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Over the weekend, we hung out at Tyler, the Creator's, fourth annual Camp Flog Gnaw in LA.

At just 24 years old, Tyler, The Creator has established a sort of dynasty for himself. He was only a teenager when he founded Odd Future, or OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All). He was only 21 when he announced the first Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival: a skatepark, city fair, hip-hop festival hybrid featuring the biggest names in the rap scene, from the members of Odd Future themselves, to hip-hop icons including Pharrell Williams and Snoop Dogg.

Since then, Odd Future, and Tyler, have obviously matured: the members are now television stars of Adult Swim’s Loiter Squad; their rising popularity manifested into successful solo projects including Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt and The Internet; and Tyler, the mastermind behind much of Odd Future’s success, has become the leader of a fascinating cult-following with his successful solo albums, Golf Wang apparel line and hilarious persona.

As Odd Future matures, so does its annual carnival. This weekend, Camp Flog Gnaw returned to Los Angeles for the fourth year, bigger and better than ever before. Odd Future fans were entertained with carnival games, rides, cotton candy, a hot dog eating contest, and a very impressive lineup including Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Mac Miller, Jhene Aiko, A$AP Rocky, Vince Staples, Willow Smith, and OFWGKTA.

Thousands of Odd Future fans—most of them wearing Tyler’s vibrant, multicolored GOLF apparel brand—returned to the Exposition Park to enjoy a whole day of fun, games and music. GOLF subscribers—the die-hard fans who use Tyler's entertainment app—were given star treatment with free swag and access to exclusive areas. When they were finished playing Wack-A-Mole, we met up with some of the Odd Future fans to get a taste of their carnival experience:


Greg, 21

Hometown: New Jersey
Who Are You Here For: The Dogg Pound
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: When the app came out 
The Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Earl
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: The collection of people 
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: I don’t play
Favorite Carnival Ride: The shit that gets you sick and shit
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: Zero


Sayhan, 17

Hometown: Las Vegas
Who Are You Here For: Pretty much everybody, but I like The internet 
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: Since May
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Probably Earl or Taco because they're hilarious.
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: The community. Everyone is friends with each other. I dropped my stuff earlier today and instead of stealing it, someone picked it up for me.
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: Wack-A-Mole
Favorite Carnival Ride: The Zipper
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: Probably like 14 shirts, 6 pairs of socks, and this hat. I love my yellow Cherry Bomb tee.


Mabel, 25

Hometown: Los Angeles
Who Are You Here For: Tyler, The Creator
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: Since the day it came out
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Tyler!
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: I think it's bringing people together that are all into the same thing. I got to meet my friends from online, and it’s just a really cool connection
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: I don't have one because they're all too hard.
Favorite Carnival Ride: Ferris Wheel
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: A lot, a thousand dollars at least.


Samantha, 14

Hometown: Los Angeles
Who Are You Here For: Tyler
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: Since the first week
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: It would be Earl Sweatshirt
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: I feel super connected with everyone here.
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: Bank a Ball
Favorite Carnival Ride: The Zipper
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: A pretty good amount, not too much . I’d say the best thing I own are my Cherry Bomb socks.


David, 20

Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
Who Are You Here For: Danny Brown
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: Since the app came out
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Tyler, for sure
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: I don't even know, man. It's just fun.
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: I haven't played anything but the one where you have to knock over the bottles. That’s cool I guess.
Favorite Carnival Ride: The Orbiter 
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: I got two pairs of shoes and about 20 shirts. Best would probably be my red-yellow-blue windbreaker.


Mikyle, 17

Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA
Who Are You Here For: A$AP Rocky
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: I’m not a subscriber yet 
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Tyler, The Creator
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: The music 
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: The one where you throw the wiffle ball into the bucket.
Favorite Carnival Ride: The Orbiter 
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: Just this towel


Jerry, 16

Hometown: San Diego
Who Are You Here For: Mac Miller, Tyler and Snoop!
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: I don’t subscribe
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Uh, probably Taco 
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: I love the rides, and you can’t go wrong with the concerts.
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: The Ball into the Bucket game, whatever it’s called.
Favorite Carnival Ride: Ferris Wheel 
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: A couple of shirts, this sweater and the backpack. This is probably my favorite sweater.


Beth, 22

Hometown: Smithfield, RI
Who Are You Here For: Atmosphere and YG
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: I’m not a subscriber, but I can be.
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: I’d say Tyler
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: Everyone here genuinely cares about the music. Usually, music festivals have everyone who go for one person but everyone has their own taste. It’s a good, chill vibe.
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: The one where you spray the water gun and race people. 
Favorite Carnival Ride: Ferris Wheel 
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: None, but I like the socks and crew necks.


Bridgitte & Loreli; 22 & 25

Hometown: Los Angeles
Who Are You Here For: Tyler & Jhene Aiko
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: Since it started 
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Tyler 
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: We thought the diner was pretty cool because it felt very unique. You don't see that at a music festival often. Also the free rides and the skatepark.
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: We didn't play any but the water shooting one is fun to watch.
Favorite Carnival Ride: The Swings
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: A red backpack, and a couple other of shirts, and just this hat and now this towel.


Sean & Miguel; 17 & 20

Hometown: East Los Angeles
Who Are You Here For: Tyler, Mac Miller, Snoop, Jhene Aiko and Danny Brown 
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: Three months
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Hodgy Beats and Tyler
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: The games, and the rides and the music. Also being in this crowd is a great feeling.
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: The one where you pop the balloons with the hacky sack.
Favorite Carnival Ride: The Zipper 
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: These shirts, about five pairs of socks, four hats, another shirt at the house. We’re basically all covered in GOLF right now. The socks are dope though.


Michael, 22

Hometown: New York
Who Are You Here For: That's a hard question. Probably Tyler and Willow Smith.
How Long Have You Been A GOLF Subscriber: Since it came out a couple of years ago.
Dopest Member of OFWGKTA: Tyler, obviously. He’s the man.
Best Part About Camp Flog Gnaw: Tyler just brings everyone out. I came from New York, ran into two of my friends from New York randomly, plus the mercy and the games are great. Also the bands are killing it.
Best Carnival Game at Camp Flog Gnaw: Wack-A-Mole
Favorite Carnival Ride: Ferris Wheel
What GOLF Merch Do You Own: Almost everything, pretty much everything is great. But the plain white GOLF tees are the best.

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