Can someone explain this weird behavior?

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#27
PowerSweep said:
This came up in several threads talking about Jalen Hurd..people mentioning that hurd or some other player or coach wouldn't take a picture with them. My question is this..

For the love of christ why would any adult want an autograph of another adult or to get a picture taken of him standing next to someone of public note? What is the purpose? So you can reminisce about the time you rudely bothered someone you didn't know and badgered them to take a picture with you? Why does an emotionally normal person want a picture of himself with someone he doesn't know?

I just don't get it..I have always thought that adults asking other adults to sign their name for them was childish but the asking someone to take a picture with you just takes it to another level. It is not only rude in my opinion it is frankly weird.

So maybe someone can explain this need to get a picture of yourself with a stranger to me.
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I don't think you're entitled to a picture, but I have no problem with people seeking a picture. I won't bug someone when they're eating dinner, but if you're just at a bar or at an event, it's kind of a cool thing. My sister's BF is in showbiz and he is still getting used to recognition. When he was here visiting the pizza delivery boy asked for his picture and he was thrilled. Reggie Wayne was still hyped off his SB victory and acted like he was more excited to meet me.

It's not always a nuisance.

I kind of am against autographs, tho. A photo is personal. An autograph can be sold.
 
#28
#28
I think it's because sports offer regular people the ability to feel like they get to know those players who compete for their team. If they are big enough fans, they start using the term "we" instead of "they" when telling a story about their favorite teams. So in that respect, it's no longer like a stranger. Hell, they metaphorically welcome those athletes into their houses every time they play a game.
 
#29
#29
USO gets a pass, op. Someone in theatre, faced with the possibility of death at any moment, gets a break to attend a USO show, takes a pic with some of the performers, and shares it with the folks back home. If you've not lived it, engage your inner Buddhist and accept it without fully understanding it.
 
#30
#30
I got Chris Burke's autograph on a foul ball at a Sunday game when they let you on the field. I certainly felt weird since we were about the same age but I knew he was getting drafted and I thought that was cool. He had a really great signature right on the sweet spot. Then Hunter Rigsby came up to me and asked if I wanted his autograph. I really didn't but felt bad saying no. He signed it like an 8 year old who just learned cursive. Put the loop on the H and everything. So bad. Luckily it was on the other side so I could hide it.
 
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DancingOutlaw said:
I got Chris Burke's autograph on a foul ball at a Sunday game when they let you on the field. I certainly felt weird since we were about the same age but I knew he was getting drafted and I thought that was cool. He had a really great signature right on the sweet spot. Then Hunter Rigsby came up to me and asked if I wanted his autograph. I really didn't but felt bad saying no. He signed it like an 8 year old who just learned cursive. Put the loop on the H and everything. So bad. Luckily it was on the other side so I could hide it.
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:lolabove:

That's just so damn funny.

But wait... did you notice if he signed it with his throwing hand? Maybe he was messing with you. :blink:
 
#32
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pismonque said:
:lolabove:

That's just so damn funny.

But wait... did you notice if he signed it with his throwing hand? Maybe he was messing with you. :blink:
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No he was trying. He was a reserve infielder so he wasn't exactly getting a lot of attention. He just sort of ambushed me. I'm pretty sure I said dammit after he finished.
 
#33
#33
Only one person I ever wanted my picture taken with and I got it, my childhood hero and to this day one of the most respected men in competition period. A working mans proffessional, he revolutionized an industry and raised standards that allow the sport/ event/ past time to be alive and well today. We witnessed a football game being held at one his most competitive tracks, that man is Dale Earnhardt.

I had family friends who worked for Chuck Hutton in the 90s , when Dale came to Memphis in 97 for a charity autograph meet and greet session I got woke up by my dad saying "your missing school today son",he dropped me and my cousin off at Chuck Hutton where we met the family friend inside we met with Dale privately for about 5 minutes he signed our items and we took pictures and a memory made for a lifetime. When I can't tell my grandkids about it my kids can tell them with a few pictures .

For kids it's acceptable, grown men, it better be your hero.
 
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