Before I start this story, I have to tell you that I used to be a big fan of the Howard Stern radio show. I haven't listened to him since he switched to satellite.I'm not sure if I'd still like the show now that I'm a "mature adult," but I do know the cast of characters who make appearances on his program.
If you never listened to the show, or watched it on E, you might want skip this post. Perez Hilton always has some interesting celebrity gossip, you might prefer it over there!
Today I took my daughter and niece to Wendy's for lunch. As we stood at the counter, a very peculiar man joined the line behind us. I thought to myself, "That guy looks just like Beetlejuice from Howard Stern." I glanced over again and on the back of his shirt, emblazoned in huge letters was BEETLEJUICE.
At this point I figured it was safe to say something to him. Now I have to tell you, I NEVER approach celebrities when I see them. (In this instance, I use the term celebrity very loosely!)
Occasionally, however, I can't resist. Five years ago I saw James Gandolfini at a Christmas tree lighting. Since I live in Jersey I had to have a picture with him. He was so pissed.
Anyway, back to the hot celeb, Beetlejuice. I knew this was an opportunity for a funny story, so I said hello to him. "Hi there," I said with a friendly tone..."You're a celebrity aren't you? " (Damn I'm clever) His reply, "YOU'VE GOT THE WRONG GUY!" (At this point all the employees in the Wendy's as well as everyone in line was watching our interaction. I wasn't backing down. "Well it says Beetlejuice on the back of your shirt." His ANGRY reply,, "IT'S MY BOWLING SHIRT!!!"
I could see he was getting agitated, and I had an 8 year old and a 10 year old girl with me, both of which looked a little freaked out. I knew I had my camera with me, and I was dying to get a picture with him...but he looked like he might hit me if I said another word to him. Soooo, when he was getting ketchup and straws I snapped a few shots. He didn't see me, thank god, and he promptly left the Wendy's, climbed into a BMW with a driver and drove out of sight.
I think he was coming back from a cage wrestling match at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. (I checked out his website Jollydwarf.com, and they have a list of all his appearances.) If you and your family are interested in seeing him, there are lots of opportunities, he's a pretty busy guy.
I do have to warn you, he's not real warm and fuzzy. Meeting him in person really shattered the image I had of him. He's not as nice as he seems on TV!!! :) Now I have to go take a long, hot shower, and wash that Beetlejuice right out of my hair!!!
P.S. My niece and daughter got a big kick out of the whole event. This guy is on radio and tv for a reason. (Not just his unusual appearence.) He is very funny. I promise a normal post tomorrow!