THE SHAT... is in town.

[mijan]

Okay, so I just got an inside scoop that William Shatner is currently in town, in Kansas City. I know where he's going to be... and it's less than 5 miles from my house. If you were me... would you go? It's a public event, and yes, it would be something I'd have an interest in doing on my own. But this event is NOT Star Trek related. Not at all. He's not in a "public appearance" of any sort.

I don't want to be weird, but... but... SHIT, it's the SHAT.

Dude... I wonder... I wonder...

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[mintcloud.livejournal.com]

It is the Shat. GO.

[lilyrose-fic.livejournal.com]

IT'S WILLIAM SHATNER!!!

Of course I'd go.

Insanely ridiculously jealous of you right now...

[dazi-li.livejournal.com]

*gasp* You are SHITTING me! Oh God, I wish I could go see him.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

It's the night of the meetup. I know where he's gonna be the night of the meetup.

I don't know what to do. I am... in a state.

[dazi-li.livejournal.com]

STALKING PARTY. Simple as that. STALKING PARTY.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

I feel like a horrible, evil, dirty person right now.

And am considering bringing one of his Star Trek novels in case I can get him to sign it.

BAD MIJAN. BAD BAD MIJAN.

[dazi-li.livejournal.com]

Dude, don't feel bad, how often is an actual for realsies GQMF in the same area code as us? How can you expect to not have a fangasm?

[mijan.livejournal.com]

But... what should I do? I don't want to harass him, or lead a gaggle of fangirls who will harass him. I don't want to disrupt him in his private time. And I don't want to be one of *those* fans. Because normally, I'm not. But... THE SHAT.

Fuck.

[dazi-li.livejournal.com]

I'm willing to sign a contract promising I'll behave myself. *Chekov eyes*

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Chekov eyes, eh?

Good lord.

[dazi-li.livejournal.com]

Yes, Chekov eyes. Resistance is futile; prepare to be cuted into submission.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

*facepalm*

You guys at the meetup are gonna hassle me until I tell you where he is, and lead you there, won't you?

[dazi-li.livejournal.com]

Probably.

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

Go! Cheer! Let him know he's still loved. :D

If it's a public event, then it's not stalkerish at all. Just don't freak the poor guy out, yeah? He might drop from a heart attack, and then you'd have all classic Trek fandom after you (and some of them might be nasty about it. ;) ).

*hugs*


ps. if it's not Trek related, I'd definitely leave the costumes at home, but that's just my take on it. ;)

[mijan.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't wear the costumes. I have a shred of dignity and respect left in these old bones. I just... *sigh*

[fleurdeliser.livejournal.com]

My biggest concern about these things is other fans giving me the motts (secondhand embarrassment) by making it about their fannish interest. But yes. It's The Shat. Go.

[dazi-li.livejournal.com]

Gerard facepalm, excellent icon choice.

[fiona-fawkes.livejournal.com]

Is this tonight?

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Saturday. Overlaps with the meetup.

I am so screwed.

[fiona-fawkes.livejournal.com]

The meetup? The STAR TREK meetup? Are you crazy? Why can't all of you go? What's he doing in town, anyway?

[mijan.livejournal.com]

American Royal Saddlebred Horse show. He raises and shows Saddlebred horses.

And by "are you crazy," do you mean I'd be crazy to bring the fan-gaggle there, or crazy NOT to?

[kaymyth.livejournal.com]

Ooo! Have him sign a toy horse. Then you'll have a signature, and an excuse that has something to do with why he's here. :D

[mrushgdi.livejournal.com]

He's in town for that most years (if not every year). His wife rode in the competition the year I saw him there.

[abigail89.livejournal.com]

I vote for you to GO, if only to give us a report on it.

There. You have a bone-fide service project. You can't say no to a service project.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

*dies*

I... bwhaaa...

It's just that I have a VERY strong philosophy of NOT pestering famous folks in their private time. I mean, I actually get angry when I see photo sets from paparazzi that were obviously taken when an actor is just trying get to his car, buy a cup of coffee, cross the street, and just want a bit of elbow room to do that on their own. I don't like it when the actors we admire/respect begin to resent us. I don't want to be the cause of that.

[abigail89.livejournal.com]

I went back and re-read the post. Well, if it's not a public public appearance then, no, you shouldn't go.

I hate that kind of intrusion as well. My brothers ran into members of some rock band years ago at the San Diego Zoo. They were there with their children. My brothers wanted a photo with them, and I said absolutely not. I would not be party to intruding on what was obviously family time.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's kinda what I'm thinking... but it's still tempting. Damn. *sigh*

[nikki4noo.livejournal.com]

Hmm this is a hard one.

On one hand it is the SHAT and on the other I can see your points about not wanting to intrude on his private time.

From what I know of you, you will be quite respectful and not one of *those* fans. I say go, just because how often will you get another chance like this?

[queen-bellatrix.livejournal.com]

Hi:

Hell yes, go! You'd be utterly mad not too, seeing as he's someone you like/admire, and he's that close. If you do go, have a good time, and report back *g*

[gmonkey42.livejournal.com]

I'd say if it's not a publicity thing and he's just there for the horses like all the non-famous people, then go just to watch but don't talk to him. That's what I'd do. Then you can play it by ear and if he's going around talking to people and it seems like he wouldn't mind being approached then you can change the plan.

[stormsdotter.livejournal.com]

I hate to play Devil's Advocate, but William Shattner is the very definition of the word "asshole." He's a sexist pig and if I ever met him in person, I'd slap him across the face and tell him to get a clue and learn to treat women with respect.

On the other hand, I'd love to meet Leonard Nimoy, but he grew up in Boston.

[tourdefierce.livejournal.com]

The SHAT is in KC? That's fucking awesome. Somedays i wish that I would have never moved from there! GUH.

Not that I really love the Shat, at all. But i think it would be really interesting to see what he has to say.

[imagines.livejournal.com]

WHAT. WHERE. EMAIL ME.

[shadowpryde.livejournal.com]

Is it possible to go during the day and then do the meetup in the evening?

If I were in your boots, I'd go and be just another attendee. If you HAPPEN to run into him, be cool about it ... ask him if he's enjoying the show and whatnot. DON'T bring the book. Be casual. MAYBE, if he's being cool, see if you can get a photo. MAYBE.

Then, go to the meetup afterwards with your respect intact, but your fan cred rating soaring. You will have met the man, but not been uncool about it.

Good luck actually making a choice at the end of the day.

-DL-

[mizuno-caitlin.livejournal.com]

*laugh* Just noticed this post. Even if we all carpooled and just went for a spot the Shat session it would be fun an appropriate. Now if we all as a herd found him drinking coffee at Starbuck's I'd say back off, but this... I dunno. Seems innocent enough.