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Two Grocery Guys

[Blind Gossip] This story is about two very famous celebrities who have nothing in common except for the fact that they both walked into the same small grocery store a few days apart.

The first man is a famous actor, best known for the very popular TV series in which he starred in the 1970s-1980s.

The second man is an iconic singer from a foreign country. He was in one of the most famous bands of all time and is a few years younger than Actor.

Both men frequent the same posh, East-coast resort town.

When Actor walks into our little grocery store, there are rules. Employees are not allowed to look at him or speak to him.

After two employees had the temerity to say “Hello” to him, our annoyed Actor went to the store manager and directed him to fire the offenders. He did.

After this happened, all the employees were are on edge about interacting with celebrities.

Singer walked into the same grocery store. Of course, all the employees knew who he was, but, given what had just happened with Actor, they were very cautious.

As Singer walked through the store, the employees looked away or looked down at the floor to avoid eye contact.

Singer noticed the odd behavior.

He stopped and said out loud, “What’s going on? Why won’t anyone say hello to me?”

One employee told him what had just happened with Actor.

Singer shook his head at the end of the story and said, “That’s ridiculous! Everybody come over and say hello! And bring your phone if you want to take a photo with me.”

Needless to say, the employees were delighted!

One by one, Singer had his photo with every single employee in the store.

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[Optional] What do you think of their different behaviors?

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  1. matildablu says

    Alan Alda was friendly when my dad ran into him outside Dunkin’ Donuts– maybe because they’re both old guys or maybe he was in a good mood because donuts.

  2. DavyRogers says

    Definitely Alan Alda for the actor. Rumored to be the phoniest person in Hollywood and that’s saying A LOT!
    I can see the singer being Sir Paul. He seems as if he would be nice in public. He’s had so many years to learn to live with the adulation and nothing that happens today can come close to Beatlemania in their heyday.

  3. RudePostItNotes says

    Actor: No idea.

    Singer: Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.
    Clue is “hello.” That’s the lyrics for Comfortably Numb.
    He has a home in the Hamptons, and he is very bold and outspoken. In recent years, he has become friendlier and more personable.

  4. spoofbyrd says

    My Singer guess was going to be Sir Paul. He had always fit into the mixed category but as time is creeping up on him , I have noticed that he seems very affable as long as you are not aggressive , pushy. The douchebag Actor ! Store Closer Meryl Streep but it said ” him. ” Chevy would be high on list but even he has seemed to have mellowed somewhat ! Never heard much about Alan Alda but I have heard Tony Danza is going into Axle Rose territory with insane ego !

  5. jayderyan96 says

    I dont know who the actor is but if its Alan Alda like everyone is saying, I’m especially going to be upset because how dare he be so full of himself when M*A*S*H was the most snore inducing show ever to produced.

  6. blubelle says

    Oh no no no, definitely not Danny Devito! I’ve run in to him more than once at LA restaurants and he couldn’t be nicer; always friendly and very willing to chat with fans and take photos.

  7. BobNYC says

    WHY would anyone believe this is Alan Alda? He is a Liberal who cares about people. Tony Danza, on the other hand, is an egomaniacal *.

  8. doug201 says

    If you read the linked gossip item, Tony Danza seems almost certain to be the actor. So everyone owes Alan Alda an apology. Also, Danza is younger than Paul McCartney. So I guess maybe the Bono guesses are correct for the nice singer.

  9. Swells says

    Alan Alda is a has-been. He should be grateful if anybody recognizes him and speaks to him. Those employees should not have been fired. They did nothing wrong. Let Alan Alda go shopping somewhere else.

  11. avalonlee says

    I met Alan Alda before at a restaurant. He was super nice so this is surprising! I went up to him and chatted it up with him, but of course at the time I was also mid 20s with great collagen and boobs.

  13. guessingnotknowing says

    I don’t know, but I don’t think it would be Paul McCartney (even though he was the first person who came to mind) cause he really really really doesn’t ever like his photo being taken… seen him talk about that on TV.

  22. kvetro60 says

    I hope the actor isn’t Alan Alda. Big TV star back then but always seemed nice, maybe not? Have no idea about the singer.

  23. poppygirl21 says

    I’m not sure but whoever that singer is, he’s the real deal! Good for him. Shame on the actor. Your not better then anyone else.

  25. gfbcpa says

    The singer has to be Paul McCartney. I also thought of Roger Waters of Pink Floyd but I can’t see him actually inviting people to take photos with him, but maybe he was in a good mood that day. Both have homes in the Hamptons.

    The problem is that both of them are in their ’70’s and the actor is supposed to be older, so the actor would have to be late ’70’s or older. I got nothing.

    • Conchord says

      I just don’t think that Waters has such a famous face that all of the employees would obviously recognize.

  27. EmilyLou says

    I’m going to guess Scott Baio as the actor. Happy Days was in late 70’s and 80’s. And I’ve read he can be quite the jerk so I could see him being rude.
    The singer I’m having problems with. My first guess is Phil Collins, but I believe he’s older than Baio.

  30. aaaJunie says

    Singer: Paul McCartney (ps his carpool karaoke episode is a must see)

    I don’t have a guess on actor but he needs to get over himself. Haha

  31. mommalovesapuzzle says

    Actor: Alan Alda, 83
    Singer: Paul McCartney, 76
    Both own homes in Water Mill — the Hamptons
    Very sad if it is Alan Alda

  32. chillenout says

    John Cleese for the actor
    Mick Jagger, Roger Daltry or Robert Plant for the singer

  36. kimmy1415 says

    No idea who the actor is but I’ll say the singer is Paul McCartney and he was in the Hamptons.

    I met Paul McCartney once and he couldn’t have been nicer, he’s a really lovely man !

  37. vogliodipiu says

    Singer is totally Paul McCartney, no clue who the actor is but he is a dick. Unreal.

  38. radishreindeer says

    Actor: William Shatner? (Even though Star Trek the tv series ran in the 60s). Temerity = boldness. Boldly go where no man has gone…

    Singer: Paul McCartney. He had a tour called One on One a few years ago.

    Actor needs to get over himself. Kudos to Singer!

    • PomegranatePam says

      Good one! Shatner is one of the few 70’s TV actors, along w Alan Alda, Danny Devito, and Henry Winkler who would still be recognizable to the employees.

  39. jrizzo says

    Complete guesses:

    The related blind is about Tony Danza and I’ve heard he’s an asshole, so I’ll go him for the actor.

    Singer I cross-referenced with best-selling bands and international ones, and I’m gonna go with Bono because he a) loves attention, and b) doesn’t seem like an asshole.

    Danza is 68, Bono is 59, so the ages check out. The only thing that doesn’t quite add up is Who’s the Boss was on in the 80s/90s, not 70s/80s, so the actor could be someone entirely different.

    • PomegranatePam says

      Agree w Bono because “on edge” might be a clue.

      I doubt the actor is Tony, though. “Boss” would have been used instead of “manager”.

  42. jsonward says

    Actor: Hawkeye – Alan Alda

    Singer: Macca – Sir Paul

    I’ve always wanted to like Alda but he seems like a preachy old booger. Macca likes the attention.

  43. CanaryCry says

    Bill Murray & Phil Collins? Best I can do …

    Bill is quite, shall we say, quirky? Phil isn’t exactly the friendliest guy, but I’m sure he does his best to get along with others.

  44. libby480 says

    Got this:

    Actor: Alan Alda
    Singer: Paul McCartney

    Both have Hampton’s homes. And YES, I believe it. Paul McCartney was in my small home town quite a few years ago and shopped at my local pharmacy. He was so friendly to everyone and wanted to meet everyone on the street. Lovely person.

  45. njny123 says

    Based on the linked blind I’ll guess that rude actor is Tony Danza.

    Singer sounds like Paul McCartney, who frequently is spotted in the Hamptons and is reportedly delightful.

    When you’re a former Beatle you don’t need to terrorize grocery store staff to make yourself feel relevant.

  46. amagod121 says

    I’mma gonna guess Tony Danza for the actor.

    Having difficulty with the singer. Everyone whom.I can think of was born in the 40s or else has passed on (Prince.) Or is American (Steven Tyler.)

    How about Ricky Riccardo?? ;-D

    People probably spit on food that Danza orders in restaurants once they’ve met him. Singer is a true gentleman and a decent bloke.

  48. Elliegurl says

    Actor: No idea… but he is way less important than he thinks he is..

    Singer: Paul McCartney

  49. HistFicAuthor says

    I want to say singer is Bono (on “edge”, “one” by “one”…plus he just seems like he’d be that nice) but it says WAS in the band and I’m pretty sure Bono is still very much a part of U2. No idea on the actor, but what a *.

  50. jonesing says

    Even though Im old enough that I could know the actor, I have no clue. I’m going to guess Celine for the singer.

  51. badgerette85 says

    What a class act by the singer… the actor on the other hand forgets who paved the way for his success. What a s*

  53. spoonerism says

    Actor: Tony Danza (does anyone under 30 even know who he is? Pssh)

    Singer: Bono

  54. LizardQueen says

    I have no idea who these guys could be. BUT… the reason the behavior of Actor happens is because people allow it, and enabler co-sign it. As in the manager who fired the employees. Trust that telling 1 arrogant actor to bugger off isn’t going to mess up business!

  55. fozzie says

    Actor: Tony Danza
    Singer: I want to say Paul McCartney because he was in the most famous band and he is very friendly but he isnt younger than Tony, he is older so I dont know who the singer is.

  56. blablabla123 says

    I am just guessing but maybe Alan Alda and Paul McCartney? Would think Alda was a nice guy but who knows? The manager is an idiot for firing those people.

  57. LiveForToday says

    Don’t know who the actor is.
    All I can think of with Hello! is Phil Collins.

  58. boyjack4 says

    Tom Selleck
    Sting
    Actor needs a reality check… he’s an A*, washed up probably
    Singer knows what it means to be grateful and just plain nice.

  61. cokeymo says

    This is too easy.
    Actor: Alan Alda, Mash Fame. Lives in Water Mill out on Long Island.
    Singer: Paul McCartney, always a gentleman. He and his wife I believe own in East Hampton, on Long Island.

  64. kit e kat says

    Pop star: Sir Paul
    Actor: Alan Alda
    My landlady passed from Parkinson’s complications. It can make a person’s emotions go haywire (along with other things), but still. Say it ain’t so, Hawkeye!

  66. chicagofix says

    Based on the linked blind, someone from Taxi…Judd Hirsch? Because Danza is probably more famous for Who’s the Boss, which started airing in the 80s.

  68. tratschkopf says

    Actor: Alan Alda, M*A*S*H
    Singer: Roger Waters, Pink Floyd
    Both in the Hamptons (Water Mill & Bridgehampton)

  69. Leila726 says

    I’m guessing Alan Alda and Paul McCartney. I’ve heard stories about both: Alan is insufferable and Sir Paul is really friendly.

    • 4sixx2 says

      Bingo! I figured Sir Paul (76), but couldn’t, for the life of me, come up with the Actor. Of course, Alda (83) is perfect!

    • NoseyNana2008 says

      That’s it! Only name I could think of was Tom Selleck, but I’ve never read anything of the sort about him being a diva like that. Alan Alda has been full of himself since “The Hawkeye Show” (AKA “M*A*S*H”) went off the air.

    • chalupacabra says

      The personalities fit for sure, but above all I wanted to commend you for reading it in an Ozzy voice. That makes everything so much funnier!! I think I’ll do that the rest of the day.

    • luvprue1 says

      I can’t see Alan Alda being like that. He hasn’t really been in super famous since Mash went off the air. I doubt if the staff would actually recognize him unless they are over 60 . So I doubt think it’s him.

    • Patriot89 says

      Alan Alda has Parkinson’s. If this is him – maybe because he doesn’t want people to see his illness.

  72. DDivaB says

    No clue on the actor, but I’m getting a Paul McCartney vibe off the singer. It’s either him or Jagger- and I can’t see Mick being that warm and fuzzy.

    • amagod121 says

      OMG, I would LOVE to run into Sir Paul at the supermarket and get a picture with him! (Mick Jagger too but I doubt Mick would be all warm and cuddly like Sir Paul. He’d probably look through you as he asked you (a non-store employee) where the cucumbers are and then glide off. Same with Dylan.)

      Alan Alda, not surprised. At all.

  73. Darthlumpee says

    Somewhere in the Hamptons. Paul McCartney for the singer, he tends to be a nice guy. Don’t know who the actor is.