So me and the gang got invited over to the warped tour this past summer. Problem was we were only given two passes and there were three of us… what to do, what to do. I told Dan we could sneak him through the back gate by hiding him in my backpack. He gave it a go but no matter how much we tried to squeeze him down to size he just could not fit in there. Then Dan had the brilliant idea, “Rufus, you’re small and compact. Why don’t YOU get in the backpack?”
How demeaning! I mean, me, superstar Rufus Leaking, being stuffed into a tiny backpack and sneaking through the back gate. Some nerve that Dan has. Insufferable I tells ya. But actually, once I got in the backpack it turned out to be pretty sweet. I didn’t have to do any of the walking and was even able to get some quality nap time in.
Here’s a couple photos of our Warped adventure.
This is the beginning of "Operation Backpack Mission Impossible" where we navigated around the billions of tour busses.
The moment of truth as we approached the gate...
Success! Rufus Leaking is in the building! Or fairgrounds... well it's not a "fair" so maybe that's not right either. Um... "concerts place?" Yea, that works. Rufus Leaking is in the concerts place!
First I wanted to stop by the artists tent and see if there was anyone I knew. Didn't know these kids, but...
...I did recognize my good friend Andrew W.K.! I jumped outta Dan's backpack to say what's up. Here we are wearing matching t-shirts. Although I have to say his was looking not so fresh where as mine had been picked up from the dry cleaners that morning. You rock Andrew W.K. long live the party! Party Party Party!
Then we walked around and listened to some "punk rock" and stuff.
We ended up beside these two. The girl to the right had a backpack fashioned out of some kinda mouse puppet... the day Rufus Leaking's likeness is made into a backpack is the day the Earth implodes in on itself!
Here is a picture of Everclear rocking out. 90's alternative throwback woohoo! The guy over on the left looks like he was experiencing symptoms of dehydration. Rufus Leaking always says drink lots of water if you're gonna be playing in the sun.
Oompa Loompas were everywhere. Every time I asked them for some chocolate they'd tell me to buzz off. R-U-D-E. Rude!
I told this kid he needed to see a dermatologist about his backside. To which he replied, "It's paint, dude!" To which I replied, "Ohhhhhhh!"
We saw some radical skating. *Note: I know this picture isn't "radical" but believe me, we saw some! Really!
My mind was blown when we came upon the self-serve flavored ice dispensers. "DAN, PULL OVER!" I screamed.
I have very sensitive teeth so I just went straight for the syrup. I had a bunch of every flavor. My favorite was a combination of Mango-Strawberry that I custom-made by building a reservoir of syrup in my mouth.
It wasn't a good idea because I got a really big tummy ache. Here is Dan taking good care of me. Thank you, Dan.
As you can tell by the pics, we had a great time! That is until I got sick from drinking too much syrup. Sorry for cutting the day short, Caz.
I had a great time at the Vans Warped Tour and I can’t wait to go again next year. Although sneaking in is pretty “punk rock” if I say so myself, I recommend you not do it. You’ll have more fun if you’re not crammed into a lil backpack.
