I happen to be able
To walk on stilts fairly well. This isn't normally a useful talent, but it comes into its own on hallowe'en.

Picture, if you will, me. About 5'8", slight beard, ginger-brown hair, glasses. Fairly nondescript looking.

Now take me up to 7'8". Slightly more impressive.

Now dress me in a huge flowing black robe with a black veil to hide my face, and attach two glowing red LED's to my glasses, at a slightly wider width than normal human eyes.

Now imagine you're six years old, and you walk up to my house, all unsuspecting...

I made several start crying and one piss himself in fear - the parents were even better though. I've had grown men and woman scream and run away...
( MatJ LOOK, Sun 28 Sep 2008, 14:34, Reply)