Serious cyclists shave. And are mocked by their non-cycling friends for it. I'd imagine serious acrobats shave for the same sets of reasons.
Serious swimmers shave as well, and though I don't recall seeing a complete lack of body hair when watching men's gymnastics, I suppose it's a topic worth researching. (And, actually, if anyone can think of a good mostly-image book of men's gymnastics, I'd appreciate it, as I need one for my drawing reference library.)
Technically, I'd expect shaving works better than waxing, as in my experience, if you're dealing with large areas of hair, it's easier to get a smooth surface through shaving than waxing, and you don't have to go through the regrowth period.
Cripes.
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I'd think with acrobats who are catching each other by the forearms while somersaulting through the air, making one's body slicker and harder to grip would be somewhat counterproductive. Also note, all the travelling families of circus acrobats EXCEPT the Flying Graysons are Italian or Russian, not exactly the least hairy of peoples.
Also note, all the travelling families of circus acrobats EXCEPT the Flying Graysons are Italian or Russian, not exactly the least hairy of peoples.
The Graysons, being Romany, aren't really an exception to this.
The Graysons, being Romany, aren't really an exception to this.
Damn it. You beat me to it.
Dick's a gypsy!
Do we have any ethnicity associated with Batman?
Do we have any ethnicity associated with Batman?
Oh man, wouldn't it be great if he ever found out his parents wealth came from bootlegging and crime?
Also note, all the travelling families of circus acrobats EXCEPT the Flying Graysons are Italian or Russian, not exactly the least hairy of peoples.
So, you mean, um, real ones?
So, you mean, um, real ones?
Double Dare = Russian
James Jesse = Italian.
DC has multiple travelling circus acrobat acts.
