Moment From My History...

Picture it Vegas 1996…no seriously. At the time I was an undergraduate student at OSU, the university was on winter break. A friend at the time (who later had devil like tendencies and was later dubbed the “spawn of the devil”) offered me a free flight to Vegas. I being of sound mind and body of course jumped at the idea. This would be my first trip to Vegas and I was over 21 so legal to gamble. While spending a few fun filled days of mostly people watching, I was on a college student’s budge remember, I saw Corey Feldman. Do you all remember Corey Feldman? He was in Stand By Me, License to Drive, and The Goonies. All quality flicks.

We were visiting the Hard Rock Café Casino and there he was Mr. Corey Feldman. I don’t think I would have noticed him, except that he was surrounded by 3 huge bodyguards. I’m not sure why he thought he needed three. His career really reached its peak in the 1980’s and by 1996 he was really an afterthought, but 3 were there. He was a tiny guy. He only stood a few inches taller than me and as you know I’m not completing for any height contests these days. We didn’t chat like old friends meeting up after years of not seeing each other. He walked to one end of the casino and I continued my people watching and viewing of all the music memorabilia in the casino. (Hard Rock was one of my favorites, small but fun.) I know this story is lacking a climax, but I thought of this moment in my history last night.

Last night I was channel surfing my 5 channels and there was little entertainment to be found. I was watching Deal or No Deal for a few moments when Corey Feldman waltzed onto the stage in his white pants, black sweater, and sunglasses. They were doing some crazy 80’s theme. Anyway, at first Corey was too good for the show, just there to fulfill his contract for his appearance. However, then he appeared to get into the game, he even took of his glasses and spoke a few words, even smiled a time or two. I was curious of two items. 1. Who is his wardrobe consultant? White pants after Labor Day, I know it’s not as big a deal as in the past, but men in general should never be wearing white pants. 2. What happened to his hand? He was wearing a cast. Was he beat up after no paying on a casino debt? These are important issues to be contemplated.

On a different note: Go Bucks! OSU will take on LSU for the BCS National Championship tonight in New Orleans. Likely it will be a late night for me with toothpicks and loads of coffee needed in the morning. Kickoff is not until 8:15pm. Go BUCKS!