Even at a very classy conference such at FMX, there are some delighfully cheesy moments. One occurred this evening, as we were all gathering for the speakers’ dinner.
The conference organizers had arranged a marvelously weird photo-op for us. On a red carpet, in front of a big “FMX” sign, were local actors dressed as Captain America, Wolverine, and other fantasy figures out of popular culture.
The concept was that speakers on their way into the dinner could have their photo taken in the company of these esteemed fictional personages. I loved the idea, yet something about it seemed a little off. But what?
Then I had it. I turned to a colleague and said “That’s not the real Wolverine. That’s only somebody paying Wolverine.”
I suddenly realized that my colleague was just staring at me, and I realized the absurdity of what I had just said. “You know,” I added, “I can’t figure out what’s weirder — that scene on the red carpet or the thing I just told you.”
Sean Connery was the only REAL James Bond. Which is a rare two-post two-fer, as his facial expression while killing was almost always serene…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6vhuzItkBE
I’m currently on tour with a band with only one permanent member and a rotating cast of backing musicians, and I get the same feeling when fans walk up to the band after the show and ask them for their autographs on records that they didn’t play on. It is a very odd feeling for sure!