I'm all for authenticity, but....

Moonliner · 05-22-2006, 07:54 AM

...this might be taking it a bit too far...

A man was allegedly stabbed by a street entertainer dressed as Freddy Krueger the “Nightmare on Elm Street” character in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

Gemini Cricket · 05-22-2006, 08:08 AM

'Real metal'... nice. Oy.

innerSpaceman · 05-22-2006, 08:20 AM

Um, please say you're freaking kidding, cause this is about to freak me the hell out.

Lemme explain.

We're at the Cemetary Screening the other night, and were delighted by the attendance of the elusive Eliza Hodgins 1812. She told us a story of how she was momentarily freaked by the appearance of Freddy Kreuger as they crossed opposite-direction escalators at the Metro station. She was at first aghast at the horrific burn face, but - upon seeing the scissor-claw hand, was -whew- relieved to discover it was only Freddy Kreuger.

Only in Hollywood would you be relieved to see Freddy Krueger.

Or not!

Gemini Cricket · 05-22-2006, 08:51 AM

I remember seeing him when I was there last. I also remember thinking that they did a good job with his claws. Not only this, but I thought 'Hmm, what if I decided to just dress up like a horror villain and do the same thing. Would anyone inquire about me working for the theatre at all?'

CoasterMatt · 05-22-2006, 08:57 AM

Well, there's signage out front stating that the characters DON'T work for the theater, and even encourage people not to give them any money.

Not Afraid · 05-22-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Well, there's signage out front stating that the characters DON'T work for the theater, and even encourage people not to give them any money.

I thought I had clocked on the "New Show at DCA" thread and I was wondering what lovely place had rogue dancing stuffed things populating the entrance.

scaeagles · 05-22-2006, 09:22 AM

I used to wait tables at a steak house while in college. On slow nights, while in the kitchen, I would tape steak knives to my fingers and play Freddy Kreuger.

innerSpaceman · 05-22-2006, 09:33 AM

The character violence in front of the Chinese is usually character-to-character, not character-to-tourist.

These guys can be vicious. You can't just show up there in a costume and compete with them for tips. They will eat you alive. There's a reason Chinese Kreuger had real steel claws. The photo-tip turf is defended with tooth and nail.

Moonliner · 05-22-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

The character violence in front of the Chinese is usually character-to-character, not character-to-tourist.

These guys can be vicious. You can't just show up there in a costume and compete with them for tips. They will eat you alive. There's a reason Chinese Kreuger had real steel claws. The photo-tip turf is defended with tooth and nail.

Kreuger vs Wolverine - Nightmare on Hollywood Blvd.

CoasterMatt · 05-22-2006, 10:55 AM

I saw Elmo get pretty nasty with the Tin Man.

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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I'm all for authenticity, but.... ...this might be taking it a bit too far... A man was allegedly stabbed by a street entertainer dressed as Freddy Krueger the “Nightmare on Elm Street” character in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	'Real metal'... nice. Oy.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Um, please say you're freaking kidding, cause this is about to freak me the hell out. Lemme explain. We're at the Cemetary Screening the other night, and were delighted by the attendance of the elusive Eliza Hodgins 1812. She told us a story of how she was momentarily freaked by the appearance of Freddy Kreuger as they crossed opposite-direction escalators at the Metro station. She was at first aghast at the horrific burn face, but - upon seeing the scissor-claw hand, was -whew- relieved to discover it was only Freddy Kreuger. Only in Hollywood would you be relieved to see Freddy Krueger. Or not!
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I remember seeing him when I was there last. I also remember thinking that they did a good job with his claws. Not only this, but I thought 'Hmm, what if I decided to just dress up like a horror villain and do the same thing. Would anyone inquire about me working for the theatre at all?'
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I used to wait tables at a steak house while in college. On slow nights, while in the kitchen, I would tape steak knives to my fingers and play Freddy Kreuger.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	The character violence in front of the Chinese is usually character-to-character, not character-to-tourist. These guys can be vicious. You can't just show up there in a costume and compete with them for tips. They will eat you alive. There's a reason Chinese Kreuger had real steel claws. The photo-tip turf is defended with tooth and nail.
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