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Would you want to attend a festival of street performers in downtown Lawrence?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on May 14, 2008
“I think it would be a lot of fun. I’m a little worried about the noise because I work downtown. But as long as it’s well-organized, I think it sounds like a good idea.”
“That doesn’t really sound like something I’d be interested in. I usually don’t spend any time listening to them while I’m downtown.”
“Yeah, that sounds pretty cool. I think the street performers add a lot to the atmosphere down here visually speaking, and if they’re putting out some cool sounds, that’s even better.”
“I think it’s a cool idea and I would intend to attend, but I’m not sure if I would actually make it.”
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14 May 2008 at 1:11 a.m.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
I think this is great. I loved the performers in San Franciso and Denver.
I may have to warm up the old hammered dulcimer and get down there myself.
I think we need sidewalk food vendors.
Mr. Frank Day! Come out, come out, where ever you are!
14 May 2008 at 2:11 a.m.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
jonas..is it you that knows Japanese? I keep finding these websites that need translations for what I think is Japanese+ their version of online speak.
14 May 2008 at 2:14 a.m.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Like, what does 15/f/Seattle..wanna cyber? mean. I get part of it LOL.
Oh no..I think I just figured it out. Picture was an old man.
14 May 2008 at 2:45 a.m.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
LOL.
Ragingbear (Anonymous) says…
Seriously… it's not a clown car.
(on the Ark woman has preg with 18th)
He got that from a poster I found on a Japanese website! Wonder where it originated?
14 May 2008 at 5:47 a.m.
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peachesncream (Anonymous) says…
wasnt this a question form a yr ago ?
14 May 2008 at 5:49 a.m.
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peachesncream (Anonymous) says…
wow my early morning typing skills lack huh…..lol
Wasn't this a ots question from a year ago??? seems like i remember it….
14 May 2008 at 6:51 a.m.
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Kookamooka (Anonymous) says…
Anyone see Hot Fuzz? Buskers and jugglers and mimes! Oh MY!
14 May 2008 at 7:10 a.m.
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Sigmund (Anonymous) says…
My favorite is the hippie chick belly dancing while some homeless guy pounds on a cardboard box at Eighth and Mass. Oh wait, they haven't started yet?.
14 May 2008 at 7:26 a.m.
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merrill (Anonymous) says…
Excellent idea. Let's get on with it. But don't forget to advertise the entire USA.
14 May 2008 at 7:56 a.m.
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blue73harley (Anonymous) says…
As long as it doesn't include mimes it is okay with me.
14 May 2008 at 7:58 a.m.
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autie (Anonymous) says…
Sigmund hit it. I think it happens everyday now. Characters welcome.
14 May 2008 at 8:02 a.m.
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Pywacket (Anonymous) says…
No. God, no. I can think of a lot better ways to spend my time than validating the pathetic dreams of narcissistic unemployed garage musicians whose “street acts” consist of strumming 3 chords and warbling an earnest ballad in a nasal voice while entertaining the illusion that they will be “discovered” by a hip agent who just happens to be slumming in NE Kansas and looking for the next hot ticket. As long as you “follow your dream,” you are justified in shunning gainful employment, while inflicting your grunts and squeals on hapless passersby, right?
The most pretentious are usually the flutists (or flautists, if you will). I just want to smack them over the head with their instrument and say, “No, no!!! You are NOT Ian Anderson! Don't even go there!”
Okay… a lot of that is tongue-in-cheek, but I'll still pass. Once every 10 years or so, I might hear one who is actually good—who causes me to stop and listen for awhile and wonder whether he's there to fulfill a lost bet, while on break between gigs with his real job—as first chair violinist with the KC Symphony Orchestra.
14 May 2008 at 8:19 a.m.
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Blue,
One of those “one time in college” thingys? Or traumatic childhood?
14 May 2008 at 8:21 a.m.
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Busker Fest would only work if the closed Mass St. to vehicle traffic, put benches and large concrete raised planters in the middle of the street.
Oh, and you could rename Lawrence… Boulder East.
Thats sorta, kinda catchy.
Boulder East.
14 May 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
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seriouscat (Anonymous) says…
To the naysayers…professional “buskers” are in an entirely different league than the typical Lawrence street performer. Give it a chance, and if it's as bad as you have already assumed, then don't throw any money in the hat. However, if you laugh, gasp, or otherwise find yourselves entranced or entertained, please tip generously so that these talented folks will look forward to returning to Lawrence for years to come. I know I will.
14 May 2008 at 8:50 a.m.
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blue73harley (Anonymous) says…
R_I - neither. Rather than mimes being entertaining, I think they are pathetic and annoying. Must be because they originated in France?
http://gspence1173.files.wordpress.com/2…
14 May 2008 at 9:04 a.m.
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Blue,
Are you sure the mummers originated in France?
I thought it was a Greek thingy, like take-out food and fried cheese.
(Let's all shout opa!)
But I too detest all things French, especially those really thin pancakes.
14 May 2008 at 9:24 a.m.
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conservativepunker (Anonymous) says…
Oh crap! Jesus no! That's all Larry needs…one for freakin' Hippie thing……oooooooh! How whimsical!!! *Rolling Eyes*
14 May 2008 at 9:36 a.m.
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BigPrune (Anonymous) says…
Why not call it a “Homeless Convention,” because this is exactly what it will be. I wonder if this will change our ranking and make Lawrence more desirable for the homeless to inhabit? Great idea.
14 May 2008 at 10:15 a.m.
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jonas (Anonymous) says…
multiD: My Japanese is pretty rusty, but if you link the site I can at least tell you if it is or is not Japanese, and maybe give you a clue on what they're trying to say. Can't promise anything, though.
14 May 2008 at 10:18 a.m.
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blue73harley (Anonymous) says…
R_I - I guess it would have been more accurate to say the French made it famous. Damn that Marcel!
Speaking of something freakish (and another reason to avoid organized religion)…
http://www.inkspirations.org/site/906529…
14 May 2008 at 10:25 a.m.
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Baille (Anonymous) says…
Absolutely. This will be fun. Maybe the KU juggling club will co-sponsor.
14 May 2008 at 10:26 a.m.
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Sagecasey (Anonymous) says…
R_I and Blue,
Speaking of the French, I have an authentic French WWII rifle for sale, never used, brand new, if you are interested.
14 May 2008 at 10:42 a.m.
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sgtwolverine (Anonymous) says…
I'd definitely consider attending it … if there were street performers like this:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con…
14 May 2008 at 10:54 a.m.
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Pywacket (Anonymous) says…
Blue73harley~ Nothing like combining two of the world's creepiest concepts into one big wad of terrifying smarminess. Thanks a lot! Now I will have to wash down my hydrocodone with lots of margaritas to even get to sleep tonight. And who knows what kind of Miming Mother of Christ nightmares I'll have?! ;-)
14 May 2008 at 10:58 a.m.
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sunflower_sue (Anonymous) says…
BigPrune has the right of it! Think there is a homeless problem now??? Can't wait to smell some unbathed fire-dancers…they're hot!
14 May 2008 at 11:16 a.m.
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snap_pop_no_crackle (Anonymous) says…
“Speaking of the French, I have an authentic French WWII rifle for sale, never used, brand new, if you are interested.”
Only dropped once, with original white flag tied to barrel?
14 May 2008 at 12:04 p.m.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
(silent sniffle sniffle)
Blue doesn't like me..I used to be a mime…
(silent sniffle)
Pulls tisssue from imaginary box, wipes tears,(worries about messing white face)
fakes a blow.
14 May 2008 at 12:27 p.m.
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Ami (Anonymous) says…
Why doesn't the city take adavnatage of the farmers market and like many other cities on the US, offer shows and food from the local resturants. So that it becomes all city, families event. (in many places they use the middle of the week afternoon farmers market). So there is a nice get-together of the community which the local businesses and talents can benefit.
14 May 2008 at 1:17 p.m.
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Baille (Anonymous) says…
Mimes? Man, that would be sweet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glzkWmJgC…
14 May 2008 at 1:26 p.m.
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jonas (Anonymous) says…
Uh oh, smells like a resurgence of the Ubermime cycle.
14 May 2008 at 2:06 p.m.
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Sagecasey (Anonymous) says…
Snap,
TY, I couldn't remember the rest of it. Thanks for the completion.
14 May 2008 at 2:16 p.m.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Just say no to religious mimes!
14 May 2008 at 2:20 p.m.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Of course, there may be jugglers!
In my humble opinion, jugglers should receive the highest pay level.
I mean, seriously. Right up there with brain and ortho surgeons.
Chris Bliss
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=…
and then, the man who dissed Chris.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYUXaYCkv…
14 May 2008 at 5 p.m.
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ralphralph (Anonymous) says…
“well-organized” street performers?
Good grief!
Sorta takes the magic away when you plan your spontaneity.
14 May 2008 at 7:46 p.m.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Not for another ten years it won't.
They have to first have a study to see if it's a conflict of interest, and then require roundabouts, cause we all know they wouldn't want fast moving traffic when they might be on stilts.
14 May 2008 at 9:25 p.m.
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sdinges (Anonymous) says…
When I lived in Ottawa, Ontario they had an annual Busker Fest - it was pretty cool, definitely worth going to. FYI - the professional buskers who were attracted to the event weren't filthy homeless beggars, but usually talented performers with entertaining and often funny acts. Mostly, when you spoke to them it turned out they did it part time in addition to their actual job - although some were good enough to do it full time.
14 May 2008 at 9:49 p.m.
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1wetwilly (Anonymous) says…
I would never attend since it might benefit the cry-baby, whining, subsidized merchants in downtown Lawrence. However, I would travel and pay top dollar to attend it at Arrowhead Stadium.
15 May 2008 at 5:59 a.m.
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peachesncream (Anonymous) says…
ok i accidently went down town last night to dine with some friends at a establishment …… WTH was that noise they so called music??? that was terrible sounded like whales in heat….. and ppl paid to see this ??? the dude at the parking garage was extremily rude asked us for our ticket to the concert , we said were not going to a concert and he goes well where do you think your going then… we said um out to EAT he got all huffy and said ok FINE…. quiet funny … as were all the ppl on mass…. kinda like a freak show on parade… my personal favorite was the jugglers…. i hope all went well and no problems happened im sure it was fun for the ppl who enjoy that kind of….of..ummm..music?