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How to Cope with Being Suddenly Famous, Thursday Second Period
Herc was not at all hungover this morning, except for how that was a total lie. But it wasn't like he hadn't had reason. At least he was scruffy and Australian anyway so maybe nobody would notice?
"One of the big things you have to watch out for when you're famous is the paparazzi," he began, going straight into today's lecture, which was being held in the Danger Shop. "Now, some of you may not have this phenomenon--lucky you--and some of you may not be the type of famous where it's such a big thing, but for a lot of modern fame, if the public knows your name, it's enough for someone, somewhere, to take your photo and sell it, because apparently what you're wearing while you run out to get milk is news. In places where there are high concentrations of famous people, like Los Angeles, this can result in some pretty crazy behavior--jumping in front of cars, following people on motorbikes, all sorts of risky stuff. That, I can't really tell you how to deal with, because I've never been on that level. I can tell you punching the guy or breaking his camera is never the right move; in the end he's just gonna sue you and get a bunch of your money, and a bunch more money to tell some magazine about how you were an asshole. So they win.
"So what can you do, since 'never be seen in public again' is not an option? There are strategies. Don't let yourself be seen coming out of a lot of strip clubs and bars," unlike some people Herc knew, "because that only makes you exactly the kind of gossip bait they love best. Don't tell a lot of people your plans, because then they might tell other people, and the more people who know something the more likely someone is to tip off some magazine for a quick buck. Some people like to always wear the same outfit when they're going somewhere they know they might get photographed, because if you're wearing the exact same thing as last time, any photos they get are basically unsellable--they might be old. In the same vein, don't be obvious about not wanting to be photographed. If you start covering your face, or holding your hand out to try to block the camera or something, that's like waving a red cape in front of a bull. Just act normal and ignore them, no matter what nonsense they shout at you, and you become boring to them. And for God's sake don't wear sunglasses at night, that just makes you look like an idiot. Last, and most importantly, know your rights. Some countries have strict laws about what paparazzi can and cannot do, but those laws don't help you if you let them get away with it.
"Your assignment for today," Herc said, perking up a little, "is to navigate a set of errands." He punched a few buttons on the Danger Shop remote and a city street appeared around them, as one might find in a ritzier section of Los Angeles. "While..." and upon pushing another button, a group of slightly sleazy-looking guys with very expensive cameras appeared. "These guys try to get a good photo of you. Remember: do not lose your temper," Chuck, "do not give them an opening, do not engage. Good luck."
"One of the big things you have to watch out for when you're famous is the paparazzi," he began, going straight into today's lecture, which was being held in the Danger Shop. "Now, some of you may not have this phenomenon--lucky you--and some of you may not be the type of famous where it's such a big thing, but for a lot of modern fame, if the public knows your name, it's enough for someone, somewhere, to take your photo and sell it, because apparently what you're wearing while you run out to get milk is news. In places where there are high concentrations of famous people, like Los Angeles, this can result in some pretty crazy behavior--jumping in front of cars, following people on motorbikes, all sorts of risky stuff. That, I can't really tell you how to deal with, because I've never been on that level. I can tell you punching the guy or breaking his camera is never the right move; in the end he's just gonna sue you and get a bunch of your money, and a bunch more money to tell some magazine about how you were an asshole. So they win.
"So what can you do, since 'never be seen in public again' is not an option? There are strategies. Don't let yourself be seen coming out of a lot of strip clubs and bars," unlike some people Herc knew, "because that only makes you exactly the kind of gossip bait they love best. Don't tell a lot of people your plans, because then they might tell other people, and the more people who know something the more likely someone is to tip off some magazine for a quick buck. Some people like to always wear the same outfit when they're going somewhere they know they might get photographed, because if you're wearing the exact same thing as last time, any photos they get are basically unsellable--they might be old. In the same vein, don't be obvious about not wanting to be photographed. If you start covering your face, or holding your hand out to try to block the camera or something, that's like waving a red cape in front of a bull. Just act normal and ignore them, no matter what nonsense they shout at you, and you become boring to them. And for God's sake don't wear sunglasses at night, that just makes you look like an idiot. Last, and most importantly, know your rights. Some countries have strict laws about what paparazzi can and cannot do, but those laws don't help you if you let them get away with it.
"Your assignment for today," Herc said, perking up a little, "is to navigate a set of errands." He punched a few buttons on the Danger Shop remote and a city street appeared around them, as one might find in a ritzier section of Los Angeles. "While..." and upon pushing another button, a group of slightly sleazy-looking guys with very expensive cameras appeared. "These guys try to get a good photo of you. Remember: do not lose your temper," Chuck, "do not give them an opening, do not engage. Good luck."
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During the Lecture
Paparazzi-Dodging Time!
Shop for shoes/accessories
Pick up dry cleaning
Put change in a parking meter
Buy a snack/drink
Totally fascinating and worthy of capturing on film, to be sure.
(You may mod your own paparazzi or drop me a line in the OOC thread!)
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So he mostly looked bored.
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And also Max, of course!
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