On Friday, Riot Fest is set to take over Chicago's Humboldt Park before traveling to Denver a week later and we here at HuffPost couldn't be more excited.
Adding to the anticipation for the fest in the months that have passed since the fest's lineup -- including headliners Fall Out Boy, a reunited Replacements, Blink-182, Blondie, Public Enemy, Gwar and more -- was released has been the festival/carnival's always-entertaining Twitter feed, which usually teeters between sassy rebuffs of critics and apparently whiskey-fueled, curt responses to "let me Google that for you"-type questions.
The feed even caught the eye of John Stamos, who is being saluted with his own butter carving at the Chicago event. (Why? Why not?)
Basically, this guy is living every frustrated social media manager's dream.
Below are 21 reasons why we think @RiotFest is doing it right.
They're resourceful.
I don't know? Does your mother still dress you? Check the weather channel. RT @toddskeez: @RiotFest should I bring a light jacket?
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 11, 2013
They make it personal.
you sound like my ex. RT @b00tychasin: Riot fest ruined my life.
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) July 24, 2013
They keep it real.
Not being in the suburbs doesn't make it a "bad part" of town. RT @sly_tendenciess: FUCK YOU RIOT FEST STOP BEING IN A 'BAD PART' OF CHICAGO
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) July 24, 2013
They exude confidence.
you spelled handsome wrong. RT @seanbline: I swear, whoever is in charge of the Riot Fest twitter account is the biggest asshole ever haha
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) August 7, 2013
They're perceptive.
are you high? RT @jameyjasta: @RiotFest can you add banana split Oreos & a copy of Starship troopers on DVD to our rider puhleeeeease?!
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 12, 2013
They care about America's future.
#riotfest says stay in school kids, some of you have horrible spelling and grammar.
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) June 13, 2013
No, really, they'll help you keep your priorities in check.
go to riot fest, then study. RT @kamilawisniewsk: Do I go to Riot Fest or do I stay home and study and write papers this weekend?
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 12, 2013
They're not above a poop joke.
we have so many shitters this year. RT @patlewandowski: The most epic thing about Riot Fest is the porta-potties!! #makeitMEGA
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 12, 2013
They like to party.
Going to do a shot for every new twitter follower we get today. Tell your friends to follow @riotfest
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) August 17, 2013
They care about personal hygiene.
to be fair, you were filthy before Riot Fest too. RT @nailbitters: @RiotFest I'm filthy and full of poutine, thanks for one hell of a show!
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) August 26, 2013
They are definitely up with the latest foodie trends.
Olive Garden. RT @summerisrad3: @RiotFest what's the best restaurant near O'Hare?
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 11, 2013
They have an excellent grasp of what social media is and isn't.
twitter is definitely not punk rock
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) May 21, 2013
They don't shy away from possible controversy. Exhibit A:
A bunch of stupid Gentiles. Sorry. RT @jayfray_allday: why is yom kippur during @RiotFest. WHO PLANNED THIS.
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) August 27, 2013
Exhibit B:
the grill. RT @teppup: @RiotFest will there be a special area for the farm animals!
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) August 19, 2013
They take pride in their hometown/neighborhood.
Not trying to be a dick to people calling Humboldt "the ghetto", but it's not. I've lived here for 10 years, it's my home and I love it.
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) July 23, 2013
They're feminists (we're guessing).
You ladies need to show some self respect and stop asking boys to buy you #riotfest tickets. You don't need boys to buy you stuff.
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) July 24, 2013
They'll be drinking none of your Haterade. No way, no how.
I wish you had better taste in music :) RT @Lilbeans_fosho: I wish riot fest had a better lineup
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) July 19, 2013
They believe in YOLO.
life is short. go to riot fest.
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 11, 2013
They still love you.
we still love you. RT @ftskaayla: The riot fest guy probably hates me and I'm sorry
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 11, 2013
They just want you to be happy. No more tears.
No crying at Riot Fest. RT @Geni_Thalia: @Iggy_Stooges today at @RiotFest I'm so excited I could cry.
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) August 25, 2013
Did we mention the butter John Stamos carving? Oh, sorry.
I just talked to the @ButterStamos sculptor, he is in Indiana and almost here! http://t.co/VxZQRu9Fnx
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 12, 2013