Originally published at: This is what happens when you leave a stripper pole on a busy sidewalk (video) | Boing Boing
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In summary, hardly anyone
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There is a pole dance studio three blocks away from this spot. I passed it all the time when I was in Seattle and taking classes there. I’m trying to decide if one of the people doing an invert is the owner of that studio.
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lol, that was completely boring. I kept waiting for something interesting to happen. Oh well, can’t win 'em all Boing Boing.
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Not bad at all for the amount of grit in that part of town. I can definitely imagine it being easier to avoid touching a stripper pole left outside! Many seem respectful after being a bit puzzled. Seattle is diverse for the number of introverts vs those you see busting a move here. Good share, thanks BB.
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Where’s the tetherball?
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A proper “stripper” pole needs better securing than this, so I’m not surprised few people wanted to play with it - it just doesn’t seem particular secure or safe.
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Plus, you know, everyone (including myself) are major germaphobes now.
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I suppose there’s that, too - but the risk of it tipping over/falling apart seems a lot greater (and more immediate), given it’s exposed to the elements.
Even before covid I would avoid touching things like subway hand holds or escalator handrails or even elevator buttons. Public bathrooms are a real challenge.
There’s no way I’m touching a pole. Not that I can dance or spin, but still.
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Yeah… but enough did… 
Well, I for one enjoyed the ones that did give it a go!
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Well actually, congealed crotch stank is a natural antiseptic. Or I might be thinking of dog saliva? Anyway I’m 40% sure I heard something like that from school bus sources.
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Playing it off as “grade school humor” is no excuse for misogyny dude.
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… the feats of strength? the airing of grievances?
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Opportunity to recreate Singin’ In The Rain missed (except the pair who synchronised).
I’ve played on this kind of freestanding pole at a Burning man local event. It’s fine, and I’m 6’2" / 240. If it was dry I’d give the sidewalk pole a spin for sure, but if it was wet I’d think about it.
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I prefer it when they leave a baton on a busy sidewalk with a small orchestra to conduct.
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