On 2/18/2014 6:14 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
On 2/18/2014 14:26, Bob W-PDML wrote:
On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, "Matthew Hunt" <[email protected]> wrote:
On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John <[email protected]> wrote:
IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.
Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
well advised to read this first:
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water
The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.
B
As Bob said.. and your eyes... and your pets lungs and eyes.
I had never heard of this stupid event before this thread. Alas, my
googling The Color Run got me to a page advertising -
"The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique
paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.
Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run
has exploded since our debut event. We have more than tripled our
growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+ countries in 2013."
(Aside to Alan, -not ONLY in America- it appears.)
There is a list of an awful lot of cities in the USA , however, for
these horrors to be perpetrated across the country.. Healthiness?
Individuality?
At least it aint happening in New York City. Knock wood.
ann
While looking to find out what the powder was, I found that there are
several competing organizations "hosting" these events. Looks like
Raleigh is going to have at least three of them in this coming year.
Don't know how many of them will end up coming into my neighborhood
blocking off streets.
I did find out that the powder is "food grade corn starch" dyed with
food coloring. Probably won't hurt you if you get it on your skin, but
I'm not so sanguine about getting it in your eyes or breathing it in.
The most interesting thing I found out about them is their corporate
sponsor is a brand of laundry additive for removing stains.
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