originally posted in:Philosophy
Eh, I think you're missing something. A lot of people pass by street musicians because they associate them with beggars; and this particular beggar is offering their services whether you want it or not. It is very interesting socially, but I think it has more to do with how he appeared than how busy everyone was.
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It's possible. I'm a musician, and it's hard knowing whether or not a crowd is even listening until someone starts clapping at the end of a song, sometimes. I wouldn't want to play for an uninterested crowd. If someone perceives a hobo on the street performing "world class" violin pieces, shouldn't he be worthy of some attention at least? Music transcends appearances, and whether the crowd saw him as a hobo or not, they should at least notice the music.