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Title: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: TheShamblers on September 09, 2009, 10:15:33 AM
(Didn't know where the best place to post this would be, so I started a new thread)

Just wanted to say that last night's meet-up/party was a blast!!  Thanks to everyone who put it together. 

It was great to meet our fellow FOTs-- you all look like Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolies to us!

-Jess & Peter
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: AndrewVDill on September 09, 2009, 10:20:37 AM
I had so much fun hanging out with The Shamblers. (Everyone and everything else was great too!)
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: DanFromBrooklyn on September 09, 2009, 10:39:19 AM
I had a great time too!  Had fun meeting other FOTs and a mysterious lurker.  (You know who you are!)
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: theyellowchair on September 09, 2009, 11:07:59 AM
A-w-e-s-o-m-e time.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on September 09, 2009, 11:12:52 AM
Great time yesterday at Iron Monkey.  Glad to meet so many fellow Friends of Tom along with the cast of characters who make us turn on our radios from 8 - 11 on Tuesdays (well, when they aren't on normally).  Thanks to everyone responsible for organizing the event and keeping everything in control and running smoothly.  Also some of the best merch ever.  Thanks to Eric for giving out 4 of his last 6 nametags to my friends and I as well.  Can't wait for the next one.

FOT Gathering West??
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: buffcoat on September 09, 2009, 11:18:20 AM
I hear some guy was going around last night saying he was me.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: HaroldBlvd on September 09, 2009, 11:23:30 AM
The absolute best time.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 09, 2009, 11:31:31 AM
I hear some guy was going around last night saying he was me.

Yes. The guy who robbed me on Montgomery Street and took my pants.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: scratchbomb on September 09, 2009, 11:48:49 AM
awesome, awesome time. very glad i took a ride in the FOTalo Express, even if there was no Faygo.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Keith Whitener on September 09, 2009, 01:03:04 PM
It was lots of fun to meet everyone last night! Everyone was very kind, so it made saying hello much easier. I'm also glad that the roof didn't collapse and that none of the people who were sitting on the edge fell off. And I will not forget listener Mark's grim story for a long time!
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: TheShamblers on September 09, 2009, 01:33:46 PM
There was plenty of Faygo. Did you not get sprayed?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: scratchbomb on September 09, 2009, 02:23:31 PM
There was plenty of Faygo. Did you not get sprayed?

there was no Faygo in our car. and sadly, i did not get to partake of the Faygo bounty at the Iron Monkey
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Gore Marie on September 09, 2009, 02:59:28 PM
I was on the fence about going but am so glad I did. Everyone I met was nice/funny/interesting.  Not to mention it was great to see PBR/AP Mike/JH/TL/Tom.  Thanks!
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: MikeInManhattan on September 09, 2009, 03:26:13 PM
I don't know about you guys but among the countless high points of the evening I actually bore witness to Frank From Weehawken being shushed by Dan From Brooklyn during Ted Leo...  I'm not positive but I think Dan actually complained to the manager and then asked for his money back even though it was a free event. Some people, right?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: dotmap on September 09, 2009, 03:43:29 PM
I definitely have never been prouder to be a part of a group of people that shared the same interest and love for something. All the FOTs were the nicest people, I could start talking to anyone and they were so receptive, is it safe to say we're the anti-juggalo???

Thank you Tom, Jon Wurster, AP Mike, Ted Leo, John Hodgman, Terre T, all of the FOTs, anyone who was involved, last night was my first meet up and I seriously am still on a high from it, best night ever. Can't wait for the next.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: mattaukamp on September 09, 2009, 04:30:09 PM
Totally great time. I don't know many other FOTs, as I'm largely a silent listener, but it was nice meeting a bunch of you. Thanks to everyone who put that together, it was awesome.

Favorite part... when people NOT FOT-Related would come in and get completely confused and weirded out by what was going on and then quickly leave... or stand around making fun of everyone. That was great.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on September 09, 2009, 05:42:13 PM
sitting by the fence on top of Iron Monkey, I enjoyed watching at least 4 people call into the show from that little tiled walkway right across the street from the entrance to the bar (I think it was off of York St).
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: DanFromBrooklyn on September 09, 2009, 05:50:27 PM
I don't know about you guys but among the countless high points of the evening I actually bore witness to Frank From Weehawken being shushed by Dan From Brooklyn during Ted Leo...  I'm not positive but I think Dan actually complained to the manager and then asked for his money back even though it was a free event. Some people, right?

Frank himself said to me that we'd be friends forever earlier in the night, and if your forever friend can't shush you, who can?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Emily on September 09, 2009, 06:24:07 PM
It was such a great night! Awesome meeting everyone - you guys rule!!
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: masterofsparks on September 09, 2009, 09:00:27 PM
I had a terrific time and every single person I met was great. I didn't get to meet everyone (I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you, Emily!), but I guess that's what next time is for. It was totally worth the 9 hour drive to get there.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 10, 2009, 10:57:08 AM
Oh, is this the thread where you rub it in the Sadsacks' faces and make them cry?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: AndrewVDill on September 10, 2009, 11:00:33 AM
Hey, nobody's making you read it.  But yeah, pretty much.  Sorry, guys.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 10, 2009, 12:52:39 PM
the sadsacks made do in the chat and there are no regrets.  im sure Tom and Co. are VERY busy with their schedules (an understatement), hence, the two week notice.  everyone looks like they had a great time and im bitter about missing out on the phenomenal meet and greet more than missing the actual party.  

im already saving for next time so i can go at the drop of a hat.  plan ahead, sadsacks!  youve been warned.  
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: AlizaEss on September 10, 2009, 02:44:57 PM
I don't come on the forum much but wanted to say hi to all you wonderful folks! Took the FOTalo express down (thanks @senorcorazon!), shook hands with Mike, drank some beers, was starstruck by all the *famous callers* I met, tried to explain Tastey Kakes to a giant Swede, and said hi to Ted Leo on the stairs!

Oh yeah, and this guy named Blob and someone from Philadelphia were there on a mike or something. That part was boring.

Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: gravy boat on September 10, 2009, 05:38:05 PM
This was a blast.  I still cannot believe how many people turned out. We will have to have this thing in an arena one year. Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: buffcoat on September 10, 2009, 06:15:33 PM
I had a blast.  I left NC at 4:25, met my Dial7 driver at LaGuardia, caught the PATH train and arrived for Pizza with Mike right at 7:15.  Contrary to broadcast reports, the group there wasn’t ghoulish in the least.  Although I have to say that the pizza wasn’t the best NY Style I’ve ever had.  It is true that Mike was holding court, but he had earned it.

At my table were the very kind and interesting Lisa Jane Persky and her husband Andy, the fellow long-distance traveler MasterofSparks, and the aptly monikered AndrewVDill.  Jess and Peter from the Shamblers were there, along several with other FOTs.

In addition to those worthies, I spent a good amount of time talking to several FOTs from different places, including ChrisL (the zinger chat one, not the, uh, other one).  There was a lot of Scharpling and Wurster nerdery in these conversations, lemme tell you.  But then there were about 100 people singing along word for word on Rock and Roll Dreams’ll come through, so it was that kind of crowd.

Also talked a good bit with the very talented playwright Jason Grote and the very talented multimedia artist KicktheBobo.  And I met (the I’m sure talented in their own rights)
Auntie Christina, cutout, methanolcereal, GoreMarie ericluxury, and Officer Tom among others.

Hats off Jason and his ladyfriend Christina C. who arranged this whole thing and painted the awesome life-size “Oboy” painting of Tom (respectively).  Terre T was also very gracious and was coordinating up a storm the whole time.

I complimented this guy named Brett on his Petey 4.0 call without even knowing that he was also the famous MC Steinberg.

Several of us went and got coffee at what can charitably called a Jersey City dive afterward.  Big thanks to the previously unknown Ben from Nashua who bought us all coffee and diner food.

I owe a special thanks to Neil Numberman and Nick for helping me negotiate cab fare back to LaGuardia – the FOT evening ended for me with Neil and Nick screaming “don’t mess with this guy, he REALLY knows the city” at my cab driver, who could not have cared less but got me there at the negotiated price anyway.  Thanks, guys!

I was sitting within about a foot of the stage the whole time (the back of my head is in several of the pictures HaroldBlvd posted).  Great show, very funny and genuine.  Great crowd.

It would definitely be unfair to leave out what a genuinely interesting, interested and nice guy Ted Leo is, in addition to playing a blistering guitar.  I became aware of TLRx through the Best Show, which is great.  I haven’t met many well-known people, but it would be hard to imagine a more grounded and decent individual who also can be recognized on the street as somebody famous.  Class act all the way.

The only real disappointment of the night is that I didn’t get to meet John Hodgman in person.

Of course, shaking Tom and Jon’s hands was great.  They seemed genuinely gratified that their little radio prank 12 years ago had blossomed into this really cool thing that could pack a 3rd floor deck in Jersey City with rabid fans.


People I saw or heard were there but didn’t get to talk to include: senorcorazon, JonfromMaplewood, Kittykittymeowmixhead, Ughwhy, haroldblvd, theyellowchair, keithwhitener (I think he was there under a different name), frankfromweehawken, scratchbomb, Spoony,  Zookeeper Joe, Patrick Chew, Brian from Brooklyn, Ben K., Kid Pain, gravy boat and Emily.  And I assume Wes was somewhere hiding in the corner.

Maybe next time, folks!

Apologies to anyone I spent time with but have left out – PM me and I will add you in!
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Martin on September 10, 2009, 06:23:45 PM
Now that's a recap!
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: AndrewVDill on September 11, 2009, 10:26:43 AM
I would like to state, for the record, that I only unwittingly helped Officer Tom steal Purple Shirt's jacket. 
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 11, 2009, 01:31:18 PM
Officer Tom was one of the first FOTs I talked to, he's just so outgoing and friendly! It was pretty adorable how 'the underling' responded to being introduced as such, with the appropriate teenage eye roll. I asked him if he was Larry the Perv. He explained that people in NJ have accents, haha. All the FOTs I met and talked to were awesome. Terre T was the hostess with the mostest. Pizza with Mike ruled.

I know it's been mentioned that there was a random dude from Sweden in attendance, who just got caught up in the excitement and went with it. I knew when he walked in he couldn't possibly be a FOT, wearing a (pink?) A&F polo, collar up. But by the end of the night the guy was standing on the bar taking pictures of the show, and swearing to find Martin and join forces with him in Sweden. He was also creepy and touchy-feely, but hey.

Met some fellow Astorians (and suggested an Astoria listening party one of these days). I tried to convince non forumers to join and post, but I stopped when the image of Julie from Cincinnati bullying people to buy Ted Leo merch popped into my head.

Most importantly I resisted making fan art for Tom (I'm creepy enough as it is), and didn't faint when an arm's length from Jon Wurster.

THANK YOU TOM & ALL!!! When's the next one??
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: masterofsparks on September 11, 2009, 01:38:04 PM
I said hi to Tom and shook his hand, but I didn't approach Jon. He just seemed so shy and nervous that I didn't want to make it any worse for him.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: DanFromBrooklyn on September 11, 2009, 01:38:26 PM
KKM, you made the awesome cupcakes, did you not?  So seriously, thank you -- that was awesome.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 11, 2009, 01:49:40 PM
Aw thanks, it was fun. Though I have to say I had one of those moments that's been a topic on The Best Show...you know the one..."Why am I doing this again?" It was right about the time that my wrist started to cramp intensely after writing 'fot' with a pastry bag the 60th-or-so time, and then again after removing everything from the fridge to make room for the cupcakes so the ganache could set. But I'm glad I did, if only to see some FOT smiles!
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Sarah on September 11, 2009, 03:29:16 PM
Favorite part... when people NOT FOT-Related would come in and . . . stand around making fun of everyone. That was great.

Examples?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: buffcoat on September 11, 2009, 04:18:35 PM
Favorite part... when people NOT FOT-Related would come in and . . . stand around making fun of everyone. That was great.

Examples?

Grumpasaurus strikes again.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 11, 2009, 04:24:10 PM
Favorite part... when people NOT FOT-Related would come in and . . . stand around making fun of everyone. That was great.

Examples?

there was a rumor that a couple of swedish dopplegangers sombered in and made some trouble.  there was also mention somewhere else on the internet that randoms would come up, notice the common theme and realize the party wasnt for them and leave. 

who knows...im just causing my own trouble.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Martin on September 11, 2009, 05:11:17 PM
But by the end of the night the guy was standing on the bar taking pictures of the show, and swearing to find Martin and join forces with him in Sweden.

Ew brother.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Chris L on September 11, 2009, 07:28:57 PM
Checking in very late, as I just got back today, but wanted to thank all the friends, familiar faces and folks I met for the first time who made this a killer evening (figuratively, thank God).  Sitting directly next to Philly Boy Roy during his appearance I felt bathed in the same glow that must have surrounded Frank Rizzo and his staff on a daily basis, although my upstart bladder forced me to give up my spot and miss most of TL's set.    
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 13, 2009, 08:27:45 PM
Great meeting you, Chris L, albeit briefly. You looked nothing like your avatars.



I was also very psyched to meet @clarencethomas of Twitter fame. I had no idea he was a FOT.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: AlizaEss on September 14, 2009, 10:17:40 AM
But by the end of the night the guy was standing on the bar taking pictures of the show, and swearing to find Martin and join forces with him in Sweden.

Ew brother.

I will embarrassedly admit that I was taking photos while sitting next to the giant Swedish gent, and he decided to help me out by grabbing my camera and climbing onto the bar. Eeps.

Don't worry, I apologized to and thanked profusely the bartenders who were very sweet all evening.

Sadly, I accidentally deleted all of my photos anyway. Argh. So thank goodness for kitty, HaroldBlvd, and others for taking photos that were much more amazing than my own grainy shots. You saved me much weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Kitty, I think I was sitting near you at some point? I'm the exceedingly tiny girl who was wearing purple plaid...
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 14, 2009, 04:06:38 PM
Yes! and I was the exceedingly tiny girl with exceedingly large shoes haha. You rule! And don't get me wrong, the Swedish dude was awesome. I've played the clueless foreigner before. I've been that guy! France, summer 07  :-\ 
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: buffcoat on September 14, 2009, 04:22:41 PM
Yes! and I was the exceedingly tiny girl with exceedingly large shoes haha. You rule! And don't get me wrong, the Swedish dude was awesome. I've played the clueless foreigner before. I've been that guy! France, summer 07  :-\ 

Complete with groping?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 14, 2009, 04:54:03 PM
No, but I did perform a karaoke rendition of "Like a Virgin" for a roomful of mostly gay men complete with rolling around on the floor in a dress and girl-on-girl lap-dances. Does that count?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 14, 2009, 05:48:20 PM
No, but I did perform a karaoke rendition of "Like a Virgin" for a roomful of mostly gay men complete with rolling around on the floor in a dress and girl-on-girl lap-dances. Does that count?

jeepers creepers.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: Martin on September 14, 2009, 06:10:23 PM
No, but I did perform a karaoke rendition of "Like a Virgin" for a roomful of mostly gay men complete with rolling around on the floor in a dress and girl-on-girl lap-dances. Does that count?

Can you send me a jpeg?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: methanolcereal on September 15, 2009, 01:22:46 AM
I just wanted to chime in.

I had a great time last week. I was very cool meeting the handful of you that I did (I remember Jon, Jessie [Jessi? Jesse? I'm so sorry, i forgot how you had it smelt on your name tag], Frank from Weehawken [briefly], Emily, a dude named mark who does not really go on the boards, and a couple others). I was there with my friend Alex (we were two bearded guys in flannel [that's real helpful right?], he had glasses and is taller than I am).

Best part was getting that Peanut Chew from Mr. Ziegler himself. I think I might frame it.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: masterofsparks on September 15, 2009, 06:20:52 AM
I just wanted to chime in.

I had a great time last week. I was very cool meeting the handful of you that I did (I remember Jon, Jessie [Jessi? Jesse? I'm so sorry, i forgot how you had it smelt on your name tag], Frank from Weehawken [briefly], Emily, a dude named mark who does not really go on the boards, and a couple others). I was there with my friend Alex (we were two bearded guys in flannel [that's real helpful right?], he had glasses and is taller than I am).

Best part was getting that Peanut Chew from Mr. Ziegler himself. I think I might frame it.

Are you the brave soul who tried to answer the Philly trivia questions?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: fletcher munson on September 15, 2009, 07:31:12 AM
No, but I did perform a karaoke rendition of "Like a Virgin" for a roomful of mostly gay men complete with rolling around on the floor in a dress and girl-on-girl lap-dances. Does that count?
It would count for me.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: fonpr on September 15, 2009, 09:16:47 AM
I was very cool meeting the handful of you that I did

 i forgot how you had it smelt on your name tag

No self-esteem problem here.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 15, 2009, 02:45:51 PM
sorry, i forgot how you had it smelt on your name tag

teehee

Remember when John Hodgman walked in and the mac commercial came on the TV above the bar at the same time? That was pretty cool...
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: fletcher munson on September 15, 2009, 04:57:54 PM
That happens everytime John Hodgman walks into a room, Hail To The Chieflike.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: masterofsparks on September 15, 2009, 06:10:12 PM
sorry, i forgot how you had it smelt on your name tag

teehee

Remember when John Hodgman Max walked in and the mac commercial came on the TV above the bar at the same time? That was pretty cool...
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: methanolcereal on September 15, 2009, 08:11:06 PM
I just wanted to chime in.

I had a great time last week. I was very cool meeting the handful of you that I did (I remember Jon, Jessie [Jessi? Jesse? I'm so sorry, i forgot how you had it smelt on your name tag], Frank from Weehawken [briefly], Emily, a dude named mark who does not really go on the boards, and a couple others). I was there with my friend Alex (we were two bearded guys in flannel [that's real helpful right?], he had glasses and is taller than I am).

Best part was getting that Peanut Chew from Mr. Ziegler himself. I think I might frame it.

Are you the brave soul who tried to answer the Philly trivia questions?

Yes, that was me.

I was very cool meeting the handful of you that I did

 i forgot how you had it smelt on your name tag

No self-esteem problem here.

Very true. I am the cooooolest.

sorry, i forgot how you had it smelt on your name tag

teehee

Remember when John Hodgman Max Macs? walked in and the mac commercial came on the TV above the bar at the same time? That was pretty cool...

But yeah, that was really cool. Very funny. In all seriousness, the funniest coincidence I may have ever seen.

The "Tom is the Queen" introductory chant was good too.

My friend Alex got some pics, I've been meaning to ask him to share them online. When/if he does, I'll post 'em here.
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: methanolcereal on September 21, 2009, 12:54:47 AM
Can I appoint myself official thread killer?
Title: Re: "I had so much fun last night!" thread
Post by: fonpr on September 21, 2009, 09:30:40 AM
Can I appoint myself official thread killer?

Do It menthol.