Clowns or Announcers?

[Molten]

Originally Posted by BrendanB

No, hate is too harsh, more like petrified! *shudders

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

Edit: I absolutely LOVE mimes. Can you imagine a mime assisting or mimicking some of our emcees and speakers? That would be so much fun.

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

I've seen professional sports mascots doing that. It can be fun, yes.

But...mimes? Jane, it's a good thing I don't give red dots for matters of taste.

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

I did sound effects for a mime troupe in college.
I love mimes.

Wow, it sure is easy to cause a detour.

[GaryVoshol]

OK, since we're talking about mimes ...

Before one match the MC was missing when it was time for team introductions. I told the announcer we'd have to do it in mime. I went out onto the field and made some motions and pointed my ref flag at the team, expecting to hear, "It's team 9999 from Some School!" Didn't work; the announcer hadn't understood what I meant. By the time I went over to explain myself, the MC was back.

[Carlee10]

I really never thought the outfits or what-have-you were an issue.... I would just like for them to be well-spoken, and comfortable in front of us. It doesn't help when you MC and your personality or speaking skills don't translate and we feel uncomfortable. The way a MC acts affects the whole feel of the regional. I really don't mind much how they dress.

I find the people who don't enjoy the general atmosphere are persons who don't like crowds, loud noise, or big places. And thats totally cool, but it's prolly to much for 3 action packed days at a regional. That could be waaaaaaaay too much.

2cents.

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by 1075guy

Theres always clothing made out of former FRC game pieces. I recall seeing some skirts or something made from 2007's Keepers.

Yes, and don't forget Barry and Bethany's Prom outfits made out of track balls.

Cass

[Dan Richardson]

Originally Posted by Doc Wu

I just think there's a limit where too much of it becomes a bit tasteless.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man...

[Stephen Kowski]

Originally Posted by Doc Wu

Am I the only one that feels slightly put off by the clown suits or is that really what everyone wants? Or is it just a case of some adults once again completely out of touch with young people?

who knows if you are, hopefully i guess

less? I say we need more costumes....maybe if we had 5 or 6 announcers jump out of a tiny clown car, that'd be a start

[Barry Bonzack]

This is the way I heard it best from Woodie Flowers, but i'm not putting it in quotes because I don't recall precise wording.

All FIRST volunteers should act how we want the students to act. If the volunteers are a bunch of professional stiffs then who is encouraging teams to dress up and cheer like they would for a sporting event?

This applies to all volunteers, I believe he was referring to the judges and their funny hats they wore at a competition.

[JaneYoung]

One of the great things about this thread is that images start coming to mind when thinking of announcers and emcees. There are many photos here in CD that highlight the antics and moments that have made the events so memorable. There are also the competitions, themselves, and how we were a part of the experience, soaking it up and enjoying ourselves, sometimes amazed at those special highlights and knowing how hard those people were working to give them to us.

Jane

[Adam Y.]

Originally Posted by Doc Wu

This strikes me as a little condescending to our kids. Do they really think this is what they want to see at a competition? Our teams are made up of High School aged kids, young adults, not children. They are world-wise and sophisticated in 2010 and I doubt that they are impressed by such theatrics.

Have you seen Mythbusters? Have you been to MIT? Mythbusters has a man dressing up in random costumes all the time. MIT usually has people performing circus arts like unicycling and juggling.

[Doc Wu]

Originally Posted by Adam Y.

Have you seen Mythbusters? Have you been to MIT? Mythbusters has a man dressing up in random costumes all the time. MIT usually has people performing circus arts like unicycling and juggling.

I have seen Mythbusters. I consider myself a fan of that show. The only costumes I remember were either PPE or historical attire, unless you mean Buster?

As for MIT, I assume you mean Massachusetts Institute of Technology and, no, I haven't been there, so I don't know what goes on, but I hope it's a lot of studying...

I think this thread has served it's purpose. Stud Man Dan, yes, it's my opinion. That's what these forums are for...

[EricH]

Adam Savage is always dressing up as someone/something. Indiana Jones, an astronaut, a crook making a getaway... That's not necessarily historical attire, and often it isn't PPE, either.

Quite often, the others will do something similar--see the superhero special and the various ninja specials. Again, not necessarily historical or PPE.

I think they do it just because it's fun, makes a point, and/or removes the "science is not cool" stereotype.

[Ringo5tarr]

I was wearing tutus (multiple tutus, all over, not just on my waist), little green John Lennon glasses, a vikings hat, and christmas tree lights at a regional, the only time I worry about condescending adults is when a mentor starts acting high and mighty.

[Mr. Tatorscout]

Don't Be, Just Don't Be!

[synth3tk]

[RoboChair]

Originally Posted by Doc Wu

The best announcers are those with a real personality, not one they pull out of their closet.

A closet would be too small for most(hopefully all) MC's personalities, probably need something more like a warehouse. But at that rate it would still be rather noticeable, it is a warehouse after all.

I know I enjoy a good outfit, with the help of some team members we hand made a chainmaille vest with green highlights and lime logo and I wore it 90% of the time I was at Champs. At 9 pounds it took some effort to wear that thing, so worth it.

And in regards to the necro nature of this thread's revival, however brief it may be.