recent headlines show Chewbacca's street persona headbutting a tour guide... fun.
downside is, the tour guide i think was only trying to make sure his tourist clients (Japanese, based on reports) won't feel harassed if Chewie "insists" on having a Kodak moment with them.
i have had the same experience with that character, Chucky and Jason. No, he didn't headbutt me, with Chucky and Jason taking their turns discarding my flesh on the pavement. Spiderman was kind enough not to ask for money as I took a "rolling shot" of him as our vehicle was cruising before we found a decent parking space. The thing is, gone were the days that you could give them whatever change you have in your pocket; and if the Kodak moment was enjoyable, up to 20 dollars max. After me, my niece and nephew had that shot with them, Chewie was actually insisting 18 dollars for that one shot because there were three of us with them. It would be great if they're paying the government taxes. Are they???
i think its best if the local government of the city of angels do their best to "regulate" these characters. let's face it, they're part of the tourist scene now. but with their brash attitudes along with the presence of hookers and hobos on that stretch of road it will only serve to further decrease tourist flow on the area, contributing more to the revenues lost from the tourism industry by the country as a whole since 9/11 brought about by immigration/tourist visa restriction and airport security checks.
now, if only someone captured the scene on film and posted in on YouTube this blog would be complete...
downside is, the tour guide i think was only trying to make sure his tourist clients (Japanese, based on reports) won't feel harassed if Chewie "insists" on having a Kodak moment with them.
i have had the same experience with that character, Chucky and Jason. No, he didn't headbutt me, with Chucky and Jason taking their turns discarding my flesh on the pavement. Spiderman was kind enough not to ask for money as I took a "rolling shot" of him as our vehicle was cruising before we found a decent parking space. The thing is, gone were the days that you could give them whatever change you have in your pocket; and if the Kodak moment was enjoyable, up to 20 dollars max. After me, my niece and nephew had that shot with them, Chewie was actually insisting 18 dollars for that one shot because there were three of us with them. It would be great if they're paying the government taxes. Are they???
i think its best if the local government of the city of angels do their best to "regulate" these characters. let's face it, they're part of the tourist scene now. but with their brash attitudes along with the presence of hookers and hobos on that stretch of road it will only serve to further decrease tourist flow on the area, contributing more to the revenues lost from the tourism industry by the country as a whole since 9/11 brought about by immigration/tourist visa restriction and airport security checks.
now, if only someone captured the scene on film and posted in on YouTube this blog would be complete...
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