Stuff people said at M3F Fest 2025

Admittedly, M3F Fest 2025 did have its share of ups and downs. But if there's one thing that the fest does especially well, it's serve as a vital source for totally nutso things uttered by its various attendees. Heck, we'd put it right up there with Innings Fest for sheer absurdity and humor.

So what exactly is it about M3F that draws out people's most peculiar inner thoughts? The feel-good, hippie-adjacent attendees are probably just more free and unbothered. Or, the extra cold, extra rainy first day may have short-circuited people's brains. It could have even been that all the bass in the air just shakes out even the most deep-seated ideas.

Regardless, it's an important function. M3F is all about connection and community, and few things can generate positive vibes like blurting out weird stuff about Stephen King, self love, relationship trauma and tater tots. Whatever the topic, it just brings us all together to focus on what really matters: a shared experience that uplifts our wacky hometown.

Here are the most interesting, amusing and memorable things we overheard during M3F Fest 2025.

Some people just don't have nearly enough self esteem
"I didn’t know I’d look like that in pants, so that’s the real tragedy."

If you're coming to M3F, you better be prepared to truly get wild
"All the mud just makes me want to do weird things."

Whereas hoodies are always a good idea in the cold, there are other options
"God, I wish I was wearing a warm thong."
This was uttered too early in day one for someone to be that far gone
"I don’t even know what festival I’m at and I’ve been here all day."

Again, when it comes to battling cold weather, different strokes for different folks
"Come here, and let me steal all your body heat, please!"

You'd be surprised the kind of stars that appear at M3F
"That guy looks like a punk rock Stephen King!"

There's something so special about those yummy potatoes
"Oh, Tot Box, I have been a very good boy."

This guy must really get around at festivals
"If I hear an instrument, I’m gonna follow it."
Maybe this person should reevaluate some relationship and life choices
"They put him in his place just because he was being a jerk and racist."

The band ALEXSUCKS are some rather hypocritical dudes
"We think we suck. If you say we suck, f**k you."

These fests really offer some important life lessons
"I just have to face it: I’m not a flashing light girly."

Wait, is this about Air, Daft Punk, Modjo or Cassius? (It was said during Justice's headlining gig)
"There’s only one French electronic duo that I care about."
Hey, bud, the show's up there, not with our reporters
"I'm having a great time, if you want to write that down."

Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath is all about responsible fun
"Are you drinking enough water? Are you testing your drugs?"

OK, maybe some folks at M3F had a little too much self esteem
Person 1: "Yeah, you know my sister."

Person 2: "That was a long time ago."

Person 1: "She’s still not over you."

Person 2: "Who could be?"