DR. MARK BENECKE: WGT Diary 2022 (12/60) - Mephisto? Donald? Box spring bed? (3/3)

DR. MARK BENECKE: WGT Diary 2022 (12/60) – Mephisto? Donald? Box spring bed? (3/3)

Automatic translation. Improvements are constantly being worked on.

In front of the closed soft ice cream stand with turquoise, purple and yellow ice cream we meet Michelle. It’s her first WGT. Mark: “How are you feeling?” Michelle: “I feel a bit excited, I’m very nervous because I’ve been in the scene for 15 years and I actually know all the festivals. Amphi, M’era, Rockharz etc.” Mark: “Did you camp there?” Michelle: “Yes.” Mark: “So you’re not a noble Goth?” Michelle: “Yes I am, this year I’m doing “glamping”. That works by either having a hotel, or getting Mein-Zelt-Steht-Schon (My Tent Stands Up).” Mark: “How does that work? Prosecco? A box spring bed?” Michelle: “It’s a small cot, you have to bring your own sleeping bag, you have electricity, wifi.” (laughs) Mark: “Do you feel guilty, or are you glad it’s going down like this?” Michelle: “Partly, partly. I’m glad I’m getting to see the other, nicer side, but of course it’s also incredibly fun camping at the campground with the other people.” Mark: “What’s the best part about camping?” Michelle: “You get to know the people. Someone always comes along, sits down, brings a beer, then we talk…” Mark: “What are you most looking forward to at WGT compared to the other festivals?” Michelle: “To the cultural program: cemetery walk, lectures and the bands like Aesthetic Perfection, Centhron.” (Text & photos: Mark Benecke)