People watching a sport
by Lyn Marie Thompson
Photo Editor
I could honestly say, “Sorry, but I’m tied
up at the moment, ” and Bret got me.
Last week, I told you about
one of my favorite sports. Now
I’m going to tell you about
another one, one that I’m sure
everybody has tried at least once
in their lives, and if you
haven’t, you should.
The sport is called “people
watching.” Now hang on, I can
hear you, “I don’t do that!!”
Yes, you do. Just think about it
while I tell you a bit about it.
One of the best places to peo­
ple watch is at a shopping center
or a grocery store. For some
strange reason, we as human be­
ings pretend that nobody can see
us when we’re surrounded by
other people. And some of us
do some pretty bizzarre things,
thinking no one will notice, or
maybe we don't care it others
watch us make fools of
ourselves.
As a photojournalism major,
I’ve learned to keep my camera
with me as often as is possible,
and to keep at least one roll of
film in it. Needless to say, I’ve
caught a few of you on film
(heh, heh).
Clackams Town Center is a
prime spot for people watching.
You have all the high school
"tudents “cruising” the mall,
trying to impress each other,
haggard housewives out for
their stress releasing spending
spree, senior citizens on their
weekly outings, and let’s not
forget the hot shots in the ice
skating rink either. Then,
there’s always the group of
husbands, boyfriends, and sons
that somehow lose their female
companions to stand around
the audio visual store to watch
the game (I have to admit, I’ve
stopped for an occasional foot­
ball game myself) of the day.
Have you ever noticed how
people dress when they go out?
I once saw an older man trying
to be a punker, and since my
friend and I were taking pic­
tures of peoples fashion
statements, I decided to get him
on film. You’d never guess that
the old poop had it in him, but
when he saw me and my
camera, he gave me the ultimate
shot by flipping me the bird!
Out here at the trailer, we try
really hard to keep ourselves
amused, and that has produced
some rather interestng shots in
itself, but I won’t embarrass
anyone by naming names (most­
ly because I’ve been in on most
of the antics myself.)
Spring time is coming up
quick, I’m sorry that I’ll miss it
again this year, because that is the
best time to people watch. Spring
means that the short shorts begin
to surface again. Okay, girls,
think about how many times you
about rear ended the car in front
of you because you were wat­
ching a group of scantilly clad
guys play football. And guys,
how many times did you fall of
of your bicycle because you saw a
girl drive by in a bikini on her
way to the beach? Ha! Gotchya
didn’t I?
Well, now you know, you’re a
people watcher too. Do me a
favor will ya? Do some watching
for me this spring, it looks like
it’s going to be a good season
for spring sport watching!
‘7/’s been real and it’s
been fun and for the first
i*me in my life It’s been
redi fun. I’ll miss you
quysi
Photos
by
Lyn Marie Thompson
Surprise!
Never would ve guessed the old poop had it in him!
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