WTF Chicago?

[Nevilledog]

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Lollapalooza kicked off at Chicago's Grant Park on Thursday. Organizers are expecting 110,000 people a day for the four-day music festival – the biggest event since the city reopened.


11:40 PM · Jul 29, 2021

[roamer65]

1. ...and next week is the Sturgis Superspreader.

Aug 6 - 15.

[jimfields33]

5. I don't think they'll get the numbers the Chicago superspreader has.

That is a lot of attendees. Hopefully most are from Chicago area and not spreading to other states.

[fishwax]

12. last year Sturgis had 450,000 plus, I believe -- and they're much less likely to be vaccinated

Lollapalooza is requiring vaccines or a negative test. Those restrictions are far from perfect, of course, especially with a crowd that large. But Sturgis is in a whole different category.

[CrackityJones75]

45. Hahaha say what?

You realize how big the Sturgis event is don’t you?

[jimfields33]

46. I never heard of it till last year on DU

Never found out how last year went as far as a spreading event. Not much media aftermath.

[CrackityJones75]

47. You've never heard of Sturgis?

[BradAllison]

48. Yeah, Sturgus is a bigger event n/m

[MustLoveBeagles]

2. Gee what could possibly go wrong?

[SheltieLover]

3. I saw this

And at a time when counties' covid #s are up!

Saw article on google news.

[Deuxcents]

4. Why were they given permits?

What is wrong with people?

[brooklynite]

28. De Blasio is holding a concert for 60,000 in Central Park

It's a sign of re-opening.

[LisaL]

39. We re-open, hospitals fill up, then we re-close.

NT

[arlyellowdog]

6. I'd rather be there

Vaccinated outside in Chicago, than in a Home Depot in Missouri.

[uponit7771]

8. +1

[jcgoldie]

23. You stuck the landing!

Sorry too much olympics

[greenjar_01]

33. Seriously

[pstokely]

49. when I was their age

&ab_channel=%22WeirdAl%22Yankovic-Topic

still lots of anti-vax geezers out there also

[3catwoman3]

9. Too many Americans have the same emotional maturity...

...and ability to delay gratification as you would find amongst 2 yr olds.

[Tarc]

10. The vast majority of those who would attend Lollapalooza are vaccinated

Tap the brakes, Karens.

Sturgis, on the other hand, will likely see a lot of deaths and serious illnesses. I wish I could say I cared, but...they made their beds.

[former9thward]

13. How do you know who is vaccinated at Lollapalooza?

[orleans]

16. they had to show their vax cards or results from a neg. test within the last 72 hours

i saw a dad being interviewed (on tv--i wasn't there)
he has the vaccine but he brought his 11 yr old son with him. he thought the kid would be admitted with just a face mask but nope. they told dad the kid needed a neg. covid test.
there were several set ups outside the concert area that were doing rapid covid testing so the dad was standing around, waiting for the test results & talked to the reporter

[former9thward]

20. The vax card is incredibly easy to fake.

And when they are moving thru 100,000 a day the minimum wage ticket scanners are not going to look that close.

[Treefrog]

14. You're calling duers "Karens" for being concerned about a superspreader event?

Really?

And you know that the “vast majority “ are vaccinated? Please.

[Tarc]

18. Hey, look, someone who doesn't know what they're talking about

In accordance with City of Chicago requirements, full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results will be required to attend Lollapalooza 2021.

For patrons who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must be obtained within 72 hours (3 days) of attending Lollapalooza. If you are planning on attending the festival for 4 days you will need to get tested again and bring new proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

Lolla 2021 Entry Procedures

Comply with the Lollapalooza Fan Health Pledge
Each day, Bring a printed copy of your Vaccine Card, Vaccine Record, or Negative COVID-19 test
Bring your Festival Wristband
If you are unvaccinated, wear a mask throughout your time onsite.
Please also remember our updated bag policy – CLEAR BAGS ONLY – and No liquids are allowed to be brought into Lollapalooza.

- https://support.lollapalooza.com/hc/en-us/articles/4403048984852-Covid-19-Health-Policy-and-Lollapalooza-Entry-Requirements

So, walk back that comment when you'd like to, bud.

[former9thward]

21. Unvax are allowed in.

If you really believe in a crowd of 100,000 they are going to keep their mask on then its sad...

[Treefrog]

24. Thank you.

What’s the old saying about those who refuse to see?

[Treefrog]

22. You really don't know how easily those are faked?

Bud?

[Tarc]

26. So you're backpedaling from "they aren't vaccinated" to "they're just faking the cards"

Careful bud, tripping hazard.

[greenjar_01]

32. ROFL

The very compelling evidence is

"ThEy'Re SUPER EaSy To FaKe!!!!!!"

I like the "minimum wage ticket checkers" thrown in. That's a nice advance from three days ago.

[LisaL]

31. Even if they are mostly vaccinated, covid is going to spread.

Delta spreads quite easily at mass gatherings, even if majority is vaccinated, as MA outbreak showed.

[DFW]

11. I have to fly to Chicago soon

But I will only be in meetings in hotels near the airport, mostly with people from out of town, and all of whom will be vaxxed and wearing masks. Of the city itself, I will see exactly zero.

[greenjar_01]

34. Enjoy Rosemont

[DFW]

37. I never enjoy Rosemont LOL

Long days ending in restaurants eating too much for dinner. I‘m always happy when I‘m done there.

[greenjar_01]

38. ROFL

That's the standard response to Rosemont.

[smirkymonkey]

15. Bad idea.

And bad timing.

[notinkansas]

17. I do not understand.

Lightfoot was really on top of mitigation efforts in 2020. And now this? She must be under some really serious pressure from ... I dunno who.

[Tarc]

19. The festival is requiring either a vaccination card of a with-72h-negative-test

to enter the grounds.

Normal, vaccinated people can resume their normal lives. We're ok.

[Treefrog]

25. When I went for my vax there was an entire stack of blank vax cards completely unattended on

the counter. I really doubt that was an isolated incident.

Never mind how they’re available on the internet. Surely you’re not that naive?

[Tarc]

27. Yes, your anecdotal and likely exaggerated tale is certainly "proof"

[greenjar_01]

35. "Pssst...hey kid....pssst"

"Fake vaccine cards in the alley. Pssst. Getcha inta Lolla. Got that sweet sweet Lolla card, baby."

[Treefrog]

41. Lol, there's a thread with that very story on the front page right now.

[Treefrog]

42. There's a thread about two Americans with fake vax credentials on du just yesterday.

Easy to google. I couldn’t care less if you believe me or not. Plenty of stories out there.

You seem rather hostile for some reason. Something unfortunate in the cornflakes this morning?

[North Shore Chicago]

36. Yes

Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago are/were in debt millions after/during the shutdown. She borrowed monies against future sales of recreational marijuana to pay bills.

Many politicians are under the strain to bring in revenue, difficult choices to be made.

[LisaL]

40. Yep, it brings in a lot of money.

NT

[brooklynite]

29. Entry protocols...

In accordance with City of Chicago requirements, full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results will be required to attend Lollapalooza 2021. For patrons who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must be obtained within 72 hours of attending Lollapalooza. If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines or to find a vaccination location near you, please visit www.vaccinefinder.org.

Lolla 2021 Entry Procedures
Comply with the Lollapalooza Fan Health Pledge
Bring a printed copy of your Vaccine Card, Vaccine Record, or Negative COVID-19 test
Bring your Festival Wristband
If you are unvaccinated, wear a mask throughout your time onsite.
Please also remember our updated bag policy – CLEAR BAGS ONLY – and No liquids are allowed to be brought into Lollapalooza.

[Treefrog]

43. IF you are unvaccinated. There you go.

Thanks for that. Someone on this thread was wrong, oh my.

[lindysalsagal]

30. Find me a new planet.

I swear, this one is too childish.

[IcyPeas]

44. do people go to concerts to see the bands anymore? or is it just to get dressed up?