Chairs: Just Another Western Entitlement?

[crookedtune]

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=6H ... &vq=medium

[mutepointe]

That was something that I'll remember and enjoy seeing for a very long time.

Since I would find it difficult to remain on-topic regarding the video, I'll try to stray not-too-far off-topic regarding the thread title. I often wonder about people who are carried around on litters.

When I talk about this, I usually have to describe a litter first. Here's a picture.


I am guessing that the first person to be carried on a litter was a hunter who got injured during a hunt. I have lots of theories on how that evolved into carrying royalty and ceremonial leaders. If it was actually a good paying job with benefits, I would not mind hiring people to carry me.

[rhulsey]

It is really beautiful, and between the bells, musicians and flying dancers, a true study in 'no visible means of support'.

[Innocent Bystander]

I can't help wondering what Beethoven would have made of it. The insubstantial seating arrangements were a little distracting. Must watch it again.