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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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PseuDenim · 21/05/2019 22:14

Youth hostelling with Chris Eubank?

shouldwestayorshouldwego · 21/05/2019 22:14

Model train diorama construction with Daniel Craig, hope his ankle is better soon.

babbi · 21/05/2019 22:15

Probably outing me as my friends still laugh at me ....

I requested the “ waiter “ to get me some drinks in a bar at a football stadium ( the large hospitality suite after the match ) ... as he passed me .

Some time later I caught his eye passing again and got a repeat round ...

Later I duly looked around for him .. he passed eventually and I asked for the bill ...

He smiled and said “ no need “ I’m puzzled ... he says
“I’ve covered this ...” ... eh ? Thinks I ...
but I need to pay 💰??

Turns out that he was one of the most famous players that had been on the pitch that day 😳
He had been amused that I hadn’t a clue who he was and was obediently going off to buy the drinks with his own money 💴😊😊

( I was there for the craic and drinks - spent most of the match looking around at the crowd and chatting - don’t much like football )

Total idiot ... in my defence his clothes weren’t great ... white shirt , black jacket ... he looked like a waiter ...

My friends explained that they didn’t point out my folly as EVERYONE knew who he was and thought I was just being a little cheeky 😳

haverhill · 21/05/2019 22:15

Knit and Natter with The Rock?

practicalmagick · 21/05/2019 22:16

Loving all of the people coming on to tell us how many famous people they know. I, too, know LOADS of really famous people. Honest.

I think you've got an allotment next to Jeremy Corbyn.
Miniature hamster breeding with Jamie Oliver.
Trainspotting with Eddie Redmayne?
Millinery with Nigel Farage.

Cheguevarahamster · 21/05/2019 22:18

I think cross stitching with Michael Sheen.

Is a bit like cluedo isn't it!

shelikestodancelikeumathurman · 21/05/2019 22:19

Tenbob I'm intrigued who the noughties pop star was, my guess is Rachel Stevens

BellMcEnd · 21/05/2019 22:20

Animal Husbandry with Brian Blessed?

Circus School with Toby Jones?

WatcherintheRye · 21/05/2019 22:21

Ooh, I know! Is it bird-watching? Are you sharing a hide with Bill Oddie? Grin

Wellayeman · 21/05/2019 22:21

This is absolute bullshit.

IAmIronman · 21/05/2019 22:23

This thread is very funny.
My guess is Peter Andre and ukelele.

RiversDisguise · 21/05/2019 22:23

Cross stitch with Gordon Ramsay.

lovesagobletofwine · 21/05/2019 22:23

come on what's the hobby 🤨

dontdoxmeeither · 21/05/2019 22:25

To me, VERY big would put him in the iconic actor/Oscar winner/legendary rock/pop person type bracket.

Is he famous for something really interesting?

nailslikeknives · 21/05/2019 22:26

Hey Op, enjoy your friendship with this fellow human and keep any more details to yourself - the arseholes at the Daily Fail will be keeping an eye on this thread

Tolleshunt · 21/05/2019 22:26

Scrabble club with Liam Neeson?

Wellayeman · 21/05/2019 22:27

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Beverley71 · 21/05/2019 22:28

Tenbob who was it?

BringMeTea · 21/05/2019 22:31

Please let this be true and the friend be Elton John and archery.

JaneyJimplin · 21/05/2019 22:31

Is the hobby wrestling in a paddling pool of baby oil and the celebrity David Furnish?

Thedogisdrivingmemad · 21/05/2019 22:31

I say tantric sex class with Sting.

Tawdrylocalbrouhaha · 21/05/2019 22:31

If he truly was THAT famous then I'm sure he would be recognized

That's what makes Bat Fancying the perfect hobby for a celeb - it takes place in the dark, and nobody gets a good look at you.

Mind you, I suppose the same could be said for dogging.

Twocoffees · 21/05/2019 22:32

Russell Brand and furniture restoration?

SmellMySmellbow · 21/05/2019 22:32

Idris Elba and decoupage?

SpecterLitt · 21/05/2019 22:34

Is he one of those reality stars? He can't be that famous if you never knew who he was?