10 Things Burning Man and DreamForce Have in Common

Ahhh.... fall is just around the corner. Back to school, Leaves changing colors and of course two of the biggest North American pilgrimages of the year are happening: Burning Man and Fall Tech Conference North American Tour. Whether is BurningMan, @SalesForce #Dreamforce or @Oracle #OracleWorld here are a few fun tips to help you try to remember which event you are actually attending.

So let's throw caution to the wind, and sometimes your clothes - depending on the event, and see what similarities exist between these two contrarian juxtapositions.

10. Old people acting young and stupid

9. Young people acting old and stupid

8. Attempting to date outside your comfort zone

7. The color khaki, pants, and skirts at a Tech Conference and the color your caked self and belongings at Burning Man

6. Your elevator pitch will suck on the first day at both events.

5. Late nights, early mornings, lots of hangovers

4. Someone will truly believe they are more important in life than they really are.

3. The ultimate realization that success in life may be attributed to a legal Ponzi scheme if you are not careful.

2. Good music, great music, and terrible music

1. A high percentage of attendees coming home with a new perspective on the meaning of life and then ultimately falling back into your old way of doing things within 30 days.

What similarities do you see as a difference between Burning Man and Tech Conferences?

PS - It's a joke people, relax.