Sexual Harassment Rampant At Coachella

Wazzy · Apr 19, 2018

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/sexual-harassment-was-rampant-at-coachella-2018

Of the 54 young women who spoke to Teen Vogue for this piece during the weekend-long event, all of them had a story of sexual assault or harassment that occurred this year at Coachella. Many of these accounts reveal patterns of predatory behavior harassers exhibited throughout the festival, and many of the reports I collected sound nearly exactly the same. Here are some of their stories, condensed for clarity.

"I was standing in line for water," said Chantal, 19. "A guy picked me up and put me over his shoulder. I'm really small, so this happens to me a lot. Sometimes there are really great bystanders. There will be guys who will say, 'Hey, get away from her,' and it's really cool when they do that."

Reagan's experience was similar to my experience as well: The night before I had been called a "heinous bitch" by a guy whom I'd declined to kiss on Saturday in the VIP section.

This is a major problem at music festivals and it's disgusting how frequently it happens.

DHARMA PUNX · Apr 19, 2018

This is not surprising.

Deleted member 13101 · Apr 19, 2018

I read this earlier today. The account from the reporter over the exchange in the bathroom was revolting. I wonder how much longer they can offer people so few resources to deal with this problem at festivals.

NoRéN · Apr 19, 2018

Wonderment said:
I read this earlier today. The account from the reporter over the exchange in the bathroom was revolting. I wonder how much longer they can offer people so few resources to deal with this problem at festivals.

It's gonna need a hashtag to really get the ball rolling.

Kurdel · Apr 19, 2018

A guy picked me up and put me over his shoulder. I'm really small, so this happens to me a lot.

WTF is wrong with men jesus christ

Nephtes · Apr 19, 2018

"I was standing in line for water," said Chantal, 19. "A guy picked me up and put me over his shoulder. I'm really small, so this happens to me a lot.

What??
...
Why is this a thing?

Emergency & I · Apr 19, 2018

Yikes af.

Deleted member 11157 · Apr 19, 2018

Drinking, drugs, laissez faire attitude, large groups of people. Impossible to stop all the creeps.

ashep · Apr 19, 2018

This is partly why the "bitch" thread was so disheartening.

Misogyny is completely normalised and despite a number of male and female posters saying "this isn't cool", you had a bunch of obnoxious males simply saying "nah it's fine" over and over again.

SteveWinwood · Apr 19, 2018

I wouldn't go to a music festival if I were female unless I was with a lot of friends that I trusted. Shit would be terrifying.

rsfour · Apr 19, 2018

Nephtes said:
What??
...
Why is this a thing?

You'd be surprised the type of shit that happens at festivals, etc. People are fucking trash.

SDBurton · Apr 19, 2018

Absolutely vile. Do they prohibit people from bringing defensive items with them like mace or tasers? Motherfuckers need to get zapped.

NoRéN · Apr 19, 2018

Nephtes said:
What??
...
Why is this a thing?

I don't know but I remember seeing it a lot in college.

More often that not, the women looked really uncomfortable after this happened while the men seemed oblivious to what they had just done.

Khanimus · Apr 19, 2018

"A guy picked me up and put me over his shoulder. I'm really small, so this happens to me a lot.

What is this fucking caveman "drag her back to my cave" bullshit?

Spawnsniper · Apr 19, 2018

But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

To elaborate further cause y'all take shit so sensitive.

Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

y2dvd · Apr 19, 2018

Wow at what the author was called the night before.

Edit* that victim blaming the post above doe.

wenis · Apr 19, 2018

SDBurton said:
Absolutely vile. Do they prohibit people from bringing defensive items with them like mace or tasers? Motherfuckers need to get zapped.

yes they normally do. or else you'd have a whole lot of armed people getting boozed up and doing a whole lot of boozed up and armed things.

Deleted member 2533 · Apr 19, 2018

A guy picked me up and put me over his shoulder. I'm really small, so this happens to me a lot.

That's an amazing quote. Like, I didn't even know that was a thing that people had to deal with, and she's dropping it like an every day struggle.

Sanjuro · Apr 19, 2018

Coachella sucks this year.

Khanimus · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a female to be 95% naked?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

The fuck?

Volimar · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

you're gonna need a /s tag there.

kai3345 · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

bruh

TheMango55 · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

What's this even mean?

If someone is hot and mostly naked, it's not creepy to look at them.

It's creepy to touch them without permission.

ascii42 · Apr 19, 2018

Dr.Acula said:
That's an amazing quote. Like, I didn't even know that was a thing that people had to deal with, and she's dropping it like an every day struggle.

I'm curious what the guys' plan is exactly after picking her up? Like, what do they envision happening next?

Wazzy · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

Victim blaming already huh. I'm guessing you've done this shit to women before.

SteveWinwood · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

Spawnsniper · Apr 19, 2018

Khanimus said:
The fuck?

Edited for a little more understanding. Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

Jag · Apr 19, 2018

DHARMA PUNX said:
This is not surprising.

It is to me, but I guess i'm just old. Can't imagine what kind of person would just grope young women.

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

No it's not. Dressing sexy or slutty doesn't mean you can be sexually violated against your will. What the fuck.

Kurdel · Apr 19, 2018

Just read the full article. I feel like I need to take a shower.

More should be done to curb this shit.

I am sure the organisers are too scared of pissing off the wrong rich priviledged men to actually take this kind of shit seriously.

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Yes it is, wtf is wrong with you?

Bitanator · Apr 19, 2018

See this happen at open air venues all the time, girls who are on somebody's shoulders will most likely have a hand reach for their breast from a drunk dipshit below

andymcc · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

you're a dumbass.

TheGreatMightyPoo · Apr 19, 2018

Nephtes said:
What??
...
Why is this a thing?

Yeah, keep your fucking hands to yourself unless there's consent.

LosDaddie · Apr 19, 2018

Not the least bit surprising.

We don't go to many concerts that much anymore, but in our younger years (when we were dating ) my wife would never go to concert/music festival without me and some friends.

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

Whelp

kai3345 · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
Edited for a little more understanding. Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

even if a girl is running around coachella naked that's still not permission for you to touch any part of her my guy

Tbm24 · Apr 19, 2018

I've seen my fair share of questionablr(and blatant) when I used to go to festivals. EDC being the worst in my experience.

ChrisR · Apr 19, 2018

Hire more security, have more cameras for surveillance, and toss them out no refund when reported or caught.

Khanimus · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
Edited for a little more understanding. Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

Trying to justify your victim blaming doesn't mean it's not victim blaming.

skillzilla81 · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

Yes, yes it is. A woman should be able to be naked and not worry about anything happening to her.

This logic is what perpetuates sexual harassment. We shouldn't shame the survivors, we should attack the perpetrators.

Volimar · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
Edited for a little more understanding. Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

Oh Jesus, you were serious? What the hell? Men are more than animals. Women can wear whatever the hell they want or nothing at all without worrying about guys that don't want to control themselves.

Steve9842017 · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

Wearing revealing clothing is never ever consent in any form whatsoever to be touched/groped/harassed. People should be free to wear what they want without fear of others.

I can't fathom how this is still difficult for some people to understand.

Your edit only furthers victim blaming at its finest.

Alucrid · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

To elaborate further cause y'all take shit so sensitive.

Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

maybe we're not sensitive, maybe you're an asshole?

Spawnsniper · Apr 19, 2018

skillzilla81 said:
Yes, yes it is. A woman should be able to be naked and not worry about anything happening to her.

This logic is what perpetuates sexual harassment. We shouldn't shame the survivors, we should attack the perpetrators.

Ok but when a woman does it to a guy then it's cool? At Coachella shit happens both ways. That's all I'm saying.

SteveWinwood · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
Ok but when a woman does it to a guy then it's cool?

...

no?

Mona · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

To elaborate further cause y'all take shit so sensitive.

Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

wow lol

Lupercal · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Look, yeah it's bad. But I think it's a both female/male issue.

To elaborate further cause y'all take shit so sensitive.

Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

She dresses like a ho so she can be treated like one right.

TheGreatMightyPoo · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
Edited for a little more understanding. Not saying guys don't do stupid shit but if You've been to Coachella you would know that they should regulate the dress code a little to stop this from happening more

Girls could wear low cut tight shirts that say "I'm a whore" and still no one has the fucking right to touch them.
They could be 100% naked and the same is true.

Pai Pai Master · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
But it's totally ok for a females to be 95% naked and not have people creep on you?

Holy fuck dude, no amount of nudity or sexual expression from a woman is equivalent to consent. Displaying one's body to others isn't an invitation for anything.

Khanimus · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
Ok but when a woman does it to a guy then it's cool? At Coachella shit happens both ways. That's all I'm saying.

Who the fuck is saying it's okay?

kai3345 · Apr 19, 2018

Spawnsniper said:
Ok but when a woman does it to a guy then it's cool? At Coachella shit happens both ways. That's all I'm saying.

im gonna assume you're like 13. otherwise, seek help.

wenis · Apr 19, 2018

Tbm24 said:
I've seen my fair share of questionablr(and blatant) when I used to go to festivals. EDC being the worst in my experience.

EDC is indeed the worst. I've had better experiences with nazi skinheads at metal festivals than I've had at electronic festivals with the edm bro-type in attendance.

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