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Perry D Winkle Regular user 173 Posts |
'Make us a bicycle... Har har har. Did you ever see the wedding crashers? That was great!'
Anyone else hearing this? I hear this at least 10 times a month. I have a quick wit and can normally make any situation funny but for some reason this statement is like sticking a red hot knitting needle into my frontal lobe. Something about this is extremely off putting. How is it something so benign puts me completely off my game? It's not really heckling. Ideas? Yes, I realize I could make a small balloon bicycle. However, I don't think that really turns the crowd. You guys have a lot of really good ideas and have provided some excellent thoughts in the past. Thanks in advance. |
Wes Holly Special user Cincinnati, OH, USA 644 Posts |
My quick response - "Only clowns make bicycles, and I'm not a clown" (the kid says make me a bicycle, clown)
Long response - say the next line of dialogue from the scene and wait for them to reply with the next line. Chances are very good they'll just look at you dumbfounded and not know what to do! "a bicycle? Gee a bicycle takes a lot of balloons and obviously Uncle Jerry is kind of tired right now. How about we do something like a, let's say, a giraffe?" A similar situation happened recently while I was exiting a plane. One of the pilots had joined the flight attendant and started doing the "bu-bye" sketch from Saturday Night Live. He then (and I'm not kidding) tells the attendant "that's an SNL skit. Have you seen it?" I'm thinking to myself, oh geez, what a dumb question. What flight attendant HASN'T seen or heard of that one? |
greatscott Special user 595 Posts |
For a long time, I had not seen the movie, so when they gave the line, I had no idea what they were talking about. When I would tell them I didn't know what they were talking about, they would get a disheartened look, and move on to something else. Now, I actually just make them a bicycle when they give that line.
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Pokie-Poke Special user Bensalem, PA 883 Posts |
I got a gig at a weding, just as the movie was out. I had no idea why all the grown ups wanted the same thing.
now, If some one drops the line, I tell the story, and make a 1 balloon bike. I don't get the line that often any more, and if they do it is under the breath, half harted. I then just play with them.
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Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7563 Posts |
Perry -
On this webpage, is a photo of a bicycle that I make. I learned it 20+ years ago, and don't remember who I learned it from. It takes 5 balloons. It could also be a motorcycle. I've called it either, depending on the mood I'm in. - Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts |
I was at wedding doing balloons and I prepped all the kids "If an adult says make me a bicycle, say He doesn't make bikes!!!"
You know no one ask ...... darn?!?! I have had my quick lines backfire too. Kid asked for a bike and I said "your mom and dad let you watch that movie?" The mom explained he was a BMXer and REALLY wanted a bike. ((((((oh)))))))) Last week at the nightclub I work a drunk kept saying it over and over (STFU) then he reached for my balloons I grabbed his wrist in a defensive move I was taught in the military. He asked why not I said he can't blow it up... he said sure I can .... really? $10 says you can't (he grabbed a 160) Said he only had a $20 I said sure I'll go $20 ......fastest $20 I ever made. Sometime I'm evil.....
Mark Byrne
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Jay Ward Veteran user Flowery Branch, GA 328 Posts |
I just say back to them "Make me a bicycle clown! I love that movie!" and we're done. Same as when a kid says he knows how I do a magic trick and I say "Oh, cool!" Seems to satisfy them generally.
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Alex Rapattoni Loyal user Seattle, Wa 229 Posts |
I usually just quote the line from the movie, "why are you yelling at me". People eat that up. I only hear it from the adults after their kids get a balloon. I haven't had anyone actually request a bicycle in quite some time.
Weird is part of the job.
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KeirRoyale Special user Denver, CO 550 Posts |
How about "I would but I'm short on time... would you settle for a unicycle?" Then when they say OK to the unicycle you will have to explain to them that you were just joking of course. Or better yet, just design a quick unicycle. Think Ralph Dewey's bicycle modified into a one wheeled unit with a fork and seat. Quick and simple. Not sure what I'm talking about? Give Ralph a call and buy the video with the bicycle on it.
I have so many people ask me for a bicycle that I finally designed one and put a pic of me holding it on my business card. Now when someone says "make me a bicycle you stupid clown" I just hand them one of my cards. (and ask them if they want to step outside for calling me both a clown and stupid : ) Never fails to get an amazed look from the group as they pass my card around the table.
DVD author of "The Master Prediction System Done Solo"
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Leland Inner circle St Louis 1180 Posts |
At the start of my party I always say "Ok lets get it out the way...Hey clown make me a bicycle!" Everyone laughs its over and done with and I can now go on.
Then when someone, who wasn't there says the line, everyone in the room just looks at him and says "Yea we been there done that, move on..." Love it!
Life of Magic!
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Kevinr Inner circle 1854 Posts |
I make a Krusty the clown mask and say: "Who is the clown now.." and stick it on there head.
Althought I do make the "Bigger Is Better" Bicycle that is taught on that dvd. Its huge and takes just 1-2 minutes to make. Looks cool too! |
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