kanye hates hippies

Dear Mr. West,

Earlier this week, I read your response to the criticism you've been receiving with regards to this year's Bonnaroo, and I'd like to take this opportunity to say: Dude, wtf?

Prior to this incident, I was fairly certain that I couldn't possibly like your persona less. But you've somehow managed to surprise me and even surpass my expectations for your behavior. That's quite an accomplishment!

Please don't misinterpret this as merely a hate letter, however. I do have respect for your work and the different dimensions you've fearlessly added to the hip-hop realm. I really loved The College Dropout, and I own The College Graduate and Graduation. But I must admit that soon after the release of your second album, the mere mention of your name began to leave a sour taste in my mouth. You suddenly exploded in the media, and I was perpetually left wondering why you felt the need to behave like a bratty, self-absorbed 5-year-old douchebag.

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A certain uptown Dallasite friend of BOT became inspired a few weeks ago and decided to make the journey to Manchester, TN for this year's edition of Bonnaroo. It was her first trip to the event; indeed, it was her very first major music festival experience. Eggs and I weren't able to attend this year, but we were treated to a series of text messages that never failed to make Eggs green. I got a kick out of them, though, and I think they accurately capture the first-time festival-goer's experience.

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