Tips for being a Stormtrooper at kid's bday party?

[wook1138[TK]]

So, word is out that there is a storm trooper in the neighborhood and so I've been asked to make an appearance at a bday party.  Any tips?  This is a friend of a friend and the child is turning 5.

 

I assuming that to avoid a mass confusion of kids jumping on the armor (and other kiddie shenanigans), that some ground rules are typically conveyed to the parents?  Go in, do a quick hello and take some pics, and get back out again?  I did a visit at my kids kindergarten class, but there was a teacher with very well disciplined kids.  I assume this will be a bit more chaotic. 

 

Thanks 

[magni[TK]]

Definitely have a handler/life saver

Good Luck!

Hope you make it out of there!

[Frank75139[501st]]

I agree take someone to run interference if a kid comes running at you. And keep us posted I’m curious how it turns out.


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[CableGuy[TK]]

Hi mate,

I’d certainly have someone to protect you. I “met” my daughter and her friends (around 5 years old) at Christmas, and they can get a little excited...

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I've done a few and younglings can get a little outta hand, from sticking sabers into places they shouldn't be to bashing them over your helmet, definitely a good idea to have a couple of wranglers who can see the attacks coming before you feel them

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

I did once as a favor to a friend, but that was it.  Having a full time handler (don't count on the parent(s) to be there beside you full time) is a must.  The first 10-15 minutes the kids are super excited and everyone wants a photo and to interact with you.  Once they have their pics the excitement wears off (very) quickly, and you run the chance of becoming a white plastic pinata for lightsaber wielding younglings, or you end up standing there like a decoration.

I would advise having fun while you are there, but when you feel things are getting dull have your handler (or the parent) announce that Darth Vader needs you back at your post.  If it is a SW themed party, you could also ask the parents if they have any SW themed swag (party favors) that you could hand out.

[wook1138[TK]]

Thanks everyone! After reading the above comments I have decided not to do the party.    Just kidding.  I will secure a handler for sure.

 

 @justjoseph63 the 15 minutes of fame followed by perpetual abuse was what I was worried about.  The swag bags are an awesome idea.  I will definitely ask the parents about that.  And I'll be using a "Darth Vader wants his stormtrooper back at the Death Star" type of line.  Love it. Thanks.

 

I'll let you know how it goes. 

[lucnak[TK]]

Think everyone covered it all. Have a scheduled time, not a vague idea of what time you'll be out there. A scheduled activity with parameters to respect is good too. Kids have to understand that if they're misbehaving, the TK will go away! (That accidentally rhymed)

[wook1138[TK]]

5 hours ago, CableGuy said:

Hi mate,

I’d certainly have someone to protect you. I “met” my daughter and her friends (around 5 years old) at Christmas, and they can get a little excited...
 

 

 

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Ha ha. Aren’t you a little tall for an elf?