Many of the pretty people I know are important. They are doctors and teachers and artists and (soon-to-be) religious leaders. Scientists have proven that knowing someone important makes you important by association. This is known as the David Gest Effect. In and of himself, Gest is an insufferable little man, but he knows celebrities. And celebrities are the most important people of all. David Gest knows so many celebrities -- and is therefore so important -- that they have given him his own show.
Similar research also proved that second-hand smoke causes second-hand coolness.
Having formerly worked in television news, I can claim to have been in close proximity to all sorts of important people, Charo, the Duchess of York, and Amy Hockert among them. But, unfortunately, none of those people could tell you my name (Hockert was slobbering drunk when she and I had wild sex in the back of a '78 Datsun Sunny** and claims not to remember anything from that night). So, I can't really claim to be all that important.

When I saw Asha on TV Sunday, I found myself googly eyed and saying aloud: "Wow, how cool is it that I know someone who anchors the national news?!"
"She probably doesn't remember you, honey," Rachel said.
"No. I'm sure she does," I said, trying to convince myself. "We hung out a lot. I have an e-mail from her that she sent in January 2005. She does remember me. She does! I'm sure she does! You're so cruel!"
Then I ran out of the room, crying and flailing my arms like a little girl. I sent an e-mail to Asha, but have yet to hear back from her. I suppose now that she's important she'll deny any knowledge of me, just like that heartbreaker Amy Hockert. (UPDATE: Asha wrote back. In your face, doubters.)
*He drove the San Diego Conquistadors into the ground. Bastard
**This is a total lie. Please, Amy Hockert, don't sue me.
9 comments:
Good stuff, I hope you directed her to your blonk where she can read all about the process too.
Wow, Chris. Not only are you cool by association, but you had a whole post here without using the word "fuckery." I'm impressed.
Amy Hockert. Why is that so funny to me. My brother in law would have gently maimed someone to have met her. Terrible crush he had. Of course, if he'd seen this Asha it'd be much worse. There'd be jealousy even, just that you'd met her. So, we'll have just two words for you, not caring that you likely have access to all kinds of great beer we'll never know, still: Summit Maibock.
I still miss Summit Oatmeal Stout. Not a day goes by I don't think of it...
I shook hands with that McCain guy running for president of the USA, I saw a guy who looked just like Larry Bird running alongside the road in rural Indiana as a kid, and I saw the cute redhead from That 70's Show at a bar once. Still, you may be the most famous person I know.
And thanks for saying that I'm pretty.
Neal, the only reason i read your blog is because you're pretty.
You said googly eyed.
Hi
its awlays wonderful to read nie stuff about Asha, she is my cousin and we are very proud of her, I'll be sure to direct her to this page and get her to read your comments.
Oh and she is not the biggest fan of big brother she stopped me from audtioning for it!!!
Well there is a FaceBook group and we have started an unofficial site for Asha at www.ashatanna.co.uk
Please take a look and let me know what you think.
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