I’m an adult male who works downtown near a pretty nice park. Now that the weather is getting better, I’d like to get outside at lunch and work on juggling.
I’ve never done it because I don’t want to the the weirdo that’s juggling in the middle of the day, but I don’t really have any other time when I can practice in an open space.
Would it be weird if you were in a park and a grown up man was there juggling?
Edit: Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. It probably says a lot about what I think about people who choose to mind their own business while engaging in things they enjoy in their spare time. I’ve learned a lot here. There also doesn’t seem to be a juggling/flow arts Lemmy community so maybe that’s something we can do.
Most people are going to think it’s cool, it’s not any more weird than playing the guitar on the street or playing on a public piano.
Good point, put a hat on the ground in front of you can you can make a buck or two… (this isn’t legal in every city, but it should be)
When you’re 20, you care what everyone thinks about you
When you’re 40, you don’t give a shit what anyone thinks about you.
When you’re 60, you’ll realize no one was thinking about you the whole time. It will be more empowering than depressing.
Skip the worry. Do you. It’s public space and hurts no one.
and hurts no one.
That depends entirely on what he’s juggling and how skilled he is.
If they were farting glitter and juggling I would certainly be impressed.
I love this comment just for the fact you point out that no one really thinks about you and even if they do, their opinion isn’t relevant.
I myself am 50 and I gave up many years ago even considering what other people think about me, as long as I behave in an ethical and kind way.
This to say, I cannot imagine the daily stress of today’s generation, where every moment is spent disingenuously performing for others on SM and trying to get them to notice you
I keep trying to reinforce this for my wife at her work. People tend to grossly overestimate how much time others spend thinking about them. They don’t really think about you at all.
Too many people think they are the center of the universe, and everybody is watching them, so they never figure out the people they think are watching, think they are the center of their universe, too, and everyone is watching them.
I have noticed that too, which is really odd because they well know I’m the center of the universe not them. \s
“You’ll worry less about what people think about you when you realize how seldom they do.”
David Foster Wallace
I’d say that’s exactly what the park is for.
the only barrier to this is in your head
Na, totally fine. Go for it mate.
Ive seen this a lot and i don’t think it is weird. One thind I’ll mention is people are probably going to stop and watch you, ask questions, maybe even ask if they can try. If that won’t bother you while practicing then I’d say go for it and get out there juggling. You could probably leave a hat or something on the ground and people will toss you a couple of coins just for letting them watch.
Not as weird as at a funeral
Now that I think of it, having a dude silently juggling in the corner during the service would actually be kind of wholesome in some weird way.
I intend to demand that there be juggling at my funeral
I’d expect that people will probably look and watch, but that’s just because juggling is entertaining
I used to see whole groups of people juggle in the park.
Why are you interested in whether a forum deems it ‘weird’?
C’mon man. Social anxiety isn’t some niche mystery. Cut OP some slack.
It’s weird to juggle anywhere, but you shouldn’t let that stop you cause everybody’s weird in some way or another and that’s fine. A park seems like as good a place as any.
Sounds really cool. Weird? Not at all.
I don’t think so, but people might stare a bit if you do it in a busy place of the park.
I would look for a place with a bit of quiet. I saw people do a variety of things in parks. When they choose a quiet place, I’ll assume they want peace for there outside hobby and give them that.I mean, if you take “weird” to mean “abnormal”, then yes, it would be very weird. You will likely be the only person juggling in the park. But weird doesn’t mean bad - just different.
On the other hand, your coworkers probably spend their lunch breaks eating McDonalds and scrolling IG in their cars. Juggling in the park sounds like a way better use of your time.
Yes, it’s slightly weird. Yes, some people may whisper as they walk by or maybe even openly laugh a bit. People are rude.
But don’t let that stop you from doing what you love. You may have someone stop and tell you about a club. You may have a group of children see and be amazed at you. Good and bad can come from it, nobody here can tell you.
But in the end, the person who’s going to remember the most thet you were juggling on the park was you. So do you want to remember looking out and seeing nature, feeling the sun on your skin, happy you’re alive? Or do you want to remember how you were too afraid to go to the park?
Not trying to be rude. But I used to be the one afraid to go to the park. But since going, have I had a couple embarrassing times I’d rather forget? Yes, unfortunately. But honestly most of the time nothing really happens and im just happy to be alive. Few times I’ve made a friend and talked for a bit, but that’s few and far between.
Moral of the story, try do do what will make you happiest looking back in 10 years
Definitely needed to hear this. I think you’re right. I want to get better and I think I’m looking for an excuse to not do it. I’m past that thanks to this and many other comments.
