On Thursday afternoon, three guys in unitards were posing near Ben & Jerry's and the fountain in Friendly Center. They said they attend Grimsley and Page High Schools. Sitting around, costumed from head to toe, must have seemed like a great thing to do after a rigorous end to the first nine-weeks of classes, on a teacher workday just before Halloween! They were very entertaining and polite. We titled the photo "see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil," after the 17th century Japanese maxim which implies for us to be of good mind, speech, and action. At first sight, we weren't sure; however, in talking to the Spandex Trio, we concluded they were of good mind, speech and action. (The expression has a lot more meaning and symbolism in Japanese than in English where we tend merely to ascribe the meaning of looking the other way or feigning ignorance [reference and more details here]).
For the next 48 hours, Halloween costumes will be everywhere. If you see the Spandex Trio please let them know they are being featured on Greensboro Daily Photo and thank them for this creative endeavor. As for offering them candy, we're not sure how they would consume it! Trick or treat? This is our contribution to Newton Area Photo's Weekend Reflection-- notice the sky reflecting in the shades of Mr. Cobalt Blue.
How strange. They're quite colourful.
Posted by: J Bar | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 01:56 AM
Very cool!
Posted by: joanne | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 02:45 AM
They must be a bit breathless by now :-)
Posted by: RuneE | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 04:07 AM
I was looking for the reflection or perhaps I should say I was reflecting on your photo. Great colors and also wondered about the breathing issues. Oh, and thanks for pointing out "the sky reflecting the shades..." It's a stretch (pun intended) but clever!
Bon weekend,
G
Posted by: Genie | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 06:51 AM
Blue Man Group with a twist. Hilarious.
Posted by: barb farr | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 08:38 AM
Smile!
Posted by: birdman | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 08:40 AM
Excellent photo...but I especially enjoyed the 'story behind the Spandex'...that's a super blog. And if you hadn't mentioned the reflection of the sky, I would have missed that altogether!!!
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Gotta be hot and stuffy.
Posted by: B^2 | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Those new material are so great when it comes to reflections... Nice catch on this one... And the picture is quite amusing too.
Posted by: 'Tsuki | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:54 AM
I like these costumes. Very original!
Posted by: Halcyon | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 02:37 PM
What a great post and picture! Wonderfully original. :D
Posted by: LakewoodDP | Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Colorful, but faceless! Nice shot of these three>
Posted by: Lew | Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 12:15 AM
can they breathe? LOL
Posted by: ann chin | Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 02:47 AM
What a very cool idea! Great capture.
Posted by: JM | Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Surprise of the day I would guess! And a very cool photo of this colorful trio.
Posted by: Steffe | Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 09:51 AM
OMG i saw these guys at the fountains!!! and i took a picture with them! i had no idea what they represented.... this is awesome tho!
Posted by: Irina | Friday, October 14, 2011 at 06:42 PM