What single thing at faire hurls you off into the depths of rage?

[Muffin]

I'm confused...I thought it was the Renaissance Faire and not the Puerile, Gee I've Never Seen Breasts Before Faire.  I'm all for a little bit of bawdy fun but there truly is so much more to Faire, it's kind of a shame to see it thought of as an outdoors Hooters for boys who haven't grown up yet.  That goes for the women who desperately need that kind of attention and encourage it to the point that these people think they have a right to disrespect everyone.

What Nikki said!

[Lady Nicolette]

And what makes me really angry at Faire?  People who don't know how to handle alcohol.  People who didn't want to go in the first place being really grouchy, especially with their children.  People who should have left their dogs at home.  Actually, these things pretty much make me angry anywhere! The inappropriate photographer people just gross me out in comparison, they're sort of like gnats.

[Lady Nicolette]

What Nikki said!

I so wish we had a "like" button!

[Seaman Blurt]

I'm confused...I thought it was the Renaissance Faire and not the Puerile, Gee I've Never Seen Breasts Before Faire.  I'm all for a little bit of bawdy fun but there truly is so much more to Faire, it's kind of a shame to see it thought of as an outdoors Hooters for boys who haven't grown up yet.  That goes for the women who desperately need that kind of attention and encourage it to the point that these people think they have a right to disrespect everyone.

Well, faire is full of drunken pirates. I totally understand being respectful. i would never cop a feel without permission, unless it was purposely accidental. Yarrr! Pirate!  

[Lady Nicolette]

And I would never kick a gentleman where it counts but wouldn't think twice about it if he forgot to behave like one.  Even pirates have a code of honor.

[Muffin]

Speaking as a Beer Wench, accidentally on purpose touching is still NEVER okay!! Pirate or not, you will lose an appendage, and I will start with your shortest one! Thereafter having you escorted from our lovely shire by security, the police, or on a stretcher, your choice.  I have plenty of "pirate" friends at faire, and they would never dream of touching any of us or anyone else in an inappropriate way! Heck I'm married to a "pirate" and he has far more class than to ever even consider touching a woman inappropriately! The role most MEN at faire take on is that of a protector from the idiots who think its okay to touch, take headless pictures, etc.. just because you are wearing a bodice.. Don't forget at the end of the day its all still make believe. People should also realize that there is a very real chance that you could face criminal charges should you decide to be said idiot. 

[Lady Nicolette]

All said in good fun, of course...But seriously, I don't even like chiropractors!  
Again, the Faire isn't an excuse for rude and boorish behavior, even if it's in character.

[Lady Nicolette]

Well said, Muffin...And it's true, the gentleman (even be they pirates) win the prize...

[kcdcchef]

seems like at faire in the 80's people were more touchy feely in general and more apt to just toss someone in an act even if a touch of pain were to be had. not so much anymore, the joys of a lawsuit happy society. and probably a GOOD THING!

[Seaman Blurt]

You know i am just arguing for the sake of arguing... I do agree with you ladies. its not ok to touch unless invited to do so. im just glad i am always invited... 

[kcdcchef]

there are many wenches at my home faire i know by first name and character first name, and always am playful with them. have many photos of me staring directly into the cleavage, fun stuff. and again, by invitation only!

[Anna Iram]

I have a few pictures of friends pulling that. Sillies. Not offended at all as it's clearly not crossing a boundary.   Just in fun.

I do think folks should take responsibility for their actions at faire. If you flirt too much with some guy you just met and he trys to get a little more friendly  just quietly ask him to back off. Usually they don't mean harm. Just get carried away. No need to cause a scene. I've been wubbie attacked by someone I barely knew, he meant no harm and I didn't get all whipped up over it. I've also had a pirate think it was okay to drape himself on me everytime we met. I quietly asked him to stop as it made me uncomfortable. He did. Of course he also held a grudge over it. Yes there are jerks at faire just lke in real life. My lesson learned. Just like in real life you have to take responsibilty for your actions.
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The picture thing is a difficult one. I wouldn't want *any* pictures of myself showing up in some babe and boobs website. Yet I'm glad to be part of a portfolio of a faire taken by a respectable photog. When you put on garb you become a photo op. I think just assume you will end up in somebodys photobucket so dress and act to your comfort level.

For me, the thing I hate most is the tempest in the teapot syndrome that happens at faires. I don't know if folks are just bored with their lives and need attention or what, but good lord. Go to faire and have fun, but please don't create drama and fabricate stories and feed the rennie rumor machine. It's annoying and a bore.

[KiltedPrivateer]

I have a new one - - Budweiser products (o;
But then I find good dark ale (Guinness) and all is right with the world again

[Merlin the Elder]

Yes, Guinness does help to make the world go round. It's my #1 choice in stout (that isn't my own). I also like Bass for an ale. Truth be known, the best brews will never make it to faires because the American beer palate is just not sophisticated enough (in general). My dad liked Old Milwaukee (blech!). When my father-in-law was living in Houston, he drank Buckhorn & Texas Pride. I don't remember which of those two it was, but in a book I had many years ago that graded beers in the U.S., it was the only beer that rated a zero. Having tasted it myself, I think they were way too generous with the score.

[kcdcchef]

Yes, Guinness does help to make the world go round. It's my #1 choice in stout (that isn't my own). I also like Bass for an ale. Truth be known, the best brews will never make it to faires because the American beer palate is just not sophisticated enough (in general). My dad liked Old Milwaukee (blech!). When my father-in-law was living in Houston, he drank Buckhorn & Texas Pride. I don't remember which of those two it was, but in a book I had many years ago that graded beers in the U.S., it was the only beer that rated a zero. Having tasted it myself, I think they were way too generous with the score.

yeah my old man always drank budwesier and bud light, schlitz, all that hillbilly crap. i do think the american beer palate is improving, 20 years ago you never saw oatmeal stouts, nutcracker brews, all that stuff. hey if you ever make it through KC again, i highly reccomend boulevard beer. pretty decent american stuff.