Here's What Austinites Really Think About SXSW

"Great opportunity to connect and meet new people! :)"

"Utter madness — but fun, crazy madness — the kind you look forward to (probably because you forgot) and are relieved and exhausted when it ends."

"Under-appreciated."

"It's the world's greatest entertainment in our backyard for 10 days," he elaborates. "And if you're 15 or 16 walking around, it'll change your life."

"Tech needs moar diversity."

"Lucrative!"

"Crazy."

"It's convenient fun for Austinites."

"Lively!"

"When do I get my city back?"

"Let's do it again next year! :)"

Keisha: "Awesome! Great way to bring artists to our city."

Annie: "SXSW is great for the city but the traffic sucks."

"Good atmosphere."

"Expensive!"

"South By is death by serving!"

"Stressed out!"

"Excited :)"

"Thrilling."

"Fuckin Love SX."