What are the rules that you have to follow when you want to be a busker? Which songs can or shouldn't you play? This funny blog is your guideline, including a diary of an unfortunate busker. Consider this excerpt from a post called "Natural Enemies: The Busker's Nemeses":
Living statues earn money doing as little as possible. Wearing greenish outfits covered in (hopefully) fake pigeon shit, they are the vertical equivalent of a coma patient. People give them money just to watch them move. That would be like giving money to a busker to make him stop singing. Yes, even inanimate people get more attention than a busker and thus more money. It’s tempting to steal their income, but as immobile as they may seem, they will chase you even if it ruins their act.
From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Tombleweed.
Venice Beach is a cesspool for these people.