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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
Does anyone else feel awkward spinning in public i.e a park?
I do it because its scenic and open but i hate it when people stare.
I know i know its a performance art but when i'm trying to learn a trick or just straight grove it kinda bothers me.
Does anyone else feel awkward spinning in public i.e a park?
I do it because its scenic and open but i hate it when people stare.
I know i know its a performance art but when i'm trying to learn a trick or just straight grove it kinda bothers me.
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
I haven't spun in public yet considering it's ass cold outside. I think I'd hate it when people stare too, unless I'm doing it with lights or fire in the dark. But it would bother me if they did that kind of stare, that is not just watching you, but is a weird disturbing stare, I can't really explain, but I'm sure you know the difference.
I haven't spun in public yet considering it's ass cold outside. I think I'd hate it when people stare too, unless I'm doing it with lights or fire in the dark. But it would bother me if they did that kind of stare, that is not just watching you, but is a weird disturbing stare, I can't really explain, but I'm sure you know the difference.
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Location: brizvegas, Australia
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Location: brizvegas, Australia
Posted:
hmm...sometimes, but i guess it depends on the individual spinner how awkward you feel!
but i find turning away from them helps sometimes...even if they are still staring, you can just do your thing & not pay them any attention! people often stare cos they've never seen spinning before, they're not judging how good you are or if you feel really awkward, maybe just tell them that you're new at it & you're just a learner? they'll wander off eventually...
hmm...sometimes, but i guess it depends on the individual spinner how awkward you feel!
but i find turning away from them helps sometimes...even if they are still staring, you can just do your thing & not pay them any attention!
people often stare cos they've never seen spinning before, they're not judging how good you are or if you feel really awkward, maybe just tell them that you're new at it & you're just a learner? they'll wander off eventually... do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
smile! :grin: it confuses people!
stranger by the day
924 posts
Location: At the Back of the North Wind
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Location: At the Back of the North Wind
Posted:
It's not something I've ever had a huge problem with, if I'm waiting around and trying to pick a trick up I tend to just spin absent-mindedly...
My train station had some awesome reflective windows *nod*
It's not something I've ever had a huge problem with, if I'm waiting around and trying to pick a trick up I tend to just spin absent-mindedly...
My train station had some awesome reflective windows *nod*
Just a dancer in the dark
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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
and the worst part is that i just found out that my facial expressions are retarded when i spin. i need to deliver more energy.
and the worst part is that i just found out that my facial expressions are retarded when i spin. i need to deliver more energy.
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Destroyer of worlds and ooo shiny.
268 posts
Location: In my own head, United Kingdom
Destroyer of worlds and ooo shiny.
268 posts
Location: In my own head, United Kingdom
Posted:
Last time I spun in a public place people didn’t stare just shouted abuse.
I went back the next day just to prove a point.
You should spin for your own enjoyment not for the animals who cares what they think.
Last time I spun in a public place people didn’t stare just shouted abuse.
I went back the next day just to prove a point.
You should spin for your own enjoyment not for the animals who cares what they think.
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bastard child of satan
1,113 posts
Location: Raanana, Israel
bastard child of satan
1,113 posts
Location: Raanana, Israel
Posted:
I usually spin in a small park near my house, it's normally great, but it's prone to annoying children/families coming over to annoy me.
Normally there'd be 1 or 2 people watching me, and most of the time they're quiet or nice, the rest of the time they're stupid chavs with annoying questions, or children who ask me a lot of stupid questions.
But I wouldn't say I feel awkward, just annoyed really.
I usually spin in a small park near my house, it's normally great, but it's prone to annoying children/families coming over to annoy me.
Normally there'd be 1 or 2 people watching me, and most of the time they're quiet or nice, the rest of the time they're stupid chavs with annoying questions, or children who ask me a lot of stupid questions.
But I wouldn't say I feel awkward, just annoyed really.
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156 posts
Location: East Side Aussie, Australia
Spanking you kindly.
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Location: East Side Aussie, Australia
Posted:
Originally Posted By: forrestfireDoes anyone else feel awkward spinning in public i.e a park?
I do it because its scenic and open but i hate it when people stare.
I know i know its a performance art but when i'm trying to learn a trick or just straight grove it kinda bothers me.
I just got back from a small meet up at a park down the road from me, and im not embarrassed to be honest. I admit, i know very few and basic tricks, but i do spins and move around to make it look better so i just dont stand there doing the same old boring thing over and over.
But i do find it a biiiit seedy when people stare >.<
Originally Posted By: forrestfireDoes anyone else feel awkward spinning in public i.e a park?
I do it because its scenic and open but i hate it when people stare.
I know i know its a performance art but when i'm trying to learn a trick or just straight grove it kinda bothers me.
I just got back from a small meet up at a park down the road from me, and im not embarrassed to be honest. I admit, i know very few and basic tricks, but i do spins and move around to make it look better so i just dont stand there doing the same old boring thing over and over.
But i do find it a biiiit seedy when people stare >.<
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
Yeah, there's just that wierd feeling you can't get rid of when people stare.As for me, I've been getting more confident with people around me whne I practice, but a park near me is a little too far for regular practice there, about a 20-30 minute walk. The best I could do for open would be behind the elementary school by me, which is about a 5 minute walk, but with a lot of annoying little kids to bother me.
Yeah, there's just that wierd feeling you can't get rid of when people stare.As for me, I've been getting more confident with people around me whne I practice, but a park near me is a little too far for regular practice there, about a 20-30 minute walk. The best I could do for open would be behind the elementary school by me, which is about a 5 minute walk, but with a lot of annoying little kids to bother me.
The only luck is bad luck.
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enthusiast
324 posts
Location: SouthDakota, USA
enthusiast
324 posts
Location: SouthDakota, USA
Posted:
I would always go down to the local beach in the summer and fall and people gawk occasionally but it wasn't too bad. Most of the time it was other high schoolers yelling at me. It was best if I just ignored them and kept on going. You'll get more confident as you learn more no worries =)
I would always go down to the local beach in the summer and fall and people gawk occasionally but it wasn't too bad. Most of the time it was other high schoolers yelling at me. It was best if I just ignored them and kept on going. You'll get more confident as you learn more no worries =)
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Familiar stranger giving out popcorn. (formerly Ascilith)
1,264 posts
Location: Lawrence, KS
1,264 posts
Location: Lawrence, KS
Posted:
I just kind of spin wherever. I've learned to ignore staring. Most people don't know what your doing and others (like high schoolers) see what your doing and think of ways to make fun of it. But just relax, people will ignore it eventually.
I just kind of spin wherever. I've learned to ignore staring. Most people don't know what your doing and others (like high schoolers) see what your doing and think of ways to make fun of it. But just relax, people will ignore it eventually.
Never take candy from strangers...... But popcorn is okay!
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
I tend to freeze up whenever I try to spin poi or contact juggle in public, unless I'm part of a group.. I just go mind blank.. Bit rubbish for a performance art.
However, I was very happy to discover I can hoop in the park solo no problems, even when people are gawping shamelessly.. I just tend to bring down a spare hoop so passers by can play too
I tend to freeze up whenever I try to spin poi or contact juggle in public, unless I'm part of a group.. I just go mind blank.. Bit rubbish for a performance art.
However, I was very happy to discover I can hoop in the park solo no problems, even when people are gawping shamelessly.. I just tend to bring down a spare hoop so passers by can play too
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owner of the group property
1,277 posts
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
owner of the group property
1,277 posts
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posted:
Originally Posted By: forrestfireDoes anyone else feel awkward spinning in public i.e a park?
I do it because its scenic and open but i hate it when people stare.
I know i know its a performance art but when i'm trying to learn a trick or just straight grove it kinda bothers me.
Yes, though I'm not one of them. I describe myself as a bit of an evangelical spinner, so the more people know about poi and try it out (I have a bag with about eight pairs of spare poi), the merrier. Since I practice pretty early in the morning or late at night, though, I do have to deal with the occasional creepy drunk guy, but I'm bigger and angrier than them, so I'm not too worried.
Originally Posted By: forrestfireDoes anyone else feel awkward spinning in public i.e a park?
I do it because its scenic and open but i hate it when people stare.
I know i know its a performance art but when i'm trying to learn a trick or just straight grove it kinda bothers me.
Yes, though I'm not one of them. I describe myself as a bit of an evangelical spinner, so the more people know about poi and try it out (I have a bag with about eight pairs of spare poi), the merrier. Since I practice pretty early in the morning or late at night, though, I do have to deal with the occasional creepy drunk guy, but I'm bigger and angrier than them, so I'm not too worried.
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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
yet when i spin for people i want to see me spin i love it! gahhh im a weirdo.
yet when i spin for people i want to see me spin i love it! gahhh im a weirdo.
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
Same here, when I first started though, I was nervous of even my so old, they're nearly dead, neighbors of seeing it. But, as I go on with this and performing for friends, I've all round gained more self-confidence in everything and don't care as much about people seeing what I'm doing. This applies to most everything. I know getting used to this has given me more confidence to socialize more, what I used to be incapable of at any level except for my close friends.
Same here, when I first started though, I was nervous of even my so old, they're nearly dead, neighbors of seeing it. But, as I go on with this and performing for friends, I've all round gained more self-confidence in everything and don't care as much about people seeing what I'm doing. This applies to most everything. I know getting used to this has given me more confidence to socialize more, what I used to be incapable of at any level except for my close friends.
The only luck is bad luck.
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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
yea. i just gotta get used to it i guess.
yea. i just gotta get used to it i guess.
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Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
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Location: South Africa
Posted:
Originally Posted By: Sister ElevenOriginally Posted By: forrestfireDoes anyone else feel awkward spinning in public i.e a park?
I do it because its scenic and open but i hate it when people stare.
I know i know its a performance art but when i'm trying to learn a trick or just straight grove it kinda bothers me.
Yes, though I'm not one of them. I describe myself as a bit of an evangelical spinner, so the more people know about poi and try it out (I have a bag with about eight pairs of spare poi), the merrier. Since I practice pretty early in the morning or late at night, though, I do have to deal with the occasional creepy drunk guy, but I'm bigger and angrier than them, so I'm not too worried.
I dinnae have that many, but also tend to have at least a couple pairs on me. Although people at Rhodes tend to recognise me now, and just ignore it.
Originally Posted By: Sister ElevenOriginally Posted By: forrestfireDoes anyone else feel awkward spinning in public i.e a park?
I do it because its scenic and open but i hate it when people stare.
I know i know its a performance art but when i'm trying to learn a trick or just straight grove it kinda bothers me.
Yes, though I'm not one of them. I describe myself as a bit of an evangelical spinner, so the more people know about poi and try it out (I have a bag with about eight pairs of spare poi), the merrier. Since I practice pretty early in the morning or late at night, though, I do have to deal with the occasional creepy drunk guy, but I'm bigger and angrier than them, so I'm not too worried.
I dinnae have that many, but also tend to have at least a couple pairs on me. Although people at Rhodes tend to recognise me now, and just ignore it.
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"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
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Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
I generally have music on when spinning or juggling in public.
Helps me ignore everyone watching.
I generally have music on when spinning or juggling in public.
Helps me ignore everyone watching.
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
Good point, at that point just gotta get used to the plain fact that people will stare, but you don't have to deal with paying attention to them. I need some earbuds that STAY IN MY EARS while I spin, because all the ones I've had just come out, especially when I pirouette or whirl.
Good point, at that point just gotta get used to the plain fact that people will stare, but you don't have to deal with paying attention to them. I need some earbuds that STAY IN MY EARS while I spin, because all the ones I've had just come out, especially when I pirouette or whirl.
The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
music helps - just try to find a quietish spot.
Also headphones with ear clips ftw!
music helps - just try to find a quietish spot.
Also headphones with ear clips ftw!
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
If I can find earbuds with earclips. I'be had headphones with them and oh. my. LORD they were so annoying. Now that I think of it I have seen someone use them before, but I just haven't seen them in the store.
If I can find earbuds with earclips. I'be had headphones with them and oh. my. LORD they were so annoying. Now that I think of it I have seen someone use them before, but I just haven't seen them in the store.
The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
mine stay in fine. i get the ones that form in your ear. skullcandy is what they are called. good quality. actually amazing for $15.
im going to school for sound engineering so i have to know quality.
mine stay in fine. i get the ones that form in your ear. skullcandy is what they are called. good quality. actually amazing for $15.
im going to school for sound engineering so i have to know quality.
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
Nice. I'll have to look into those, they'll probably have it at my local CD shop If not, maybe BestBuy? Or do you actually know what place sells that brand?
Nice. I'll have to look into those, they'll probably have it at my local CD shop
If not, maybe BestBuy? Or do you actually know what place sells that brand? The only luck is bad luck.
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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
deff best buy.
deff best buy.
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Putting the "FUN" in fundamental since 1981
787 posts
Location: Dover, Delaware USA
Putting the "FUN" in fundamental since 1981
787 posts
Location: Dover, Delaware USA
Posted:
I hate spinning in public (or doing anything out of the ordinary for that matter) because it gets my nerves in a frenzy and the distractions make me mess up.
I hate spinning in public (or doing anything out of the ordinary for that matter) because it gets my nerves in a frenzy and the distractions make me mess up.
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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
i know what you mean
i know what you mean
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
Oh god yes, throw me in there. But I guess part of the practice in public would also to be getting used to people looking at you.
Oh god yes, throw me in there. But I guess part of the practice in public would also to be getting used to people looking at you.
The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
yea. tis true.
yea. tis true.
in the sky
30 posts
Location: boulder, co
30 posts
Location: boulder, co
Posted:
i was just going to post a topic about this, glad i searched first. im terrified of practicing in public, as if everyone watching is expecting a performance instead of me consistently bruising myself.
music used to help me ignore it, but my mp3 player broke and my cd player skips when i spin >.<
helps to have moral support. a friend or another spinner will erase almost every worry
i was just going to post a topic about this, glad i searched first. im terrified of practicing in public, as if everyone watching is expecting a performance instead of me consistently bruising myself.
music used to help me ignore it, but my mp3 player broke and my cd player skips when i spin >.<
helps to have moral support. a friend or another spinner will erase almost every worry
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
You can throw us in there with you, as I am a very shy person and hate doing anything out of the ordinary in public. It just drives my nerves wild.
You can throw us in there with you, as I am a very shy person and hate doing anything out of the ordinary in public. It just drives my nerves wild.
The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
lonely spinner
67 posts
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posted:
Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitYou can throw us in there with you, as I am a very shy person and hate doing anything out of the ordinary in public. It just drives my nerves wild.
man... its been tooooo cold in houston to spin outside. So i've been working with sock poi instead of my regular flowtoys.
its amazing how if you change sets you can work on some things more. i LOVE it.
Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitYou can throw us in there with you, as I am a very shy person and hate doing anything out of the ordinary in public. It just drives my nerves wild.
man... its been tooooo cold in houston to spin outside. So i've been working with sock poi instead of my regular flowtoys.
its amazing how if you change sets you can work on some things more. i LOVE it.
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