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edited November -1 in OK Go
I've always had an interest in learning about other people's experiences. So, I'm sure a topic like this is probably created somewhere but in any case... I would LOVE to hear some great stories of meetings with any or all members of OK Go.

Fill the pages with miles of colorful OK Go chronicles so I will become old just reading them.

P.S. It's Day... *checks* 14... and I'm still impressed. Love you guys, and love them.
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  • punkwhitechocolatepunkwhitechocolate
    Well let me relate my experience because I really don't have that much of one, but I like to gush about it. Well if any of you Californians remember the CD USA performance in LA 2 years ago you will remember the stupid cat walk thingy they pushed into the middle of the crowd. So my friend and i had manuvered so we'd have front row, but then they had to push this stupid cat walk thing and we got shoved back to the 4th row. So I was a little mad, but then the band came to set up, and I guess Damian was supposed to hit a certain point and only go that far on the stage. I was standing right next to that marker! So he stood there for like 15 minutes, me being pathetic couldn't bring myself to talk to him, i feel like intelligently incompetent around him when he sings, let alone speaking to him. So i kinda just stood there and gawked. Then Damian went back to do something or other damian-esque. So I set my sights on gettting Dan's attention. I screamed Dan like 7 times till he finally looked up I did the whoe I Heart you thing and he blushed and did it back. I almost peed my pants, Dan's my favorite. Well then they had to play the set so I rocked out the whole time, Damian smiled and laughed at me prolly looking like I was having an epileptic fit, but when the music started I just couldn't control myself. So the set finished and I was talking to my friend waiting for the room to file out when Dan runs down the cat walk and stops right in front of me and kneels down and starts talking to us, I basicaly just babbled on about how much I love oK Go, then they found out they had to do the set AGAIN cause the stupid girl had messed up her lines so horribly. So dan had to go find more drum sticks cause he had thrown his out after the show, and he went to go find them. They played the set again, and I was the same spazzy mcgee. Then after they finished a second time Dan came over and was like, so did you want anything signed or anything. I just melted. we talked to him a little bit more but it was a school night so I had to get home. Then when we were out in the parking lot we were waiting in line for the bathroom and Andy walked out to his car all the girls were like OMG OMG OMG its ANDY! you wanna go say hi OH MY GOSHHHHHH! and I was like wow, I feel bad for him, some girls went to go say hi, and he dubiously ducked them in his beat up car, but when he drove past me he waved and smiled, oh melt my heart. And that, is my cd usa and one and only meeting f OK Go. I will meet them all one day, I just am stuck up in Idaho right now. Grrr. Soon though, Soon.
  • DJRoseDJRose
    In an effort to not clog up space, I'll just post some links to my write-ups. smile.gif

    Philadelphia, 11/15/06
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=2260&hl=

    NYC, 11/18/06
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=2261&hl=

    Washington, DC 11/19/06
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=2262&hl=

    Washington, DC 12/9/06
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=2371&hl=

    London, UK 2/4/07
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...90&start=90

    Philadelphia, PA 5/1/07
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?showtopic=2637

    Danbury, CT 5/4/07
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=2716&hl=

    Camden, NJ 6/24/07
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=2870&hl=

    Columbia, MD 6/28/07
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=2894&hl=

    Washington, DC 9/8/07
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...orge+washington

    Washington, DC 2/2/08
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=3134&hl=

    Philadelphia, PA 4/11/08
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=3213&hl=

    Charlottesville, VA 4/12/08
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=3231&hl=


    I have omitted four shows - the two I saw pre 2006 (because I wasn't on these boards at the time and didn't write them up), the private Philadelphia show in Jan 07 (because I went to the show and hid upstairs so that they wouldn't see me; I was not yet secure in my fandom and was seeing them in London a few days later ANYWAY), and the Snow Patrol show 3/24/07 because there wasn't anything worth writing about at that show.

    Wow. That's a lot to read. Should keep you busy for a few hours or so, LOL. Enjoy!


  • agentnumoneagentnumone
    Rache your okgo experiences extremely trump mines...

    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...amp;#entry84342

    thats when i saw okgo twice in one day!

    RAD

    sigh... i was just reading it again... why are they so rad?!
  • darbie_starpowerdarbie_starpower
    QUOTE (YoDoofball! @ May 28 2008, 02:28 AM)
    I would LOVE to hear some great stories of meetings with any or all members of OK Go.

    i'm the shyest person ever, so i don't generally meet musicians unless they approach me first... damian came up to me once after a show to say he liked the alterations i made to my ok go shirt... i told him my name was jennifer 'cause i was afraid if i said darbie he'd know i was that crazy girl from their message board...
  • Tempe ArizonaTempe Arizona
    I brought them dental goodie bags and said I wanted to be the band dentist. In this vain, I scared Dan, confused Andy, and got into an extended conversation cause by Damian about why white fillings are toxic and only gold should be used (this was his opinion and his ranting not mine). Finally topped it off by asking Damian and Tim how many fillings each of them had and did a quick inspection.

    I'll make this post make more sense later when I get home from school. (Although it sounds more intriguing when I describe it like above) laugh.gif
  • Tempe ArizonaTempe Arizona
    QUOTE (darbie_starpower @ May 28 2008, 11:02 AM)
    i'm the shyest person ever, so i don't generally meet musicians unless they approach me first... damian came up to me once after a show to say he liked the alterations i made to my ok go shirt... i told him my name was jennifer 'cause i was afraid if i said darbie he'd know i was that crazy girl from their message board...



    (Sorry for double post): Darbie is amazing. She is not crazy, or maybe she is, but in a good way! wink.gif
  • beckysiouxbeckysioux
    QUOTE (Tempe Arizona @ May 28 2008, 02:20 PM)
    I brought them dental goodie bags and said I wanted to be the band dentist. In this vain, I scared Dan, confused Andy, and got into an extended conversation cause by Damian about why white fillings are toxic and only gold should be used (this was his opinion and his ranting not mine). Finally topped it off by asking Damian and Tim how many fillings each of them had and did a quick inspection.

    I'll make this post make more sense later when I get home from school. (Although it sounds more intriguing when I describe it like above) laugh.gif

    Ooh, I can't wait to hear the rest of this story. I love Damian rants and am interested in how you confuzzled Andy.
  • target35ghosttarget35ghost
    QUOTE (Tempe Arizona @ May 28 2008, 08:21 PM)
    (Sorry for double post): Darbie is amazing. She is not crazy, or maybe she is, but in a good way! wink.gif

    Yeah, Darbs! I'm sure they'd love to meet the crazy famous Darbie Starpower. smile.gif


    As for my experiences... the first time I met them, I got Damian to sign a mini ping pong paddle, which he twirled around and laughed at and he pretty much made me collapse into a ball of blushing. Then I told Tim that I wanted him to be my dentist because "I want you in my mouth" - it was honestly meant innocently and I only realised what I'd said when I saw his expression of surprise! But he found it funny and he ended up remembering me the second time I met him because of it, so it was all cool. smile.gif

    The next time I saw them I got to chat to them for longer, and I'd made pins of their pictures in the Oh No booklet, so I got them signed. Damian didn't like his picture, and I agreed that he looked arrogant, to which he gave me a look of "WHAT did you just call me??" so I quickly said that arrogance was kinda hot, and he grinned and called me sweetie. Which was fabulous. smile.gif Then I bumped into Dan and Damian in a chip (fries) shop a little later and found myself standing between them, joking around in a sort of OK Go sandwich. They were all really lovely that evening. Such a great night. I don't have a write up of that show on here, because I joined the boards a little later, but if you're interested it's on myspace here.

    I didn't get to meet them the next time I saw them, but my dearest Mayonaise got Tim to record a video saying hi to me!!


    My other experiences have been with Rachel, in the last two of her posts:

    QUOTE (DJRose @ May 28 2008, 06:23 PM)
    Philadelphia, PA 4/11/08
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=3213&hl=

    Charlottesville, VA 4/12/08
    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...ic=3231&hl=


    Ahhhh. Just rereading all of that, reliving the experiences.. it's made me so happy. Thanks, Doofball! smile.gifsmile.gif Those guys are just the greatest, getting so involved with their fans and everything!

    Also, Tempe - you're just too awesome for words. wub.gif
  • dollarflame6dollarflame6
    thx for starting this thread- I have to say, definitely one of my favorite things is reading ppl's experiences. It's always like another chapter of the best book ever.

    The only OK Go member I've ever met is Andy, but my experience meeting him was so awesome, it was definitely better than I could have dreamed about meeting a rockstar. I mean, he was so nice, really- he was nicer than Jane Austen's finest gentleman. And I think Andy is more gorgeous in person than in photos; I feel like you have to be a really excellent photographer to capture his beauty. In person, he has this aura of a prince; he's Prince Eric from the Little Mermaid come to life, only even better. His stature, his mannerism, everything- a prince. When I first saw him, it felt like there should be a white horse somewhere, that's how he looked.

    I actually met him twice and it was like that both times. What I couldn't believe was how attentive he was to me and my friend: his phone even rang and he was called away, but instead of going, he told the person on the line that he was busy and stayed talking with me and my friend.

    The only other thing I could contribute to this thread is that I brought little gifts for them at my first show, but I didn't get to give it to them before the show, and I knew I wouldn't get to afterward either. However, I was right up against the stage, so I tried to just hand them to Damian, and he said, "It's not present time yet!" That was kind of thrilling, lol. And then just before the end of the show, I just threw the gifts on stage (because the people around me were telling me to- peer pressure). And then two days later, Damian was interviewed, and he was asked the strangest gift he ever got, and I guess mine was the first he remembered, because his answer was the one I gave him. That made my life.

    Actually, I do want to add one more thing, lol: It's just really weird to come to a show and see in real life the people you watch on youtube an dance to on your ipod. Seeing Damian was kind of like seeing my Ken doll come to life, and when I touched his arm as he ran through the crowd, it felt weirdly magical- like I was in that Disney Enchanted movie or something.
  • YoDoofball!YoDoofball!
    Oh my my my, EVERY one of those stories put a smile on my face.

    Rose, Rose, Rossssssse [DJRose] --> must be so amazing to have a unique relationship with them.

    Tempe / Rose-squared --> you have yet again proved you are awesome.

    And Tabetha --> Andy = Prince Eric & Damian = Ken? Me likey. Effin' hot.

    If I'm being totally honest, I have yet to meet the greatness that is OK Go. ohmy.gif I know that's horrible. Don't kill me. I'm already dying inside.

    But pleeeeeease... please... continue sharing your schmexy stories.

  • beckysiouxbeckysioux
    I'm gonna steal Rachel's idea. A few of these are in installments as I tend to ramble on and on and on.

    December 7, 2007 - Truman State University
    This was my first write-up, but my fourth show.

    February 2, 2008 - DC show with Camp DJRose

    April 14, 2008 - ampm Guitar Hero III Championship at House of Blues Chicago

    April 23, 2008 - Calvin College

    May 16, 2008 - Columbia College Manifest Urban Arts Festival in Grant Park

    May 17, 2008 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway

    It's hard to choose which experience was my favorite as they all have their very high points. Though I'm sure that after reading these write-ups, you'll be able to spot who I have a soft spot for. Hope you enjoy reading them as much as I had being there.
  • Tempe ArizonaTempe Arizona
    Beckysioux and Rachel are my heros. tongue.gif

    I never posted on this forum a write up about my last Ok Go experience (which was over a year ago). Would y'all like me too? I don't want to be repetitious for those who know me on other forums. I never posted a blog on my myspace about it either. I didn't want my girlfriends to know I went to an Ok Go show without them. Due to logistics and my deeper obsession than theirs, I had to keep it quiet (it was during school hours and both girls were too stressed at that time to ditch school with me).
  • DJRoseDJRose
    QUOTE (YoDoofball! @ May 28 2008, 10:36 PM)
    Rose, Rose, Rossssssse [DJRose] --> must be so amazing to have a unique relationship with them.


    Ha, you can call me Rachel. It's, umm, interesting. I think they think I'm a little nutsy. biggrin.gif

    QUOTE (Tempe Arizona @ May 29 2008, 12:24 AM)
    Beckysioux and Rachel are my heros. tongue.gif

    I never posted on this forum a write up about my last Ok Go experience (which was over a year ago). Would y'all like me too? I don't want to be repetitious for those who know me on other forums. I never posted a blog on my myspace about it either. I didn't want my girlfriends to know I went to an Ok Go show without them. Due to logistics and my deeper obsession than theirs, I had to keep it quiet (it was during school hours and both girls were too stressed at that time to ditch school with me).


    *You're* my hero, Rose.

    I think I'm the only Grownup who was on the forum at the time who's still here, and you know how very much I complain about having to read things twice. laugh.gif

    QUOTE (Tabetha @ May 28 2008, 08:32 PM)
    And I think Andy is more gorgeous in person than in photos; I feel like you have to be a really excellent photographer to capture his beauty. In person, he has this aura of a prince; he's Prince Eric from the Little Mermaid come to life, only even better. His stature, his mannerism, everything- a prince. When I first saw him, it felt like there should be a white horse somewhere, that's how he looked.


    Really? I would've said Prince Philip from Sleeping Beauty, myself. ;)
  • swissfeast68swissfeast68
    YEAH! I LOVE THIS!

    Rachel - you are nothing less than amazing for getting to all of these shows. I wish I had the time to do this, I SO envy you! Aggh!

    Tempe - how friggin adorable that you gave dental goodie bags! great idea!


    You guys made my day with these stories! I can't wait to read them all!

    I only have one meeting experience. I am just NOT good at approaching people in this way. I always feel like a DORK so I just don't do it..but NEXT TIME I'm gonna be all over them like butter on a roll!

    I spoke with Dan once, for a few minutes. This was last April ('07) and he talked about his upcoming wedding. My husband and I just congratulated him and asked him about how the plans were coming and he said that his fiancee was handling all of that stuff.




  • YoDoofball!YoDoofball!
    QUOTE (Tempe Arizona @ May 28 2008, 11:24 PM)
    I never posted on this forum a write up about my last Ok Go experience (which was over a year ago). Would y'all like me too?


    Yes, please.
  • beckysiouxbeckysioux
    QUOTE (Tempe Arizona @ May 28 2008, 11:24 PM)
    Beckysioux and Rachel are my heros. tongue.gif

    Aw, that's very sweet of you to say. But seriously, it's been a mixture of luck and determination.

    Now tell us all about the dental goodie bags!!!
  • swissfeast68swissfeast68
    QUOTE (beckysioux @ May 29 2008, 07:44 PM)
    Aw, that's very sweet of you to say. But seriously, it's been a mixture of luck and determination.

    Now tell us all about the dental goodie bags!!!



    Becky - how did you approach them at first?
  • RebekkerRebekker
    yeah, and did you just go, "Hey I'm Becky" everytime you got to meet them?
  • DJRoseDJRose
    QUOTE (beckysioux @ May 29 2008, 08:44 PM)
    Aw, that's very sweet of you to say. But seriously, it's been a mixture of luck and determination.


    I completely agree with Becky here. I'll add geographical proximity to that mix for me though.
  • thephantommilkthephantommilk
    awww, this is a cute thread.

    I've only seen/met them once. apparently they like age-restricted shows when they come to Boston.

    But it was awesome, cause it was the day before my 17th birthday, at my brother's college up in maine, and he bought me the tickets for my birthday present biggrin.gif it was really sweet of him cause he knew how much I wanted to see them, so he put up with me for the whole night.

    here's the full write-up-

    http://okgo.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?...l=colby+college

    awwwwwwwwww
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