Cary let down at MotorCityComicCon
I just want to say, in hopes that Cary might actually see this, albeit a slim chance he actually will, I was let down by Cary at Motor City Comic Con 2013 today in Novi, Michigan. I have always been a big fan of Cary's work. Princess Bride has been one of my favorite movies since I saw it as a child. Men in Tights brings back fond childhood memories of laughing my head off, staying up all night at a friends, watching it over and over again. Today at Comic Con, as I was roaming the convention floor, I approached Cary's booth and wanted to take a quick snapshot of him from the sidelines, since I was such a big fan. As soon as I raised my camera, I was quickly approached by two gentleman yelling at me to stop taking his picture. Now, I do understand that if I wanted a photograph taken "with" Cary, I should have to pay for that. However, to just snap a quick shot of him from the side, not obstructing the line of paying fans, there should really be no restrictions. Cary is great at what he does but he is not God. If I were a reporter with a camera and I bumped into Cary on the street, he most likely would have no issue having his photo taken. But if your a fan like myself, and have supported his career by purchasing all of his films, then happen to bump into him at a comic book convention and want a quick pic, you are treated like a criminal. There is just something wrong with that.. The kicker of all this is, I was going to purchase an autograph and photo with Cary today, but I had only been in the convention for minutes when I saw him and thought I would return later after having a chance to wander for a bit. I have to say, I lost a lot of respect for Cary today and most likely will never again look at his films the way I always have. Cary's quote on his Twitter page says, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." I wonder if that includes walking around with your nose in the air...
share