Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Oct 22, 2012 8:30pm
Laley23;1301988 wrote:Quite a few, actually:
Sat in front of the NYY Suite in Tampa in 1999 Final Four. Invited my cousin (who they knew...his dad is Mike Lupica) and I into the suite and we ate KFC with them. Jeter, Posada, Rivera, David Wells, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neil and Sinbad (lol...yes Sinbad)
Took a picture with Jerry Rice at the Stanford public park. I was there for a tennis camp and he was jogging in the off-season. Ive since lost the picture. It was terrible quality anyway. Same trip I met Steve Jobs and Steve Young who lived in my "Aunts" neighborhood in Palo Alto. My "Aunt" is somehow related to my mom, though not actually her aunt.
Met Charles Barkley but was too hammered to get a picture down in Auburn. Bragged about it, then realized my GF and her family actually know each other by name. I was put to shame lol. He is in their Christmas Card from last year.
Met hundreds of Indians players and opposing players since 1997. My dads best friend is Bobby DiBiasio.
Got smashed with Peyton Manning and Ryan Gosling this year at the Super Bowl festivities downtown. Peyton was just there, not drinking much. Gosling is an animal though. Also been hammered with Mark Cuban numerous times in Bloomington when he comes back to IU (Usually when Dallas is playing in Indy).
Saw Jamele Hill (SP) in the Detroit airport a few months ago. Would never talk to her, she sucks. But I did steal her fries when her order came. She could stand to lose a few lbs anyway.
Tons of Indiana players (of note: Eric Gordon, DJ White, Cody Zeller and Tracy Porter)
Lots of tennis players down in Miami during the NASDAQ 100 (stayed on Key Biscayne, where the tourney is held) I did get to hit with Martina Hinges who was on the court next to my dad and I, which was awesome. Chick was a baller.
Go to the Final Four and its a whos who of college basketball and the NBA. Played pick-up with Doc Rivers and his son Austin. Austin was so young, still about as good as anyone there at his age.
A few others, but Im drawing a blank.
My gf would hate you right now she loves Ryan gosling lol
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Oct 22, 2012 9:04pm
I think it depends on how big of a fan I am of the person. If I were to meet Louis CK, I'd probably ask for a picture. But I've never met a celebrity that I was a huge fan of. So if I actually do say something to them, I just act like I have no idea who they are and talk to them like they are just no-name people. In my experiences, they have responded pretty well to that and tend to open up a little more to bullshit with me.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 22, 2012 9:20pm
Crimson streak;1302058 wrote:My gf would hate you right now she loves Ryan gosling lol
Your GF would probably leave you.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 22, 2012 9:21pm
The girls throwing themselves at him were ridiculous. I seriously have no idea why a man like that would ever date a girl at his age. Obviously you want to settle down at some point, but it would be literally impossible to stay faithful without flying your woman to every city you were in.Crimson streak;1302058 wrote:My gf would hate you right now she loves Ryan gosling lol
Really cool guy, btw. Bought several rounds for the entire bar on him and sang the IU Fight song with us and looked at a guy in a Purdue shirt after and goes, "Suck on that. Fuck the Boilers." lol
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 23, 2012 2:47am
Nah. I'd talk to them, but I wouldn't ask for an autograph.
I used to see Dick Goddard grocery shopping about once every couple months. Got to the point where he or I would recognize the other and chat for a few minutes. Cool guy.
I used to see Dick Goddard grocery shopping about once every couple months. Got to the point where he or I would recognize the other and chat for a few minutes. Cool guy.
believer
Posts: 8,153
Oct 23, 2012 6:45am
For some reason I tend to bump into celebrities in odd locations particularly elevators.
In the mid-80's I got in an elevator with Vanna White at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus. Total bitch. I also rode an elevator with Lou Rawls at the San Francisco Hilton. Great guy. Talked with him quite awhile.
I was working a trade show in Anaheim in the early 90's when a gal walked up and starting asking me questions. I stared at her for a second and told her she looked a lot like Lisa Whelchel (played Blair in the TV show The Facts of Life) and she laughed and said, "Well, that's because I am Lisa Whelchel." Super nice lady and a hottie!
In the mid-80's I got in an elevator with Vanna White at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus. Total bitch. I also rode an elevator with Lou Rawls at the San Francisco Hilton. Great guy. Talked with him quite awhile.
I was working a trade show in Anaheim in the early 90's when a gal walked up and starting asking me questions. I stared at her for a second and told her she looked a lot like Lisa Whelchel (played Blair in the TV show The Facts of Life) and she laughed and said, "Well, that's because I am Lisa Whelchel." Super nice lady and a hottie!
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Oct 23, 2012 8:26am
He dates people like Rachel McAdams, Blake Lively, Olivia Wilde, Kat Dennings and Eva Mendes. I would say those are decent reasons to stay faithful.Laley23;1302130 wrote:The girls throwing themselves at him were ridiculous. I seriously have no idea why a man like that would ever date a girl at his age. Obviously you want to settle down at some point, but it would be literally impossible to stay faithful without flying your woman to every city you were in.
Really cool guy, btw. Bought several rounds for the entire bar on him and sang the IU Fight song with us and looked at a guy in a Purdue shirt after and goes, "Suck on that. Fuck the Boilers." lol
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Oct 23, 2012 8:42am
I was walking down the street in New Orleans on a saturday afternoon and walking towards me was Shane Carwin. He looked like a mean son of a bitch, I made eye contact and was about to say something but he just looked at me and shook his head and kept walking. He was with a tall blonde that looked like she had just ended her shift at hustler. A picture would've been sweet but i wasn't about to bother a former UFC heavy weight champ.
That's the only run in with any sort of celebrity I've had.
That's the only run in with any sort of celebrity I've had.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Oct 23, 2012 8:50am
Nope. Have never marked out. When I wrestled I worked with a lot of legends in the business and never once asked for autographs. I did ask Abdullah the Butcher for some barbeque as he makes a mean barbeque.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Oct 23, 2012 9:14am
Rode up the gondola lift at Vail with Linda Evans and Yanni in the mid 90s. She asked me what I do..."back there in Ohio"...real condescending like and I told her I was a Professional Turtle Noodler. She didn't say much after that.
BTW...people that collect autographs are dipshits.
BTW...people that collect autographs are dipshits.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 23, 2012 9:16am
Could probably say that about people who collect anything.Tiernan;1302563 wrote:BTW...people that collect autographs are dipshits.
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Gblock
Oct 23, 2012 9:16am
got a pic w greg oden while taligating a couple weeks back
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Oct 23, 2012 9:22am
Not people who collect beer cans and line the walls of their Man Cave with them...those people are very cool.ernest_t_bass;1302566 wrote:Could probably say that about people who collect anything.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 23, 2012 9:26am
Indeed. Collecting anything is stupid. That said, I do collect Reds autographs.ernest_t_bass;1302566 wrote:Could probably say that about people who collect anything.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 23, 2012 9:28am
I bet your collection is worth 10's of dollars!justincredible;1302578 wrote:Indeed. Collecting anything is stupid. That said, I do collect Reds autographs.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Oct 23, 2012 9:29am
How about collecting names of women and keeping them in binders...is that stupid?
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Oct 23, 2012 9:29am
Only if you're not fucking them on the regular.Tiernan;1302582 wrote:How about collecting names of women and keeping them in binders...is that stupid?
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Oct 23, 2012 9:32am
Ohhh I'm pretty sure the guy I know that does this is gonna fuck 'em. along with a whole lotta others.Raw Dawgin' it;1302585 wrote:Only if you're not fucking them on the regular.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 23, 2012 9:36am
lol no its not. Why would you stay faithful to Rachel McAdams if Kat Dennings wants to date you?Fab4Runner;1302539 wrote:He dates people like Rachel McAdams, Blake Lively, Olivia Wilde, Kat Dennings and Eva Mendes. I would say those are decent reasons to stay faithful.
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Bigdogg
Posts: 1,429
Oct 23, 2012 9:37am
Most of the time I don't recognize them until after the fact. I never would talk to them. They can talk with me if they want.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Oct 23, 2012 9:38am
I avoid talking to anyone, that’s not to say I’m not friendly I just don’t have anything to say nor do I want to infringe on their privacy. Entertainers, Professional Athletes, Politician are just people like me, nothing special no reason to get all excited. However many seek me out for conversation, direction or help I must just look like an interesting, knowledgeable and friendly individual. :laugh:</SPAN>
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 23, 2012 9:39am
watBelly35;1302595 wrote:knowledgeable
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 23, 2012 9:40am
I know he does. Still would be virtually impossible if they werent with you at all your stops and you went out on the town (aka, got drunk). Watched first hand the choices he had. Some were better than those girls.Fab4Runner;1302539 wrote:He dates people like Rachel McAdams, Blake Lively, Olivia Wilde, Kat Dennings and Eva Mendes. I would say those are decent reasons to stay faithful.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 23, 2012 9:43am
Eh, it's actually a pretty decent collection considering I just started it back in February (at Spring Training).ernest_t_bass;1302581 wrote:I bet your collection is worth 10's of dollars!
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Oct 23, 2012 9:44am
When I was maybe 12 I saw Jimmy Jackson at Best Buy in Toledo buying a shit ton of stuff so I asked him for his autograph. He signed a small piece of paper but never said a word or looked at me; basically ignored me the best he could.