A long time ago I was on vacation in the city. I was walking down a touristy street and saw a man wearing silver tight clothes with every inch of his skin painted silver. He was weird looking. The guy was doing magic tricks (not good ones) and was hassling people for money. I guess when you're begging for money in the city you have to have a gimmick.
I don't think I'd want to paint my body silver to go begging for money. I'm much rather just sit on a street corner as is asking for handouts. I'd hate to bath each night and wash off that much paint. Who knows how toxic it is painting yourself everyday.