Today was the last day of Dragoncon. After checking out of my hotel I headed to the Sheraton where Wil Wheaton was doing a panel about his time on ST:TNG. It was FANTASTIC. He was hilarious as always. After 30 minutes there was a Q&A. I asked a silly question, and at the end I did a quick shout out to Jen from Cakewrecks.com because I knew she'd be there. Not only was she there, but Wil mimicked my hello to her, which I'm sure make her turn beet red as she's a bigger fan of his then I am. :) It had the added benefit of letting me know where in the audience she was sitting. Luckily it was on my way back to my seat. After a quick fangirl moment she offered me her last Carrot Jockey necklace, which I accepted with glee. I put it on as soon as I got back to my chair.
After the panel I headed to another hotel for the Walk of Fame. I wanted to get Wil's autograph before I left the convention. As fate would have it Brent Spiner was doing his signings just across from Wil. I dashed over to get his picture for my collection. As he was signing he commented on my Carrot Jockey necklace. Here's our abridged conversation.
BS: What's that? It looks cool.
Me: It's a Carrot Jockey from Cakewrecks.
BS: I know that site. I like it. I need to get one of those.
Me: I don't think she sells them. Would you like mine?
BS: No, I don't want to take it if you can't replace it.
Me: It's ok! I'm just thrilled you like it, and I know the site owner would be just as happy that you wanted one.
BS: Ok, thanks.
Now I could be making this up, except I have PROOF!!
(btw he was talking when I took the picture. he was quiet happy the entire time I swear!)I got a fist-bump from him, then headed back to my spot in Wil's line with the world's biggest smile on my face. While I lost my prized CJ necklace (you have no idea how long I've wanted one!!), I also gained a moment that will stay with me forever. Wil Wheaton is hilarious, but Brent likes Carrot Jockeys.
The End. ^_^
The End. ^_^
Schweet!!! What an awesome con memory!
ReplyDeleteI arrived here from the CakeWrecks site, hoping to find out why Brent Spiner looked so so very grumpy. I am glad to know that was just a weird shot and that he was actually happy.
ReplyDeleteThat is the bestiest best thing ever in the whole world. While the rest of my friends had Tiger Beat posters up in their rooms I had glossy 8 x 10's of Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton and Marina Sirtis. I am also a wreckie so this confluence of amazingness could only be improved upon by Matt Smith arriving suddenly in a real TARDIS with Neil Gaiman riding shotgun. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so incredibly cool! I have weird fan girl giddiness for you! I wasn't even there and I'm stoked for you! :) Congratulations!
ReplyDelete(I'm also here from CakeWrecks). I was also wondering why Brent looked so put-out about the CJ necklace. Glad to hear it was an anomaly.
Here from CW as well - Jen linked here from her site, and mentioned that she's sending you another Carrot Jockey necklace! Woot! :) I wish that I lived close enough to a con to actually go sometime.
ReplyDeleteAlso here from CakeWrecks, this is awesome! I too, was worried that Brent looked sad, but now I know the truth.
ReplyDeleteAnd @Suzanna, I agree with every bit of your final comment except that it ought to be David Tennant. :)
also here from cakewrecks - loved hearing the story behind the picture :)
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky! The geekiness factor is mind-blowing :)
ReplyDeleteAlso here from CakeWrecks. You are SO lucky to get your own carrot jockey necklace AND to be the presenter of a carrot jockey to Data AND to see Wil Wheaton AND to make Jen blush at her shout-out. All you need now is a ride on a Tardis. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAnother wreckie jumping over to say hi and congrats and share in the awesomeness. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone commenting on this entry came over here from Cake Wrecks.
ReplyDeleteSo, you're a Trekkie as well as a wreckie? :)
Jumping from CW, glad it wasn't an "i'm pissed that you're taking my picture" face!
ReplyDeleteI sincerely wish I could comment on comments. You guys have been so sweet! ^_^
ReplyDeleteAlso here from CW. Love this story. Funny, Jen didn't mention the whole "I gave Morgan my CJ necklace" thing. She's too modest!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I found your site. I have a minor in costume design, so it's nice to find someone who shares an interest!
That. Is. AWESOME! What an incredible memory... I don't think I'd be able to speak in front of Wil or Brent. (I'm here from CW, too)
ReplyDelete@Dana - You can do that? O_O I need to get back to school!! I'm completely self-taught, therefore I don't do anything the right way. XD
ReplyDelete@Maggie - I nearly went into super-fangirl giggle mode, but I was so tired by the time I got to see them my lack of energy kept me from making a fool of myself. :)
as a Wreckie and a Trekkie i love this post!! and i thought that was Brent's "look how awesome and tough i look with my new Carrot Jockey necklace" face. keep being awesome!!!
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