Nothing is innocent; your own countryman (I make no distinction between Germans and Austrians either, FYI, which I'd argue to be historically fair) assured us of this years ago when he invented psychoanalysis.
Also typical contortionist/gymnast wear is lycra/spandex, preferrably with copious sequins, and not latex/PVC/whatever that is; they're definitely a bit freaky no matter their ethnicity.