Feb 28, 2020 · Wook or Wookie is a sometimes derogatory word for a hippy that frequents EDM and jam-band concerts and festivals. The word has been used as early as the 1980s, originally comparing hippies to a Star Wars Wookiee due to their hair.

Jul 23, 2023 · Over time, Wooks have become music festival icons and infamous internet sensations through their highly shareable meme-worthy and viral clip antics. In addition, the Wook persona and lifestyle have evolved into its own subculture known as “Festival Wookie” which can be found all over Instagram.

Jan 20, 2025 · A wook is an unhygienic festival-goer who's known for using drugs like psychedelics. Wooks are a common fixture in the festival scene (if you aren’t familiar with them, picture Coachella, Bonnaroo, Burning Man, etc.) and rave/EDM culture.

A wook is a person who is deeply involved in the subculture surrounding the jam band or hippie music scene. This could include attending concerts, collecting recordings of live performances, and...

Jan 21, 2020 · What is a wook, in a context other than a furry race of courageous creatures in the Star Wars series? A wook is a hippie, most often a music and festival fan, that at its basic form owns nothing and borrows everything. He is basically a Scumbag Steve meme with a flat brim hat (did I just show my age with the Scumbag Steve meme?

Sep 3, 2023 · The visual aesthetic often includes psychedelic art, festival gear, and sometimes even memes that humorously explore the stereotypes associated with being a wook. Social Media as a Marketplace Platforms like Facebook and Reddit often host specialized groups where wooks buy, sell, and trade festival tickets, clothing, and even art.

Probably also helps to explain that the stereotype is that they in some way tend to resemble chewbacca (a wookie), hence "wook". Usually hasnt showered since the last show. I think the other replies fill in most of the other gaps.

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Dec 15, 2024 · "Wook #17" is the name given to a picture of a hairy hippie named Dan Patchcomb after his image appeared as image #17 on the site w00ks.org in 2002. (note: the image has been removed.) His face has been edited onto a number of image macros on a number of forums, particularly those centered on jamband concerts. Background

Jun 10, 2022 · If you’ve been in the rave scene long enough, there is no doubt that you have heard a joke or two about the notorious Wook. You may have heard how a show was just filled with a bunch of wooks or how someone “wooked out” at the latest festival, but you might wonder what actually IS a wook?