Don't worry, soon enough you'll go from this to yelling at children for trying to be nice and returning your discs to you in no time. :|
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When I started the addiction was far greater than the self consciousness. The problem now is finding an open field for practice without being interrupted by the baseball jocks, dog walkers with ball launchers, and pee wee football practice. If you can throw 200 feet you can throw farther than most anyone watching so they think it is pretty amazing and not silly.
Some of my most memorable moments (due to the scenery) and worth while for my game, is when I take a 1 putter and start hiking. Creeks, fields, woods, etc. Plenty of lines to "invent" while getting some great exercise.
When I used to do a lot of field work I'd throw at a football field that was ringed by a running track. In the evenings there'd be old people walking the track. Over the years I've given away several Aeros and even given a lesson or two. Most strangers were very receptive to the game.
Passers by inquire to what I'm doing and when they grab one of my discs and rip them, they get hooked. Grabbing the people that I tutor is the OTHER way that I GROW THE SPORT.
I've found that most people, especially kids are amazed by how far a disc flies once they see it. Even a 300' throw across the length of a sports field is impressive looking as most things are never thrown more than half the field.