Life After epic failure, Billy McFarland says he’s planning another Fyre Festival. Why some can’t wait. April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 David Oliver, USA TODAY Comments Off on After epic failure, Billy McFarland says he’s planning another Fyre Festival. Why some can’t wait. Experts and fans say we can't look away because of schadenfreude – finding joy in others' hardships – and the ever-tantalizing appeal of a good story.