Comments on: The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/ The search for america's small, hidden and bizarre festivals Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:35:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9-rare hourly 1 By: Ross http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5836 Ross Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:32:54 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5836 Thank you, Grant. We appreciate you calling us backwards hicks, when really we were there to document the event as journalists. Thank you, Grant. We appreciate you calling us backwards hicks, when really we were there to document the event as journalists.

]]> By: Grant http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5826 Grant Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:04:40 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5826 Wow. What backwards, desert dwelling, inbred hicks you people are. Catch up with the rest of the civilized world, Texas. Better yet, why don't you just sucede, and not call this the "American Festival." You are the reasons they don't like Americans abroad. Wow. What backwards, desert dwelling, inbred hicks you people are. Catch up with the rest of the civilized world, Texas. Better yet, why don’t you just sucede, and not call this the “American Festival.” You are the reasons they don’t like Americans abroad.

]]> By: Tlacatecatl Tlacaxipe http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5822 Tlacatecatl Tlacaxipe Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:35:05 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5822 Rattlesnake roundups are an example of humanity at its lowest level. Fear, hatred, destruction, all in one big arena. Roundups are condemned by herpetological societies and researchers won't use the contaminated venom collected under nonsterile conditions. This is just an excuse for cowardly humans to kill rattlesnakes and make hatbands out of them. The whole thing is just disgusting. Rattlesnake roundups are an example of humanity at its lowest level. Fear, hatred, destruction, all in one big arena. Roundups are condemned by herpetological societies and researchers won’t use the contaminated venom collected under nonsterile conditions. This is just an excuse for cowardly humans to kill rattlesnakes and make hatbands out of them. The whole thing is just disgusting.

]]> By: Liam http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5816 Liam Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:34:15 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5816 How could you people possibly support this? there is nothing wrong with snakes, quite the opposite, we need them to survive as we do any animal for they all have there niche in there specific ecosystems and in this world as a whole, can you people not see how cruel this is, you said yourself they flush the poor helpless animals out of there dens with gasoline, can you not see how cruel this is, your country acts as if your developed, almost ahead of everyone else but from this post ive realised how far behind you are, how could you possibly stand to let this happen all so some conceided,ignorant FUCKS could make easy money.... if you seriously agree with and support this you discust and without a doubt are a waste of life How could you people possibly support this? there is nothing wrong with snakes, quite the opposite, we need them to survive as we do any animal for they all have there niche in there specific ecosystems and in this world as a whole, can you people not see how cruel this is, you said yourself they flush the poor helpless animals out of there dens with gasoline, can you not see how cruel this is, your country acts as if your developed, almost ahead of everyone else but from this post ive realised how far behind you are, how could you possibly stand to let this happen all so some conceided,ignorant FUCKS could make easy money…. if you seriously agree with and support this you discust and without a doubt are a waste of life

]]> By: Ryan http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5075 Ryan Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:59:51 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5075 I worked at that "rednecky fair" in Salem! The roundup gets a shout-out in The Economist this week: http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13337894. I worked at that “rednecky fair” in Salem! The roundup gets a shout-out in The Economist this week: http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13337894.

]]> By: Ross http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5071 Ross Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:27:34 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5071 James, yeah man! 'We are the world trade center'! I still love that album. You were my savior of good music. Thanks for the comments James, and good to be in touch again. Hope you'll follow along in the future and please let me know if you have any recommendations for NYC events to photograph! James, yeah man! ‘We are the world trade center’! I still love that album. You were my savior of good music. Thanks for the comments James, and good to be in touch again. Hope you’ll follow along in the future and please let me know if you have any recommendations for NYC events to photograph!

]]> By: Ross http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5070 Ross Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:25:44 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5070 Lex, Yes, makes sense. In my hometown of Salem, Va, there is a pretty rednecky summer fair that happens every year. I never thought of going to it when I lived there, but since I've been away for quite some time, I could go to that event and document it as an outsider and probably see it in a new way. I'm learning that there are stories right under our noses, even in our home towns. Lex,
Yes, makes sense. In my hometown of Salem, Va, there is a pretty rednecky summer fair that happens every year. I never thought of going to it when I lived there, but since I’ve been away for quite some time, I could go to that event and document it as an outsider and probably see it in a new way. I’m learning that there are stories right under our noses, even in our home towns.

]]> By: lex http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5066 lex Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:25:14 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5066 Ross, that's pretty near to where I went to college. Same goes for Friend of Gentle Graffiti, and all-around cool person, Jamie Shelburne (she's still living around that territory). Sadly, I actually never went to the Rattlesnake Roundup. An interesting thought, though, is the difference in perception for locals and "outsiders" towards these kinds of festivals. I can't imagine NOT going to something like this if it was somewhere else. Make sense? Ross, that’s pretty near to where I went to college. Same goes for Friend of Gentle Graffiti, and all-around cool person, Jamie Shelburne (she’s still living around that territory). Sadly, I actually never went to the Rattlesnake Roundup. An interesting thought, though, is the difference in perception for locals and “outsiders” towards these kinds of festivals. I can’t imagine NOT going to something like this if it was somewhere else. Make sense?

]]> By: james mulry http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5063 james mulry Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:55:18 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5063 Ross, Andrew - this is amazing. Great work, and love the video. Ross, Andrew – this is amazing. Great work, and love the video.

]]> By: Ross http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-4737 Ross Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:09:12 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-4737 Thanks Stephanie! That is our intent--to expose American culture. I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying the website. Thanks for the comments. Keep em' coming! Thanks Stephanie! That is our intent–to expose American culture. I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying the website. Thanks for the comments. Keep em’ coming!

]]> By: Stephanie http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-4735 Stephanie Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:58:23 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-4735 Ross, your photos are making me realize that there is so much culture in the U.S. I have not been exposed to. I honestly think I would've lost my lunch if I had been there, srsly! Skinning snakes?!?!?! I really like that photograph of the woman smiling with the snake like a prize, and my favorite is the man who's holding the snake's mouth open and he's got that diamond ring on of a horse shoe. I'm also really enjoying the videos---keep them coming. What an adventure! Ross, your photos are making me realize that there is so much culture in the U.S. I have not been exposed to. I honestly think I would’ve lost my lunch if I had been there, srsly! Skinning snakes?!?!?!

I really like that photograph of the woman smiling with the snake like a prize, and my favorite is the man who’s holding the snake’s mouth open and he’s got that diamond ring on of a horse shoe. I’m also really enjoying the videos—keep them coming.

What an adventure!

]]> By: gina martin http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-4734 gina martin Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:49:19 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-4734 i will not look at these photos again. I HATE SNAKES. the photo of all the snakes in the big pit. i would have passed out. andrew - i know i was an AMAZING photo assistant with Howie Long - but i would have NEVER done this with you. i will not look at these photos again. I HATE SNAKES. the photo of all the snakes in the big pit. i would have passed out. andrew – i know i was an AMAZING photo assistant with Howie Long – but i would have NEVER done this with you.

]]> By: Mark P http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-4731 Mark P Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:41:09 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-4731 That's a tidbit creepy, I'll admit. That’s a tidbit creepy, I’ll admit.

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