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⌈ Secret Post #2403 ⌋

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Comments

[fscom]

15. http://i.imgur.com/ZRYTY1H.png

[deadtree]

you met him, though-- you'll always have the memory. I am way too shy to ask for a photo with an idol of mine unless it was a photo op (and even then the photos looked terrible because I was so nervous), but the memory will be in my heart forever (if you'll allow me to wax poetic)

[fingalsanteater]

I got a picture with one of my idols and it looks so fucking awful that I can't stand to even think about it, let alone look at it again. I wish I would've just shook his hand and told him how much his work brings me joy and has influenced me, rather than wasting time taking a stupid picture.

[(Anonymous)]

the same thing happened to me. i got a photo with hugh jackman (who is one of my favorite actors) and it was a VERY hot day, so my face is shiny, my hair is wet with sweat, i'm at an awkward angle where it looks like i have 3 rolls of chins, and i have visible armpit sweat patches.

it's the grossest i have ever looked in a photo, and i'm surprised jackman would have even let me near him. seriously, i look like a gremlin D:

[(Anonymous)]

the fact that I looked so completely awful in the pictures I have with my favourite actor are what finally gave me the kick in the ass I needed to join a gym and get my shit together.

It's paid off ridiculously and even though the more recent pictures I have with him don't look too much better (because I can't take a decent pic to save my life) I can see and feel the difference, and it's pretty great. Related to what OP is saying, though, I don't have the sack to tell him even though I know he'd be super happy to know that he was the catalyst for something awesome in my life.

[(Anonymous)]

"awful" "joined a gym" D:

Geez, fat = awful, really?

[insanenoodlyguy]

Holy fucking shit. IS NOT PROBLEM! BE FINDING HIS CON SCHEDULE AND GETTING RIDE/TICKET/DIRECTIONS/WHATEVER! HAVE CAMERA AND IF POSSIBLE FRIEND READY TO GO.

THIS IS RIDICULOUS REGRET, BUT MORE RIDICULOUS IS HOW FIXABLE IT IS BEING.

KEEP CRYING BABY

[(Anonymous)]

Honestly, I think it's much more losery that people pay celebrities to have their pictures taken with them, posing like they're friends. Think about it this way: you treated your idol with respect and didn't ask her/him to sell a pretense of friendship.

(Before anyone jumps on me, I know selling that kind of photo is a big source of income for some celebs, or maybe I should say ex-celebs. I still think it's sad and creepy.)

[fingalsanteater]

I never paid for a photo with a celebrity. I've paid to get into places to meet people, but not extra for a photo or autograph.

[(Anonymous)]

I don't think it's too sad that they pose for pictures, but the whole "pose like friends"? I find that weird/uncomfortable. I was at a concert where there were several bands (no, not Warped Tour) and the band members were willing to take pictures with fans but as soon as they started putting their arms around the person or playing with the person's hair, I stepped out of line. I'm socially awkward and hate being touched, so when I have gotten pictures with celebs and they go to put their arm around me, I have no idea what to do. It's just the standard pose, I know, but whenever someone touches me, I just want to scream.

I think it says more about our culture that we're so enamored with these people that we pay for the pretense of friendship than on the individual person - it's just what happens now.

[elaminator]

I can understand why you might want a photo, but you have the memories of meeting him which are imo just as important. Plus, there's no guarantee it would've been a GOOD picture, and while that might no matter to everyone it is something to consider.

In that situation, I wouldn't want a picture tbh. I'm not exactly the most photogenic person and I wouldn't want to stress over how bad or awkward I looked. (Which is something I would most definitely do.)

[(Anonymous)]

Maybe it's thoughtful that you weren't that pushy guy/gal! Seriously if this is the worst regret in your life, you must have a wonderful life! Buck up. (Can people still say 'buck up?') :)

[transcriptanon]

[Picture is light pink text over a blank black background.]

I hate myself because the one time I met my idol, who inspired me to try directing, I was too shy to get a picture with him instead of just an autograph.

I know that's probably a dumb reason, but I can't help it that I'm a pathetic loser, and that incident shows it perfectly to me.

I'll probably never meet him again, and I'll live with this regret forever.

[(Anonymous)]

is that something that has happened to you before? latching onto one perceived or real mistake and fixating on it and tearing yourself down over it?

because, that's not healthy

[(Anonymous)]

It's not healthy, but people with anxiety suffer from this problem all the time. So kindly shut your trap.

[(Anonymous)]

I have anxiety too and the experience sounded familiar, that's why I asked

[(Anonymous)]

So they can never change and no-one should ever comment on it?

Well, that's a nice optimistic view point.

[(Anonymous)]

As someone with an anxiety disorder, shut the fuck up.

I fucking hate this weird trend where people act like just because you have an anxiety disorder you can just give up.

Yeah, people need to be a lot more compassionate and understanding about anxiety disorders and the limitations they place on people, but don't swing so far the other way that you act like improvement in managing anxiety is impossible.

There needs to be a balance between accommodating people's limitations while also encouraging healing and better symptom management.

[(Anonymous)]

Tangentially related: I had an embarrassing chance encounter with an actor I admire and I couldn't even ask for an autograph :/

[silverr]

I'd say he's already given you the most valuable thing - inspiration.

... the best way you can honor this is to become a director yourself, and dedicate our first movie to him. :)

[(Anonymous)]

I had this same sorta experience. I met one of my biggest music idols after waiting for him for hours. he came out, shook everybody's hand, but I was too awestruck to step forward. he passed me and I never got to shake his hand, I only watched him talk to every other fan 3 metres away from me. I regret it deeply to this date.