We are exactly three weeks away from the start of one of the best festival’s in the world and it’s time for a protip reminder that we are all there to have fun! That’s it. It’s a party. A celebration. A carnival. A festival Enjoy one of the best times of your life with friends old and new and don’t worry so much about judging others around you.
It should go without saying to be nice. Smile and say hi to people or at least smile, don’t just walk by other people with your head down looking somewhere else. You never know who you’ll randomly encounter that could become a friend for life. Take the time to give that person a high five that looks totally different than you because you never know, they could be the same inside.
Everyone also needs to stop judging everyone else. The discussions online about the bro’s and this and that at pool parties or clubs or at a certain stage is stupid. We’re all going to a big massive party. There aren’t any rules to all of this other than to have fun and respect each other. The people who try and appear to be the most true to the scene are often the ones disrespecting and judging so many others.
If you’re young don’t think it’s weird seeing an old person having just as much fun. Chances are they were around when all of this started and still love the music and the atmosphere around all of it. Not everyone get’s jaded and disgruntled at things because again, it’s just a party.
Stop judging the kandi kids, the bro’s, the girls with pasties, the old people, the guy with no shirt on, the skinny person, the fat person and even the bald person because this scene is one of the best in the world where we can all just gather and party and dance to the best music in the world.
And if you’re going nuts to Armin van Buuren and someone thinks it’s Avicii or Borgore just correct them with a smile. That’s it. Not everyone is an expert and while it’d be great if everyone knew everything it’s not a big deal. It’s just a party.
It’s not 1997 and this isn’t a secret society where you need personal reference to get in the door. Be nice, do not judge! We don’t all have to be best friends but we can all have fun together!
Am I judging you for judging? I guess so! See you on the dance floor with a smile.
About the ProTips: I’ve been counting down the days until Electric Daisy Carnival with a tip a day until the day of the festival. There’ll be more to come after this one and you can view ALL of them here.
Previous ProTips:
#23 LAST CHANCE TO ORDER ANYTHING ONLINE
#24 GET TO KNOW THE BARTENDER, FOOD VENDOR, ETC
#25 PLAN FOR THE WORST HANGOVER OF YOUR LIFE
#26 ALCOHOL AND THE HEAT ARE YOUR ENEMY
#28 THE DEUCE BUS ON THE STRIP IS SLOW
#31 DOG TAGS WITH YOUR NAME AND NUMBER FOR KEYS
#32 BRING AN EXTRA CELL PHONE BATTERY OR CHARGING ATTACHMENT
#34 MAKE A PLAN TO STAY TOGETHER AND A PLAN IF YOU GET SEPARATED
#35 STAY OFF OF FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
#38 BUYING AND SELLING TICKETS NOW THAT IT’S SOLD OUT
#39 HOW TO CHECK THE SHIPPING STATUS OF YOUR TICKETS
#40 BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO BACKUP PICS OR USE A CLOUD APP
#41 INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLER’S CHECK YOUR PHONE PLANS
#42 RACHEL’S AWESOME GUIDE TO THE BATHROOMS
#43 TAKE PICTURES BUT DON’T BE A PHOTOGRAPHER
#44 DON’T FEAR THE K9 UNIT VAN
#45 WARMUP AND STRETCH BEFORE YOU GO WILD
#46 DON’T FEAR THE MEDICAL PERSONNEL IF SOMETHING IS WRONG
#47 BE CAUTIOUS OF PEOPLE TRYING TO SELL YOU THINGS ON THE STRIP
#48 BE PREPARED FOR CIGARETTE SMOKE
#49 PRINT OUT OR WRITE DOWN PHONE NUMBERS
#50 PRINT OUT YOUR FLIGHT AND HOTEL INFO
#51 REMEMBER IT’S AN EXPERIENCE, NOT A CONCERT
#52 READ THE LINEUP ABOUT 500 TIMES A MINUTE
#53 PREVENT YOURSELF FROM BEING A GRUMPY PAIN IN THE ASS
#54 READ THE GUIDELINES TO KNOW WHAT’S PROHIBITED
#55 FOUR REASONS TO RENT A LOCKER
#56 EAR PLUGS EAR PLUGS EAR PLUGS
#57 ENERGY GELS, GRANOLA, PROTEIN AND MEAL REPLACEMENT BARS
#58 BE A TOURIST, CHECK OUT SOME FREE VEGAS ATTRACTIONS
#59 BEING PREPARED FOR THE POOL PARTIES
#60 REMEMBER GROUND CONTROL IS FOR US, NOT AGAINST US
#61 WRIST WALLET OR RUNNERS WAIST PACK INSTEAD OF POCKETS
#62 SUNSCREEN FOR THE DAY AND FESTIVAL LINE
#65 BRING A WIFI ROUTER TO SHARE YOUR ROOMS CONNECTION
#66 MAKE PHOTOCOPIES OF LICENSE, PASSPORT AND CREDIT CARDS
#67 GET CASH FROM THE ATM BEFORE HEADING TO THE FESTIVAL
#69 TELL YOUR PARENTS WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN VEGAS AND WHEN BACK HOME
#71 TELL YOUR BANK AND CREDIT CARD COMPANIES
#72 THINK ABOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE
#73 BUY AN INSOMNIAC WATER BOTTLE OR CAMELBAK
#74 EDUCATE YOURSELF AND KNOW THAT LESS IS MORE
#75 DO NOT EXPECT CELL PHONE SERVICE
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