weyes Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 name-droppers and starfuckers .a guy came into my store today (camera sales/photo lab) and had some rolls developed. when he picked them up, he felt the need to draw everyone's attention to who were in them. my co-workers and i were the only ones around - no other customers - but my co-workers were eating everything he said right up, so 2 people suited him fine, i think."do you know who this is?" he said, as he went from oversized picture to oversized picture (really, who prints entire rolls in 8x6?). my co-workers lingered over, "he looks familiar..."s, and the guy cut them off every time."this is ____, he directed toy story 2. and this guy is the main sound designer for pixar. these are big people, really big people.""wow..." said my co-workers.it's just so disgusting and pathetic to me - people who need to brag about their momentary interaction with "important" people in order to feel validated . they created the need for the phrase: get a life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happykittn Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 LOL... sad, but it only makes them look worse. If they need that kind of validation to make themselves feel bigger/better, I almost feel bad for them.Speaking of celebs and such, last night I bumped into Seann William Scott (Stifler from American Pie) at the movies... he was alone, and I'm still kicking myself for not saying what's up. Sooooooooo hot... wanted to touch the hiney... hehehe. He's an awful actor, but he looks damn good in a tight white shirt. I don't normally get starstruck, but he's a cutie.What gets me is those cheesy Hollywood parties... I got this invite for last weekend, but chose to go snowboarding instead. It's sad how all females are expected to be/act like whores at "industry" parties... and the fact so many so willingly do only perpetuates the trend. I'd rather be out on the slopes than be expected to wear next-to-nothing and slinking around arrogant execs.Peace,~kitten >^.^< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassa Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 i hate people that do this....makes me sick...i think a great deal of people in cali are fake and superficial though...indeed, how it is portrayed on television and in the media..is how it is...especially southern cali...northern cali is different ...a bit more grounded...more real...but the south, especially LA (no offense, weyes) is so plastic...i only like LA to visit for a weekend or a week...but I would NEVER live there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyman1966 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Originally posted by happykittn I bumped into Seann William Scott (Stifler from American Pie) He's an awful actor, but he looks damn good in a tight white shirt. He is might not be the best actor, but he cracks me UP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weyes Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 Originally posted by happykittn ...What gets me is those cheesy Hollywood parties... I got this invite for last weekend, but chose to go snowboarding instead. It's sad how all females are expected to be/act like whores at "industry" parties... and the fact so many so willingly do only perpetuates the trend. I'd rather be out on the slopes than be expected to wear next-to-nothing and slinking around arrogant execs.Peace,~kitten >^.^< i hear you, kitten . i don't understand how anyone expects an invite like that to draw in any females. i could see how that would make guys go, but what kind of girl would look at that and think, "that looks like a place where i am truly wanted!"? it makes no bones about it being purely about cramming in the t & a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elementx Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 I thought a name-dropper was someone who drops a name to try to get something out of it. Like a free ride or somthing. I hate that shit. Don't get me wrong. Comps and what not are great. But I will not drop someones name like that. I normally try to meet up with them before hand and if they offer to comp then I take it. If not I will never ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weyes Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Originally posted by elementx I thought a name-dropper was someone who drops a name to try to get something out of it. Like a free ride or somthing...yeah - the guy i'm talking about was trying to gain status, which, i think, is much sadder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orisha Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Conceit, more rich in matter than in words, brags of his substance: they are but beggars who can count their worth.~ William Shakespeare ~sad fact...the ones that dont brag probably know everyone, they're just chill about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weyes Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 Originally posted by diabolique007 ...the ones that dont brag probably know everyone, they're just chill about it or they know that "everyone" doesn't solely consist of celebrities . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elementx Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Originally posted by weyes yeah - the guy i'm talking about was trying to gain status, which, i think, is much sadder. This is true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orisha Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Originally posted by weyes or they know that "everyone" doesn't solely consist of celebrities . even the REAL movers and shakers are usually behind the scenes. I think the same holds true in any entertainment scene. Those chicks at industry parties that don't hold out are sabatoging their careers, but then again, I'm convinced they just want to party and find some rich dude to sponge off of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyblue Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 yet another reason why i'm glad i don't live in so cal anymore. i love it, i'm from there, but i just can't take the vapidity of the industry. it overshadows all of the good stuff l.a. has to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-holio Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I love it he drops names of people that nobody cares about or would know by name.Welcome to LA if you don't like it leave. There is a hell of a lot of people out here that think they matter. There are also a lot of stupid people out here. It's superficial, catty and cheesy. The city is build on movies and TV, it's all make believe so of course there isn't much depth to it. Once you get past that and see where you fit, it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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