Barnum by judithg

Barnum

I've photographed this fellow a few times but I'm not sure he's ever made my project before. I was in a happy mood with G&T in hand, and had failed to take a photo on our walk, so I said I would pay £2 to have him read Rachel's fortune & take his photo (no charge for that he said). She had to pick colours that she did and didn't like and then he told her (at length) that she needs to be more spontaneous and that she needs a lover who will clean and cook for her. We all need one of those....
She was giggling quite a bit and didn't let on that she has just completed a psychology degree and that he was talking in 'Barnum statements' - statements that can apply to anybody but which people interpret as personal.
It's hard to believe that she has finished her degree as a trip to Birmingham Open Day featured in the first year of my 365 project. We are super proud of her - let's just say she couldn't have done any better. And her friends have done amazingly well as well - a talented group.
More ball pics http://365project.org/judithg/extras/2015-06-18
Did he suggest how to acquire a lover that cleans and cooks?
June 18th, 2015  
@newbank sadly no!
June 18th, 2015  
Brilliant to hear about your daughters success. Perhaps she should give him some personality tips.
June 18th, 2015  
Wonderful news about Rachel, talented girl! He looks quite whacky!!
June 18th, 2015  
I have never heard of "Barnum statements' but thats what I do when pretending to read palms and tea leaves! People hear what they want to hear!
June 18th, 2015  
Well done on graduating Rachel , I feel your pride and happiness in your narrative judith :) What happens next now Rachel has graduated
June 18th, 2015  
Congratulations to Rachel and her parents! Well done... Not sure about the READER... lol.... I can foretell...Rachel and a wonderful future. Funny photo with nice capture of colors.
June 18th, 2015  
Lovely colors. Not sure I would trust anybody wearing a yellow hat though!
June 18th, 2015  
Well done, Rachel! Fun shot too and the story is great
June 19th, 2015  
Wonderful portrait
June 19th, 2015  
So pleased for Rachel Judith....a very young graduate indeed! Congratulate her from me. A very novel idea for reading ones fortune.....I think we all need a lover who cooks & cleans, fairly safe ground there!
Hope Nigel & dad successfully climb Ben Nevis tonight!
June 19th, 2015  
Great portrait!
June 20th, 2015  
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