After much speculation, sources have confirmed that the glittered rainbow body paint applied to Seth McHutchins’ body for last weekend’s Fremont Solstice Parade will not be washed off and reapplied before Pride this weekend.
“I wasn’t planning on leaving it on all week, but you know how the week just breezes by,” said McHutchins at home Friday while grimacing housemates kept a wide perimeter. “I kinda zoned out on Monday, Tuesday I didn’t have to work, so by Wednesday I thought, hey we’re already closer to the weekend than not — let’s see where this goes.”
McHutchins reports that his body’s growing natural odors actually protected the paint as it naturally repelled hugs, handshakes or anyone voluntarily interacting with him in any way.
“We spent so much time applying this and on Day 7, honestly, it’s still holding up really well,” a beaming McHutchins said. “Helping out the environment by not taking a shower this week was just a bonus — ready to roll again for Pride Weekend!”
