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to ask if this was rude thing for stranger to say about DH?

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pseud0 · 05/04/2017 20:41

Over the last 2 years, DH has often been mistaken for being a certain theatre singer. It's probably happened about 15-20 times - usually if we're out in Soho, but also on holiday in NYC. I must admit, I had never heard of this singer, but I have now. It is usually groups of Korean or Japanese women who approach him and often they either don't understand / don't accept that he is not who they think he is and just take photos or selfies anyway Hmm A few times he has signed "autographs" with a squiggle just to get away and out of the crowd.

Tonight we were leaving a restaurant and five Korean ladies asked DH if he was this person. They did speak quite good English and accepted that he is not, but one of them whispered to me that only some people have doubles and if DH ever sees or meets "the other one" then it's bad luck and "the end". I know this is ridiculous to post about, but the way she said it and looked at me has unnerved me for some reason. I'm not superstitious, but she has given me the creeps. Can I ask if anyone else has a so-called "double" and has anyone ever heard of anything like this at all?

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FrenchFrys · 05/04/2017 20:53

Oops cross post. Now googling Ramin Karimloo though.

CactusFred · 05/04/2017 20:54

Oooh he's a hottie!

treaclesoda · 05/04/2017 20:54

I've never heard of this superstition. I mean, I've heard the term doppelgänger but I didn't know about the doom side of it.

It's a bit of a weird thing to say to someone though.

NoArmaniNoPunani · 05/04/2017 20:54

Just googled Ramin Karimloo. Lucky you Grin

jollyjester · 05/04/2017 20:54

He was in the 25th anniversary concert of les miserables.

Hes gorgeous OP Grin

jay55 · 05/04/2017 20:55

Ramin is Canadian.

BettyOBarley · 05/04/2017 20:55

Just googled - lucky you indeed!! Wink

buntingqueen · 05/04/2017 20:55

Ooh, he's hot!

TheDowagerCuntess · 05/04/2017 20:56
Shock

👍

JamesDelaneysHat · 05/04/2017 20:56

Your dh is hot. Stop complaining Wink.

TalkingofMichaelAngel0 · 05/04/2017 20:57

Now he is an attractive man.

Crispbutty · 05/04/2017 20:57

Oooh... he's certainly easy on the eye!!

KlondikeBar · 05/04/2017 20:58

I've heard of that before. Obviously it's nonsense but I don't see how it was rude?

ThePopcornPolice · 05/04/2017 20:58

Admit it OP, this was just a stealth boast to show us how attractive you DH is Grin

pseud0 · 05/04/2017 20:58

Thankyou - I had to google too. Blush DH can't sing a note, so no chance of a tribute act, sadly.

The Japanese get very excited and just start taking photos at the drop of a hat. God knows who they think I am.

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ArtemisiaGentilleschi · 05/04/2017 20:58

What they all said!

SaucyJack · 05/04/2017 20:58

Did you set this whole post up to get a load of randoms to think you've got a fit husband?

Magicpaintbrush · 05/04/2017 20:58

Didn't he once play the Phantom?

JaneEyre70 · 05/04/2017 21:00

I'm still chuckling at Christopher Biggins. It's only superstition OP, I'd stop worrying and enjoy your DH Grin.

HoldMeCloserTonyDanza · 05/04/2017 21:00

Now that is one stealthy stealth boast!

Only joking, he's gorgeous though! Grin

ShowOfHands · 05/04/2017 21:00

I love Ramin. His Phantom and Valjean were superb. Even scrubbed up well as Enjolras. I saw him sing with his band once (with the equally delectable Hadley Fraser). I have no opinion on doppelgangers.

Dmacka75 · 05/04/2017 21:00

He's the best phantom ever!

Ineedmorelemonpledge · 05/04/2017 21:00

Well it bloody worked Saucy look at him! Grin

The story of the fan sounds like the beginning of a film like The Ring though op, was a strange thing to say....Confused

to ask if this was rude thing for stranger to say about DH?
TheProblemOfSusan · 05/04/2017 21:01

Hot! (but how cool would it be if Lin Manuel Miranda were your husband??)

I think that was a bit rude OP but also nonsense.

whippetwoman · 05/04/2017 21:01

Wow. He's really nice!

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