of the night, sip wine, and relax. No tents needed.

The Official Instagram Is All About Adventure

If you want to keep up with all the new information about the festival as it is released, their Instagram page is a great place to start. So far, the posts have emphasized the adventurous side of the festival, which only makes sense when you consider it is taking place on an island where you can snorkel just as easily as you can catch a show.

Ja Rule Is The Perfect Collaborator For The Event

The four-time Grammy nominee is not planning the festival on his own, but he is the founder and his connections to the music industry mean the guest list is going to be incredible. If his name wasn't attached, it would be hard to drop so much cash without a firm lineup, but Ja Rule's connections span the music industry and beyond. He is a consummate artist who will help make sure the weekend is one of luxury, fun, and quality entertainment.

There's Going To Be Top-Notch Food

Foodies have just as much to look forward to as music fans. The dining experience is highlighted as a key feature of the festival. Who doesn't want to spend a weekend eating high-end cuisine on a private island?

11 Things To Know About Fyre Festival, Because It's Unlike Any Music Event You've Attended Before

 

[Crispy75]

Have you watched any of the myriad documentaries on the Gathering? Say what you will about juggalos, it's obvious that each and every one of them is having the time of their lives there. No comparison.

Good festivals run on good will. Money helps of course, but without willing pro-active participation from everyone involved, you get the shitshow we see here. The ticket price is probably about right considering that everyone working the event has to be paid in cash, rather than free admittance.

 

[BoogieWoogie]

https://twitter.com/WNFIV

This guy's been documenting his whole ordeal.

Holy shit his live video:

"There's one bar for thousands of people and they don't have beer."

 

[Stabby McSter]

https://twitter.com/popespeed/status/857868463959941121

i always enjoy these "life comes at you fast" tweets

 

[Gallbaro]

Hey, don't knock scandinavian sandwiches.

Yes but, American cheese!

 

[rrs]

Guys guys. I've heard that the chef has heard the complaints about the meal served. I hear this is tonights dinner for the guests.

looks like a fine square meal

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

I am skeptical

Sounds like a bunch of rich people complaining that their 13k concert is disorganized as hell and all of the other stories are bullshit fabricated by the internet.

 

[Father_Brain]

This is the future the bourgeoisie deserve.

 

[HabeeNo]

LMFAO

 

[papercan55]

This article from December about the event is hilarious to read now:

The Lodging Is A Dream Come True

The only reason you should be sleeping outside at Fyre Festival is because you want to be. Even the cheapest accommodations include a comfy bed and quality roof over your head. This is the kind of festival where you can retire to your room with your friend at the end of the night, sip wine, and relax. No tents needed.

when you wish upon a instagram star...

 

[old manatee]

So this was a music festival? Who was performing and how they did they die?

 

[berzeli]

I'm a nice person so I thought I should correct their marketing to not just have models in it:

 

[ebullientprism]

I feel like the people who would pay that much specifically for a "luxury festival" deserve this.

Well, deserves is a little harsh. But yeah, they can live with this small discomfort.

It makes me feel less bad about laughing at all of this.

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

Has there been any music at this music festival yet?

Other than the beautiful siren song of the blown conch?

 

[Lucario]

Just FYI a lot of the tickets were sold at $500 for a flight and three days of accommodations. This isn't really some uber-elite thing; 500 bucks is genuinely cheap for all that.

Probably part of the reason they ran out of money.

http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/fyre-festival-instagram-bahamas-ja-rule-models

 

[Sai-kun]

Who knew this would be relevant in 2017...

It's too early to be laughing this hard

 

[Accoun]

Even if this whole festival wen't perfectly, it would never have had anything that could compare to Andrew WK's performance in 2008.

This is for you! For you!

I still love that he's actually doing the moves from the Lucky Star anime OP.

 

[Anoregon]

Has there been any music at this music festival yet?

Other than the beautiful siren song of the blown conch?

Most of the talent bailed at the list minute when it became clear they wouldn't be paid, apparently.

 

[RipperGrim]

$12000 for this!? I would be so pissed

 

[Easy_D]

I am terribly sad these rich people are having an awful time, truly, must be traumatic.

 

[Saya]

They purged their twitter account?

https://twitter.com/fyrefestival

There are only 8 tweets left haha

What a mess. Hope they get sued into oblivion.

 

[crooked spin]

aaaaand it's cancelled

 

[John Kowalski]

JARULE'S BATTLEGROUNDS

Lmao

Though this makes me wonder if someone made a genuine prison but asked for thousands of dollars to be jailed instead of taking actual prisoners, if rich people would actually pay to be there.

 

[hobozero]

Lots more pics:

https://twitter.com/FyreFraud

You can literally hear lawyers across the US getting erections.

 

[ThreePiMatt]

They purged their twitter account?

https://twitter.com/fyrefestival

There are only 8 tweets left haha

What a mess. Hope they get sued into oblivion.

The website at least acknowledges it was a clusterfuck.

www.fyrefestival.com

Fyre Festival set out to provide a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience on the Islands of the Exumas. Due to circumstances out of our control, the physical infrastructure was not in place on time and we are unable to fulfill on that vision safely and enjoyably for our guests. At this time, we are working tirelessly to get flights scheduled and get everyone off of Great Exuma and home safely as quickly as we can. We ask that guests currently on-island do not make their own arrangements to get to the airport as we are coordinating those plans. We are working to place everyone on complimentary charters back to Miami today; this process has commenced and the safety and comfort of our guests is our top priority. The festival is being postponed until we can further assess if and when we are able to create the high- quality experience we envisioned.

We ask for everyone's patience and cooperation during this difficult time as we work as quickly and safely as we can to remedy this unforeseeable situation. We will continue to provide regular updates via email to our guests and via our official social media channels as they become available.

-The Fyre Festival Team

 

[old manatee]

There's going to be an international dispute over who has to accept the refugees.

 

[Koomaster]

Holy shit his live video:

"There's one bar for thousands of people and they don't have beer."

This is the part that leads me to believe the organizers just gave up. There was no 'ordered late' here, there was a 'didn't order at all'. Even a regular concert is going to have a better alcohol situation going on than this, let alone a 'luxury' event.

This is the organizers realizing that the money coming in wasn't going to cover the costs and just throwing their hands up in the air and giving up. They realized this was going to be a dumpsterfyre a while ago. You don't fuck up and 'order late' a huge revenue stream unless you've already walked away from planning the event.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

-The Fyred Festival Team

 

[ShadyK54]

Between this thread and some of the subreddit, my sides hurt.

He's never recovered since being rejected by Monica.

LOL