is burningman a bohemian club for the masses?

TeslaJones · Post by **TeslaJones** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:02 am

There's a club where 2000 people who are CEOs, politicians run around the redwoods for 17 days. Do you think burningman is a version of that for the masses?

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:24 am

I'm semi-Bohemian, and so take exception to your remark. Burning Man is no more like a McDonalds in New Delhi versus Akbar & Jeff's Tofu Hut or Luby's cafeteria.

BTW -- Where's Sumner Redstone camping this year?

Tancorix · Post by **Tancorix** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:32 am

Bob wrote:BTW -- Where's Sumner Redstone camping this year?

3:30 and Jupiter

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 9:25 am

I think the most interesting aspect of the comparison of BM to the Bohemian Club is that they both started in the SF area as dissonant movements to the dominent culture. Twain and I believe even Jack London (damned socialist) were Bohemians after all. The real question is--will BM be as privledged as the Bohemian club in 100years?

stayfrosty · Post by **stayfrosty** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 10:44 am

uh. doi. ya it is.

except the whole Czech things. although a friend of mine who I'm coming with is Czech.

Main Entry: Bo·he·mi·an
Pronunciation: -mE-&n
Function: noun
1 a : a native or inhabitant of Bohemia b : the group of Czech dialects used in Bohemia
2 often not capitalized a : VAGABOND, WANDERER; especially : GYPSY b : a person (as a writer or an artist) living an unconventional life usually in a colony with others
- bohemian adjective, often capitalized

cowboyangel · Post by **cowboyangel** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 9:28 pm

I think not, rather , Albion for all.

KellY · Post by **KellY** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 2:04 pm

I think that Larry and Co. are hoping that Burning Man takes polar opposite route of the Bohemian club: instead of degenerating into an exclusive holiday for the ultra-priveleged, Burning Man spreads outward to be absorbed and enjoyed by as many people as possible, whether they ever physically reach the playa or not.

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 2:46 pm

Had a therapist call me a "bohemian" once. I'm still trying to figure out if that is good or bad.