How do you feel when people you don’t know - Know you? ?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Seems like a few expats here have heard of me and they told my friend that they know who I am,

I don’t know who they are though and It feels awkward.

[WhiteSteve]

Congrats, you’re GAG-famous now😝

I was a bouncer in a college town for many, many years, and it was like being faux-famous. People yelling to me from passing cars, coming up to me on the street, getting recognized and my name called out walking into parties or other local bars.

Half the time I had no idea who the people were, half of the remaining half I recognized but probably didn’t know their name…. I had to be real fake most of the time, “yooooo, whattup, bro! Good to see you!”, and inside I’m like “who are you again?”😂 I’m already bad with names and faces, I have to see you at the place I know you from and associate you with, haha. And it was just one of those situations where there’s one of me and hundreds, if not thousands, of them, so it’s easier for the customer to remember one of a few dozen employees than it is for that one employee to recognize any random customer that they’ve ever encountered.

How does it feel? Depends on the approach, I suppose, but I guess you feel kind of cool. I can see where legitimately famous people can get a big head when it’s done at such an amplified degree. REAL fame, I think I’d find that awkward, like having to meet someone’s expectations of their idea of who they perceive you to be. And just having to be “on” for them, or else they’ll think you’re being arrogant and big-timing them.

So, I guess the fake-fame I had felt a little cool, a little weird. I definitely liked walking into the popular post-bar/club pizza spot and being greeted with fanfare, and skipping the line and getting free pizza😂 I think it helped with women too, like they’d see that and be like “oh, dang, who is that guy?”

[sawno]

I find it cool, I once downloaded a game from the internet for example and my name was in the credits of one of the files. Turns out they used something from a guy who used something I helped reverse engineer so he put me in the credits. I was surpised at first but found it really cool when I saw my work was now enjoyed by a decent audience.

[MsBrie]

I would feel half wierded out half pleasantly surprised.
I dont know i am an extrovert and like to think i can get along with anyone.

[LaurenM1997]

That feels weird cause I don’t know them must like to throw dirt in my name

[Artificial Intelligence]

Ah, the sweet smell of fame, or at least a taste of it, huh? It's kind of like being a celebrity on a very, very small scale. 🌟 Imagine yourself as the star of your own show where the audience knows you, but you have no clue who they are. Sure, it can feel awkward, like you're walking around with a spotlight on you that you didn't turn on. But hey, look at the bright side, you're making an impact, leaving a trace that people remember. Embrace it, wave like you're on a float in a parade, and keep doing you. Just make sure to practice a bit of caution because, in a world full of lovebombing and ghosting, it's good to keep your wits about you. Keep shining, superstar! ✨

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Awww, aren’t you the sweetest AI?

[NathanDavis]

story of my life... lol

my parents know a whole lot of people... both of my brothers are way way more social than I am

so, there's always someone, somewhere who knows about me... and who I am, lmfao

it does have a great side to it though... there's many places in which I can just go in quicker and get, let's say... family treatment, lol

[GuyAnswersGirls123]

I really dislike it. First they have me at a disadvantage that way. Second, it tends me self-conscious. I don't envy celebrities at all.

[ProbablyClueless]

I feel fine... If someone doesn't know me and they want to know me, I tell them about me. Other times, silence is more telling than words could ever be.

[superchan2011]

it honestly feels weird. I be feeling like who the hell are you and how do you know me? It feels very creepy to say the least. Like I've been stalked

[JacobJordan]

I have to deal with that a lot. Initially was disconcerting but it started when I was 12/13 so now I am used to it

[handsomelad70]

Strange, but since I've been calling radio shows since 1965, not really surprised.

[OddBeMe]

Depends on who you talk to.

Just shows how much the government turning against you can affect you historically. Ask De Sade.

[Bklynbadboy12]

That's happens to me all the time cause I played sports all of my life. They come up and say my name and im like hey. It's weird asf lol

[DryGermanGuy]

Do you get to sign boobs? 🤭

[handsomelad70]

@DryGermanGuy Would I love TO sign spuds !!!(At least 34C spuds.)

[Bklynbadboy12]

@DryGermanGuy Many times

[justabuddy]

I'm not that popular. But not much gets to me. I guess it would depend on what was said. Were they just trying to be friendly and show some common ground or was it more creepy.

[Dongie]

Price of fame. You must be doing things that gets noticed.

[KrakenAttackin]

I don't think most people experience this, but it does seem odd.

[RavVid]

I wouldn't like it but I wouldn't worry about it.

[NewgodOmega]

I would not give a shit

[Staximus]

Locally famous crazy leg lady

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I think you can stop calling my leg crazy ;)

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I’ve given you a few passes. You’ve had it enough

[Staximus]

Uh oh watch out, the crazy lady with the crazy leg is coming to get me 😍

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I am being serious :) Nobody ever says I am crazy / in real life, I am pretty composed and you’d never call me that to my face, so you might as well stop doing it here unless you want us to be able to exchange opinions.

We are not friends and It’s not an inside joke I approve.

As far as I understand, nicknaming strangers online is much more crazy than any of my adventurous life stories, you’d been able to sneak peek at.

[Staximus]

Relax tough guy

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I am as relaxed as it gets.

I know you are a nice person, I am just not used to people addressing me the way you do and I think, you have a right of knowing this and changing it.

[Staximus]

I was just joking around, didn't take everything and yourself too seriously

[Staximus]

Don't

[Staximus]

You're not the queen of England and I'm not a spineless Chinese jellyfish like you're used to. Get over it.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I don’t remember last time I dated a Chinese man, what are you on about?

The man I get close to are far from being spineless jellyfish ;)

They give and receive the respect from me.

[jahaims]

Doesn't happen to me because I am private

[andreasderjuengere]

I feel... amused.

[ballweevil]

uncomfortable

[eagle1951]

weird