Tag: autographs

I’m bringing lots to the arena today so let’s begin with that photo below. It has circulated plenty as I believe it to be a Polaroid taken around the time when those Wrestling Buddy dolls first came out. I had heard how thrilled he was to be part of that as I would be too. There are many others of Warrior posing with that UW doll at events, but *THAT* pic is yet another which appeared in my mind one day. I don’t question~~~ I just try my best in locating it somewhere in media. I knew he had a pink shirt on so scrolling I did. 2 weeks in a row with some pink, I love it! 🩷 After 9 years, new pics come forward.

OK, so before you “run”… to go get that autograph with that famous person~~~ read my post today. I have dabbled in this but listened to something recently that pulled it more into the ring. This isn’t a venting post again, but merely more of an observational one. All right, may be a little venting as just common sense really. I still have questions about the boy who Warrior had to make that awkward “apology video” 🙄 for as it is still widely discussed unfortunately. UGH!!!!! 😩 That’s just part of the story today. Let’s take the actor Ryan Gosling. I’m sure you all have heard of him. He relates a story as a young boy~~~ (maybe you know it) wanting his favorites (UW‘s) autograph. After nicely asking, Warrior said no and from then on~~~ Ryan ripped up his pic and probably always thought of Warrior as a piece of sh*t. If only he could’ve met Warrior again later on, I’m sure much more would’ve been explained…

I’m explaining what I feel is MORE on this topic today. BTW, I wrote this last week before it was brought up AGAIN in a Facebook post so NO~~~ I am not copying those words.

Here’s my concerns… First off, when parents or guardians are in the area with their child (ren) who want their “ hero’s” autograph, things should be discussed with them PRIOR to the kid just running off in a way. How many grown-ups prep that child beforehand on the possibility of their hero saying no to them? I bet not too many. They assume the celebrity will always comply. I’m a parent and want my kids happy of course but disappointments are part of life and we can’t always have things the way we want. Some parents or adults do not discuss this with kids in these possible situations. Maybe there are various reasons why as I am not in their position nor have I been, but a quick convo should always be had about this when running off for that most desired autograph.

There’s so many reasons also as to why that celebrity may say no and it’s not because they are a piece of sh*t either. Think about it in reverse. I would (sorry readers) probably be like UW only without possible profanity. Just seeing fans “randomly” in airports, restaurants, or on the street is extremely challenging and unless it is a scheduled event~~~ the answer could be a no, maybe even from me. You yourself as that famous person are very busy having a somewhat normal life for those extra minutes and sometimes, it isn’t feasible stopping to autograph.

I realize it takes a few seconds of time, but then others could come your way after that first person and on and on. Warrior was introverted so that part of fame was hard for him. DO NOT tell me that he was the only wrestler to ever turn down kids because I don’t buy that for a millisecond. People just bash him because of their dislike as his stories took center stage, unlike others. I personally would never run up to a celebrity if I saw one and ask for an autograph, I just wouldn’t. I know better. Yes, I have seen a few local ones in my area from sports teams but I’ve left them alone. Why? Because they are people too. Some love that attention and crave it and that’s OK. I would just feel too intimidated doing so. Just to see them would be a thrill and I wouldn’t regret not getting that autograph. Others will disagree as expected, but this is just my opinion on here.

I compare this a little to a “pop in.” I think this works as it was a topic at my house lately. Who likes the pop in when people come over uninvited or even not announced beforehand? Maybe you are fine with it and don’t mind but me? Nope, don’t like it and never did. Virgos need to plan and I wouldn’t pop in on someone so I don’t want it done to me. Never do I tell close family to just stop over if I’m home. I have things to do despite not going to that 9-to-5 job and then would have to rearrange my schedule, even if it’s a shower or~~~ I dunno~~~ writing this blog! Do you see where I am “running” with this? If you love pop-ins, that’s great for you but they are not for me. I would not even overwhelm my kids after school when little as I let them be for a bit. We all need downtime, alone time, or whatever you want to call it, even the famous.

It’s so much more than just “running” to get that autograph without putting other practices in place first. I’m not sure if adults just overlook those kinds of things or people become spontaneous when they shouldn’t be. I realize it can be a once in a lifetime opportunity but still so difficult… 😞 That “hero” of yours is not a bad person for turning you down but as a child you WILL think so unless otherwise told by an adult. I just wish more people would understand this before getting their kids hopes up and then slamming them to the mat. We can’t say yes to everything and everyone all the time, it just isn’t feasible. Life is filled with NO’s , but when children~~~ we need adults to soften that blow so we don’t grow up resenting that past NO we can’t seem to ever forget.

So, to any parents reading~~~ take heart of what I have written today. My kids were never in those positions of Ryan Gosling or even that “apology video” boy plus countless others over the years. Let’s be the role models our kids need and deserve… 🫤

P.S. I realize Warrior’s responses could’ve been a bit “nicer” by some standards as that would’ve helped, BUT he still had the right to say no. Just not right now… maybe later. Next time, yeah… those are better words… 🤷🏻‍♀️