Not remotely comparing or saying you were that dude wanting the photo. But Soho House elevator may be one of the most painful experiences to just overhear. You have the ultra rich that are banking on seeing a celebrity and obviously they will, and the second they do just apparently lose any sense of consideration. Dude is here trying to order an omelet and you're wanting to put him on camera immediately. I'm amazed there aren't more stories of someone famous flipping out on people trying to take selfies.
I once shared an elevator at the CEIP building in DC with Dave Thomas and I was like wtf is the Wendy's guy doing here
Jon Hamm didn't really make it until his mid/late 30s, so maybe that's why he's relatively normal. I think he talked about it on a podcast I listened to years ago
I think that's a huge factor. I'm sure that a Brad Pitt or Leo, etc. that immediately have success is dramatically different than someone that moves out here to act and has to work background and take additional jobs to support themselves.
You nailed it I believe. I'm used to hearing da daguerrotype but there are definitely a ton of people on the board more fluent than myself.
I'm giving input from a backwoods Louisiana French upbringing and then having to be corrected constantly in fine dining work.
They could have been lame and playing Sega for all I know, but dear good at the amount of women (and men, zero judgement) that had to be rolling through that apartment.
I stopped caring about how people react to celebrities. If you’re a celebrity, that’s part of the territory. I don’t think anyone’s a jackass anymore cause these celebs live a life most of us never will. so fuck your quiet dinner and take the selfie.
Kind of off topic but I saw something about Dakota phoenix the other day, the guy was supposed to be the next huge star. I googled him and turns out the guy would have had a lot of the lead roles in multiple block busters. He was the first choice for titanic but Leo got it, Leo got many roles that were going to Dakota phoenix. I found that interesting, no doubt di caprio was going to make it, he is way too talented but it’s interesting to look back and imagine what would have happened to their careers if phoenix did not overdose that night
jesus, yes, river thanks. I am too young to really remember him, I only saw the one movie with him ´stand by me ´ which was phenomenal
Yea, I'm not famous remotely so can't claim to relate but if I'm out with my nieces and nephews and someone blindsided me asking me to take selfies. That's just an absurd thing to do. It would likely be a problem and I'm about as much of a deescalation person as there is.
I don’t even see the appeal in wanting a picture with them, if I see a celeb and I am in a situation that I can strike a mini convo with them, maybe, if not I think everyone should just act normal. I am not going up to them while they are eating, I would feel like a complete dick
Easily possible. She's know Leo for a long time and hasn't stabbed anyone yet though so I'll give her some credit for that I guess.
I've posted about this before - I ran into Wingo and another sportscenter announcer at a bar in hollywood and it was awesome shooting the shit. Never once entered my mind of "I really need to get these guys to pose for a photo"
I made fun of her in 2003 while she was rolling craps at the Bellagio. Her security heard me and I was advised to leave the area. I responded “I’d love to but her ass is in the way”. I may or may not have gotten a dirty look from her. I was escorted out of the area.
I once rode on an elevator with LL Cool J in a hotel in Hampton, VA. No way was I risking the ire of his bodyguards by bothering him.
I've always heard he's extremely nice, but yes, that's a damn Captain America scene if anything goes downhill there.
To be fair, I wouldn't say he was putting off an unapproachable vibe, but they were clearly in a rush to move through the hotel and off to a show. It wasn't the time, but damn that's a fun person for a guy my age (50 now) to have been that close to.
I was out to dinner with my wife and friends years ago and Ray Liotta was a couple of tables over. When I went outside to grab the car he was standing on the sidewalk smoking a cigarette and said hello. Judging from his eyes, he just finished snorting 3/4 of the cocaine in South Florida.
if I recognize someone and have the opportunity to say hello without going crazy out of my way to do so, I will. you also couldn't pay me money to bother them for a selfie. I dislike that my sister has to ask some stranger to take our family pics at the beach or something, I'd be mortified to approach what is essentially a total stranger and make them feel obligated for a photo. I'd also only do the above in America. my wife and I have spotted (Japanese) celebs in Japan before and neither of us would ever begin to even approach them. such a different decorum over there.
I had a friend of a friend who dated Jose Canseco for a bit when he was on the ChiSox and he came out with us a couple times. I don’t remember a single thing about him other than him standing there. She was very, very hot. His ex called the girl to warn her off.
nah. in any job you have to decide what you cannot tolerate and what you can. comes with the territory. Personally I wouldn’t do it - but I don’t care if others do. everyone needs to just get off their high fucking horses. they rich/famous and that’s part of the job.
I once sat at a table next to the table Dennis Rodman was sitting at. All I remember was the vikings were playing and Dennis was talking about what a freak athlete Randy Moss was Always thought that was cool to hear someone with his athletic abilities praise another athlete so highly
I met Zach Braff one time years ago and got a selfie with him because my wife loves Scrubs. Turns out it was Dax Shepard.
oh, you are the ´i can throw beers at the players because I paid my ticket ´ type? let’s agree to disagree and move on
Andre 3000 was walking out of a restaurant as I was walking in. me: hey dude a3k: whats good He probably still remembers it too.
Although thinking about it I have no idea how I would call him, what’s up andré three thousand seems a bit weird.
I'm sure you're giving me shit, but damn dude she's been deceased for a while. You don't see me bringing up stories about "The Golden Girls" I have zero but realistically I would probably regret nothing.
Granted I haven’t been to SoHo house in several years, it always seemed like pulling out your camera and taking pics of/with people would be a major faux pas.
Other locations may be different but New York and Weho you are not allowed to even face your phone at anyone accidentally. You'll get chastised pretty much immediately if you"re trying to check some emails and walking around. It's ridiculous but I also get it.
WeHo is the only location I've been to. Good times and bad decisions. I am back in LA though, I will make it to Third Base this time!