gordondaviesmoustache
Well-Known Member
Everyone is entitled to an off-day, and we all have different personalities, but every job, however gilded and privileged, has its down side; its inconveniences. For supermodels it's not eating, for professional swimmers it's getting up at 4am every day and for footballers it's engaging with supporters - a significantly less burdensome task than starving yourself.I'm sure all of those people criticizing the players answer every call they get from a telemarketer, give money to every panhandler who asks and opens the door for every Jehovah's Witness. Oh, you don't? Why is your time more valuable than theirs? Because you're a customer?
Why do you want acknowledgement or an autograph from them? Because you want to tell all your mates you "met" a famous person and/or got an autograph, that's why. It's all about you.
You really want to meet them? You want your kids to? Then get out of the line by the us at the stadium and take your family and go volunteer your time at one of the charities they support; bet there are dozens. Then you'll see what they're really like and actually be doing something worthwhile too.
And until you let me in when I come to your door at 2:30 am looking for an autograph, or show up at your desk at work asking questions, remember that they're human too, and leave them alone.
If you hold a job that provides wealth and status then I believe you have a responsibility to undertake those relatively minor chores with alacrity. It really isn't very much to ask.