2 (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} 2_gryphon) wrote,@ 2008-11-30 12:40:00 |
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So, at MFF, someone asked me an interesting question while I was selling DVDs at my table. He said, "So, what's it like to be famous?" I don't think I'd ever been asked that before. I gave him an immediate answer of, "It's fucking great!" But I also promised him I'd think about it and give a more detailed answer later.
So, to answer the question, there are some very interesting and particular oddities you begin to notice in other people when you're famous. Here are a few strange things I've noticed that "unfamous" people might not get the chance to observe.
1. The small amount of people who come to me and say, "I just want to apologize. I know you're supposed to be somebody famous, but I have no idea who you are." It doesn't bother me when folks do this, but it does confuse me. If they didn't know who I was, then why would they need to make a point to let me know they didn't know who I was? Weird, eh?
2. The people who say things like, "I just don't know why so many people listen to you." The obvious answer is because that person is doing something a lot of other people want to pay attention to. In fact, it's SUCH an obvious answer that there's just no reason to ask, unless what you're really trying to say is, "You don't deserve all that attention, doucheball!" And the only reason that would bother anyone is if they wanted that kind of attention too. These people don't bother me either. I just wish they'd use the inspiration to do something THEY believe deserves a lot of attention, instead of being pissed at others who already have it.
3. The way people meet me. The most common way people introduce themselves to me is to "fanboy" me. The second most common way is to "anti-fanboy" me, (i.e. "I know you're supposed to be hot shit, but I don't care. I never listen to anything you do and to me, you're just an ordinary cuntbag."). And finally, the least common way is to shake my hand and say, "Hi! My name is..."
The first way doesn't bother me. I appreciate fans. But I wish some of them would remember that I live, eat, breath, and sleep comedy. Can't we talk about something ELSE? The second way is just silly. It's making a big deal out of not making a big deal. And besides, I *do* care about what I do, so when someone says they don't give a shit about my work.... well, that's not going to make a good impression. The third way is my favorite. Unfortunately, it hardly ever happens.
Of course, these are just strange things I've noticed in people. The great majority of folks are very friendly and polite to me! They ask interesting questions. They have encouraging comments. I never expected to wind up being "famous", but I have to say that you guys have made it a wonderful experience for the most part!
Here's something I thought some folks might be interested in. I started a new show, just for Fur Affinity. It's a news show to highlight the things going on in the furry art world. Go check it out, if you like!
www.furaffinity.net/user/2gryphon/
So, at MFF, someone asked me an interesting question while I was selling DVDs at my table. He said, "So, what's it like to be famous?" I don't think I'd ever been asked that before. I gave him an immediate answer of, "It's fucking great!" But I also promised him I'd think about it and give a more detailed answer later.
So, to answer the question, there are some very interesting and particular oddities you begin to notice in other people when you're famous. Here are a few strange things I've noticed that "unfamous" people might not get the chance to observe.
1. The small amount of people who come to me and say, "I just want to apologize. I know you're supposed to be somebody famous, but I have no idea who you are." It doesn't bother me when folks do this, but it does confuse me. If they didn't know who I was, then why would they need to make a point to let me know they didn't know who I was? Weird, eh?
2. The people who say things like, "I just don't know why so many people listen to you." The obvious answer is because that person is doing something a lot of other people want to pay attention to. In fact, it's SUCH an obvious answer that there's just no reason to ask, unless what you're really trying to say is, "You don't deserve all that attention, doucheball!" And the only reason that would bother anyone is if they wanted that kind of attention too. These people don't bother me either. I just wish they'd use the inspiration to do something THEY believe deserves a lot of attention, instead of being pissed at others who already have it.
3. The way people meet me. The most common way people introduce themselves to me is to "fanboy" me. The second most common way is to "anti-fanboy" me, (i.e. "I know you're supposed to be hot shit, but I don't care. I never listen to anything you do and to me, you're just an ordinary cuntbag."). And finally, the least common way is to shake my hand and say, "Hi! My name is..."
The first way doesn't bother me. I appreciate fans. But I wish some of them would remember that I live, eat, breath, and sleep comedy. Can't we talk about something ELSE? The second way is just silly. It's making a big deal out of not making a big deal. And besides, I *do* care about what I do, so when someone says they don't give a shit about my work.... well, that's not going to make a good impression. The third way is my favorite. Unfortunately, it hardly ever happens.
Of course, these are just strange things I've noticed in people. The great majority of folks are very friendly and polite to me! They ask interesting questions. They have encouraging comments. I never expected to wind up being "famous", but I have to say that you guys have made it a wonderful experience for the most part!
Here's something I thought some folks might be interested in. I started a new show, just for Fur Affinity. It's a news show to highlight the things going on in the furry art world. Go check it out, if you like!
www.furaffinity.net/user/2gryphon/
