Joshua Bell plays violin in NYC subway. How did people react? - GoFuckYourself.com

ADL Colin · 04-09-2007, 10:46 AM

Joshua Bell plays in NYC subway. How did people react?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...040401721.html

Excellent newspaper article.

Sands · 04-09-2007, 12:09 PM

Ah, this was a great experiment, and a masterfully written article. One passage in particular managed to stir me a bit because it speaks volumes:

"There was no ethnic or demographic pattern to distinguish the people who stayed to watch Bell, or the ones who gave money, from that vast majority who hurried on past, unheeding. Whites, blacks and Asians, young and old, men and women, were represented in all three groups. But the behavior of one demographic remained absolutely consistent. Every single time a child walked past, he or she tried to stop and watch. And every single time, a parent scooted the kid away."

Thanks for posting it.

WebairGerard · 04-09-2007, 12:28 PM

interesting read

Axeman · 04-09-2007, 01:23 PM

Fantastic read.

HeadPimp · 04-09-2007, 01:44 PM

Interesting. Considering all the thoughts on self improvement, it really is amazing to look at this as people being so caught up in the mundane plodding of their lives that they miss what is most likely a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The reality is that most people are like that all the time and are day in and day out missing opportunities far more subtle than a world class violinist performing in front of them.

Axeman · 04-09-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeadPimp

Interesting. Considering all the thoughts on self improvement, it really is amazing to look at this as people being so caught up in the mundane plodding of their lives that they miss what is most likely a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The reality is that most people are like that all the time and are day in and day out missing opportunities far more subtle than a world class violinist performing in front of them.

Agree with your last statement 100%

Love Sex · 04-09-2007, 02:11 PM

great article.

I bet everyone would have stopped for a hot girl though

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WebairGerard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,113	interesting read __________________

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04-09-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
Sands Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 418194907 Posts: 3,134	Ah, this was a great experiment, and a masterfully written article. One passage in particular managed to stir me a bit because it speaks volumes: "There was no ethnic or demographic pattern to distinguish the people who stayed to watch Bell, or the ones who gave money, from that vast majority who hurried on past, unheeding. Whites, blacks and Asians, young and old, men and women, were represented in all three groups. But the behavior of one demographic remained absolutely consistent. Every single time a child walked past, he or she tried to stop and watch. And every single time, a parent scooted the kid away." Thanks for posting it.

04-09-2007, 01:44 PM	#5
HeadPimp Bad Mo-Fo Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,772	Interesting. Considering all the thoughts on self improvement, it really is amazing to look at this as people being so caught up in the mundane plodding of their lives that they miss what is most likely a once in a lifetime opportunity. The reality is that most people are like that all the time and are day in and day out missing opportunities far more subtle than a world class violinist performing in front of them.

04-09-2007, 02:11 PM	#7
Love Sex Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,905	great article. I bet everyone would have stopped for a hot girl though