Big Bang Theory Star Jim Parsons Disses Fans While John Carter Himself Taylor Kitsch Is Awesome! Autographs! And More!
Wow, you know I used to make Michigan jokes about the weather all the time, like you know when you’re in Michigan when you have to bring shorts, a jacket, a winter coat, and boots with you on a hike… Today, I’m making those same jokes about Los Angeles!
I am out today, cause I am a huge fan of The Big Bang Theory… and Sheldon himself is taping a rare talk show appearance to promote the series. Also on the show is John Carter AKA Taylor Kitsch. I’m getting sorta stoked for John Carter, so meeting Taylor before the movie comes out will be cool.
I met Jim once before and he was nice. I keep hearing bad things though now, and it makes me sad… Like sad face sad… ;( I’m hoping for the best. He’s the last person I need on my Big Bang Theory pop up diorama….
5:02 p.m. – I got here and they moved everyone to the cluster fuck side… sigh… Ah well… CB saved me a spot but that’s no longer the case. Awesome Anushika is here as well… She’s a Big Bang Theory fan just like me!
5:08 p.m. – CB is going somewhere else… Okay, if I got here at 2:00 p.m. I would stay but you know… what can you do?
5:16 p.m. – So, CB gave me his spot and I’m settled in. There’s only like 15 people here, which kind of shocks me but not really…
5:43 p.m. – It’s getting chilly, but I’m okay right now… I brought a John Carter mini poster for Taylor, a Men’s Health magazine and a photo. For Jim… I have tons of stuff… and I do mean tons…
6:03 p.m. – Any time… I’m so hoping they do it before they go in…
6:11 p.m. – So far nothing… Anushika looks like a popsicle
6:16 p.m. – Security keeps tormenting us by walking back and forth…
6:23 p.m. – Oh crap, someone’s arriving… They are pulling up right to the door… Great… It’s Taylor Kitsch… but everyone thinks it’s Jim. Everyone calls out “Jim” and guess what? Taylor comes over anyway! LOL… Such a nice guy.
He literally is signing and signing his life away. I am the only one with John Carter stuff, and I told him how I’m looking forward to the movie, and he’s like, “Man, it’s going to be epic.”
Then he signs my Men’s Health as well.
6:24 p.m. – As Taylor is signing Jim Parsons arrives. Everyone yells out for him, but we get a half wave. That’s fine, Taylor is still signing so I understand why someone wouldn’t come over.
6:25 p.m. – Speaking of Taylor, he’s still going and going.
I got him on another photo and I think he went back and forth like three times to cover everyone. Lol… So nice!
6:43 p.m. – And now, we wait… and of course the wind is picking up…
7:04 p.m. – I so with this show would end… I mean like… End … NOW…
7:11 p.m. – Anushika is so cold I think we’re losing her kids…
7:16 p.m. – Oh my God, time is going so so so slow… and the wind is so strong here…
7:25 p.m. – Hopefully soon, Jim will come out. I think he’ll do it… God I hope so. We’re down to only 11 people…
7:34 p.m. – Oh, and there he is… Jim Parsons is leaving, and… Oh no, is he doing the fake, “I’m on a cell phone call thing.” He’s now hiding behind someone… Really? Jim… come on brother… and then he’s out the door. Wow… We all head to the other side; I’m just talking with Anushika because I’m honestly kind of stunned. I mean there were only a couple dealers here, sure the worst one was here, but mainly it was fans with DVD’s.
7:35 p.m. – Jim is driving himself and leaves, but then turns into another section of the parking lot. He unloads a box, gets back in the car, and drives right past the six of us left… man… Anushika is so upset… She’s had the worst luck with this cast… And… Damn… Just damn… I’m pissed. Like… I know that they’ve all just received big raises, but come on six people? Really? That would have taken less than 35 seconds. Ask Eva Longoria I’ve seen her sign for 50 people and taped the whole thing. 35 seconds. And I’m probably going to get criticized for this but you know, fuck it… That was shitty. Anyone should be thankful if people are waiting for you, but in the cold… and in a safe protected environment… Dude… I’m very disappointed in you Jim Parsons… VERY DISAPOINTED. You, made Anushika sad, and I don’t like it when people make Anushika sad… I hate it when you meet someone and they disappoint you especially when they are on a show you love…
Whatever…
Until next time kids…
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I’m pretty new around here so I don’t know if you’ve posted this yet, but what was Jim like the first time you met him? I don’t have any confirmation but I heard a rumor there’s some pretty nasty business taking place in his personal life. I’m not going to spread the rumor any further because I don’t know that it’s true but perhaps he was just having an especially horrible night? I want to believe he’s a nice guy so very badly. I’m not trying to make excuses but I mean, if what I heard is true, he’s probably feeling pretty down.
Oh, forgot to mention how thrilled I was to read the bits about Taylor though. I run this feature on my website about hot actors and someone wrote in to nominate him for next week. I’m not really all that familiar with him but reading about your experience has convinced me I need to change that.
Not surprising that Jim Parsons was driving himself — he has mentioned that he gets nauseated as a passenger. Wait, was he alone or was he with someone — and if so, a guy or a girl? Also, is his car a BMW? What color is it? (Sorry, massive fan here.) Taylor Kitsch is HOT in those pix, btw. Thanks for the blow-by-blow, man.
Hands down, the saddest celebrity encounter EVER! =/ I know it’s a gamble every time, but for some reason I was SO sure he was going to walk right on over to us and be the complete Sweetheart I imagined him to be. I just went numb as soon as he disappeared through those gates…I still can’t believe that happened. I still LOVE Jim and hopefully will get to meet him one of these days! =) Maybe 2012? lol…
The only criticism I’ve read about Jim from people who’ve had contact with him is always exactly the same one – that he didn’t stop for the autograph-hunters after a show.
Specifically after filming TV shows, not theatre. Mid-last year he stopped after almost every performance to sign for people on Broadway, there are many tweets, videos and photographs online, and people all said he was lovely, “the nicest man I’ve ever met” according to one man I remember.
There was also an unfilmed interview in front of a large group of fans a few years ago and the interviewers blogged that afterwards he was the most giving person with fans that they’d ever had.
It’s only waiting groups from TV audiences that he’s known to avoid and regular TBBT audience members report that it’s ever since he started getting ‘mobbed’ after TBBT tapings.
Besides, people who’ve been behind the scenes, like extras and people who used to work there or visit, have tweeted about him being very nice to the crew. Judge people by how they treat those who have nothing to offer them; the ones who are the most comfortable, confident and gushy with their ‘adoring fans’ are sometimes – just sometimes – the ones with the biggest egos backstage.
You know I really try and give people a fair shake, and I so hope he’s a good guy, cause I want him to be. lol… But last night was such a disappointment that he didn’t do it. I mean like a lot of fans were really upset.
I’m holding out hope I’ll get him one day.
^Sorry, it was this year, THIS year, that he was on Broadway. April-July 🙂
I, too, am an avid Jim Parsons fan. Living in central Illinois, it is difficult for me to meet anyone in the entertainment industry, so I cannot offer any personal stories on that subject, but I have had two wonderful experiences with him through the mail. The first…I sent five separate letters to the ENTIRE cast of Big Bang (Jim, Johnny, Kaley, Simon and Kunal) via WB studios in March 2010 and Jim was the ONLY one to respond. He not only signed and dedicated my photo with a nice inscription, but wrote me a nice note thanking me for my kind letter and how he also took years of spanish in school (a shared bond between us). Then, this past summer, I wrote to him when he was on Broadway…he waited until the show ended to reply to his fanmail, but he came through for me again and returned my photo signed and dedicated. Those are my two experiences with Mr. Parsons and I would like to believe that he is a kind, caring and appreciative actor who is incredibly thankful for his fans.
That’s Awesome Andrew! =D Always nice to hear good stuff about the people you adore. Who knows, you might actually get to meet him some day. I know I’m keeping my fingers crossed! ^_^
Hey Andrew, you lucky duck. If you’ll still come back to this page & be able to read this, would you mind telling me where you addressed your letter to him in NYC over the summer? Was it c/o The Normal heart via The Golden Theatre? Reason I ask is because I, too, sent him a letter and little gift via TNH, but never got a reply. I’m not pissed or anything, I know he’s one of the nicest celebs around. So devoid of Hollyweird BS. When unfortunate stuff like these happen (no fan mail reply, no autographs for fans outside a studio) I always believe there’s an understandable reason for it. There are immeasurably more positive than negative fan encounters that I’ve heard of and read of, so I choose to believe in the positive. 🙂
Thanks Anushika for the kind words. I’m strongly contemplating whether to take my summer trip to NYC so that I could pursue meeting Jim when he is back on Broadway next year. And Lee, you are correct. I sent to Jim via The Normal Heart in April and received a response in mid-July (if you’re interested, here’s the link to my signed photo on my blog: apurd90.blogspot.com/2011/07/jim-parsons.html) I agree with you, too, about other reasons prohibiting them from stopping to sign. Having said that, however, I have never had the chance to be in a situation in which I’ve waited for a particular celebrity only to discover they’re not coming to sign…I can only imagine it must be very disheartening. But the rewards from this hobby, whether obtained in person or through the mail, are so extraordinary. I love seeing photos and reading about everyone’s encounters. Best of luck to you all!
Say what you want about my choice of actors and actresses, but the only one to have stiffed me that i really wanted was ellie kemper! i knew gambit was great, hope john cater is amazing….