![]() ![]() Disease, white resistance after the Stono Rebellion, internal problems, et al. Several slaves responded enthusiastically, including a woman named Diana of Port Royal, who played a leadership role, while others defiantly rejected their message as the religion of barbaric masters. Following Wesley’s brief encounter in 1737 and preceding Whitefield’s visit in 1740 and the subsequent slave revival in Port Royal, the Moravians offered sustained contact with the new religious style. ![]() It documents responses of planters, townspeople, and especially slaves and shows how the mission was connected to the transatlantic evangelical Protestant awakening. Projectile Toilet Paper: I might have just been oblivious, but is this a thing now? Individuals tossed rolls of TP back and forth across crowds and in circle pits.This article investigates the German Moravian slave mission in South Carolina (1738-1740), including its role in beginning evangelical Protestantism among Lowcountry slaves. ![]() Plenty of people pulled out their phones to Snapchat these moments, but I suggest you use your imagination instead. More comical were the instances when guys dramatically lifted their shirts to elicit cheers and applause from surrounding onlookers. If you weren’t trying to stand out in the mob with your clothing, perhaps attention could be gained from a lack thereof, and I’m not referring to the bikini clad here.įlashing : Rudimentary signs made from cut out beer boxes simply requested “TITS” and I saw countless ladies oblige and flash their bare chests, a trend unnoticed last year. Jeados and micro shorts that read “MOSH” across the rear were popular with the men. I saw a Spider-Man morph suit, Betelgeuse from “Beetlejuice," a slice of bacon, costume, the entire Power Rangers squad, and girls in fishnet stockings paired with tutus. ![]() Outfits : It’s more a matter of what wasn’t showcased than what was. Of course, we all saw the headlining acts of A Perfect Circle, Soundgarden, Korn, Def Leppard, The Offspring, and Avenged Sevenfold, and couldn’t miss the prevalent crowd surfing and moshing, but what about those memorable moments off the main stage throughout this rockin’ weekend? I did not expect to see such brands at an event geared towards metal lovers and hard rock fans. A kiosk catering to Dead Heads touted all things tie dye. Heavy Grass, self-described as “The Loudest Weed Brand in the World," sold apparel covered in images of cannabis leaves while the Swisher Sweets brand gave away shirts when you took and posted a selfie with their reps and offered deals on cigarillos. I was surprised by the assortment of vendors and by the presence of certain tents given the genre and mood of the festival. (Confession: I still listen to A7X regularly.)Įverything operated smoothly and safely over the weekend. Nostalgia sank in as I got to see live performances of what was essentially the soundtrack to my high school days : Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, The Offspring and Avenged Sevenfold. MGK was the most energetic of the small stage performers - I'm pretty sure fans at Rebellion would crowd surf or form a mosh pit for any artist - even a classical composer given the opportunity.Ĭome Sunday, the grounds had mostly dried out and the sun shone brightly. Saturday experienced a slight drizzle mid afternoon. We got to see Viking warriors spar with replica swords and shields and most of the band cllimbed aboard the ship to sing or play mid set. Swedish melodic death metal group Amon Amarth was my happiest discovery of the day because of their stage presence. I constantly debated leaving sets early to get a great view of the next great group, but what do you do when you know your favorite songs will be played last? If you’re lucky, the band will open with a hit, as did Highly Suspect with “Lydia”, so you can avoid this dilemma. Boasting over 60 bands in only three days, Rebellion’s overlap in lineup became overwhelming at times. ![]()
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