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JANESVILLE — Redneck Fest was a lot like a lot of other summer festivals, although it packed a lot of cigarette smoke, beer and tattoos into a small space.
The fest’s second and final sweaty day was Saturday. Here are some of the sights on the grounds:
Mud for a good cause
The Hog Pen is what they call the giant mud puddle where, for $10, people could get their vehicles wet and muddy—and sometimes stuck. Proceeds, like all other “profits” at the fest, go to Easter Seals’ Camp Waubeek.
Fest organizer Jack Herndon said he hoped to be able to donate about $10,000 to the charity that helps people with disabilities.
Asked what the rules were for the trucks and SUVs trying their luck in the 40-foot-wide puddle, fest volunteer Jon Yeadon said: “Just have fun,” which could be the Fest’s unofficial motto.
Spatterings
Pickups sent up huge brown rooster tails as they sped into the muddy water. One sported spongy dice featuring the Confederate battle flag dangling from the rear-view mirror.
One truck spun its tires to fling mud into the crowd, spattering one woman’s leg.
“At least it’s not s---,” she said good-naturedly.
The woman, who would not give her name because she works for the state, praised the Fest: “This is what Janesville needs, a free event, with the economy. Everybody’s having fun, and you can take the kids and not worry about ‘em getting snatched up.
“There’s a lot of drinking going on, of course,” she added upon reflection.
Kids welcome
A children’s play area was provided, but it was within earshot of one stage where guitarist Captain Jack gleefully sang songs that featured vulgarities and adult situations. Kids seemed to ignore it.
One attraction allowed kids or adults to “shoot” each other in the woods for five minutes, for a $5 fee.
The paintball guns they used had no projectiles. The guns shot puffs of compressed air while registering, through laser technology, when a shooter was “hit” and when he had “killed” someone.
Montanna Dutcher, 10, said she had never experienced anything like it.
“It was awesome,” she said.
Why?
“I don’t know.”
What did you like the best about it?
“Shooting people.”
What’s a redneck?
The fest wasn’t for rednecks only. Hairstyles varied from bald to long and shaggy to one man with impressive dreadlocks. A lot of skin was exposed, and styles varied greatly, from short shorts over cowboy boots to the classic no-sleeves shirt to a guy with his polo shirt tucked neatly into Bermuda shorts over loafers. Many were clearly there for the rock bands, which might didn’t appear to be playing many songs from the Redneck Top 100.
It was hard to tell who might be a redneck and who was just taking in the sights.
Among the dozens of fest volunteers was Kevin Martin of Janesville, who was asked what “redneck” means to him.
“It’s just good people that have a lot of common ideas—good American values—freedom—who like having a good time, pretty much accepting of everybody,” he said.
Bands bring crowds
Herndon said about 800 people attended Friday, which was dedicated to country music. Saturday was for rock, which was expected to draw several thousand people.
Herndon had no crowd estimate at 8:15 p.m., shortly before national touring band Bobaflex went on, but he said it was the biggest crowd in the Fest’s history.
“This is amazing. I can hardly believe it,” he said by phone.
The Kansas City, Kan., band Quietly Violent performed Saturday afternoon.
“This is the story of my life,” the lead singer said before one song. “It’s called ‘12 Pages of Bull-----.’”
Herndon said many of the day’s bands were harder edged than at previous Redneck Fests.For all that, the sound systems were not turned to the max.
People could generally hear each other talk. As one observer put it, “you can stand in front of the stage without your ears bleeding.”
The law
Janesville police have visited Redneck Fest grounds several times, and Herndon thanked them for doing their jobs.
The only incident came when police stopped three people after they jumped the plastic fence and walked off the grounds with beers in their hands, Herndon said.
Janesville police said the three were cited for drinking in public, and one was arrested on two warrants from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.
Jul 19, 2011 at 12:07 a.m.
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We Played RedNeck Fest hadda Blast all day... (Like my spelling) I have college am succesful and all I c is ignorance But in reverse from what I have ever seen or am used to... Have you actually been there... Or are you just too fixated on a name... Its a name... Hell your name is the biggest oxymoron I have ever seen... WE LOVED REDNECKFEST AND WILL PROUDLY PLAY AGAIN!!!
Jul 13, 2011 at 7:04 a.m.
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Thejoker: Awwwwwwwww cry us a river you little crybaby! The only reason the anger is brought on against you is because you asked for it, with your closed minded attitude! So sorry not everyone is as perfect as you seem to think that you are with spelling and grammar. If you don't like the spelling and grammar in some of the posts, maybe you should just stay in the cocoon of your "successful business",and warped little mind, where you can be your own spell-nazi!
Jul 13, 2011 at 6:55 a.m.
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Three cheers for TheJoker saying "end of discussion"! How else would we foolish, cheap, pathetic, racist, no life, friendless, classless, unintelligent, immature, poverty-stricken people ever have figured it out! Wait... who has been insulting whom? Good riddance, TheJoker.
Jul 12, 2011 at 8:25 p.m.
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Once again, I would suggest people use spell and grammar check before you post. Your lack of skill in these areas really make yourself look even more foolish than the comments you post.
Anger, name calling and hate are all being directed to me. This is obviously the same behavior that is being found at Redneck Fest. As usual, I prove my point! End of discussion.
Jul 11, 2011 at 10:20 p.m.
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TheJoker... It is amazing how you continue to pick one phrase and twist it to suit yourself. Some of my close friends are in fact black and hispanic. It's something I never notice except when idiots like you spout off. Why did you ignore the rest of my comments. I guess even you can't come up with a way to insult my nieces, nephew or grandfather. Also, why is your money and business a part of this dialogue? Does it in any way relate to our event? No, it does not. It's just your sad way of making yourself feel like you're better than the rest of us.
Jul 11, 2011 at 9:43 p.m.
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keep talking thejoker i have a really good idea who you are just keep talking
Jul 11, 2011 at 5:16 p.m.
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Thejoker: You are the one that keeps bringing up the race card ie your post from TheJoker
Jul 4, 2011 at 10:02 p.m. among others.
This festival is a disgrace to Janesville. Why is the Gazette promoting a racist event?! Shame on you Janesville and those who put this degrading event together.
This is not a degrading event at all. Usually the biggest racist is the one yelling racism the most. In this case it's you! Granted you don't have to say what companies that you claim to own, then again I guess I can't blame you for being afraid to say what companies that you claim to own for fear that you will loose customers for your close minded thinking.
Jul 11, 2011 at 5:02 p.m.
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Vonnie, are you seriously using that old racist line, some of my closet friends are black! Spare me your pathetic attempt at showing how open minded you are. I also do not have to tell anybody what I do for a living and what companies I own. Trust me, I do quite well, thanks to you.
Jul 11, 2011 at 1:03 p.m.
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Some may think "Redneck" is short definition for ...White Trash with $$ !! LOL Wonder if that is why Redneck is so offensive to some ??
Jul 11, 2011 at 10:12 a.m.
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My guess is that TheJoker is actually the Grand Wizard of the local Klavern.
Jul 11, 2011 at 9:53 a.m.
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WOW Joker you know most of the people in Janesville? So you must know like 50 or 60 Thousand people...thats pretty impressive!
Jul 11, 2011 at 8:52 a.m.
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Thejoker: He who screams racism is usually the biggest racist of all. The only argument that you have won is in your own twisted mind! You keep claiming that you are a successful business man but you never say what business that you own. Why not, are you scared that people might boycott your business?
Jul 10, 2011 at 11:52 p.m.
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Additionally, there is NOTHING weak about me. I state my opinion and put my name behind it!
Jul 10, 2011 at 11:46 p.m.
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TheJoker, I addressed that at the beginning of this dialogue. You may review that at your leisure. However, I will add that if race were a factor at this event, I would never have been associated with it. Some of my closest friends are black & hispanic, the father of my sister’s children is from Mexico, my grandfather was Jewish. Do NOT preach to me about racism. I’ve been up close and personal with it and HATE it. Race has never been nor will it ever be a factor in this event! This was made evident by the bands, vendors, and people in the crowd!!! By the way, I also know a lot of people in Janesville. They are a wonderful, diverse group of people who came out and had fun while supporting a great cause.
Jul 10, 2011 at 5:19 p.m.
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Once again, I have won this argument and all people can do is attack me! Pathetic and cheap! Vonnie, you forgot to add #3 to your weak reply to my message.
#3 Continue racist thinking and practice by promoting a negative image of white people.
I know most of the people in Janesville and on these discussion boards agree with me!
Jul 10, 2011 at 3:54 p.m.
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Joker.... You keep reminding us how upstanding your views are on racism. Why do you feel this deep down need to get that point across? Over and over and over again. As you often do in readers comments, whatever the story may be. Shut the front door. You're glued to readers comments like a fly speck on a window. Get a life. Mabey pass over the snack aisle next time you're on your Hoveround at Walmart.
Jul 10, 2011 at 1:04 a.m.
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TheJoker, Your redundancy is exhausting! I’ll type slowly for you so maybe you can get this. We had two goals when planning this event. 1) Provide entertainment for the entire community by keeping admission free. 2) Raise money for Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek. We achieved both goals.
Jul 9, 2011 at 3:01 p.m.
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joker you are a JOKE if you dont want to drink coffee or how you say booze how about tea and if you think you are such a big shot in this town why dont you just come out and tell every one who you are stop hidding at your house in the basement i know alot of big people in this town my self i will find out who you are and yes i will post it in the gazette so watch out for batman lol
Jul 9, 2011 at 12:55 p.m.
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Vonnie and Justincase, I give plenty to charity and don't need you to tell me that. I was only asking the question regarding how much was given to charity. I would suggest that they review how they operate everything. Any good non profit cause should spend less than 10% on operating costs. If not, they should be doing something else.
Justincase, I post because I care. Looks like you don't get involved too much in anything. I don't drink coffee or booze. Numbs and dumbs the mind. I am sure they served both at Redneck festival.
Jul 8, 2011 at 8:34 p.m.
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I addressed the diversity issue at the beginning of these comments. Now, TheJoker is attacking on a new low. . Last year’s donation was not as high as we would have liked, but please keep in mind this was a huge event and we are all volunteers! None of us are professional event planners so we have learned as we go.
I am on the Board for Redneck Fest. We had monthly meetings (which were open to the public) all year to discuss what we could do to improve. We learned a lot from last year’s event and made many changes to increase our donation, with our goal for this year being $10,000. Material for the stages, sound, lighting, paying out of town bands (local bands generously donated their time), electricity, portable toilets, etc. are tremendous expenses. There are still some donations being made so we do not have a total quite yet. However, we think we will at least be close to our goal.
The goal of Redneck Fest is simple: have a fun event that anyone can come to because it is free and raise money for Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek. We achieve that, perhaps not in a manner that suits your country club taste, but in a way that the rest of Janesville seems to enjoy and appreciate. Instead of insulting us because you do not have a clue what we’re about, why don’t you spend some of that energy on something positive? I suggest starting up a Snob Fest and raise some money for a good cause. I’m open-minded enough that I would stop in to check it out before I started judging your event.
Jul 8, 2011 at 6:27 p.m.
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TheJoker, I do have a life, a job, a few hobbies, family, many friends, and I also volunteer my time and go to many charitable events!! These are the reasons why I have only commented on articles 10 times (this one make 11) since I created my account in 2008. You also created your account the same year and have almost 900 posts...now who needs to get a life????
If you speak to your "friends" the way that you speak to people on this site, I would say that they probably just tolerate you when you are around and try to avoid you at all costs, and that is why you have the time to go on with your irrational rants day after day!!
You have not won anything except my utmost appreciation for proving my point about what a rude and ignorant person you can be!!
As far as the money that was donated last year, it was the PROCEEDS from the event. Since 2010 was the first year that it was public, there were expenses that will not be necessary every year!! (Also, I am not sure that the figure that you are giving is completely correct)
What is your charity of choice? What do you do for them?
Just let me know when you want to go out for that coffee, wine, or beer, to get that chip off of your shoulder...I am always more than willing to help out someone in need!!
Jul 8, 2011 at 1:45 p.m.
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Justincase, I would suggest you get a life. Or at least a new hobby. I have plenty of friends and am well liked and respected.
I have made my point and I have won this argument. But I have to ask, why did this event only contribute $1000 to charity if it was so successful as everyone claims?!
Jul 8, 2011 at 1:50 a.m.
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It really is sad how a totally free event gets negative comments from people who just want to make assumptions.
Jul 8, 2011 at 1:18 a.m.
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Justincase- thank you! The joker is a snob and i wish to meet them one day! but then again being at the club it might be tea time.. must be one of the people that got picked on at school and had no friends..
Jul 7, 2011 at 9:08 p.m.
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After work this evening, I decided that I would do a little research on TheJoker. After scanning through some of the comments on other articles, I found that TheJoker has the right to say anything that he/she would like, while others that disagree with him/her are ignorant and should quit posting and go away. (I guess that no one else has rights?!)
Anyone that would like to read ALL 88 PAGES OF COMMENTS, the link is:
http://gazettextra.com/users/TheJoker/co...
Second, he/she is a successful business person, a member of the Janesville Country Club, and has multiple properties. (I would think that a person that is as successful as you claim to be would be much more cordial to local people that you may do business with. You never know when someone will figure out who you are!!)
Anyway, I guess that my point is that if you can insist that all of the people that are involved in RNF are racist, then I can consider all of the people that are members of the Country Club as snobs?!!
NOTE: The comment about the snobs was sarcasm for the benefit of TheJoker only.
You have a chip on your shoulder!! Maybe a little education on your part about how to be social could help with that. I would be more than willing to sit and talk over a cup of coffee, glass of wine, or an ice cold beer!! Let me know!!!
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:28 p.m.
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"Johnnyreb, your name says it all."
"I hold several college degrees and am a very successful businessman. Looks like some of you are just jealous"!
Well thejoker if you think my name says it all I guess the same thing can be said about yours! Just because you hold several college degrees and think that you are a successful business man does not mean that you are any better than the rest of us that have no problem with the name of the festival. Just because someone is book smart does not mean that they are intelligent or have common sense. In fact IMO the more quote unquote degrees a person holds tends to make them more narrow minded they are and you are proving my point!
And me being jealous of you???????? Only in your dreams! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 7, 2011 at 11:41 a.m.
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Went to fest last yr and this year.No problems amongst the diversity of people that were there.(and there was alot of different kinds of people)It wasnt the greatest party I went to but, everyone seemed to be having fun and spending money for the charity.I would personally like to know how much money was actually donated? After looking at advertisement I was dumbfounded to see they only gave 1,000 to the charity last year.
Jul 7, 2011 at 11:28 a.m.
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Well, I see that some people have nothing intelligent to say so they attack me and others who support my view. Real classy and mature. Face it, I and others are correct regarding this.
Johnnyreb, your name says it all. Like Billnewbie said, dig deeper for the true meaning. Next, will you will tell us the Confederate Flag is not offensive?!
Everyone brags how much fun and friendly the event is. If that is so, why not change the name to reflect this?
I don't need to prove anything to the haters on this board. I hold several college degrees and am a very successful businessman. Looks like some of you are just jealous!
Jul 7, 2011 at 10:35 a.m.
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Well said unclesmoothie!
Jul 7, 2011 at 10:25 a.m.
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To the people who don't like the name.... well, I don't like being called white or caucasian. From now on I wish to be identified as Irish American. I don't like the name Taco Bell. Let's change it to Latin American Bell. And Polish sausage? North Central European sausage is much more appealing. How about Canadian Bacon? Northern North American Bacon. And anything German must be referred to as Bavarian. Don't forget what Hitler did. It's as if you believe everybody under a certain moniker is guilty by association.Anyhow, I don't care for the names on my list so they MUST be changed. Seriously, if you don't like the name the just don't go.
Jul 7, 2011 at 9:59 a.m.
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Diversity, Individualism, Dancing to the beat of your own drummer, This is what makes life interesting people, if you want to always be around "like"thinking, "like" dressing, "like" acting people then STAY HOME, or move to a community where you can't fly a flag or put up a clothes line. Just stay away from all the "fests". And seriously,with all the big ol pick up trucks (with huge wheels and mud all over) in the area is anyone really surprised that red necks live amongst us.
Jul 7, 2011 at 9:55 a.m.
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Yes Johnnyreb, I read your post. You stated an incomplete origin of that word. There is more. Just dig a little. You'll find it. If you want to, that is.
Jul 7, 2011 at 9:44 a.m.
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billnewbie: If you read my post it states what the origin of the word Redneck is, not what some people now perceive what a Redneck is. Some peoples narrow mindedness is one of the problems of this city and country! Excuse me while I pack my truck to get ready to head to "The Redneck Motel" aka our camper.
Jul 7, 2011 at 9:31 a.m.
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Dig a little deeper, Johnnyreb. There's more to the history of the term "Redneck" than you've found so far.
The point is, if Jack Herndon is as serious as he seems to be to raise funds for his favorite charity, why does he insist on using a name that many folks in this community find to b so offensive that they refuse to associate with it? Why would anyone want to intentionally offend their neighbors that way? He must have recognized this last year when he initially decided to change the name. Yet something led him to change his mind. What ever that was, it also keeps his fest from being all that it could be. As I said, what a pity.
Jul 7, 2011 at 7:46 a.m.
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For those of you whining about the name, do any of you know what the original meaning of the name is?????
Answer is NO!
Well here it is:
Word Origin & History
redneck
"cracker," 1893; attested 1830 in more specialized sense ("This may be ascribed to the Red Necks, a name bestowed upon the Presbyterians in Fayetteville," from Ann Royall, "Southern Tour I," p.148). According to various theories, red perhaps from anger, or from pellagra, but most likely from mule farmers' outdoors labor in the sun, wearing a shirt and straw hat, with the neck exposed.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Jul 6, 2011 at 7:16 p.m.
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We will never change it's name when you have more then 20 people say no!! Let the hater's keep hating,we all agreed!There was a flag an american one! It's sad when the Police even said it was a great time and no fights and everyone getting along in a small area! It's People like THE JOKER who make Janesville look bad! I'll leave with this Hater's will hate and at some point they will get there's. 2 no wonder it takes people like JACK to help others with out getting anything out of it! Everyone nose's are to high to help! If we all helped maybe our country wouldn't suck! Jack got nothing out of this except his name in the paper and helping kids with needs! I wish there was more people like him.
Jul 6, 2011 at 6:04 p.m.
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My apologies to "Joker" for not including "the" in front of the name that I was responding to! I will say that "TheJoker" has been around longer according to his close minded, idiotic, ranting posts, and I did not realize that there was a name that was so similar. If I were you, I would change your screen name, because you don't want to run into anyone that he/she may have ticked off!!!
NOW, to "TheJoker", I will say it again, there is NO racism involved in RNF!! Are you offended by anything that Jeff Foxworthy says in his "You might be a Redneck if.." routine? I have never heard any part of his routine that is racist!
And, what about the recent WJVL "It's All Right to Be a Redneck!" promo for prizes being given away, did that offend you??
You still do not sound like you know what you are talking about, even if "YOU" do use spell check and grammar check. "YOU" sound like you THINK that you are better than the rest of the world!! Maybe you should get out and actually meet the people that you speak of, instead of just passing judgment on a term that has had so many meanings. "YOU" have selected this particular definition to judge us by and you are WRONG!!
Jul 6, 2011 at 5:43 p.m.
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JENSHAW - Great idea you had to provide the actual donation information so everyone can see where the money is going. Regarding your comment "NO REASON TO LIE" - You could ask Tiger Woods, John Edwards, Bill Clinton, Anthony D. Weiner, Mr. Terminator(Arnold), and don't forget a guy named SCOTT (who talks about a terrible budget crisis & his union busting budget repair bill.)about why honesty is the best policy. Being serious - but only for a moment - It is a wonderful thing that "Jack" and any others that have helped are doing as they donate money to a worthy cause. I hope they continue with what they are doing.
Jul 6, 2011 at 4:10 p.m.
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We had a discussion about Redneck Fest last year here on GazetteXtra. I, and others, made the same point that
Fearandrhetoric4dummies made here. We related the history of the term "Redneck" and its racist roots. We had much the same reaction from many that can be seen below. We had other notable reactions too, particularly on facebook where there are no censors and decorum is optional (those facebook posts weren't child-friendly either!). Jack Herndon wrote on the Redneck Fest facebook account that he controls that he would change the name. His "friends" disapproved, urging him not to compromise. Time pasted. Memories faded. The Redneck Fest facebook access was restricted to friends only. (The prying eyes of the "haters" weren't welcome I suppose.) And of course, the anticipation of the name change (and I assume, the written promise of the change on facebook) were lost somewhere in cyber-space. So the name remains unchanged. What a pity.
Jul 6, 2011 at 3:57 p.m.
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I would also suggest people use spell check and grammar check before they post. Your mistakes make your message hard to read and also weakens the point you are trying to make. To be honest, I am not surprised at the mistakes considering the topic.
Jul 6, 2011 at 3:52 p.m.
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First, to the poster who calls himself, "Joker", get a new name. I would suggest something more original and not try to copy someone else. For those that are in favor of promoting redneck gatherings, you make yourself(white people) look more foolish and promote hatred and intolerance to those of other races.
Pot smoking at the festival is not surprising. How many Confederate flags were there on display? Wait, you ask, what is wrong with Confederate flags? If you have to ask, then you prove my point. Why not call this festival, Family Fest or Janesville Fest?
Everyone seems to claim it is a great time for families and communities. If so, why not change the name?
This festival makes Janesville look bad. If you consider yourself a "redneck", then you are playing into the negative image that certain white people have. As I said, Janesville will continue to have a racist image by promoting this festival. Shame on you who attend and promote this silly and degrading event.
Jul 6, 2011 at 2:09 p.m.
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Yada... what do you want Jack to do? Should he get a receipt and have a copy printed in this paper for the entire town to read? He's having it in his own backyard and has no reason to lie about donating the $. I think he makes his own $ just fine.
Jul 6, 2011 at 9:35 a.m.
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It's just a name! That will NOT change! We had all kinds of people here not just "redneck people". we had People that make great money to not. people who had no kids to ones that had 5.We had many that had disable children! This was OPEN to whoever who wanted to come out and help and work. I wish people would get facts before ASSUMING. 2 i don't know how much we made this year but I know that the people from Easter seal said WE WISHED THERE WAS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO IS JUST TRYING TO RAISE SOME MONEY BECAUSE NORMAL PEOPLE JUST DON'T THINK UNLESS IT'S TO THEIR FAMILYS.
Jul 6, 2011 at 5:19 a.m.
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Regarding the 10 grand that Mr. Herndon is hoping to donate - Now that the fest is over - How much money will actually be donated and to which charity.? How much money was donated last year and to which charity? Just being curious about the donations to charity. I still hope that a name change would better suit the wondeful effort of helping others.
Jul 6, 2011 at 1:26 a.m.
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sara- I think that many of the "haters" have problems with the term "redneck" because it often is referred to white trash and racism. Not saying that it is completely warranted, buut you have to understand both sides. My only point was that its not a kid fiendly event and not very diverse. I say if you are going to have a community style festival, try to bring all sections of the community out to help. Not just Rednecks! There are thousands of minorities that would love to support a community run event helping out underpriviledged kids!
I am not a hater, I just think we could come up with better more creeative names ofr the festival, thats all.
Jul 5, 2011 at 5:24 p.m.
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It's sad to see how many haters they are! Jack forget them,the things they are saying happens at Rock around the block,night out,the fair, the air show! You can't control people.Plus for the language this happens every where any ways! The point was to give people something free to get into and help raise money for kids in need.. That we did,people were greatful,proud and happy to be there saturday's crowd and friday's crowd proved it! The NAME REDNECK TO US MEAN~~ SOMETHING YOU NORMALLY DON'T SEE IN A BACK YARD! LOOK AT "REDNECK WEDDING"! Ignore them some people just need to hate because that's how they are. This was a peoples choice to come or not.So they have right's to say negatives or positives.
Jul 5, 2011 at 4:10 p.m.
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ha. weird that i can respect the skunk analogy, even tho ive never smelled 'skunk' in anything ive ever ground up, and yet i want to crap on the porta potty:)
Jul 5, 2011 at 3:33 p.m.
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Sorry kid i was strying to keep it simple. For the more experienced smoker as you seem to be, I should have said skunk. Better:)
My point isnt that its a terrible place to be, its just that I will NEVER ever take my kids to it, thats all. A good community event that raises charitable dollars can not be frowned upon. I am just not one of thoe parents that take my kids in side beer tents. If you do that, you might be a .......
Jul 5, 2011 at 2:29 p.m.
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Please do not confuse the words from TheJoker with me. although I did not attend RNF this year I do agree that what they are doing for charity is a good thing.
Jul 5, 2011 at 1:55 p.m.
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hilarious that you can have thousands of people DRIVE to the fest, drink as much as they want, and then leave and do what they want. yet two people get asked to leave for smoking marijuana?? man we are sooooo backwards in this country. freedoms?? riiiiggght....
Jul 5, 2011 at 1:51 p.m.
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'(Kind of smells like a porta potty)'
someone has never enjoyed the aroma of quality bud
Jul 5, 2011 at 7:58 a.m.
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Joker, once again you know not of what you speak. This event had people from all walks of life attending, on our Board, in the bands and as vendors. We had black, white, hispanic, country club, biker, high income, low income, male, female, gay, and straight people involved in this event. The same can be said for the thousands of people who attended. As far as smoking pot, there were exactly two incidents of people trying to hide to do that and they were quickly found and told if that's what they wanted to do, they would have to leave the premises. This event was about two things: a lot of great people coming together to have a fun time and raising money for Easter Seals. That is exactly what we did.
Jul 5, 2011 at 7:27 a.m.
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A disgrace to Janesville? Are you kidding me? It seems to me Joker that you are the close minded myopic disgrace that judges people by labels. Gimme a break. Do you oppose St. Patrick's Day festivities? Now there's a holiday that is only designed for drinking. Do you have a problem with the Irish? Isn't everbody welcome to join in the fun? You would be very agitated if you lived in Milwaukee. Germanfest, Irishfest, Polishfest, Asianfest..... the list goes on. It's people like yourself who are the disgrace of Janesville. You that would rather badmouth a "labeled" group than see the positive that comes from an event such as this. I bet you were a big shot down on South Cherry Street when Ken Peterson brought the Klan to town.
Jul 5, 2011 at 6:28 a.m.
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Joker.. I recall you making the same comment last year, and you are still wrong. There were all races and ages!! As a matter of fact, comedian Gene Renfroe was on the main stage...guess what?? HE IS BLACK!!! and I and everyone at Redneck Fest are proud to call him our friend!!! We accept and respect everyone as long as they accept and respect us!! The term redneck simply means that we are always up to some kind of crazy shenanigans. We like to have a good time with our friends and enjoy the fact that we can do it in a way that can raise money for charity!!!
Jul 5, 2011 at 6:10 a.m.
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fearandrhetoric..there were plenty of porta potties there, maybe that is what you were smelling! If there was any "smoking" going on, it was very little. The security and all of the volunteers work too hard to allow anything to jeopardize the permits that are needed to have the event.
Jul 5, 2011 at 12:41 a.m.
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Hyper,I was there and do you know what pot smells like? plenty of it being smoked there.(Kind of smells like a porta potty) There is plenty of security at Alpine Valley too, are you going to tell me that nothing of that nature happens there?
look, I am glad that the proceeds go to charity and that in itself makes it a good event. Just not something I would EVER take my kids to.
While rednecks are generally viewed as racists, I dont think that its fair to label this as such. However I will say that there was not a whole lot of "diversity" afoot? Anyone else attending see much? Curious thats all.
Jul 5, 2011 at 12:08 a.m.
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somebody did you see someone smoking pot or are you assuming it happened. there was plenty of security there, and it didnt happen. as for security we walked thru that area constantly i personally think you full of it. all the haters in janesville are starting to rear there ugly heads.
Jul 4, 2011 at 11:17 p.m.
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Hardly a family event with all the pot smoking and vulgar language next to a childs play area...ignored or not. And not all the nieghbors support the event.
Jul 4, 2011 at 10:09 p.m.
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The event is hardly racist... And the proceeds go for a camp that changes the lives of disabled kids and their families. Three generations of my family have been chipping in to help the camp since they made such a positive impact on a family member's life.
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Before stomping on the event, delve into the cause andn the people behind it, I think you'll find a very positive ending to your rant.
Jul 4, 2011 at 10:02 p.m.
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This festival is a disgrace to Janesville. Why is the Gazette promoting a racist event?! Shame on you Janesville and those who put this degrading event together.
Jul 4, 2011 at 7:04 p.m.
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Frank Schultz.....you really painted this so bad! From your discription of the outfits, hair styles and body art, you tried so hard to paint it as a bad thing! From all this badness came 3 arrests???? You can at anytime stop at a bar or other events and have more! Frank hang it up, Go back to bashing the teachers...its whats you do best.
I know first hand how you do that. Whats next? Ronald McDonald house???
Jul 4, 2011 at 12:10 p.m.
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Seriously, this was another excellent year with some excellent bands, food, and people. I give great props to those who put this together and spend the time and effort to be on the RNF grounds for a month straight to get things set up. We've been partly involved in this event for the past 3 years and are happy to say that we will offer out backyard for as many years to come as needed!!
Jul 4, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Where's the like button about the Walker Protesters? :)
Jul 4, 2011 at 8:58 a.m.
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Easter Seals Camp Waubeek is where the proceeds go
Jul 4, 2011 at 8:45 a.m.
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I'm sure that the people at this event have a higher IQ average than the anti-Walker protesters at the capital.
Jul 4, 2011 at 7:46 a.m.
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What cause does all the money go to? I must have missed that in the article..
Jul 4, 2011 at 7:26 a.m.
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We're all going to hell. Beer and refreshments PROVIDED!
Please bring a clean change of clothing.
Jul 4, 2011 at 6:55 a.m.
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What a great event....thanks to Jack Herndon. Glad it was a success! That is a wonderful camp.
Jul 4, 2011 at 4:25 a.m.
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If you're posting a comment to this article...
You might be a redneck.
(Yes, I am a recovering redneck)
Jul 3, 2011 at 10:57 p.m.
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"she probably spent the night calling the police about fireworks"
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I don't know about that......more and more people are realizing that laws really don't mean anything anyway so why call anybody?
Jul 3, 2011 at 10:06 p.m.
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three minor arrests -- and a pretty big crowd. congrats to the planners and partiers.
nice job on redneck fest! good luck in the future.
sadly, there will always be killjoys like ladystardust. she probably spent the night calling the police on her neighbors for lighting off fireworks.
Jul 3, 2011 at 8:31 p.m.
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Just because it is not your type of fun, is that reason to condem it. He has always had the support of his neighbors and all the money goes to a good cause. On the eve of our day of declaring independance, why not embrace their rights to FREEDOM and let them enjoy their fun, and help a good cause. They don't make you attend. I've never been there, but it sounds fun.
Jul 3, 2011 at 7:49 p.m.
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Wow this makes me proud to be from Janesville,WI. Oh wait, it doesn't.
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