37 Burning Man Do’s And DOH’s In The Default World

Try not to get red paint or pepper spray in your eye.

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After many desert days living with a new name and family of ~70,000 primal beauties, re-entry into asphalt society hurts. Here are things you can and cannot bring from the "Playa" to the "Default World" we live in most of the year.

Default DOH’s

1. HEY! You have to pay for that drink.

2. BUIs (Biking Under the Influence) are real.

3. Your hair doesn't do itself.

4. Wear clothes in public.*

5. Fur is socially unacceptable to many.

6. Those forgotten clothes on the street need to be left alone.

7. It might be dangerous to walk brightly lit at night.**

8. Jumping on moving vehicles is totally dangerous.

9. Be careful making prolonged eye contact with strangers.

10. Be careful of strangers making prolonged eye contact.

11. Make sure your friends are okay with full-body hugs.

12. If you get a full-body hug, they might be more than a friend.

13. Hugs don't replace money.***

14. Don't ditch your friends.

15. Don't crawl into a tent or van for +18 adult fun.****

16. Remember, commitments are a thing.

17. The sun is not the best way to tell time.

18. Running water is a strange and luxurious miracle.

19. Use pillowy toilet paper and your butt will love you.

20. A pee bottle or bucket sounds great, but no.

21. Please flush.

22. Showers.*****

23. Ice has lost its magic.

24. Refrain from burning your sentimental items.

25. Tell someone before disappearing for days.

*It's the law.

**Definitely dangerous.

***Full-body hugs might.

****… or do!

*****Please take one.

Default Do’s

1. Still carry your ID with you.

2. I guess you could wear leggings all day.

3. Keep smiling.

4. Say hi.

5. Piss clear.

6. Wear sunscreen.

7. Pick up M.O.O.P.

8. Dance when you feel like it.

9. Give compliments.

10. Know there is help when you need it.

11. Hold onto trust, for humanity and random kindness.

12. Believe in magic.