# Have any famous people ever posted on Straight Dope? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 5, 2001, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570 "2001-10-05T13:45:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/41 "2001-10-06T06:17:15Z")
Well to quote the homepage “FIGHTING IGNORANCE SINCE 1973 (it’s taking longer than we though)” Probably taking up more energy too. Net result, we’re all too tired from reading, thinking up posts and typing in posts to change the world. Erge Ignorance is not only bliss but energizing. ---
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/42 "2001-10-06T06:18:23Z")
erge? erge!!! STOP!!! nooooooooooooo, too late, sigh Ergo! is what I meant to say. ---
**Author:** ![clayton\_e](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/43 "2001-10-06T07:48:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Solomon7t \* > \*\*arent i famous enough for you all? 😛 \*\* Who the hell are you? ---
**Author:** ![Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc29f/32.png) [@Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/44 "2001-10-06T08:20:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by clayton\_e \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Solomon7t \* > > \*\*arent i famous enough for you all? 😛 \*\* > > Who the hell are you? \*\* HILARITY ENSUES. ---
**Author:** ![GreatKingRat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@GreatKingRat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreatKingRat)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/45 "2001-10-06T08:25:07Z")
Who is Hilarity Ensues? ---
**Author:** ![LouisB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dfb087/32.png) [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/46 "2001-10-06T08:27:45Z")
I’ve published articles in several technical journals. Even got paid for a couple of them. ---
**Author:** ![Francesca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9fc348/32.png) [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/47 "2001-10-06T14:00:44Z")
I was vaguely famous when I was younger. I had a role in a children’s television programme as the hearing counterpart to the deaf character. I’ve done quite a few videos for deaf people too, usually playing the hearing kid of the deaf parents. I get recognised by deaf people all the time. I got the role because my deaf mother was a semi-famous actress/director. It’s not like I have talent or anything 😉 ---
**Author:** ![THespos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@THespos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THespos)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/48 "2001-10-06T14:22:18Z")
[My column](http://www.clickz.com/author/index.php/17153) is read by over 50,000 people each week. Does that count? ---
**Author:** ![Anamorphic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/anamorphic/32/3057_2.png) [@Anamorphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anamorphic)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/49 "2001-10-06T16:59:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Nymysys \* > \*\ ***Anamorphic** posts here. He’s directed a lot of stuff, including a comedy short that tons of people saw (even before they knew he was a Doper), and has his first feature-length film opening early next year. With a budget and a soundtrack and movie stars and everything. > Just had to brag. I’m proud of my Morphy. 🙂 \*\* I’m famous? Then how come when I go out, I’m not continuously attacked by mobs of adoring teenage girls!? Being famous ain’t all it cracked up to be. Whadda gyp. btw, I’m proud of you too, Nym. Just 'cause. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Saltire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saltire/32/553_2.png) [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/50 "2001-10-06T17:09:52Z")
I’m on TV a lot, as a habitual volunteer for Public Television pledge drives. I’ve got one later today, in fact. I know that isn’t very famous, but I’ve actually been recognized on the street several times. ---
**Author:** ![Darkrabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3be4f8/32.png) [@Darkrabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darkrabbit)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2001, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/51 "2001-10-06T17:28:59Z")
I’m sorry to be the one to throw the icy cold water of reality onto the discussion but if someone famous was a registered user here I’m sure they wouldn’t reveal their identity. Consider that this message board is the discussion area for people who enjoy seperating fact from fiction … if someone of celebrity posted here who wouldn’t be skeptical? **DarkRabbit** ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2001, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/52 "2001-10-07T03:40:54Z")
I’m really Britney Spears, posting under a pseudonym. Ask away. ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2001, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/53 "2001-10-07T11:06:38Z")
I’m famous! Everyone I know knows who I am…🙂 Plus, I am co-author of a book which will be out in a week or two… I’d link to it if I could…☹ ---
**Author:** ![greenlady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/6f9a4e/32.png) [@greenlady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/greenlady)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2001, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/54 "2001-10-07T12:00:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Darkrabbit \* > \*\*I’m sorry to be the one to throw the icy cold water of reality onto the discussion but if someone famous was a registered user here I’m sure they wouldn’t reveal their identity. Consider that this message board is the discussion area for people who enjoy seperating fact from fiction … if someone of celebrity posted here who wouldn’t be skeptical? > **DarkRabbit** \*\* I agree. BTW, Darkrabbit, I happened to notice that you’re currently in the lead in the IMHO thread poll entitled, “Who is the Ultimate Lurker.” ---
**Author:** ![clayton\_e](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2001, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/55 "2001-10-08T03:44:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Saltire \* > \*\*I’m on TV a lot, as a habitual volunteer for Public Television pledge drives. I’ve got one later today, in fact. > > I know that isn’t very famous, but I’ve actually been recognized on the street several times. \*\* With that prior job you might make it to broadway… scalping tickets. ---
**Author:** ![clayton\_e](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2001, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/56 "2001-10-08T03:50:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Darkrabbit \* > \*\*I’m sorry to be the one to throw the icy cold water of reality onto the discussion but if someone famous was a registered user here I’m sure they wouldn’t reveal their identity. Consider that this message board is the discussion area for people who enjoy seperating fact from fiction … if someone of celebrity posted here who wouldn’t be skeptical? > **DarkRabbit** \*\* I started this thread while thinking of posts by people under their real names with insight to the e-masses. Not someone trying to conceal their true identity. ---
**Author:** ![Sasquatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@Sasquatch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2001, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/57 "2001-10-08T04:00:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by bup \* > \*\*Is not **Legomancer** the same Legomancer who was involved in the creation of the [All Your Base Are Belong to Us](http://www.detonate.net/newsitems/01021601/ayb.swf) ‘video’? > > That ranks as sort of a cult celebrity, in my book. \*\* A whole bunch of us were, but that is _sooooo_ November 2000! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Bad\_Astronomer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f05b48/32.png) [@The\_Bad\_Astronomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bad_Astronomer)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2001, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/58 "2001-10-08T05:11:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by slortar \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by CalMeacham \* > > \*\*It depends on how you define “famous”. The Bad Astronomer is a regular poster, and he qualifies by my definition. On the other hand, I doubt if Michael Jackson has posted here. \*\* > > No kidding? His site seriously rocks. \*\* Which, mine or MJs? 😉 Well, thanks to you both. I wouldn’t say I am famous, though I’m trying. Someday, I hope to have the words “Media Whore” permanently affixed after my name. And, **CalMeacham** , I never built an interociter, though I know the words to “This Island Earth” as sung by The Nylons. ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2001, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/59 "2001-10-08T12:02:19Z")
Francesca!! What programme was this?? Biker Grove?? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2001, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570/60 "2001-10-08T14:37:26Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Chef Troy \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by CalMeacham \* > > \*\*We’re not talking about talentless hacks, **JeffB** , we’re talking about **Famous People**. If you’re gonna drag authors in, then you gotta nominate **Eve Golden** for her many books, plus she’s classy. \*\* > > **Eve** doesn’t post here anymore, Cal. > > To my everlasting sorrow. \*\* Eve’s gone? Why? ☹ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-famous-people-ever-posted-on-straight-dope/85570.md?page=4)