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Amateur Fire Spinner
8 posts
Location: Burdett, NY, USA
Amateur Fire Spinner
8 posts
Location: Burdett, NY, USA
Posted:
Ok this is a dumb Question, But will people think I'm gay if I get into fire spinning, I guess I don't really care but I do, And no offense to any body who's gay because I'm not one to judge, and I have gay friends and don't mind at all. I just worry about what kinds of techniques i'll be getting into.
Ok this is a dumb Question, But will people think I'm gay if I get into fire spinning, I guess I don't really care but I do, And no offense to any body who's gay because I'm not one to judge, and I have gay friends and don't mind at all. I just worry about what kinds of techniques i'll be getting into.
"This is where things get Ugly"
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Amateur Fire Spinner
8 posts
Location: Burdett, NY, USA
Amateur Fire Spinner
8 posts
Location: Burdett, NY, USA
Posted:
Ok, That was a dumb Question. I take it back, Because I could care less about what people think of me. My real question is, What the Heck am I gonna do about my long hair to keep from setting it on fire when I start actually using fire. My hair goes almost to my mid back and I don't wanna cut it. But I guess I will if I have to. Any Great Suggestions?
Ok, That was a dumb Question. I take it back, Because I could care less about what people think of me. My real question is, What the Heck am I gonna do about my long hair to keep from setting it on fire when I start actually using fire. My hair goes almost to my mid back and I don't wanna cut it. But I guess I will if I have to. Any Great Suggestions?
"This is where things get Ugly"
stranger by the day
924 posts
Location: At the Back of the North Wind
924 posts
Location: At the Back of the North Wind
Posted:
There are a ton of tricks to handle that I think, but whatever you do, it's gonna get a bit dry
There are a ton of tricks to handle that I think, but whatever you do, it's gonna get a bit dry
Just a dancer in the dark
newbie
34 posts
Location: Newcastle, UK
34 posts
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posted:
Braid it reeeeeeeally tight and wet it?
Braid it reeeeeeeally tight and wet it?
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GOLD Member
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49 posts
Location: St. Louis , USA
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49 posts
Location: St. Louis , USA
Posted:
Well if you wear a shirt, pony tail and tuck it in.
No shirt? Well dread that shiz.
Well if you wear a shirt, pony tail and tuck it in.
No shirt? Well dread that shiz.
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Amateur Fire Spinner
8 posts
Location: Burdett, NY, USA
Amateur Fire Spinner
8 posts
Location: Burdett, NY, USA
Posted:
Hmm, I'm Getting some Very Good suggestions, I just wish I knew how to braid my own hair lol. But tucking it in my shirt seems like a good idea, I like to wear Bandanna's too, so maybe thats another Idea,
Hmm, I'm Getting some Very Good suggestions, I just wish I knew how to braid my own hair lol. But tucking it in my shirt seems like a good idea, I like to wear Bandanna's too, so maybe thats another Idea,
"This is where things get Ugly"
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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:
Trust me people won't think you're gay anyway. People, at least for me, find it awesome, some manly I guess. But that doesn't really matter, it's still fun
And for your not dumb question, I would say either dread it , which I hate dreads x(, or tuck it into a shirt. But if you learn to braid (it's really easy), you can just do what that other person said and braid it tight and wet it. If all else fails, just do your best and wet it, or just wet it.
Trust me people won't think you're gay anyway. People, at least for me, find it awesome, some manly I guess. But that doesn't really matter, it's still fun
And for your not dumb question, I would say either dread it , which I hate dreads x(, or tuck it into a shirt. But if you learn to braid (it's really easy), you can just do what that other person said and braid it tight and wet it. If all else fails, just do your best and wet it, or just wet it. The only luck is bad luck.
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Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
Can wear a beanie, depending on how long you hair is. Or cut it off.
Can wear a beanie, depending on how long you hair is. Or cut it off.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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Amateur Fire Spinner
8 posts
Location: Burdett, NY, USA
Amateur Fire Spinner
8 posts
Location: Burdett, NY, USA
Posted:
I really Don't wanna cut my hair so, I guess i'll have to learn to braid my own hair. I know how to braid but I'm sure it's harder to do to yourself.
I really Don't wanna cut my hair so, I guess i'll have to learn to braid my own hair. I know how to braid but I'm sure it's harder to do to yourself.
"This is where things get Ugly"
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Location: St. Louis , USA
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Location: St. Louis , USA
Posted:
Come on now SoD don't hate on dreads. I just started a farm of them on my head yesterday and I like em.
Come on now SoD don't hate on dreads. I just started a farm of them on my head yesterday and I like em.
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enthusiast
378 posts
Location: NSW, Australia
enthusiast
378 posts
Location: NSW, Australia
Posted:
Fire mecca sell kevlar beanies if you're really worried about it - pony tail or braid and tuck it up in to the beanie.
Fire mecca sell kevlar beanies if you're really worried about it - pony tail or braid and tuck it up in to the beanie.
Fate Keeps Telling Me To Stop
270 posts
270 posts
Posted:
This thread..
This thread..
Familiar stranger giving out popcorn. (formerly Ascilith)
1,264 posts
Location: Lawrence, KS
1,264 posts
Location: Lawrence, KS
Posted:
I have a friend with long hair, he spins at the renaissance fest and he uses a bandana/big towel thing and wraps it around his hair to protect it. works very well
I have a friend with long hair, he spins at the renaissance fest and he uses a bandana/big towel thing and wraps it around his hair to protect it. works very well
Never take candy from strangers...... But popcorn is okay!
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Juggler/Spinner
612 posts
Location: Hicksville, New York, USA
Juggler/Spinner
612 posts
Location: Hicksville, New York, USA
Posted:
Yeah, I would suggest either putting in a topknot type thing, braiding it, or throwing a bandana on/tucking it into your shirt.
Also, as always, be prepared for the worst ^_^, and have safety gear on hand.
To answer your first question, if someone assumed you were gay, it's more likely due to personality/mannerisms than what you like to do in your spare time (unless that thing you do is kissing men). =P
Yeah, I would suggest either putting in a topknot type thing, braiding it, or throwing a bandana on/tucking it into your shirt.
Also, as always, be prepared for the worst ^_^, and have safety gear on hand.
To answer your first question, if someone assumed you were gay, it's more likely due to personality/mannerisms than what you like to do in your spare time (unless that thing you do is kissing men). =P
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49 posts
Location: St. Louis , USA
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Location: St. Louis , USA
Posted:
Oh and a quick side note as we all give you tips. You will burn some hair off. I have hit myself in the head once.. Every now and then the buzz saws get a little close to the chin and I lose a little face hair. Nothing big to worry about though unless it is a direct hit and it sits there for longer than you can react.
Oh and a quick side note as we all give you tips. You will burn some hair off. I have hit myself in the head once.. Every now and then the buzz saws get a little close to the chin and I lose a little face hair. Nothing big to worry about though unless it is a direct hit and it sits there for longer than you can react.
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Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
It occurs to me that Poiboy might have some insight into this. *snigger*
It occurs to me that Poiboy might have some insight into this. *snigger*
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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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'm sure he does
And I don't like dreads because they just look nasty and feel like something you'd buy for a cat to scratch on.
I'm sure he does
And I don't like dreads because they just look nasty and feel like something you'd buy for a cat to scratch on.
The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
Stick spinner
43 posts
Location: Brighton, England
43 posts
Location: Brighton, England
Posted:
People might think your gay for fire spinning but if they make that assumtion based purly on that fact then there probably not the sort of people worth your time. I know lots of spinners with long hair most either use a hat or you could pony tail it and then wet the pony tail. Personally i have short hair and tend to singe it quite alot mainly when i'm trying to do tricks i just shouldn't do with fire without more practice. Although i spin staff mainly so i spend alot of time with fire going around my head and neck.
People might think your gay for fire spinning but if they make that assumtion based purly on that fact then there probably not the sort of people worth your time. I know lots of spinners with long hair most either use a hat or you could pony tail it and then wet the pony tail. Personally i have short hair and tend to singe it quite alot mainly when i'm trying to do tricks i just shouldn't do with fire without more practice. Although i spin staff mainly so i spend alot of time with fire going around my head and neck.
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enthusiast
375 posts
Location: Flying south for the winter., USA
enthusiast
375 posts
Location: Flying south for the winter., USA
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
depends - if you're wearing a pink tutu a blond, curly wig and lipstick while spinning - people might actually think that you might be gay...
on the other hand I really am waiting for drag spinners - you definitely should take the lead here....
depends - if you're wearing a pink tutu a blond, curly wig and lipstick while spinning - people might actually think that you might be gay...
on the other hand I really am waiting for drag spinners - you definitely should take the lead here....
the best smiles are the ones you lead to 
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
and regarding the hair - cut or singe it, what's the hassle anyway? lots of old memories and evidence of past substance-abuse... no guy needs long hair, besides death metal musicians
and regarding the hair - cut or singe it, what's the hassle anyway? lots of old memories and evidence of past substance-abuse... no guy needs long hair, besides death metal musicians
the best smiles are the ones you lead to
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enthusiast
375 posts
Location: Flying south for the winter., USA
enthusiast
375 posts
Location: Flying south for the winter., USA
Posted:
Originally Posted By: FireTomdepends - if you're wearing a pink tutu a blond, curly wig and lipstick while spinning - people might actually think that you might be gay...
on the other hand I really am waiting for drag spinners - you definitely should take the lead here....
Too late, I beat you all to that one
Was at a club with a drag show in the next room, stopped in to see what was going on and got pulled up on stage by an enormous, black queen who wanted me to spin. I did for a minute, then convinced her to
Originally Posted By: FireTomdepends - if you're wearing a pink tutu a blond, curly wig and lipstick while spinning - people might actually think that you might be gay...
on the other hand I really am waiting for drag spinners - you definitely should take the lead here....
Too late, I beat you all to that one
Was at a club with a drag show in the next room, stopped in to see what was going on and got pulled up on stage by an enormous, black queen who wanted me to spin. I did for a minute, then convinced her to
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Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
Friend of mine was spinning in drag for a party a number of years ago. 2007?
Friend of mine was spinning in drag for a party a number of years ago. 2007?
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"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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Juggler/Spinner
612 posts
Location: Hicksville, New York, USA
Juggler/Spinner
612 posts
Location: Hicksville, New York, USA
Posted:
Oh, on a silly side note, you ever notice that folks who are worried about other people thinking they are gay are secretly closetted? =P
Don't worry about things like that, just be you.
On a SIDE side note, I've heard a large amount of cross dressers are actually straight. Who knew. Could be wrong, a friend of mine told me that.
Oh, on a silly side note, you ever notice that folks who are worried about other people thinking they are gay are secretly closetted? =P
Don't worry about things like that, just be you.
On a SIDE side note, I've heard a large amount of cross dressers are actually straight. Who knew. Could be wrong, a friend of mine told me that.
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enthusiast
375 posts
Location: Flying south for the winter., USA
enthusiast
375 posts
Location: Flying south for the winter., USA
Posted:
I've heard the same thing, not sure how true it is though.
I would think it would be uncomfortable with clothes being cut differently.
I've heard the same thing, not sure how true it is though.
I would think it would be uncomfortable with clothes being cut differently.
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Juggler/Spinner
612 posts
Location: Hicksville, New York, USA
Juggler/Spinner
612 posts
Location: Hicksville, New York, USA
Posted:
Yeah, me too... then again, some guys wear briefs, some boxers, some even less.
Yeah, me too... then again, some guys wear briefs, some boxers, some even less.
Internet Hate Machine
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Location: They seek him here, they seek him there...
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Location: They seek him here, they seek him there...
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The existance of flamethrowers says that someone, somewhere, at sometime said "I need to set that thing on fire, but it's too far away."
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Toss Juggler
15 posts
Location: USA
Toss Juggler
15 posts
Location: USA
Posted:
About the gay thing... I joggle (run and joggle). People come to the most illogical conclusions. One drunk guy said to me "Hey, isn't San Francisco in the west coast?" (in Florida). I've gotten called "faggot" numerous times, and told "you're gay" quite a bit. I just let people think what they want.
About the gay thing... I joggle (run and joggle). People come to the most illogical conclusions. One drunk guy said to me "Hey, isn't San Francisco in the west coast?" (in Florida). I've gotten called "faggot" numerous times, and told "you're gay" quite a bit. I just let people think what they want.
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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 the sad thing is, if all of the sudden you did that on fire, they'd be cheering you on trying to hand you freshly brewed beers and patting you on the back assuming you have somewhere around 7 testicles.
Yeah the sad thing is, if all of the sudden you did that on fire, they'd be cheering you on trying to hand you freshly brewed beers and patting you on the back assuming you have somewhere around 7 testicles.
The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
newbie
49 posts
Location: Pontypridd
49 posts
Location: Pontypridd
Posted:
Don't worry what others think of you fellah if you enjoy spinning then just do what makes you happy
I mean I'm bearded, bald, straight and heavily tattoo'd and yet I spin with pink poi just because they look wicked, if you know you're straight then bugger everyone else and just spin.
Besides if you're happy with what you're doing then that'll show whenever you spin even when you practice, atleast that's what I've noticed
Don't worry what others think of you fellah if you enjoy spinning then just do what makes you happy
I mean I'm bearded, bald, straight and heavily tattoo'd and yet I spin with pink poi just because they look wicked, if you know you're straight then bugger everyone else and just spin.
Besides if you're happy with what you're doing then that'll show whenever you spin even when you practice, atleast that's what I've noticed
stranger by the day
924 posts
Location: At the Back of the North Wind
924 posts
Location: At the Back of the North Wind
Posted:
Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitYeah the sad thing is, if all of the sudden you did that on fire, they'd be cheering you on trying to hand you freshly brewed beers and patting you on the back assuming you have somewhere around 7 testicles.
Ah... double standards
Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitYeah the sad thing is, if all of the sudden you did that on fire, they'd be cheering you on trying to hand you freshly brewed beers and patting you on the back assuming you have somewhere around 7 testicles.
Ah... double standards
Just a dancer in the dark
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