There are definitely some flashy characters here at Lollapalooza. I’ve seen dudes dressed up like cats, others dressed like Mexican wrestlers, à la “Nacho Libre,” and men who seem to be taking cues from Lolla founder Perry Farrell, by wearing ultra-tight women’s shirts with plunging necklines — the kind you’d find at Mandee.

Everywhere you turn, you see folks keeping cool with small paper fans, baring the logos of some of today’s performers, and these little orange battery-powered fans, emblazoned with Lolla sponsor AT&T’s logo. Remnants of these devices can be found all across the Grant Park grounds, shattered and dismembered from trampling feet.

One of the more annoying things about Lollapalooza — something that truly could not be avoided — is the presence of these little green gnats everywhere, which get stuck to your sweaty arms and legs, to the rims of your sunglasses, and your sunblock-covered face. This hadn’t been a problem before today, but last night’s rains must have stirred them out of their hiding places. If only I had some freakin’ bug spray.