Famous climbers you have met but have not had sex with

Ocalslay Onlyyay wrote:

God I wish it was that simple.  I've run into plenty of "famous" people, but there isn't a fiber in me that requires me to boost myself in some kind of odd way by mentioning it.  If you want an extreme version of this sad trend, check out our buddy Medusa.  Holy crap that guy is the king of selfies with B and C listers.

Be secure in yourself, know that you matter and are whole on your own without expensive possessions, notable acquaintances or friends, etc.  

This often develops naturally in a person as they mature and get older, but jeez...some of you goofballs are old enough to be my dad.

2/10 for sure.

I just figured it was because you had had sex with every famous climber you've ever met and were exceptionally good at following the rules clearly laid out by the OP title...

Ocalslay Onlyyay wrote:

I mean, it's great because the name-droppers can't not drop.  It's part of your DNA.  Even though this is an obvious troll thread, and it's clear that just listing famous people you know or met SAYS something about you as a person and the substance of your character (or lack thereof,) the lists just keep coming and coming.

It's SOLID

F*CKING

GOLD

Your troll game isn't any stronger than the O.P. who made this thread. 

In fact, it's arguably weaker than my troll game.  

Forever Outside wrote:

Your troll game isn't any stronger than the O.P. who made this thread. 

In fact, it's arguably weaker than my troll game.  

I think you're having trouble with the difference between being trolled and being simply called out for being ridiculous.  It's a very clear distinction, if you're sharp.

Ocalslay Onlyyay wrote:

I think you're having trouble with the difference between being trolled and being simply called out for being ridiculous.  It's a very clear distinction, if you're sharp.

Shhhhhhhhhh... you're breaking the fourth wall!

Ocalslay Onlyyay wrote:

I think you're having trouble with the difference between being trolled and being simply called out for being ridiculous.  It's a very clear distinction, if you're sharp.

We are sheeple, you are woke!!  

God forbid someone give two fucks about top performers in a hobby they are interested in.  
If you always loved basketball would you be ashamed to met Michael Jordan?
If Forest Gump was your favorite movie, and brought you joy, would you be embarrsssed to tell Tom Hanks you loved the film?

Are you too petty and insecure to appreciate someone else's accomplishments?
Rather compensate with a holier than thou attitude of shaming individuals who acknowledge people who have done extraordinary tasks?

It's funny/sad, but it's also not as serious as you make it.  Welcome to America where celebrities are worshipped!

Forever Outside wrote:

God forbid someone give two fucks about top performers in a hobby they are interested in.  
If you always loved basketball would you be ashamed to met Michael Jordan?
If Forest Gump was your favorite movie, and brought you joy, would you be embarrsssed to tell Tom Hanks you loved the film?

Are you too petty and insecure to appreciate someone else's accomplishments?
Rather compensate with a holier than thou attitude of shaming individuals who acknowledge people who have done extraordinary tasks?

It's funny/sad, but it's also not as serious as you make it.  Welcome to America where celebrities are worshipped!

You don't get it, but that's likely because you're part of the hilariously sad phenomenon.

Nothing wrong with "giving f*cks" about top performers in a hobby you're interested in, or telling an actor you liked his film.  

You know good and well it's not about appreciating someone else's accomplishments, but that was a cute suggestion.  

Casually (or not) bringing a much more successful person(s) than yourself into the conversation, to further or otherwise improve your perceived position relative to your current surroundings, is much different than some of the innocent behaviors you're describing.  

We all know what it is.  We all recognize it, even if we do ourselves do it (and that's why y'all is mad!)   It's like porn - you know it when you see it/drop it.

Just own that you get a little chubby when you say "Alex Honnold told me" or "I saw Jimy Chin eating protein powder in the parking lot of my dentist" and move on.  There are worst things to be guilty of, right?  Especially if you're from LA ;)

EDIT:  Just saw your add above, Russ.  Point well taken.

NAWMEAN?!?!?!?!

CHEERS

DMT

Ocalslay Onlyyay wrote:

You don't get it, but that's likely because you're part of the hilariously sad phenomenon.

Nothing wrong with "giving f*cks" about top performers in a hobby you're interested in, or telling an actor you liked his film.  

You know good and well it's not about appreciating someone else's accomplishments, but that was a cute suggestion.  

Casually (or not) bringing a much more successful person(s) than yourself into the conversation, to further or otherwise improve your perceived position relative to your current surroundings, is much different than some of the innocent behaviors you're describing.  

We all know what it is.  We all recognize it, even if we do ourselves do it (and that's why y'all is mad!)   It's like porn - you know it when you see it/drop it.

Just own that you get a little chubby when you say "Alex Honnold told me" or "I saw Jimy Chin eating protein powder in the parking lot of my dentist" and move on.  There are worst things to be guilty of, right?  Especially if you're from LA ;)

EDIT:  Just saw your add above, Russ.  Point well taken.

NAWMEAN?!?!?!?!

CHEERS

DMT

Tradiban wrote:

C'mon! You can't dangle a name drop like that and not deliver the drama.

PS- I forgot to name drop!  OK, in that case... let's troll some trolls.
Here is a photo of Mark Synot following The Book Of Solemnity:

And here is a picture of Peter Croft following OZ:

Tony B wrote:

PS- I forgot to name drop!  OK, in that case... let's troll some trolls.
Here is a photo of Mark Synot following The Book Of Solemnity:

And here is a picture of Peter Croft following OZ:

Let's see what else I can find around here... If I had time, I'd get out my slides, I guess.

You know Mark?! I know Mark! Dude is underground famous, nice name drop Tony. I spent a night in a seedy Midwest hotel room with him once. Guy thought is was a good idea to have the oysters at the local buffet, 1500mi from the damn ocean, lol!

And you.might know the answer to this question: Is Wayne Bob still alive?

These "who have you climbed with that's famous?" threads are always funny, because in our celebrity-obsessed culture, we think it's actually a big deal to see, meet, talk with, and maybe even climb with elite/famous climbers.  In reality, this sport is still so small that if you climb for more than a couple years you're going to run into someone who is sponsored, IG famous, and/or in magazines.

I think the better question is, what famous climber could you take in a fight?  There’s only one wrong answer, and it’s John Long.

EDIT:  crap, forgot about Scarpelli!  
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Ocalslay Onlyyay wrote: I think the better question is, what famous climber could you take in a fight?  There’s only one wrong answer, and it’s John Long.

Cool, Bob Scarpelli will be right over.

Pnelson wrote: These "who have you climbed with that's famous?" threads are always funny, because in our celebrity-obsessed culture, we think it's actually a big deal to see, meet, talk with, and maybe even climb with elite/famous climbers.  In reality, this sport is still so small that if you climb for more than a couple years you're going to run into someone who is sponsored, IG famous, and/or in magazines.

If I read it this correctly - running across you at a crag that was below your warmup level was statistics, and not serendipity?

Cedar wright's dogs 

Well, there it is...the infamous Alf...

Reality is that if you've been around climbing long enough, especially from before the sport blew up and the community was still small, you probably met and climbed with many established figures of the community. It would be strange if you did not. 

Tradiban wrote:

You know Mark?! I know Mark! Dude is underground famous, nice name drop Tony. I spent a night in a seedy Midwest hotel room with him once. Guy thought is was a good idea to have the oysters at the local buffet, 1500mi from the damn ocean, lol!

And you.might know the answer to this question: Is Wayne Bob still alive?

Well, in my case no sex was had, otherwise I would not have been able to name drop.

Wayne Bob?  Hmmm... dunno.

But last I heard Rolo Garibotti was still doing OK (drops another name).  Here he is following the NW corner of the Bastille:

Tony B wrote:

Well, in my case no sex was had, otherwise I would not have been able to name drop.

Wayne Bob?  Hmmm... dunno.

Aka Shoe Guy, Aka, Jim M

I'm sure Caylor knows...

saw verm doing photoshoots for patagonia in the buttermilks a few times when I was there