Can’t you smell that smell?
Ooh, that smell—
The smell of commodified anti-capitalism!
“[T]here is a tacit anti-consumerism just to the smell of patchouli.”
—Zoe Williams
It smells like victory. Man.
David Thompson has a wickedly funny post up about Guardianista Zoe Williams’ disappointed take on the radical chic commercialism of the Glastonbury Mud Music Festival, complete with photos of the festivities.
You haven’t seen mud diving till you’ve watched ATV mud competitions in the south. But, it is interesting too see a common bond amongst two separate groups.
It made me giggle anyway.
Like Bruce Bawer said, flower children are the same everywhere. They think they are rebels against the regime, when in fact they are its wards.
“[T]here is a tacit anti-consumerism just to the smell of patchouli.â€Â
Mmm. Where can I buy some of that?
You have to make your own, maaaan…