John's Blog

Mime Torn

OK, this represents far more creativity than I've come to expect from anything associated with the word mime. As much as I hate mimes, this ancient artform is probably looked down upon because of the overabundance of half-assed practitioners. I'm sure there is such a thing as a "good mime" it's just that I've never seen one...although I did kinda' have a thing for Yarnell at one point. Usually you get some actor-wannabe who probably doesn't have anything worthwhile to say anyway and does a rehash of the prototypical Marcel Marceau performance. And gets in your face when you don't want to be bothered. Both are 'freaking annoying.

So you can only imagine how my heart dropped when a co-worker announced that she had hired mimes for an upcoming event. I immediately began to think of ways I could change my schedule so I'd be out of the building on that day rather than be subjected to the onslaught of mimes. I'm sure adults and children alike will love the presence of mimes...NOT! Just to add to the festive atmosphere, I'm going to suggest that we hire a few evil clowns and bring in members of NAMBLA to do face-painting for the kids. What could possibly go wrong?

But if you want to walk a mile in the shoes of a mime, and experience the hate for yourself a visit to The Mimulator is a must! And a few more mime-related links to check out:

The Mime Rant Page
Amusing street performers or neurotic decoys?
Uncyclopedia: A History of Mimes
Fight Crimes With Mimes