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Woodstock was far muddier than the legend

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The ultimate symbol of counterculture peace and love was basically a massive mud pit with a critical food shortage. The organizers grossly underestimated the crowd size, leading to completely collapsed fences, overflowing toilets, and severe traffic jams. People deeply romanticize the music, completely forgetting they spent three days starving in a toxic swamp.

Woodstock was far muddier than the legend
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