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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2019 11:27:03 GMT -5
This is one that involves me. It's not at the same level of some of these stories, but it meant a lot to me. I grew up a huge wrestling fan, more specifically a fan of 80s WWF. When I was about 11 or 12,my dog had died the day before. I had spent that day crying and I looked like hell because of it. The next day, my parents took me grocery shopping but I was still really sad. Unbeknownst to me, at this particular grocery store, The Junkyard Dog was doing an autograph signing. A very young Jazz was there, too, but I didn't know who she was. This was before she was even in ECW. I forgot what he was charging for autographs and pictures at the event, but whatever it was, I certainly didn't have it. I was just a kid. So, I walked by with my mom just because I wanted to see a wrestler in real life. I didn't even try to make eye contact with him because I knew that I didn't have any money. So, as I walked by, JYD yelled, "Hey, what's wrong with you, boy?" I was scared, nervous, and star struck because I had never met anyone off of TV before, let alone a WWF wrestler. Keep in mind that this was way before social media where you had access to everyone on TV and film. In those days, everyone on TV felt like a star. I stuttered something and my mom just said, "He's just sad because his dog just died yesterday." JYD stopped the autograph line for a few minutes, sat me down next to him, and talked about dogs, losing a friend, etc. He just comforted me in a time when I was down, and I have never forgotten that. He and Jazz gave me some pictures and autographs and insisted that I not pay them for it. It just totally brightened my day. Again, I know it's not nearly on the level of what some of these celebrities have done. But, it made a really sad boy happy. That's genuinely lovely and moving. I teared up reading it. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Sept 24, 2019 12:26:06 GMT -5
George Michael’s charity work. He was known for being charitable but when he died the stories came out about the millions he gave anonymously and it was staggering just how much he gave away. He over heard a Waitress crying about her student debts, he left her a £5000 tip. The Last Christmas royalties is one of my favourite stories. Last Christmas/Everything She Wants was released against the new Band Aid single (which George Michael sang on) but in order to make sure Band Aid didn’t lose any royalties, he donated all the proceeds from his record to Band Aid too. Which when you consider that double A side single is the biggest selling record in UK history that never topped the chart, that’s some serious money. Didn't he put Andrew Ridgely as co writer on a load of songs he didn't contribute to so his friend would be setup for life. With a couple of exceptions, George is still the sole songwriter of all the Wham! songs. However, Andrew is a co-writer on George’s first solo single (and it’s not a favour, he did co-write the song), Careless Whisper, which is more than enough to retire on.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2019 14:17:56 GMT -5
Didn't he put Andrew Ridgely as co writer on a load of songs he didn't contribute to so his friend would be setup for life. With a couple of exceptions, George is still the sole songwriter of all the Wham! songs. However, Andrew is a co-writer on George’s first solo single (and it’s not a favour, he did co-write the song), Careless Whisper, which is more than enough to retire on. Ah cool. I either misread a story or the story had it wrong.
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Post by arrogantmodel on Sept 24, 2019 15:08:51 GMT -5
My buddy was walking around downtown Pittsburgh a few years ago with a backpack on. He's at a crosswalk waiting for the sign to change.
He feels somebody grab his backpack, and he quickly spins around. He comes face to face with Andrew McCutcheon who tells him, "Your backpack was unzipped." Cutch then flips up his hood and jogs off.
Andrew McCutcheon. Good guy. Possible superhero. 😊
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