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MeadowL · 2024-03-29T21:02:43+00:00

Does it bother you? I have a semi famous DH, he gets paid to gig and go on podcasts etc if we go out locally he does get asked for selfies so we tend to go away for weekends as a family. I do find it slightly annoying but I guess it pays the bills 💃

Ratfan24 · 30/03/2024 13:30

My husband isn't famous but he has had the same fairly recognisable look since the 1980s and when we are out in our local town he often gets recognised by some other random middle-aged person who used to work with him in one of his many different jobs years ago and then we have to stop for a long reminiscing chat.

MaybeRevisitYourWipingT3chnique · 30/03/2024 13:28

With vanishingly few exceptions, it's always easy to know who is genuinely extremely famous. They're the ones at airport check-in, M&S customer service counter and mid-range restaurants, asking "Don't you know who I am?"

It's a big hilarious in-joke, because of course everybody knows who they are - they're at the very top of their game!!!!

Surfapparel · 30/03/2024 13:26

I'm sure this point has already been made repeatedly, but noone who was happy with their life would make this thread. If OP really is married to a semi famous DJ then tbh I hope she's OK

CaterhamReconstituted · 30/03/2024 13:26

I’ve done a bit of detective work and I think OP’s DH is Tony Blackburn

TheIcecreamManCometh · 30/03/2024 13:25

Nah, he's a legend

oakleaffy · 30/03/2024 13:23

listsandbudgets · 30/03/2024 13:20

@GladAllOver Get him a metal bucket for his birthday.. should hold in place better on windy days

This:

https://www.medieval-shop.co.uk/basinettes/8914-battle-ready-basinette-with-visor-2-mm-steel.html

FlissyPaps · 30/03/2024 13:23

That would be hilarious if the OP’s husband was Darren Styles.

Only getting paid 4 figures for international events? Tragic. Tell him he needs to up his prices pronto Fiona OP!

MaybeRevisitYourWipingT3chnique · 30/03/2024 13:23

I know who OP's DH was - and I can confirm that he was at stratospheric fame-level in the 80s.

All I'm going to say is 'Ralph Dring's Mobile Discotheque' - and if you know, you know.

oakleaffy · 30/03/2024 13:22

GladAllOver · 30/03/2024 13:16

My DH is so famous he has to go out with a paper bag over his head. When it's windy like today he has to stay home in case it blows off and he gets pestered for selfies.

It must have been hellish for him when his well known face appeared to the 'hoi polloi'

Can you not sellotape a chin strap made of elastic to stop the paper bag from ascending like a paper lantern in the wind?

listsandbudgets · 30/03/2024 13:20

@GladAllOver Get him a metal bucket for his birthday.. should hold in place better on windy days

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 30/03/2024 13:20

WholeMe · 30/03/2024 12:53

If this is genuine, I think OP’s DH is Darren Styles, I follow him on Instagram as used to like his and Ultrabeats stuff back in the day, I have browsed his wife’s Instagram before just to be nosey when he’d tagged her and got the impression she thought she was something she wasn’t so just went back to look again.
He does a lot of ‘events’ in Europe, very popular over there it would seem, not so much on the uk. And, their youngest daughter turns 11 in May, so is in yr. 6. 🤔

I don’t think it’s Fiona Merry (just checked her insta) but even if it is. Jesus how bloody sad to start this thread! I’d never heard of her DH by the way let alone would recognise him.

NoisySnail · 30/03/2024 13:20

ghostyslovesheets · 30/03/2024 13:07

Lots of 'DJ's' play festivals - most are way down the set list - like carnations - fillers.

I can't think of anything worse - having been married to a guitar player in a band - every bloody weekend taken up with travel, gigs (including festivals), playing in New York 5 weeks after I had our first via c section, endless rehearsals - no envy here - it's quiet a lonely life I was happy to give up!

I agree with this. I was not married to him, but when young I lived with my boyfriend who performed at festivals like Glastonbury. I got into a lot of festivals for free, But its not really compatible with a family or with having a job yourself. I did work full time, so at times we did not see each other that much. But it was fine as a young twenty year old with no children.

DaBlackCatsAreDaBestCats · 30/03/2024 13:19

DontCallMeKidDontCallMeBaby · 29/03/2024 23:12

My boyfriend from sixth form was arrested on an episode of Night Cops……

lol 🤣🤣🤣

TheIcecreamManCometh · 30/03/2024 13:18

GladAllOver · 30/03/2024 13:16

My DH is so famous he has to go out with a paper bag over his head. When it's windy like today he has to stay home in case it blows off and he gets pestered for selfies.

Mrs TheBeef, is that you?!

GladAllOver · 30/03/2024 13:16

My DH is so famous he has to go out with a paper bag over his head. When it's windy like today he has to stay home in case it blows off and he gets pestered for selfies.

Everythinggreen · 30/03/2024 13:15

WholeMe · 30/03/2024 12:53

If this is genuine, I think OP’s DH is Darren Styles, I follow him on Instagram as used to like his and Ultrabeats stuff back in the day, I have browsed his wife’s Instagram before just to be nosey when he’d tagged her and got the impression she thought she was something she wasn’t so just went back to look again.
He does a lot of ‘events’ in Europe, very popular over there it would seem, not so much on the uk. And, their youngest daughter turns 11 in May, so is in yr. 6. 🤔

Omg no way 😂 someone MUST inform Big dog of OP being here 😂😂

https://www.tiktok.com/@dj_mcg3/video/7286203183708310816

TikTok - Make Your Day

https://www.tiktok.com/@dj_mcg3/video/7286203183708310816

oakleaffy · 30/03/2024 13:14

MrsReevesButDontTellAnyone · 30/03/2024 13:12

I think it’s all gone a bit Pete Tong for the OP on this thread.

😂
🎯🎯

MrsReevesButDontTellAnyone · 30/03/2024 13:14

JoanThursday1972 · 30/03/2024 13:13

You stole my reply!

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Well don’t fine me £200 and call me a

JoanThursday1972 · 30/03/2024 13:13

MrsReevesButDontTellAnyone · 30/03/2024 13:12

I think it’s all gone a bit Pete Tong for the OP on this thread.

You stole my reply!

MrsReevesButDontTellAnyone · 30/03/2024 13:12

I think it’s all gone a bit Pete Tong for the OP on this thread.

DaBlackCatsAreDaBestCats · 30/03/2024 13:12

The neighbour of a family member was in the greatest British gangster movie ever made x

AngelQuartz · 30/03/2024 13:12

@MeadowL

But is your superstar famous sponsored booked up international DDJ going to be doing the year 6 leavers disco? Have you called the other mum a cunt in the WhatsApp group yet?

Thats what we all want to know. We don’t care about any of the other stuff.

Scalby · 30/03/2024 13:11

Have you ever looked up the definition of famous? I don't think it means what you think it does.
P.S. DB is famous. I don't live vicariously through his achievements.

oakleaffy · 30/03/2024 13:11

ghostyslovesheets · 30/03/2024 13:07

Lots of 'DJ's' play festivals - most are way down the set list - like carnations - fillers.

I can't think of anything worse - having been married to a guitar player in a band - every bloody weekend taken up with travel, gigs (including festivals), playing in New York 5 weeks after I had our first via c section, endless rehearsals - no envy here - it's quiet a lonely life I was happy to give up!

It is indeed a lonely life for the wives of band members.
Especially when children come along.
Kids can't go on tour for weeks on end.

Also the fear of infidelity.

It might be good money - but the lifestyle is lonely.

TheIcecreamManCometh · 30/03/2024 13:10

Toothbrushh · 30/03/2024 13:03

I’ve never heard of Darren styles

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Me neither but he has a long wiki.
I'd be more impressed if it was Darren Sampson.