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How Would You Greet The People Who You Would Love to Meet

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by heypartner, Apr 18, 2002.

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  1. heypartner

    heypartner Member

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    OK. so, this is another Manny Dishes out the Assists thread!! lol

    Have you ever thought about how you would meet the person who you would love to meet in person?

    I don't know about anyone else, but I have comtemplated meeting Natalie Merchant, Janeane Garofalo, Joie Lee and Charles Barkley many a time and thoroughly dissected how that chance meeting would occur.

    I never could visually contemplate meeting Laurie Anderson, though. That's way to spiritual and far out there...I think I would just be all tongue-tied and trip on my feet or something, or lose my mind briefly and scream like a school girl, "I want to have your babies!!!!"

    <b>Natalie Merchant</b>: I meet her alone on an elevator. Stare her in the eyes and say, "You are Natalie Merchant. You make me melt." I don't really care if she smacks me. I just want her to know that.

    <b>Janeane Garofalo</b>: obviously, we meet by bumping into each other, and her groceries fall in the street. I say, "Wow, I've always imagined I'd meet Janeane Garofalo this way." Then I'd get to hear her wondrous laugh.

    <b>Joie Lee</b>: This one is hard. One thing is for sure though, you cannot miss her eyes. I could spot her from across Times Square. So, with her, I'd do the elevator thing again, and stare into her eyes. This time, I'd say nothing and just wait for her classic...."What?" with that sparkley smile. That's all I need. Anything after that is all gravy.

    <b>Charles Barkley</b>: OK...I've probably thought more about this chance meeting that anything. I've gone over this in my mind a thousand times. Well, maybe not a thousand, but you get the point. It all comes down to the very simplistic:

    "You are my hero for telling the world, 'I am not a role model.' Can I buy you a drink at Kenneally's someday."

    That one might work!! hehe

    btw: Batman Jones owes me a response in this one. How would you meet your hero?
     
    #1 heypartner, Apr 18, 2002
  2. haven

    haven Member

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    It's not quite the same, because he's not an idol... but the one time I randomly encountered a celebrity who I hold in a bit of awe...

    ...I was meeting my girlfriend after work (she worked at Godiva last year), and her last customer of the day was Manny Ramirez (the baseball player, not the bbs hack). She had no flippin' clue who he was, either. I did, but only after I had already walked up to ask her when she was getting off (already late).

    My eyes just got sort of big, and I was like "Hey, manny... nice homer yesterday..." like a dufus

    He was nice, enough... and bought about $400 dollars worth of chocolate. No wonder he's husky...
     
    #2 haven, Apr 18, 2002
  3. heypartner

    heypartner Member

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    Haven,

    You were only a dufus because you didn't contemplate how you would meet him ahead of time. You have to plan ahead. :)
     
    #3 heypartner, Apr 18, 2002
  4. mr_oily

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    When I daydream about talkin' to somone famous its usually in a casual setting at a cafe or over lunch or dinner. Of course we have many things in common and get along well...



    Dreeeeamer, ya nothing but a dreeeeeamer....
     
    #4 mr_oily, Apr 18, 2002
  5. Pole

    Pole Houston Rockets--Tilman Fertitta's latest mess.

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    I imagine meeting Alan Greenspan, and I say:

    whew! the markets sure have been swinging back and forth lately....


    kind of like my dad's old pocket watch here......watch it go.


    that's right....


    keep your eyes on the watch as it slowly moves back and forth.


    Don't take your eyes off of it.

    your eyelids are starting to get heavy.

    you're getting very, very sleepy......


    when I snap my fingers, you'll do exactly as I say....
     
    #5 Pole, Apr 18, 2002
  6. Manny Ramirez

    Manny Ramirez The Music Man

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    Man, that's a good question, crispee.

    I wouldn't know what to say to every one of them like my namesake or to Moby or to Trent Reznor (other than something really stupid like "So, are you really that pissed off at the world, Mr. Reznor?")

    But to these individuals, I would say the following:

    Richard James aka Aphex Twin

    "How does it feel to be considered a musical genius by Trent Reznor and by me, someone you just met?"

    John Elway

    "You know something, Mr. Elway? I cried tears of joy when you led the Broncos to a Super Bowl win over the Packers."

    Robert DeNiro

    "Mr. DeNiro, no one is worthy to stand before you. You are an acting God." (Then I would fall on my knees and bow)

    Hakeem Olajuwon

    "Why weren't you under the basket blocking Lo Charles out?" (Actually, I would probably take the chickensh*t way out and say something complimentary)

    Hunter Tylo

    "Did anyone tell you how lucky your husband must be? (Would like to add in "husband must be in that he gets to f*ck you all he wants" but I don't think it would be appropriate)

    Matt Groening

    "You are truly one of the greatest humans that has ever lived. No one belongs in the same room with you."

    Charles Barkley

    "Mr. Barkley, you became my role model after you said that you did NOT want to be a role model." Also, I could say this, "Even though, I don't live in Alabama, I would vote for you as Governor."

    People off the BBS:

    Mango "You're not really a robot, are you?"

    TheFreak "So, this is what the Jerry Seinfeld of heavy metal music looks like."

    Heath "You're not as old as I thought you were." Also, "So, you really are a human being!"

    Achebe "So, which Cocteau Twins' CD is the greatest?"

    rimbaud "So, this is what it feels like to be in the presence of greatness."

    ROXRAN "So, this is what it feels like...when doves cry."

    Jeff "You're not really James Hetfield, are you?"

    SteveFrancis3 "It looks like Wheatland may work out after all...thanks.

    crispee "Hi, I'm Manny from the BBS." (Then I would just sit back and try to soak in everything he would say)

    Clutch "Thanks so much for running the greatest website on the Net. You are incredible and you never cease to amaze me."
     
    #6 Manny Ramirez, Apr 18, 2002
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    jessica alba: "hey baby...bend over."

    tyra banks: "got any irish in you? want some?"

    creed: "hey poser....want to lick the dog$hit from the bottom of my shoe?"

    charles barkley: "hey...give me some money you rich b*stard!"
     
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    Frank Reich: "Stupid back-up QB! I hate you! [I slug him in the face and run very fast]"

    Trey Anastasio (or any other Phish member): "Dude, thanks for making my unpleasant subway commute to work a little more enjoyable."

    Britney Spears: "I have these great, new, invisible clothes I was going to sell to the Emperor, but I'll let you have them for pretty cheap. They'll really show off your figure."

    The entire 1986 Mets team: [I run after them screaming like a banshee with a pickax, some lighter fluid, and dental floss...]

    Shannon Doherty: "You do know that one of your eyes is higher on your face than the other, right?" (always wanted to say that...)

    rockHEAD: "I think my significant other may be cheating on me. I need a good stalker to find out for me. You've got a camera, right?" :D

    Jennifer Aniston*: "[I bump into her from behind] I... uh.... Excuse me.... [she smiles at me]"

    Keith Olbermann*: "How about that Cornell loss to New Hampshire, huh?"

    *Actually happened
     
    #8 VesceySux, Apr 18, 2002
  9. AroundTheWorld

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    :eek: :eek: :eek:
     
    #9 AroundTheWorld, Apr 18, 2002
  10. TheReasonSF3

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    Steve Francis- "Yo Steve, what's up?
    Moochie Norris- "Nice hair Mooch".
    Jennifier Love Hewitt- "You are so hot." (I'd probably just blurt that out like a dork)
    Sasha Cohen- "Hi. You are gorgeous. I have been wanting to meet you for so long. You seemed so nice in your interviews. Want to go see a movie this weekend :D?"
    Charles Barkley- Hi Mr. Barkley. How's it going?"
     
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  11. ZRB

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    Kelvin Cato: "Hey, Cato!"
     
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  12. AroundTheWorld

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    I think he'd toss you through a glass door if you call him Steve.
     
    #12 AroundTheWorld, Apr 18, 2002
  13. TheReasonSF3

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    LOL. I knew someone would say something about me saying the 'same thing as Steve' thing. I noticed it when I was reading my reply, but was too lazy to correct it. Now I am going to correct it, since someone noticed. (THIS IS MY 700TH POST!)
     
    #13 TheReasonSF3, Apr 18, 2002
  14. Mrs. JB

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    LOL! Mr. JB and I have been calling her "crooked face" for years -- apparently we're not the only ones who've noticed. :)
     
    #14 Mrs. JB, Apr 18, 2002
  15. Chuck04

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    Hmm interesting question, one which I never really put any thought into...

    Steve Waugh (ex-Australian Cricket Captain): Probably something along the lines of - "You should still be captain, they selectors seem to have fogotten all the GOOD things you've done for cricket"

    Charles Barkley: "Hey, you're Chalres Barkley aren't you?"

    The Rock: I'd just try and raise my eyebrow at him, like he does on TV :)

    Alyssa Milano: Lick my finger and touch some part of her clothing, "I think we should get you out of those wet clothes!"
     
    #15 Chuck04, Apr 18, 2002
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    Bobby Knight: "Hey Knight!"


    Kobe Tai: er, uh...I better not say here.
     
    #16 Old School, Apr 19, 2002
  17. RocketKid

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    suck up.
     
    #17 RocketKid, Apr 19, 2002
  18. fadeaway

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    She's still gorgeous.

    I hear she's a b*tch, though.

    But she's gorgeous.
     
    #18 fadeaway, Apr 19, 2002
  19. Manny Ramirez

    Manny Ramirez The Music Man

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    Here's what I would say to you if I met you in person:

    "Don't you ever read any of the links sent to you like the Ming article before you post them?"
     
    #19 Manny Ramirez, Apr 19, 2002
  20. mr_gootan

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    I said that to him and he replied, "Hey, call me Charles."
     
    #20 mr_gootan, Apr 19, 2002
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