Comedian and artist Gareth Morinan has drawn us some classic Fringegoer stereotypes. Take a look and see if they remind you of anyone you know...
Few astrologers realise that the Zodiac signs were originally derived from the Edinburgh Fringe signs, which represent the different states of mind attendees go through during the festival. Which one(s) best describe you?
The Dramatic Duck – You prance around like you own the city, and in many ways you do! You only go to see performers who have flyered you in a suitably elaborate fashion.
The Keen Kitten – You find the bustle of the festival amazing and almost magical. All opportunities should be seized, all avenues explored, and all worries forgotten.
The Calculating Cat – You understand that in a festival of this size you must plan. You note the time and location of every show to see in an elaborate spreadsheet, you use this to the make the most efficient schedule.
The Willing Wolf – You are incapable of making decisions, the number of options is overwhelming. You prefer to be told what to do and so always defer to the leader of the pack (often a Calculating Cat).
The Discerning Magpie – You are constantly on the look out for the next special gem of a show. You search far and wide, reading as many reviews as possible. You are unimpressed by tired concepts such as alliteration.
The Tentative Tortoise – You stick to doing exactly what you want. If you want to just sit in a café all day reading a newspaper, then you will! No amount of pressure from others will convince you to change your mind.
The Hermit Crab – You can no longer handle walking down the Royal Mile, the festival is all too much. You only feel truly comfortable in the confines of your own room, watching a box set of Game of Thrones.
The Party Panda! – You are the ‘life of the party’, the purpose of your trip is to party hard and have a good a time! You order another round of drinks even when no one else wants one.
The Zombie Zebra – You are a mess. You are able to walk at a steady pace, but that’s about all you’re capable of. You did not pace yourself. You wish the festival were only two weeks.
10. The Frugal Fox – You are acutely aware of how much money you have spent coming here. You niftily dart around the city finding the places with the cheapest food, drink and entertainment.
Expeditious Eagle – Your biggest restriction is time. You speed between venues catching all the shows you’ve been meaning to see. You do not have an instant to waste talking to the likes of the Frugal Fox!
The Zoo Keeper – You’ve seen it all before. You’re the one left having to clean up after everyone has left. You take comfort in knowing you’re oneof the few who’ve actually made money.
Gareth Morinan: Truth Doodler is at the Underbelly at 1:30pm until the 26th August
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