New Blog One: Tattler Lids

Wednesday 31 October 2012

Tattler Lids

Yours truly personally checked out the most controversial activity in the shops and sideshows area -- a back-to-the-60s light experiment in a tent. "It's a light portal to the past, present and future," said the Victoria-based 58-year-old Peter Tongue, who controls the activity. I lined up with three 20-somethings, signed the waiver (scariest part of the experience) and stepped into the silver box tent for a three-minute light "experience." You MUST close your eyes, but the light penetrates your lids. I saw brilliant changing light patterns and felt happily rooted to the chair, but a bit light-headed for 10 minutes after. "It feels like you're high on a drug" said Emily Brooks, a frank type in the corrections field. It's really colourful and your brain can't quite keep up to what's going on." Said Svitlana Maluzynsky, a recent education grad. ''I recommend it. I saw shooting stars and swirling pools." Clothing designer Lennard Taylor stepped out and said, "I felt connected to the earth. It was like a kaleidoscope times a billion