12. Where Medieval Meets the Rainbow
Purchased by a mum and her son at a Renaissance fair, these massive rainbow wings are noisy, to say the least. These two apparently were fascinated in the concept of appearing as a cross between a technicolored parrot and a mediaeval court jester. When you can blind every onlooker with a rainbow of colours that would even make a peacock somewhat jealous, why settle for a modest monk’s robe? At least, that is their perspective.
Using this set of wings, utility flies out of the window—or, to be honest, it never really entered). All we can say is, dress for a bewildered audience. Imagine walking through a historically realistic Renaissance fair surrounded by painstakingly created period clothing, then BAM! The human rainbow is about here. For people who believe subtlety is overrated and want to be seen from distance, these wings are more “Pride parade meets Burning Man” and less “ye olde England.” Wearing them, you’re not only attending a Renaissance fair; you’re making a strong, screaming, “History is great, but have you tried FABULOUS?” appeal from their sheer impracticality. Try negotiating a packed fair, or heaven forbid, while donning these amazing appendages utilising the port-a-potty. But when you can be a walking, talking kaleidoscope, who needs utility? These wings are evidence of the exquisite absurdity that results from the most amazing collision of several eras and styles.
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