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I accidentally made friends with someone very famous, now what?

672 replies

CornflakeShark · 21/05/2019 21:09

I feel a bit of a dork here but hear me out. I met Peter* at one of my regular fav haunts. It's a quiet, out-of-the-way place used by those who share a common pass-time. Peter & I must have similar schedules because we often rock-up at the same time. Over a period, we've progressed from a smile & nod at a distance, to polite small-talk, to sharing a space to do our hobby side-by-side - with the accompanying chit-chat that goes with it. I felt like we were right on the cusp of becoming quite pally. I don't have a tv & seldom read the news online apart from a quick scan of the headlines, I'm a bit out of touch really. Then a week ago I suddenly saw his pic in the news & thought 'Oh fuck'. I was shocked. I know Peter's just a bloke like any other person underneath it. He doesn't court the press like some do but now I feel a bit funny about the next time we meet up. He's never told me who he is other than first names & I suspect he likes the quiet friendship. I feel funny about it now. Do I say something? If I don't I feel a bit awkward. Wwyd?

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GOT IT!!!

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RageAgainstTheVendingMachine · 25/05/2019 13:17

It's roller skating with Cliff, isn't it? Grin

SummerHouse · 25/05/2019 16:44

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Imogenskylark · 25/05/2019 18:41

My DH just asked if your hobby is dogging Shock

Lisad1231981 · 25/05/2019 18:58

I have a few famous people who’s kids I teach, or have taught or will teach. They rock up to school events and no one makes a fuss. They are just parents to us and they like it that way. Weird sitting across from them at school stuff and then see them on TV Saturday night 😆

Eggproducer · 25/05/2019 19:03

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Mrsmummy90 · 25/05/2019 19:16

DH says breakdancing with Mr Tumble

desperadoe · 25/05/2019 19:17

I would be tempted to confuse him by saying ‘listen, you’ve probably realised by now that I am pretty well known. Thanks for acting so naturally with me - let’s just keep it that way. Oh and pass the taxidermy glue’.

gillyflower9 · 25/05/2019 19:33

If he wanted you to be aware who he is, he’d have told you. He’s probably glad he can be treated ‘normally ‘, like a breath of fresh air!
I’ve come across several famous people in my time as an IVF nurse. I remember 2 particularly well: one was a very famous pop star who told us he was a ‘musician’ but didn’t name the band or make a big thing of it. He was the nicest, most polite and charming person with no egotistical tendencies. We all had such respect for him and his lovely wife. The other was an actress who was in quite a well known film. She didn’t want to be recognised so wore sunglasses when in the waiting room in the middle of winter so drew attention to herself because she looked so strange. She was desperate to be noticed.
He is obviously happy with things the way they are. Enjoy your evening class and allow him to as well!!

gillyflower9 · 25/05/2019 19:37

Oh, yes, forgot......is it pole dancing with Richard Osman? A very long pole!!!

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Can we get back to Bungle, please. Is Bungle dead? When did that happen??

TheSandman · 25/05/2019 21:03

Extreme Mountain Biking with Boris Johnson

Near some cliffs please. Crumbly edged ones with sharks in the water 200 meters below.

TheSandman · 25/05/2019 21:07

I have a few famous people who’s kids I teach,...

I hope your subject is not English... Grin

SisterMaryLoquacious · 25/05/2019 22:14

Ooh, I’ve got it. Pokemon Go gym
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RoyEastmannKodak · 25/05/2019 22:16

*I have a few famous people who’s kids I teach,...

I hope your subject is not English... grin*

@thesandman Grin

Purpleplaits · 25/05/2019 23:19

Isn’t it pastime? And am I the only one thinking this sounds like something from an episode of “things that never happened”? If he is “VERY BIG” then pretending you still don’t know may make you look abit silly? Wouldn’t it be the normal reaction to say “sorry I had no idea who you were but I’ve just found out”. Then go on as normal or something? Hasn’t anybody else mentioned that he’s a massive star at any point during this hobby?

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Are you dowsing with Louis Theroux? ( Be still my beating heart!) also avoids "rod" gags

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