At r/electricdaisycarnival, a video featuring a “double wide shoulder ride” sparked a lively debate about festival crowd dynamics. Shoulder rides, often brief feats of strength and balance, were praised for their skill and fun vibe. Many fans shared workout tips to master them, seeing these moments as a quirky, manageable festival highlight.
Contrast that with the towering totems—long-standing symbols of fest culture—that consistently draw ire for blocking entire set sightlines. While shoulder rides are temporary, totems can block views from start to finish, leading to frustration.
Some festival-goers reported that when fully immersed in the music, they’re less focused on others’ antics, making neither shoulder rides nor totems a huge distraction. Still, the overall consensus leaned heavily toward shoulders rides as a minor quirk, while totems remain the more contested nuisance.
This thread echoes broader community discussions on balancing personal expression with respect for fellow attendees’ experience. For example:
- At Electric Forest, Reddit users call for smarter totem usage—raising them mainly while walking or during downtime to preserve views during sets.
- EDC Las Vegas enforces specific totem guidelines, such as a maximum 10-foot height and safety measures, to limit disruption while allowing creativity.
These debates highlight the festival scene’s ongoing effort to maintain harmony between individual fan expression and collective enjoyment, ensuring everyone gets the most out of their festival experience.
Source: r/electricdaisycarnival