Jekyll or Hyde! Meeting Big Bang Theory Star Jim Parsons And He Was Over The Top Nice! Wha? Ha? Duh? Autographs! Photos! It All Started With… A Big Bang!

I’m hoping that he continues to be cool! I love him!

If the worst you can say about someone is that they don’t always stop to write their name on a bunch of strangers’ stuff as a favour (bunches of strangers who do NOT always contain only respectful and patient indidividuals, often just want to sell it on eBay, and can act so irrationally excited or obsequious that it makes shy, grounded people very uncomfortable and unsure how to act) then it really seems over-the-top to talk about “not-so-nice experiences”. It makes it sound like he actually did something to you, and in both of your blog posts, and in the reports of the very few other people who’ve complained about Jim, I’ve found myself looking for the bit where he actually DID the rude thing that lead to the disgruntled reaction. And never find it, because he never did anything!

He’s a shy man who has early morning starts and prefers to go to bed as early as possible, as early as 8pm if he can. The fact that he signed after almost every Broadway performance over the course of two shows, suggests his reluctance to sign in certain other situations (e.g BBT tapings, or when it’s pouring with rain in New York and he’s from a part of the country that’s very hot all year-round) is determined by particular factors. Maybe the behaviour to be expected from the crowd (Broadway autograph seekers being more sane and respectful than average), maybe the time of night/early morning, who knows, but there are a few predictable patterns behind whether he signs or not, suggesting he has his reasons.

If you haven’t paid specifically for an autograph, then you’re not owed one. The fact that some actors do it at every opportunity, which is often merely a sign that they love having their ego stroked by the percentage of the crowd who can be depended on to be bum-kissers or star-struck, instead of being made uncomfortable by such non-casual social encounters as any normal grounded person would, seems to have give some people a sense of entitlement about it.

I don’t get the need why people get greedy. I understand you are a collector but seriously one thing should be the limit…… I personally do one thing sure I could get ten things signed but guess what I am not greedy…..Maybe that’s why Jim gets mad ever think of that greed??

I think we need a new column for Jekyll or Hyde commenters! Holy cow. It must be scary way up there on your pedestals Rachel and Joe.

Mike: This was a wonderful write-up and I’m glad you posted this story.

I also wanted to attend this talk show taping, but decided not due to “the hit and miss reputation” of Parsons. I didn’t want to be disappointed considering how much I admire Jim Parsons’ acting capabilities. For all the people posting negative comments, this column is called “Jekyll or Hyde,” which posts stories of fan encounters with celebrities that “caught them off guard.”

It could very well be the “ridiculously nice celeb” who decided to just wave at fans after saying they would sign an hour earlier or the “nasty, rude and crude” celebrity deciding to be super friendly, posing for autographs and photos. The whole autograph hobby is hit and miss as everyone can tell you.

However, certain celebs have established horrendous reputations when it comes to fan interactions, regardless of the environment. Again, sometimes people are caught off guard on a “bad night” while others always have a “bad night.” It just depends on the person. You don’t know until you get to meet them andc tell your side of the story. Believe me I have met plenty of celebs who have “bad reputations,” but were some of the sweetest people I have ever met. Again, every fan interaction is completely different so don’t get offended if “your favorite celebrity” turns out to be the exact opposite of their public persona.

Just remember, there is a reason why some people say, “Never Meet Your Idol.”