Autograph etiquette?

[se6b]

So, you have a famous friend (famous in their circles at least, and appears on TV), and their far more famous friend is visiting (think famous footballer). You hate football. You know nothing about football. You happened to mention to your boss who loves football that this famous footballer is coming to visit...he wants the obligatory autograph So what do you do? Bearing in mind how totally uncool 'fanboy' it would be to ask for an autograph....

[Parrot of Doom]

You don't get the autograph, because they don't like giving them while in 'private life time'.

[fid]

You get a pen, a piece of paper, and fake it

[Cyberhuss]

Get a really hot ass model to come round on the day, fill her in on the info, leave her in the room with him..

[se6b]

Cyberhuss said:

Get a really hot ass model to come round on the day, fill her in on the info, leave her in the room with him..

I like your thinking This situatuion already happened at the weekend. Just trying to see wether I was right.


BTW he came round with his wife and daughter, so no News of the World exclusives unfortunately.

[moleamol]

Next time you see him can you get it for me? Please ask him to take a cheque out of his chequebook and sign that.

>> Edited by moleamol on Wednesday 1st March 01:04

[rude-boy]

Parrot of Doom said:

You don't get the autograph, because they don't like giving them while in 'private life time'.

As a rule maybe. It also depends on just how famous they are.

It depends on the situation. if you get talking and you feel it is appropriate ask them. if not don't sweat.



I don't tend to hunt out autographs as a rule and could sometimes kick myself for missed opportunities. Over the last 20 years I could have had the autograph of almost evey driver on the F1 grids in that time.

>> Edited by rude-boy on Tuesday 28th February 23:31

[Muncher]

Fake it, problem solved

[se6b]

Mmmm....yeah. Although I absolutely hate football, I can see that his autograph would definately be sought after. He played for England. May still do, I don't know.

[Marki]

If you are chatting with them the moment you ask for the graph you blow it and look like a Toad

[Mattyboy101]

The people I know who are worth getting an autograph off (including a footballer), generally don't like giving them if they are out and about on a day off, however if its a private situation i'm sure they won't mind.

Most of them these days don't do it due to them being sold off on eBay etc, and insist on a personalisation!!

[srebbe64]

In your circumstance, I'd ask the boss to consider an "early salary review" in exchange for said autograph!

[Jonna_Rex]

scribble down something yourself then..everyones happy.

[porkus]

If he is a true friend then you have to respect his wishes
I would tell the boss "sorry" but "no I cant"

[Nick P]

I think you should grovel on the floor hugging his ankles and confessing your undying love for him. Refuse to let go until he has agreed to autograph your nipples.
Thats just what i would do though, so don't feel obliged.

[Piglet]

I get asked to get Motorsport autographs, the only time I'll agree is if it's something that is being auctioned or raffled for charity.

[se6b]

Hehe! Interesting replies Anyway, now I don't feel quite so bad. As you've probably guessed I couldn't bring myself to ask for his autograph, or indeed even mention football at all