things i learned last night
-when stilting, take stairs one at a time, as in get both feet on the stair before proceeding to the next one.
-it's best not to make stilts from cheaper wood that has knots in it.
-doing a stilting gig with one stilt doesn't really work
-wonderful people will go out of their way to come to your rescue sometimes.
-when you have a crisis, it really helps to know some wonderful people
-wonderful people should be thanked profusely
-it is possible to perform with 2 right footed stilts
-it is possible to perform with stilts of different heights
-it is important to have the minimum amount of binding required to attach stilts securely, especially when they don't have attached shoes
-wonderful people will sometimes make sure you have the adequate binding.
-some people find boys in eyeliner extra attractive
-people are more likely to flirt with you when you're towering over them.
-the increased flirting may or may not have to do with the fact that your crotch and ass are at face height.
-stilting at an event with an open bar is unfortunate, especially when you're not getting paid much.
-drunk people are tricky obstacles
-cougars are not subtle
-people will shell out more $ for a lesser celebrity in the flesh than they will for a greater celebrity who sends a video clip
-drag queens makes auctions more entertaining
-it takes a specific kind of man to wear nothing but leather booty shorts and a harness, and i am not that type of man
-having stilt dancers kick off your gay dance party is a good idea.
- it is difficult to be sexy dancing on stilts, and it's about 10x more taxing than just walking around
-when performing at a circus that is not your own, be certain to have your name on everything you can and make sure announcers mention your name whenever possible. otherwise you end up with a fun evening, but not much to show for it.
-i have reached a point in my stilitng that if i'm going to keep doing this for circus, i really need to get some high performance stilts.
-it's best not to make stilts from cheaper wood that has knots in it.
-doing a stilting gig with one stilt doesn't really work
-wonderful people will go out of their way to come to your rescue sometimes.
-when you have a crisis, it really helps to know some wonderful people
-wonderful people should be thanked profusely
-it is possible to perform with 2 right footed stilts
-it is possible to perform with stilts of different heights
-it is important to have the minimum amount of binding required to attach stilts securely, especially when they don't have attached shoes
-wonderful people will sometimes make sure you have the adequate binding.
-some people find boys in eyeliner extra attractive
-people are more likely to flirt with you when you're towering over them.
-the increased flirting may or may not have to do with the fact that your crotch and ass are at face height.
-stilting at an event with an open bar is unfortunate, especially when you're not getting paid much.
-drunk people are tricky obstacles
-cougars are not subtle
-people will shell out more $ for a lesser celebrity in the flesh than they will for a greater celebrity who sends a video clip
-drag queens makes auctions more entertaining
-it takes a specific kind of man to wear nothing but leather booty shorts and a harness, and i am not that type of man
-having stilt dancers kick off your gay dance party is a good idea.
- it is difficult to be sexy dancing on stilts, and it's about 10x more taxing than just walking around
-when performing at a circus that is not your own, be certain to have your name on everything you can and make sure announcers mention your name whenever possible. otherwise you end up with a fun evening, but not much to show for it.
-i have reached a point in my stilitng that if i'm going to keep doing this for circus, i really need to get some high performance stilts.