Fyre Festival returns

[sporklemotion]

I realize that giving this attention is part of the problem, but I cant look away. I wonder if they’ll even attempt to hold this, or just take the money and run.
Gift link: wapo.st/3R7cHdN

[pixy0stix]

I saw this yesterday and wasn't in a place I could post! OMG I CAN'T WAIT!

It's going to be a disaster. Even if they've managed to fix all the problems of the first, the crowd they're going to get is going primarily for it to be a mess. So if it isn't a mess, the people going are going to create a mess. It's a no win here.

[Jalapeñomel]

Anyone stupid enough to buy tickets, gets what they deserve!

[katfco]

This seems like someone applying to be Trump’s campaign manager.

[Tacocat]

I can’t wait to watch this sh*t show in documentary #2!!

[Bad Dingo]

I mean, the sheer caucasity.

[bronxgirl]

I'm glad Billy was able to learn and grow from his experience.


Seriously though, he doesn't try a different grift? I know he'll always be a sleazy conman, but he's dumb enough to do the exact same thing that put him in prison in the first place?

[msmerymac]

People literally have FOMO about not being able to have experienced a tent and an American cheese and white bread sandwich for $5,000.

[neverfstop]

Related
nypost.com/2023/08/23/tropical-storm-hilary-puts-burning-man-under-water/

Burning Man is flooded thanks to tropical storm Hilary, attendees turned away

UPDATE:
LATEST Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. Burning Man organizers announced that the gate to the event grounds in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert will reopen Wednesday. The grounds were off-limits Monday and Tuesday due to flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary.
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/burning-man-closes-gates-tropical-storm-hilary-18306688.php

[gault]

All attendees need to watch the documentary before getting tickets. Oof.

[ECB]

Oh, come on guys!!! I'm SURE it will be a success this time. I'm SURE Billy meditated on this in prison and really learned from the first experience. He's a CHANGED MAN!!!! Give him a chance....

[basilosaurus]

Better pack sandwiches!

[bimbi284]

It’s apparently already sold out.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/infamous-fiasco-fyre-festival-relaunches-already-sold-rcna101390

[mrshandy]

Ha! I'm surprised his prison sentence didn't ban him from hosting future events. I'm excited that I get to watch this trainwreck live this time around.

My favorite quote from the article

Duolingo’s German Instagram account commented, “Cool. Can’t wait to not go.”

LOL Duolingo throwing some shade. I love it.

[sonrisa]

Aug 24, 2023 8:27:46 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

It’s apparently already sold out.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/infamous-fiasco-fyre-festival-relaunches-already-sold-rcna101390

What are the chances the tickets ever went on sale at all (or weren't just pulled after 24 hours regardless of quantity sold)? This feels like it's own scam to build hype and drive demand. You already missed out on the $500 tickets!  Better get in on the next tier of $700 tickets!

[pixy0stix]

Aug 24, 2023 9:10:48 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Aug 24, 2023 8:27:46 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

It’s apparently already sold out.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/infamous-fiasco-fyre-festival-relaunches-already-sold-rcna101390

What are the chances the tickets ever went on sale at all (or weren't just pulled after 24 hours regardless of quantity sold)? This feels like it's own scam to build hype and drive demand. You already missed out on the $500 tickets!  Better get in on the next tier of $700 tickets!

I'm going with 100% chance of this.

[BlondeSpiders]

Aug 23, 2023 14:04:46 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

Related
nypost.com/2023/08/23/tropical-storm-hilary-puts-burning-man-under-water/

Burning Man is flooded thanks to tropical storm Hilary, attendees turned away

UPDATE:
LATEST Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. Burning Man organizers announced that the gate to the event grounds in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert will reopen Wednesday. The grounds were off-limits Monday and Tuesday due to flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary.
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/burning-man-closes-gates-tropical-storm-hilary-18306688.php

Just for the record, Burning Man starts next Monday. This week is setup for a lot of large camps and volunteers.

- former Big Burner and occasional regional Burner )'(

[heyyounotyouyou]

Aug 24, 2023 8:27:46 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

It’s apparently already sold out.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/infamous-fiasco-fyre-festival-relaunches-already-sold-rcna101390

It’s sold out while still not knowing where it’s being held or who the performers are. PEOPLE!!

[loira]

I bet a ton of influencers will buy tickets because having first row seats to a shit show will give them a huge amount of engagement. I doubt anyone actually thinks it's going to be good this time around - they all just want to cash in on the dumpster fire.

[BlondeSpiders]

Aug 25, 2023 10:39:35 GMT -5 loira said:

I bet a ton of influencers will buy tickets because having first row seats to a shit show will give them a huge amount of engagement. I doubt anyone actually thinks it's going to be good this time around - they all just want to cash in on the dumpster fire.

I had not considered this angle, but it makes perfect sense. It also makes me sad in an existential way.

[Beagle]

If you try to go to this, you get what you deserve. Fool me once and all.

[livinitup]

“While I was in jail for fraud for the first Fyre festival, I had the most bestest BEST idea for Fyre 2. Buy tickets for a limited Hampton engagement this summer. On sale now!”

“No, wait, now that I am out of prison for fraud for Fyre 1 and on parole, I had an even BETTER bestest idea for Fyre 2 - go big! The Hamptons are canceled, buy pre-sale tickets now for Fyre 2 in two years!”

I am paraphrasing, but he is literally using his time in prison as a selling point for selling tickets for his next fraud.

[sonrisa]

Aug 28, 2023 10:02:44 GMT -5 livinitup said:

he is literally using his time in prison as a selling point for selling tickets for his next fraud.

A page right out of Trump's playbook.