For years mimes have been despised and ridiculed, but I do not really understand why. The make-up is somewhat strange, but no stranger than a clown. Their purpose really is similar to that of a clown too, I feel the need to laugh when I observe a pantomiming act.
Back to the topic of it being difficult, I shall state my belief again. Pantomiming is one of the most difficult arts in existence. It looks easy sometimes, but when tried, it is very difficult to make it look convincing.
This begs another question: if mimes are so despised for what they do, then why go through all the trouble to learn it?
I think that they go through the trouble because they know how to appreciate pantomiming, much unlike most people. I have come to appreciate it myself, and would love to learn how if given the opportunity.
Another question: Why is an otter called an "otter"? I would rather go with "water weasel" or "hairy aquatic snake with legs". It is all so interesting.
Otter and out,
-CS
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