If you are a sports fan, you have many opportunities to enjoy yourself with your fellow sports fans. Instead of watching the game at home by yourself, you naturally can invite your sports fan friends over and enjoy it while having a large party. It’s a great time to get to know people and have a fun party. Besides just hanging out with your friends while watching the game, you can participate in other events on the internet in real life pertaining to your sport of choice. The more you get involved, the more people you will
meet. There are many social opportunities, so look for them today.
It seems that everyone has been to a super bowl party. Even people who can’t stand football have been along to at least one in their lives. It’s a fun day to get together with people who enjoy the same thing, and probably even meet some new friends. Many bonds are made at super bowl parties. You may meet someone who you really hit it off with, and end up watching another game with in the future. You will probably end up with a core group of football buddies who you hold parties with on the important dates in the season.
Fantasy football leagues are another great way to get involved socially with other football fans. Surely you have heard of the rules by now. Each player in the fantasy football league recruits players from various teams, and gets a score based on each player’s performance. These are held everywhere – on the internet, in schools, in the workplace. Just find an outlet, and you will be able to have your own fantasy football team. Usually the leagues meet together occasionally and compare their stats while having a good time.
As you can see, there are many different ways that you can become a more social person. Watching football no longer has to be a solitary activity. Invite your friends over, have some beer, and enjoy sports with interesting people who can add a lot to the experience. If your friends aren’t in to sports, there are plenty of opportunities to go out and meet some more like minded people.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
How to Attend a Meet and Greet
If you have been thinking of attending a meet and greet function for the first time, you are probably looking for some information on what will go on there. Meet and greets are events meant to bring together people with common interests. Whether you are all part of the same organization, part of the same fan club, or have any other common ties, this will merit a meet and greet. If you have heard that there will be a local meet and greet with a celebrity that you are a fan of, you should by all means attend. It’s a great chance not only to meet the celebrity, but also to meet your fellow like-minded fans.
Usually there will be a desk set up at which the celebrity will sit. The fans will be allowed to line up at a certain time. Whoever is there first gets to stand first in line until the person shows up and starts to shake hands. Usually it is best to show up a little early so that you don’t end up being too far back in the line. Either way you will end up waiting in line for a while, so you had best get used to that idea.
While in the line, you will find that it isn’t so bad just waiting there for your turn. You are surrounded by people with similar interests to you. It’s a great chance to meet some new friends, or at least make some small talk about the person that you have gone through so much trouble to meet. You can share your fan stories and compare your fan notes. You will find that it isn’t as bad as sitting in line at the DMV or the doctor’s office, since you really have something in common. It will make the time fly up until the big moment.
When you actually get to meet your celebrity, you will probably be very excited. Say a quick hello and shake their hand. If you have anything you’d like to say or ask, do so. Don’t try to initiate a long conversation or ask some sort of deep philosophical question. You will only create an awkward situation as you are taking up too much time and holding up the people behind you. Just be concise and quick, and be happy that you got the chance to meet someone that you look up to.
Usually there will be a desk set up at which the celebrity will sit. The fans will be allowed to line up at a certain time. Whoever is there first gets to stand first in line until the person shows up and starts to shake hands. Usually it is best to show up a little early so that you don’t end up being too far back in the line. Either way you will end up waiting in line for a while, so you had best get used to that idea.
While in the line, you will find that it isn’t so bad just waiting there for your turn. You are surrounded by people with similar interests to you. It’s a great chance to meet some new friends, or at least make some small talk about the person that you have gone through so much trouble to meet. You can share your fan stories and compare your fan notes. You will find that it isn’t as bad as sitting in line at the DMV or the doctor’s office, since you really have something in common. It will make the time fly up until the big moment.
When you actually get to meet your celebrity, you will probably be very excited. Say a quick hello and shake their hand. If you have anything you’d like to say or ask, do so. Don’t try to initiate a long conversation or ask some sort of deep philosophical question. You will only create an awkward situation as you are taking up too much time and holding up the people behind you. Just be concise and quick, and be happy that you got the chance to meet someone that you look up to.
Using Fan Sites for Information and Facts
Have you found yourself getting more and more involved with a certain book, TV series, reality show, actor, or any other thing similar to these? If you are looking for more information on whatever subject it is you are interested in, you will find that fan sites can provide you a valuable service by compiling dozens of facts. If you find a good fan site, you will be able to download plenty of information, along with extras like wallpapers, screensavers, sound bytes, and much more. There are many ways to find fan sites for a particular subject, so just follow a few tips and you will one right away.
The internet is your best resource, and internet searches could not be more helpful than when looking for a fan site. Just punch in the name of the celebrity that you are looking for, and you will find a plethora of information. The sites can take a few different forms. You may find one that is strictly devoted to compiling information on the person in question. These are great if you want to find information on the person. There may be large sites that try to index everything about every singer or actor, but nothing does it better than a fan site.
You may also come across forums devoted to the person. You can discuss their work, their appearance, or anything else you feel like bringing up with other fans. To find these, just go to an internet search and type in the name of the person, followed by the word “forums”. If this doesn’t lead you to a group of fans, then nothing will. But chances are that you’ll have several different options for forums. You can register a username on there in a matter of minutes, or simply read what other people have to say.
If you are a fan of a singer, you can certainly benefit from fan sites. They will document the discography of the artist, along with lyrics to all of his or her songs. This is a hugely valuable resource. If you are a fan of an actor, you can get detailed information on the films that he or she has starred in, as well as roles that you may not have known about. So check out some fan sites today, and find out about some interesting things.
The internet is your best resource, and internet searches could not be more helpful than when looking for a fan site. Just punch in the name of the celebrity that you are looking for, and you will find a plethora of information. The sites can take a few different forms. You may find one that is strictly devoted to compiling information on the person in question. These are great if you want to find information on the person. There may be large sites that try to index everything about every singer or actor, but nothing does it better than a fan site.
You may also come across forums devoted to the person. You can discuss their work, their appearance, or anything else you feel like bringing up with other fans. To find these, just go to an internet search and type in the name of the person, followed by the word “forums”. If this doesn’t lead you to a group of fans, then nothing will. But chances are that you’ll have several different options for forums. You can register a username on there in a matter of minutes, or simply read what other people have to say.
If you are a fan of a singer, you can certainly benefit from fan sites. They will document the discography of the artist, along with lyrics to all of his or her songs. This is a hugely valuable resource. If you are a fan of an actor, you can get detailed information on the films that he or she has starred in, as well as roles that you may not have known about. So check out some fan sites today, and find out about some interesting things.
How to Be a Good Fan
Would you like to take your affection for a celebrity to the next level? Would you like to be considered an official fan? It may sound strange to place fans into an official class all by themselves, but it is definitely fitting. Fan clubs exist for almost every celebrity and book in existence, so no matter what you want to find, you will be able to join a fan club. Fan clubs offer web sites with interesting information on the person or book, as well as trivia and information on meet and greets. So if you want to become a fan of someone, you should use the following methods to find a fan club that you can join.
If the celebrity is fairly prominent, they probably maintain some sort of official fan club. Try visiting their official site, and see if they have a link to anything that allows you to join. Official fan clubs usually have a monthly newsletter that allows you to keep up to date on what the celebrity is doing. You may even have access to members-only stores that sell items that you couldn’t buy otherwise. Membership is usually free, but it may vary. For example, there could be a one-time charge that includes memorabilia such as posters. It differs from club to club, so you’ll just have to check it out on your own.
When you join, you will probably not have any obligations. Mostly you just have to sit back and enjoy the benefits of being in the fan club. But when you join an unofficial fan club, you may have to bring something to the table. Maybe the group offers interview transcripts that you would like to have. Well, to become a part of it they may require you to supply an interview or picture that they don’t have yet. These groups offer much more information on whatever celebrity you are looking for, but may be harder to find or harder to join.
If you are looking for fan sites or fan clubs to join, an internet search is your best friend. Just searching for the name of the person you love so much will give you a multitude of results, and chances are that most of them will be dedicated to the appreciation of their work.
If the celebrity is fairly prominent, they probably maintain some sort of official fan club. Try visiting their official site, and see if they have a link to anything that allows you to join. Official fan clubs usually have a monthly newsletter that allows you to keep up to date on what the celebrity is doing. You may even have access to members-only stores that sell items that you couldn’t buy otherwise. Membership is usually free, but it may vary. For example, there could be a one-time charge that includes memorabilia such as posters. It differs from club to club, so you’ll just have to check it out on your own.
When you join, you will probably not have any obligations. Mostly you just have to sit back and enjoy the benefits of being in the fan club. But when you join an unofficial fan club, you may have to bring something to the table. Maybe the group offers interview transcripts that you would like to have. Well, to become a part of it they may require you to supply an interview or picture that they don’t have yet. These groups offer much more information on whatever celebrity you are looking for, but may be harder to find or harder to join.
If you are looking for fan sites or fan clubs to join, an internet search is your best friend. Just searching for the name of the person you love so much will give you a multitude of results, and chances are that most of them will be dedicated to the appreciation of their work.
Fan Mail: Writing to Your Favorite Celebrities
If you are a big fan of some sort of movie star, singer, actor, or politician, then you probably would jump at the chance to send a personal letter to him or her. This is definitely an option for anyone wanting to get in touch with their favorite star. Many celebrities have a mailing address specifically for fan mail, sometimes care of their agency. You can use any number of resources to get a hold of this address, and then send whatever you want. Just follow some guidelines to find the address, as well as to send the letter itself.
There are many online sites that try to index all of the known celebrity fan mail addresses. They also have comment sections where people can share whether the address worked or if they got the letter back in the mail. An internet search will give you many different options for these kinds of web sites. Visit as many as you can find. If you find multiple addresses for the same person, copy and paste them into a different document. You may end up with as many as 10 different alleged addresses. You will end up using all of them
Next you need to write your letter. Write something tasteful, and not too gushy. Tell them why you are a fan, and why you felt the need to write. Make a few drafts so that you know you have it perfect. Print off as many copies as you need, and send a copy to each one of the addresses you found on the internet. If you want a response, include a pre-labeled and pre-paid envelope with each of your letter (nobody ever said that fan-mail was cheap!) Next all you have to do is wait. If you are lucky, you will receive a form-letter response. If you are very lucky, you may even get a personalized reply or a signed photo.
People usually don’t write fan mail with the goal of getting a meaningful and thoughtful letter back. Usually it is just a great way to let someone know that you appreciate their work and that they are enjoyed by their fans. So if you feel compelled to write fan mail, keep that in mind throughout the whole process and you are sure to have a good experience.
There are many online sites that try to index all of the known celebrity fan mail addresses. They also have comment sections where people can share whether the address worked or if they got the letter back in the mail. An internet search will give you many different options for these kinds of web sites. Visit as many as you can find. If you find multiple addresses for the same person, copy and paste them into a different document. You may end up with as many as 10 different alleged addresses. You will end up using all of them
Next you need to write your letter. Write something tasteful, and not too gushy. Tell them why you are a fan, and why you felt the need to write. Make a few drafts so that you know you have it perfect. Print off as many copies as you need, and send a copy to each one of the addresses you found on the internet. If you want a response, include a pre-labeled and pre-paid envelope with each of your letter (nobody ever said that fan-mail was cheap!) Next all you have to do is wait. If you are lucky, you will receive a form-letter response. If you are very lucky, you may even get a personalized reply or a signed photo.
People usually don’t write fan mail with the goal of getting a meaningful and thoughtful letter back. Usually it is just a great way to let someone know that you appreciate their work and that they are enjoyed by their fans. So if you feel compelled to write fan mail, keep that in mind throughout the whole process and you are sure to have a good experience.
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