A handwritten note left behind at Bonnaroo raised eyebrows and chuckles across Reddit’s r/festivals. Found on the ground after a neighboring group struck camp, the message calls out a friend named Zoe for disappearing without warning, ditching her phone, and engaging in risky behavior — including taking drugs while being the only designated driver.
The note appeals to Zoe’s better judgment, referencing the festival code of PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) and expressing frustration mixed with genuine worry about safety and responsibility in their circle.
Comments from the festival community have been a mix of amusement, empathy, and mild debate:
- Many see Zoe as an all-too-real archetype of the unreliable but lovable festival friend.
- Some commenters joke it reads like a “Bonnaroo fanfic” or “The Ballad of Camp Zoe.”
- Others question whether the “dime bag” mention is a serious issue or just part of the note’s drama.
- A few raise flags about drug shaming tone but mostly understand the underlying safety concerns.
Bonnaroo, held annually in Manchester, Tennessee, has a history of vigilance around substance use and attendee safety, with ongoing community conversations about responsibility and care in the festival environment.
This viral note moment captures the tightrope festival communities walk between freedom and accountability — and how concerns about friends’ wellbeing can prompt both tough love and comedy on the farm.
Source: r/festivals