Thematic Strangely Dressed People

**rbefly** · 07-23-2013, 03:10 PM

Hello All,
Here's one for the 'double take' folks you might encounter anywhere. Sort of "Where did they get that outfit?" or "What are they dressed for?". We've all seen someone who looks...oddly dressed, I'm sure. Now you have a reason to take a photo.
Aside from actual onstage or live acting performances, pretty much anything goes. Offstage, ethnic costumes, period or re-creation dress (offstage), promotions, street performers (not performing), 'theme' conventions, advertising costumes, social rallies, anything that requires clothes that are not 'normal' street wear.
All photos will be within the rules and guidelines of PentaxForum.com, please.
Now I understand that a world-wide forum will have varied ideas about what's 'odd' and what's normal. For example, in most places a man wearing a horse's head costume and wearing a football uniform, would look pretty bizarre. Here in Denver, it's business as usual.
Have fun! I'll start it off with a few from my street collection...
Ron

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VisualDarkness · 07-23-2013, 03:20 PM - **1 Like**

That horse scares me.

**blackcloudbrew** · 07-23-2013, 03:44 PM - **1 Like**

From the local annual accordion festival...

The Great Morgani

Fashion Police HELP!

Tako Kichi · 07-23-2013, 03:58 PM - **1 Like**

I like the ones posted so far but I really hope this doesn't slide into a 'Walmart People' thread!

camerons · 07-23-2013, 04:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

That horse scares me.

I love that it has a gut...

**mike.hiran** · 07-23-2013, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Every year, Portland hosts the adult soap box derby and though there are some who take the race very seriously, there are way more who just want to have some fun...

p38arover · 07-23-2013, 06:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tako Kichi

I like the ones posted so far but I really hope this doesn't slide into a 'Walmart People' thread!

When I saw the thread earlier this morning, I was tempted to say that not all of us have access to a Walmart!

Sage97 · 07-23-2013, 07:31 PM - **1 Like**

I have a few

Tako Kichi · 07-23-2013, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

When I saw the thread earlier this morning, I was tempted to say that not all of us have access to a Walmart!

Lucky You!

Although I must say that here in Canada we seem to be 'out of stock' when it comes to the unusual (and scary) Walmartians found further south.

**rbefly** · 07-24-2013, 05:17 PM

Thanks to everyone for contributing comments and especially photos so far. I agree that it hopefully won't degenerate into a Walmart family album, there's a big difference between people who dress oddly for an occasion and those who just don't know any better!
I'm going to keep my eye out for more oddball costumes and clothes. There are a few fairs and festivals upcoming, should be good hunting there!
Ron

gifthorse · 07-24-2013, 05:32 PM

Why are Imperial Stormtroopers at the hot air balloon races in Reno, Nevada?

They're ground crew for the 'Darth Vader' hot air balloon. (Yeah, it's pretty darned cool!)

Sage97 · 07-24-2013, 09:26 PM

These are just regularly dressed aliens.

utak · 07-25-2013, 12:49 AM

Are dinosaurs the best role models for promoting and keeping traditional photo services alive? He/she looks a bit furtive...but there again, what strangely dress person could be used instead? Maybe a giant walking lens, 15mm f1.2?

thechumpen · 07-25-2013, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

They're ground crew for the 'Darth Vader' hot air balloon. (Yeah, it's pretty darned cool!)

Love that darth vader balloon! I hope they have a loudspeaker on board pumping out The Imperial March.

g026r · 02-19-2014, 02:47 PM

Giving this thread a bump to add this photo. Don't think I've posted it elsewhere before. The person in question is a regular as far as the city's street performers go:

07-24-2013, 05:17 PM	#10
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030 Original Poster	Now We're Rolling! Thanks to everyone for contributing comments and especially photos so far. I agree that it hopefully won't degenerate into a Walmart family album, there's a big difference between people who dress oddly for an occasion and those who just don't know any better! I'm going to keep my eye out for more oddball costumes and clothes. There are a few fairs and festivals upcoming, should be good hunting there! Ron

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Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	I like the ones posted so far but I really hope this doesn't slide into a 'Walmart People' thread!

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camerons Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 243	Originally posted by VisualDarkness That horse scares me. I love that it has a gut...

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p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by Tako Kichi I like the ones posted so far but I really hope this doesn't slide into a 'Walmart People' thread! When I saw the thread earlier this morning, I was tempted to say that not all of us have access to a Walmart!

07-23-2013, 07:31 PM - 1 Like	#8
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,238	I have a few

07-23-2013, 10:32 PM	#9
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by p38arover When I saw the thread earlier this morning, I was tempted to say that not all of us have access to a Walmart! Lucky You! Although I must say that here in Canada we seem to be 'out of stock' when it comes to the unusual (and scary) Walmartians found further south.

07-24-2013, 05:32 PM	#11
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Why are Imperial Stormtroopers at the hot air balloon races in Reno, Nevada? They're ground crew for the 'Darth Vader' hot air balloon. (Yeah, it's pretty darned cool!)

07-24-2013, 09:26 PM	#12
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,238	These are just regularly dressed aliens.

07-25-2013, 12:49 AM	#13
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Are dinosaurs the best role models for promoting and keeping traditional photo services alive? He/she looks a bit furtive...but there again, what strangely dress person could be used instead? Maybe a giant walking lens, 15mm f1.2?

07-25-2013, 01:50 AM	#14
thechumpen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Middle of England Photos: Albums Posts: 296	Originally posted by gifthorse They're ground crew for the 'Darth Vader' hot air balloon. (Yeah, it's pretty darned cool!) Love that darth vader balloon! I hope they have a loudspeaker on board pumping out The Imperial March.

02-19-2014, 02:47 PM	#15
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Giving this thread a bump to add this photo. Don't think I've posted it elsewhere before. The person in question is a regular as far as the city's street performers go: