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January 26, 2006
The price of fame
Many of you know that in our ascent to fame, we are constantly accosted by people in our daily lives. It has become increasingly difficult for us to go anywhere anymore.
One of the more annoying encounters we deal with these days are all kinds of people, including "A", "B", and "C" list celebrities who run into us out on the town and want some sort of favor from us.
Last summer Wayne was visiting New York City and was enjoying himself a highball of bourbon and water, when out of the corner of his eye Wayne noticed a man reticently approaching him. Wayne continued with his drink and waited for the inevitability that this man would approach, and ask for something (a photo, a handshake, autograph some body part of his wife/girlfriend, etc.).
Finally, the man built up enough courage and introduced himself.
"Um...excuse, me...sir?....aren't you?...(Oh my God, it is!)...you're Wayne, right?!..."
Wayne set his drink down, turned on his stool and said "yes, my name is Wayne." A look of joy, excitement, and uncontrolled urination came over the man. "Oh God! I'm real sorry! I don't know why I just did that," he exclaimed. "Don't worry about it," Wayne replied. "It happens all the time."
The man was former Dukes of Hazzard star Tom Wopat.
"I read your website every day," Tom said. "You remember that time everyone thought you were dead?...and you weren't, but just lost in the land of Oz..?" he said. "Yes, I remember," said Wayne. "Was that real, or were you guys just real high on LSD or something?" Wopat replied.
After about 20 minutes of mindless banter, Wayne told Tom Wopat politely that he had to go. "Can I take a picture with you?" Tom asked. Rolling his eyes, Wayne said "Sure, I guess..."
"One more thing," Tom said before he left. "I used to get you and that guy 'Wayne Ordinary American' confused."
Wayne then punched Tom Wopat in the face and left.
Posted by Phil at January 26, 2006 9:12 AM
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Did Tom ask Wayne to be in the next Dukes of Hazzard movie? I think the Playaz would make great villians with hearts of gold.
Posted by: Kathryn at January 26, 2006 10:09 AM
We would have refused to appear in that movie, except that Tac does have a thing for Jessica Simpson (and is believed by the press to have broken up her marriage).
We are holding out for a Cannon Ball Run remake.
Posted by: Phil at January 26, 2006 10:43 AM
We also turned down a "Smokey and the Playaz" movie deal. While we like Burt Reynold's facial hair, his disrespecting of Lonnie Anderson could not go unpunished. We did not want him using us to prop up his sagging career.
Posted by: Bon at January 26, 2006 1:24 PM
Tom Wopat's career isn't entirely defunct; he recently appeared on Broadway in the revival of "Annie Get Your Gun." No matter, though. Anything he can do, you can do better. (Yeah, I'm a showtune geek. So sue me.)
Posted by: always write at January 26, 2006 1:46 PM
What is wrong with you people? Travis is in jail. They think he's a pirate. Phil is suggesting contacting Mr. Muhamede. God knows what that will lead to, Mr. Jinxy is pissed off and won't help because Travis got the lyrics to "Folsom Prison Blues," wrong. AUA is out of town, and Miss Rhinestone is sitting over on her blog with her calipers and tape measure offering advice to the sex lorn.
Posted by: Washington Cube at January 26, 2006 5:56 PM
Too bad it wasn't Donny Most (who hit on my sister once- eeeeewww). Tom Wopat's still got it though, what with the Smallville thing and all...
Posted by: dcsportschick at January 26, 2006 6:22 PM
Dear Adorers,
This picture above is authentic and I did in fact meet (not m-e-a-t) Mr. Wopat just last year. The proof is on my digital camera. It is a burden dealing with fans but it is a small price to pay for keeping the business model rolling.
Always Write, I share your love of show tunes. Tom tried to get me to join him in a rendition of "Out Tonight" from Rent or "This is the song that goes like this" from Spamalot but my vocal cords were not warmed up, and he could not pay me singing fee. Anyway, Tom was happy with the picture.
Posted by: Wayne at January 26, 2006 10:21 PM
Gee. Wayne is cute.
Posted by: Washington Cube at January 26, 2006 10:26 PM
After he paid us our fee to email him the picture. Sadly, Tom did not own a camera.
Posted by: Phil at January 27, 2006 9:13 AM
Cubie, you'd best back up off my Playa, yo.
;)
Posted by: Kathryn at January 27, 2006 10:23 AM
Easy ladies. We are accustomed to women fighting over us, but we never like to see cat fights when they can be avoided.
Posted by: Bon at January 27, 2006 1:20 PM
Bon means we never like to see them unless they are videoed.
Posted by: Tac at January 27, 2006 2:17 PM
How about videoed with $5,000 of prize money at stake?
All I can say is daaaaaaaammmmmm! Queens put a SERIOUS hurtin' on Brooklyn!
Posted by: Travis at January 27, 2006 2:29 PM
Travis speaks! From the slammer! I know Wayne is your cutie, Kathryn. Just admiring the goods, not fingering the fabric.
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