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

[kcdcchef]

If you want to take your kids to a Renaissance faire don't expect Chuck E Cheese.  There is no cannon fire at Chuck E Cheese

but then again, we must embrace kids at fare. the more that expereience it, the more likely it is to surivive going forward. many faires have patrons getting older and older, get the kids into it!!

[Dinobabe]

I think what he's trying to say is that faire has changed a lot over the years.  Some good, some not so much.  I remember, when I was a kid, all of the bawdy shows.  They were a lot of fun!  Over the years I slowly learned what the "adult" jokes were, which made it even funnier.  Yes, there should be kids shows; yes, there should be family shows; yes there should be PG-13 shows; yes, even an R one or two (Axel the Sot).  The cutesy always G rated stuff can get really boring after a while, not that I enjoy lots of cuss words or vulgar jokes, just saying.

YES, we need kid friendly to help raise the next generation.

[kcdcchef]

I think what he's trying to say is that faire has changed a lot over the years.  Some good, some not so much.  I remember, when I was a kid, all of the bawdy shows.  They were a lot of fun!  Over the years I slowly learned what the "adult" jokes were, which made it even funnier.  Yes, there should be kids shows; yes, there should be family shows; yes there should be PG-13 shows; yes, even an R one or two (Axel the Sot).  The cutesy always G rated stuff can get really boring after a while, not that I enjoy lots of cuss words or vulgar jokes, just saying.

YES, we need kid friendly to help raise the next generation.

sigh, I miss Axel the sot!!! He used to be a regular act at KCRF!

[Captain Teague]

There is a more and more trend towards ALL family friendly. Which I am feeling more and more "mature" places for adults to attend are fast becoming extinct altogether.

We attended the annual Fetish and Fantasy Ball in Vegas a few years ago. Upon arriving, we were all informed the Morals Board of Vegas had decreed a very long list of rules. Long enough to make it very near Disneyland, including "No revealing costumes, nor any costumes portraying anything of private parts." Excuse me? First off, VEGAS. Second off, it was held in a convention center, alcohol was served and no one under 21 allowed. Thirdly, VEGAS, home of the bawdy shows, nekkid shows, etc?? Come on....

Don't misunderstand me. We love kids. We feel parents should spend more time with their kids. We feel kids SHOULD attend Faires, as fantasy settings other than video games are also fast becoming extinct. the "Magick" has few places in which to live anymore. And most definitely, children are the future of Faire. I employ a Dragon puppet with most of my garb which draws the children in droves and tickles me no end in so doing.

But for pete's sake, stop making everything Disneyland. Some of us have grown our kids and we would like to be at least allowed to have our niche where we can have fun without having to watch everything we say and do. And most of the bawdy shows at Faire I have attended are nearly all double entendres rather than any sort of filth anyway.

And I think one of the biggest problems (which brings me back to an annoyance at Faire, not really a rage ) are the Parents, who blithely ignore the opening statements at the bawdy acts (which I have heard said every single time ) where they say "mature act, if you have children or are sensitive to such, you may want to move on down to the next act on down the lane."

Then they have the utter GALL to be offended. And then they act like EVERY show is like that when in truth there are very few.

When did society suddenly decide "your ways offend me. Rather than show tolerance and respect, I will make sure you stop, even though it is not illegal or unlawful.And I plan to change everywhere I go to the same ways."

That is very sad. And I would like to tell most that are so offended that there is far more violence and graphics on the tv and in movies nowadays, even the cartoons, than Faires. Just watch the news sometime. But I don't. I also want to tell them to stop trying to change the world to suit their delicate sensibilities, far better to learn tolerance and respect. But I don't.

But that's just my piece of eight on the matter. No better than anyone else's for certain.

[DT_Masters]

Reminds me when my brother didn't want me showing my young nephew my Ren Fest shots because of the belly dancers in them.

C'est la vie!

[jackrocks]

At MIRF this year, there was one Friday they were open, which was a day that school classes were encouraged to come, and it was advertised as a family/kids day, with discounts for kids tickets and more age appropriate shows. My daughters class was supposed to go, as they are studying ren. period and romeo and juliet,b ut the teacher cancelled at the last minute (she was so disappointed!).

Anyway....I thought that was a good compromise. It doesnt take a day away from anyone else, and for those who are very sensitive, or with kids the shows are toned down somewhat.

Most shows we have seen have had a disclaimer up front about content, and thats a nice heads up. One show we attended earlier in the year did NOT, and the cast invited us to come sit, seeing we had young kids, and I asked if it was a family friendly show, and was told yes. It was not. That was a bit irritating. But, we'll know to avoid it for next time, not a big deal. I would not say I want a show to change for my own ideals, I just like to know ahead of time if its going to be appropriate or not.

The pickle hawkers are hysterical/awful. I remember when my kids were really little, and they would suddenly parrot something they had heard you say before, sometimes with embarassing results. I can just imagine some 3 yr old parroting the pickle vendors..."Bigger than your boyfriend and just as cheap!!" at preschool or something, lol!

[Adriana Rose]

See I am friends with a pickle guy. Yeah he thinks its funny to get my 4 year old to parrot what he hawks, but hey hes 4 and well he doesnt get the jokes.

I shoot for kid friendly when there are a ton of kids in the crowd but when its later in the day and we have The Parade of Drunks I tend to go a tad more bawdy. As bawdy as you can with flowers lol.

[jackrocks]

Lol it makes me think of my friends little girl. She had trouble making a hard "k" sound at the beginning of words, it came out as an "h" sound.

My friend is a chef.

For the longest time, she would go around telling people she wanted to be a HOOKER (cooker/chef), just like mommy:)

[Rennytom]

Half Naked wenches or barbarians running around in revealing costumes, flirting with everyone they meet.
That absoluetely really drives me into a ...wait a minute...did you say "rage"  I thought you said...
Oh, well, then never mind...

[Jack Daw at Work]

NOTHING is irritating other than just the large crowds that occur on some weekends and you have to weave through them to get food or drink.  That and wheneever there's no good reason to cancel the fireworks (there will be this year).  Otherwise, I'm fine with TRF.  (I went to Sherwood for their Highland games and Celtic Festival a couple of weekends ago and the grounds definitely look inviting for their Middle Ages festival.)

[Rowan MacD]

  That happened to me at KCRF the last time I went (2006)-It was a busy Saturday and the crowds were so thick it was just miserable.  I had been to KC a couple of times before then and it was never this bad. There wasn't room in the lanes for improv, and when someone was able to get a gig going, you couldn't see what was happening unless you happened to be right there when it started.  Long lines were everywhere for everything,  and when I finally wanted something to eat at 2pm,all the food vendors were sold out of everything but candy and sweet snacks.  Only one still had regular food and those were Bocaburgers (yuk) which were served very cold on a plain bun (at regular price) and the vendor was out of condiments to boot.
  The next day (Sunday) was only slightly better, I hit the food vendors at 11am.   I met my friends, we saw a couple of shows (not many, as you had to show up 20 minutes early to get close enough to see) shopped a little then called it an early day.  I have not made the trip to KC since, though I love the place when it's not a crushing madhouse. 
  If I wanted a Disneyland crowd experience, I would go to Disneyland.   Crushing crowds are not my idea of fun, even though they do mean big gate profits for the owners.   I find I like to take my time, see and be seen, without being pushed, shoved, walked on and then spending a good portion of my day waiting in some line or another.

[Merlin the Elder]

Half Naked wenches or barbarians running around in revealing costumes, flirting with everyone they meet....

I hate it when that happens...

[Molden]

Half Naked wenches or barbarians running around in revealing costumes, flirting with everyone they meet....

I hate it when that happens...

I've actually met and chatted with that Lass at TRF. She's actually a very sweet person to talk with and bloody intelligent to boot! 

[Valiss]

I dislike half naked wenches too...  kinda... I guess...  hmmm.. 

[Butch]

  That happened to me at KCRF the last time I went (2006)-It was a busy Saturday and the crowds were so thick it was just miserable.  I had been to KC a couple of times before then and it was never this bad. There wasn't room in the lanes for improv, and when someone was able to get a gig going, you couldn't see what was happening unless you happened to be right there when it started.  Long lines were everywhere for everything,  and when I finally wanted something to eat at 2pm,all the food vendors were sold out of everything but candy and sweet snacks.  Only one still had regular food and those were Bocaburgers (yuk) which were served very cold on a plain bun (at regular price) and the vendor was out of condiments to boot.
  The next day (Sunday) was only slightly better, I hit the food vendors at 11am.   I met my friends, we saw a couple of shows (not many, as you had to show up 20 minutes early to get close enough to see) shopped a little then called it an early day.  I have not made the trip to KC since, though I love the place when it's not a crushing madhouse. 
  If I wanted a Disneyland crowd experience, I would go to Disneyland.   Crushing crowds are not my idea of fun, even though they do mean big gate profits for the owners.   I find I like to take my time, see and be seen, without being pushed, shoved, walked on and then spending a good portion of my day waiting in some line or another.

Well, last Saturday was that crowded at the KCRF!  The most crowded I have ever seen it.  Sunday was getting that way when I left around 12:30.  I'm not sure how it will be this weekend, you need to come back down!  I heard I-29 is open all the way both North and South, only 1 lane each way around the IA/MO border, but open.  Come on down, I'll buy you a nice beverage!