Do you observe the "Unwritten rule" of not chatting with celebrities in public? (Burbank: cinema, living in)

[Mister 7]

Sad that some on here recognize these fools as gods.

[quixotic59]

Maybe some of us see them as artists and human beings and feel it's polite to thank them for entertaining us?
Doesn't mean you worship the person, just recognize their accomplishment.
Not everything requires a completely visceral response.

Then again, I would never consider worshiping some overgrown pituitary case just because he makes millions playing with a ball.

[GVLNATIVE]

Originally Posted by Hopeful for Life

When I first moved to the Hollywood area in the early 90s, I was told by my Texan-turned-So Cal friends that it was not "polite" to chat with celebrities in public. I pretty much observed that rule for the first 7 years that I was there, and then didn't. One of the friends was related to someone in "the biz". Her grandfather and uncle were well known cinematographers back in the day. It might explain why she told me that, but I'm not sure. I miss seeing those celebrities at the most nondescript places and I'm sure that I did not recognize some of them.
How do you react when you run into a celebrity?

I don't live in Los Angeles but I live in a city where they are seen every now and then.


I don't say anything.



At church, I sit in a pew right in front of a world-famous artist. I'm not artistic, so I didn't recognize him. I asked his name (because I'd see him every week) and he told me. I Googled his name and saw that he's world-famous. He was quiet about giving his name and doesn't seem to want to talk to anyone. So I leave him alone. Even if he wanted to speak, I don't really care- we don't have much of anything in common.

[Mister 7]

Originally Posted by quixotic59

Maybe some of us see them as artists and human beings and feel it's polite to thank them for entertaining us?
Doesn't mean you worship the person, just recognize their accomplishment.
Not everything requires a completely visceral response.

Then again, I would never consider worshiping some overgrown pituitary case just because he makes millions playing with a ball.

I don't give two flips about sports celebrities either.

Thank them? They should check their bank accounts, there's their "thanks" from me.

[Taiko]

My eyes get big but I just nod my head to say I recognize you.

[Exitus Acta Probat]

I've never heard of this rule. I saw Denise Crosby just a few months ago, and wanted to ask her if she was going to be on ST Picard, but she was busy getting signed in to vote. ST Picard sucks anyway.

[Finper]

There’s only 2 famous people I’d fan girl over..... Bono and Brad Pitt. Seeing famous people is a kick and I’m real good at recognizing them but I don’t bother them

[Hopeful for Life]

Originally Posted by Patrolman

As a former LEO, I've met more than my fair share of celebrities, albeit in my professional capacity. I treated them as I did everyone else. In a few instances, I had celebrities approach and thank me for my service, which I greatly appreciated, as I did everyone else.

What’s an LEO?

[Hopeful for Life]

Originally Posted by Patrolman

As a former LEO, I've met more than my fair share of celebrities, albeit in my professional capacity. I treated them as I did everyone else. In a few instances, I had celebrities approach and thank me for my service, which I greatly appreciated, as I did everyone else.

Originally Posted by quixotic59

Maybe some of us see them as artists and human beings and feel it's polite to thank them for entertaining us?
Doesn't mean you worship the person, just recognize their accomplishment.
Not everything requires a completely visceral response.

Then again, I would never consider worshiping some overgrown pituitary case just because he makes millions playing with a ball.

Yep. I felt this way when I met Lawrence Lau of “All My children “fame (Greg in the 80s). He was very charming and I dug his Australian accent and he was extreme personable. Matthew McConnuaghey was fun to talk with at the defunct Hlwd Galaxy theater. I saw Sydney Poitier walking down Melrose while getting a haircut, but felt truly intimidated to approach a living legend like he is. My hairdresser had no such feelings and chased after him.

[Mike930]

Originally Posted by Hopeful for Life

What’s an LEO?

Law Enforcement Officer