Just thought this report was interesting, and somewhat funny. Apparently superheroes have been banned from Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The L.A. City Council approved this ban following too many complaints.
According to LAPD officials, tourists and other visitors to Hollywood Blvd. in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater complained of being accosted by overzealous costumed movie characters who pestered them for tips after having pictures taken with them. Over the weekend, LAPD officers conducted a code enforcement detail on Hollywood Blvd. regarding tips for service and operating without a business permit. Approximately 8 of the costumed characters were arrested.
Wow. Now where are we going to go, when we want to take pictures with the likes of Superman, Batman, Michael Jackson, etc. Having myself been to the Walk of Fame, I can understand the many complaints by tourists and visitors of being accosted by these characters. And it’s true, they do ask you for tips if you take pictures with them.
But hey, being in a full Stormtrooper outfit under the hot sun, for a whole day taking pictures with fans – takes its toll. So why not give them something…
What do you guys think? Any ideas on how to deal with this movie tradition down in L.A.?
