Okay, I know lots of people who admit to embarrassing things on their blogs...I guess it is my turn. So, now you have the opportunity to make me feel better or to laugh at myself a little more than I already have...so here goes...I met Will.I.Am the other day and had no clue who he was...yes, I know...I know....but, but, I know who he is NOW....giggle....
So, my question to all of you is....without googling....do you know who Will.I.Am is? Just off the top of your head? It's okay, you can admit it either way...you're among friends here...clearly at least one clueless friend, but friends none the less....
I have heard the name and I assume his fame comes from music, since I don't really keep up anymore. Am I close?
ReplyDeleteYes, PK, you are right! Kudos! He was in the Black Eyed Peas (a group I have heard of) with Fergie (who I have also heard of). Just yesterday there was a whole hour long show about his life, so he is still a pretty big star. Luckily I figured out he was a musician pretty quickly and the topic of conversation was teaching technology to kids, so I didn't have to hide my ignorance too much. I was just totally embarrassed afterward when I googled his name...UGH ;-)
DeleteYou might have at least given him a good story?
ReplyDeleteLuckily, Joan, we were talking about technology and how important it is to teach to school children. We also discussed S.T.E.M. and how it ties into his i.am.angel charity. He is apparently going back to school so we talked about that too. I think I covered fairly well...I hope? Anyway, he was a nice guy and easy to talk to, so Bob's your uncle. **I am rolling my eyes at myself, though, and laughing**
DeleteYup I am. I wouldn't recognize him in a crowd but I know who he is.
ReplyDeleteYup, you are right! Black Eyed Peas and all...at least I know who they are...were? Giggle He is not too tough on the eyes either, so I might be able to pick him out of a crowd...NOW (grin)
DeleteI am in the know!
ReplyDeletehugs abby
Yeah! Should I be feeling worse than I do about not knowing who he is? Although from the people who responded, it seems to be running pretty much neck and neck with those in the know and out of the know.
DeleteBlack-Eyed Peas! ;)
ReplyDeleteYEPPERS! I know I should probably feel worse than I do, although, maybe he didn't pick up on the fact that I didn't know who he was...or maybe he liked not being recognized...I don't know. I am just thankful that his career never came up...I mean I knew he was a famous musician...I just didn't know he was in the Black Eyed Peas, which I have, amazingly, heard of (insert eye roll at myself).
DeleteI've heard the name before but I had no idea who he was (I had to google him)
ReplyDeleteThanks for being honest...thankfully we were talking about science and technology and the importance it has in education. Now that I am aware of him...he seems to be popping up everywhere. You'll have to let me know if the same thing is happening to you.
DeleteI have absolutely no idea! :D
ReplyDeleteCallie
Hugs, Callie! You all are making me feel so much better. I am just so glad to know that I am not alone! As has been said above, he is in The Black Eyed Peas with Fergie and now that I know who he is...apparently he is into a lot of things and I even saw him on TV twice just yesterday.
DeleteBecause I have a teenaged daughter I know Will.I.Am and could probably pick him out in a crowd of people....the BEP are very talented and I hear their music ALOT, but if it were not for my youngest, I wouldn't know who he is aside from the group.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry Luv, I'm sure he found it refreshing.
hugs
lillie
LOL Cygnet. I am more in touch with things for the under 10 crowd but that's okay. I can embarrass myself equally there.
ReplyDeleteLoL Cygnet,
ReplyDeleteSorry, I know I am waay late to this but wanted to comment. Not embarrassing to me, I am the queen of not recognising people I know on the street!
Yes, I know who he is, but doubt I would pick him out (see above LoL). I actually only know from appearances on chat shows such as The Graham Norton Show which we get here in NZ and things like the Queen's jubilee concert.
Funnily enough, when I first heard of Fergie, I didn't know much about the Black Eyed Peas and my first thought was not the ex Duchess of York! LoL
Hugs,
Roz