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Who is this chap?

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Daedalus84 · 06/08/2024 22:25

I’m useless at celebrity names. But a man has walked past me a couple of times in London Victoria and I can’t shake the feeling that I know him “off the telly”.
Hit me with your suggestions for short(ish), balding, middle aged white male celebs please.
I have a really terrible photo of the side of his head but not sure that’s cool to post in case I’m going mad and it’s just some random guy!
I have a feeling it’s sport / politics / tv comedy related.

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heldinadream · 06/08/2024 22:40

Jason Watkins? Actor.

Theresalwaystomorrowihope · 06/08/2024 22:43

I'm sorry but you have seen a shortish balding middle aged white man.
And if he is a celebrity he is interesting.
But presumably if he isn't a celebrity he isn't interesting?
I think that says a lot about you. And it's not very flattering.

Daedalus84 · 06/08/2024 22:46

Theresalwaystomorrowihope · 06/08/2024 22:43

I'm sorry but you have seen a shortish balding middle aged white man.
And if he is a celebrity he is interesting.
But presumably if he isn't a celebrity he isn't interesting?
I think that says a lot about you. And it's not very flattering.

Lol! What on earth does it say about me pray tell?
I see many people every day. All of whom I am sure are special in their own way.
It’s bugging me where I may know this chap from (or not), so I asked for inspiration for my googling?
Even If I’m wrong and he isn’t a celebrity I am sure he is fascinating for many other reasons 😂😂

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Unkeel · 06/08/2024 22:47

Steven Graham (actor)

Clive Anderson (comedy)

Ian Hislop (politics/comedy)?

ThePoshUns · 06/08/2024 22:48

Where to begin?!

Daedalus84 · 06/08/2024 22:48

heldinadream · 06/08/2024 22:40

Jason Watkins? Actor.

Sadly not but right ball park, darker hair! Thank you for the suggestion :)

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madamehelga · 06/08/2024 22:49

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Daedalus84 · 06/08/2024 22:49

ThePoshUns · 06/08/2024 22:48

Where to begin?!

I know 😂 I’ve been googling and failing as it’s so non specific. The hair that’s left is dark.

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JulianFawcettMP · 06/08/2024 22:49

Theresalwaystomorrowihope · 06/08/2024 22:43

I'm sorry but you have seen a shortish balding middle aged white man.
And if he is a celebrity he is interesting.
But presumably if he isn't a celebrity he isn't interesting?
I think that says a lot about you. And it's not very flattering.

Your level of tedious judgement says A LOT about you

suburburban · 06/08/2024 22:49

I love these threads😀

Daedalus84 · 06/08/2024 22:49

Unkeel · 06/08/2024 22:47

Steven Graham (actor)

Clive Anderson (comedy)

Ian Hislop (politics/comedy)?

Nope but thank you 🙏

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Daedalus84 · 06/08/2024 22:50

Im sorry to post and dash. But sleeping now. I solemnly swear to google all suggestions tomorrow and let you know if I find him!
if I see him tomorrow I’ll just ask to put myself out of my misery!

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augustusglupe · 06/08/2024 22:55

Nick Robinson - Journalist

Theresalwaystomorrowihope · 06/08/2024 23:01

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Sheelanogig · 06/08/2024 23:04

Dara O'Brien ?

Onasingleincome · 06/08/2024 23:04

Gregg Wallace

Onasingleincome · 06/08/2024 23:05

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What's worse is you've taken time out of your evening to comment on it.

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Of course it is tedious judgement. These light hearted guessing game threads are fun. No need to be so po-faced about it.

Hucklemuckle · 06/08/2024 23:11

Theresalwaystomorrowihope · 06/08/2024 22:43

I'm sorry but you have seen a shortish balding middle aged white man.
And if he is a celebrity he is interesting.
But presumably if he isn't a celebrity he isn't interesting?
I think that says a lot about you. And it's not very flattering.

Wow. So much anger and bitterness in you.

Did it never occurred to you that many people feel frustrated when they can't put their finger on a memory and want to figure it out? Jeez. I'd hate to be you with all your negative thinking

Theresalwaystomorrowihope · 06/08/2024 23:11

Onasingleincome · 06/08/2024 23:05

What's worse is you've taken time out of your evening to comment on it.

Well yes.
I was looking at MN and the thread came up in my notifications because Chat is one of the topics I follow.
I read the OP and I commented on it because it was so puerile I found it quite laughable. I wouldn't have commented again if people hadn't quoted me.
But you are quite right it is a total waste of my time and I won't comment again.

Hucklemuckle · 06/08/2024 23:12

@Theresalwaystomorrowihope

But you are quite right it is a total waste of my time and I won't comment again.
Excellent news.

JulianFawcettMP · 06/08/2024 23:13

@Theresalwaystomorrowihope You accuse the OP of being sad (are you 15?) and then claim you aren't making a judgement. I think you to invest in a dictionary and focus on the J words

JulianFawcettMP · 06/08/2024 23:15

JulianFawcettMP · 06/08/2024 23:13

@Theresalwaystomorrowihope You accuse the OP of being sad (are you 15?) and then claim you aren't making a judgement. I think you to invest in a dictionary and focus on the J words

Missing the word need there

Moveoverdarlin · 06/08/2024 23:17

Could be politics / sport / tv / comedy? I’m glad you’ve narrowed it down. Oh yeah and he’s white. I’ll draw up a shortlist of 750 MPs, actors, sportsman, TV presenters and comedians and get back to you.

Jesus! Could be anyone.

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