Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
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Anonymous
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So i'm just a normal/average guy (not in DC) and I tinder matched with a woman (and have been chatting and setting up a date with) who after doing some research happens to be world famous in her field. When you google her you get hit after hit after hit and magazine covers, spreads, etc. She's not famous in the layman/common term - so not showbiz or something like that but in her field she's at the top.
If you are a famous woman (even in local dc terms - not even worldwide fame in your field) - i used to live here so talking head types that get booked or journos/hill/policy/political types chime in - and have gone out with 'normal/average' guys, what are some pet peeves or things I should avoid? I don't care if we don't click and its a milquetoast date - I just don't want to be annoying and a complete turn-off. She's cute/above average looking, but this is very different than going out with a bombshell hot type (which oddly enough I've never had confidence issues going out with women way more physically attractive). |
Anonymous
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Not sure if this is quite what you mean, but I acted and modeled as a kid through my mid 20's. It was clear when guys were dating me to feed their egos - wanting to parade me around everyone they've ever known, always encouraging me to dress up, and I really hated that. I also did not appreciate being introduced as "This is Laura, she's a MODEL!!!"
Those guys didn't like ME. They liked the idea of THEM dating a model, the idea of me. Don't be like them. Treat her like a real person. |
Anonymous
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Well, my dad used to be in a well known high level position. I hated it when guys asked me questions about it before about date five or six. "What does your dad think about....?"
I would have much preferred they ignored it. Not the same thing, since at least these are her accomplishments, but I would avoid bringing it up other than normal questions like, oh what do you do, etc. |
Anonymous
Darn I thought this was going to be a thread where I could talk about how I dated Woody Harrelson for 7 months. 
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Anonymous
Were you high for those seven months? I've heard repeatedly he's a huge stoner. |
Anonymous
We were young and I plead the fifth. |
Anonymous
It's similar enough - this is great advice. It's just I guess I want to find that sweet spot between obviously acknowledging her accomplishments (and when you are at that level in any field, it is a core component of your identity/being) but at the same time want to connect with her as the person and not just the idea that she's on magazine covers and has gotten her name in the new york times. I haven't been in a situation before where I've had to think about that balance. I'm also kind of curious as to why she's on tinder when her social circle would be huge and has many men that are within her field/interest. I know you hear of actresses in LA that are on tinder but I always thought that was more of a marketing ploy by tinder to boost user base. |
Anonymous
This. I was on TV and in the news a lot in my 20s, and it was uncomfortable when guys were obviously seeing "the package" rather than getting to know me. |
Anonymous
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I'm not "famous" by any stretch, but I am a bit of a local "personality" - think columnist/radio personality kind of thing. I'm not a big or successful enough deal that anyone would be with me for my money but I get invited to a lot of events, etc.
It's fine if they know who I am/follow me on Twitter, etc. - if a guy has common interests with me, it isn't unusual that he would. It's fine to say "oh, it must be cool to go to those openings" or ask me how a certain past event was. It's not fine if they immediately start angling to be my plus 1 at these events, or comment, as one guy did, how nicely I fit into the lifestyle he was trying to build. I think he was trying to show me he was serious about me and the future - but it came across as lifestyle-digging. Also, now that you've read all about her - don't bring it all up. It's weird to feel at a disadvantage with someone you've just met when you know next to nothing about them, but they know quite a bit about you, only because your professional life is somewhat public. |
Anonymous
| As to why she's on Tinder.. because she hadn't found what she's looking for, just like everyone else on there. She may work a lot or not want to socialize with coworkers or just want to try a different social circle. |
Anonymous
| i hear khloe kardashian is on tinder |
Anonymous
| i webcammed and flirted with an NFL player but never got to actually date because he was a player on and off the field! A married guy and frequently on CNN personality had the hots for me when I attended lectures he gave but was married! I did however briefly date a tv show actor who dated the sister of an A list celebrity. I'm just your average girl who some call beautiful but I don't think i am beautiful? wonder what they see in me |
Anonymous
Lol! I was going to chime in with my MLB boy. You should start a thread. I would LOVE to hear about your dates with Woody! I couldn't even imagine!?! Wild & crazy dude huh? I bet he was amazing to just shoot the shit with! SO jealous! |
Anonymous
| Gone on a date. Not went on a date. |
Anonymous
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I dated a TV weather person. She interviewed me on something technical (related to weather). We went out for about 3 months.
She later was on the weather channel for a while. |