So I started writing up a big ole, "hey, this is what's been going on in my life!" recap post, but then I met Ted Leo last night so that got shot to hell.
Scene: Last night (December 6th), Bowery Ballroom, NYC. The doors opened at 8 pm, which meant we were in for a late Sunday night. I had completely forgotten about this show since we bought the tickets back in October, so I wasn't as pumped as I normally am. (Also, for the record, this was my 7th Ted Leo + the Pharmacists show.)
In between the two openers, my friend Steph went to the bathroom. When she rejoined us she exclaimed, "Guys, I just kicked Ted Leo."
She apparently kicked him (and apologized) as she was walking along the side of the room before cutting across to us in the front. When he turned and went, "Oh that's ok" she was all (mentally), "Wait, hold up. You're Ted Leo."
She pointed to the direction she came from and I spotted him in a corner talking to someone. After some hemming and hawing I skulked over and when they were done talking, I shook his hand and introduced myself. Then he went, "Have we met before? You look familiar." I then had to explain I was the girl with the graduation cap on Twitter.
He totally remembered that so I just gushed a little bit more then ran off. It probably wasn't even more than 30-45 seconds of conversing, but man! Ted Fucking Leo! He is very tall and polite.
Another 2009 highlight!
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You know what this event won't be summed up with? That 'fail' button he sent you.
-Shoob, who witnessed his facial gestures while you two were speaking <3
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Describe to me the scene from your POV!
The scene:
I excitedly looked over to see your conversation. This tall dude kept getting in my eye line, so I had to keep moving *my* head to see you guys. Faildude. Finally, after TL stopped talking to that other girl, I saw you nervously approach him. I was telling Steph, "Wait for it...wait for itttttt....THERE it is!" meaning his recognition face that you ARE graduation girl. I was so excited for you! :-D