Your Claim to Fame

nikki25 · #1 06-22-2001, 04:18 PM

If you could pick one or more things that you are known or notorious for, what would it/they be?

My CLAIM to FAME

At my undergrad, I represented my department club at the coronation. I took forever to proceed down the stairs for my presentation. There we like 40 narrow stairsteps. The crowd was giggling a bit. But I would continue to proceed elegantly (plus, I didn't want to fall in my formal gown). It was definitely a night that has/will be remembered by those in attendance. The walk should have taken about 30 seconds. But my escort and I made it more like 2 minutes.

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Classy_Diva5 · #2 06-22-2001, 04:25 PM

I AM NOTORIOUS FOR...
I am notorious for doing funny voices and impersonations at the drop of a dime

Sometimes the "urge" may come on, and at other times, I do it to cheer up friends that are down.

MY CLAIM TO FAME...
Being the only African American student to be student body vice president, cheerleader, drama/theatre club secretary, dance troupe member, the head of the BSU Black History Month assembly, and on prom court in high school all during my senior year. I graduated in the top of my class and received the highest score (580 out of 600) for my senior project

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Peace and God Bless
*Classy_Diva5*

dirtymike1906 · #3 06-22-2001, 04:47 PM

Notorius For: Just being silly, witty and comical. "Class Clown" 9th grade

Claims To Fame: Former stepmaster (9 winning stepshows); former King of Black United Students annual ball; singing and musical theater; other various exploits too colorful to mention in this forum

sphinxpoet · #4 06-22-2001, 05:17 PM

1. Being the Only Black Student on the University Judicail Board
2. Pan Hellenic Frater of the Year
3. First reciepient of a diversity award at my university
4. Millions and Millions of Fans!

Just some of the Sphinxpoet's claims to fame

HeartbrAKA · #5 06-22-2001, 05:31 PM

I am Notorious for falling down/tripping/twisting ankles, etc....maybe I have bad coordination or something...lol...but it is quite hilarious to witness, particularly when I fall down in flats...I remember back in undergrad trying to get to class and walking behind a slow azz couple so I walked in front of them, well as soon as I did that my legs just gave out and I fell...of course I wasn't hurt, just embarrassed so I pretended I was hurt and made the guy walk me to my class..lol

reddnhott2020 · #6 06-22-2001, 06:54 PM

In high school, I was known for my dancing ability, and my intelligence.
In college I had tried to downplay my dancing ability, only using it for community service projects, (teaching dances for free, free lessons or performances). Now in college I am still known for my intelligence, the fact that I am a go-getter
everyone knows if they need something, done fast and right, to come to me. I am known for being the first REAL FEMALE Sports Writer, I am now the first FEMALE Sports Editor.
I am also known for being so DARN NICE!!! People who don't know me feel like they can approach me for anything.

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ZChi4Life · #7 06-22-2001, 07:01 PM

This is a cool topic

I'm NOTORIOUS for: breaking out into song at any given moment (I think I've watched one too many musicals in my day lol!) I'm also known to make funny noises and sounds.

Classy_Diva, I know what you mean about getting that "urge"

My CLAIM to FAME would be that I was the only Black varsity cheerleader in H.S. for 4 years straight! And not to toot my own horn, but I was da bomb! I had a mean toe touch hehe

Classy_Diva5 · #8 06-22-2001, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by ZChi4Life:
This is a cool topic

I'm NOTORIOUS for: breaking out into song at any given moment (I think I've watched one too many musicals in my day lol!) I'm also known to make funny noises and sounds. Classy_Diva, I know what you mean about getting that "urge"

My CLAIM to FAME would be that I was the only Black varsity cheerleader in H.S. for 4 years straight! And not to toot my own horn, but I was da bomb! I had a mean toe touch hehe

I feel you on those toe touches-it took hours and hours of practice to perfect mine! And since I was a flyer/stuntperson, that was even more risk.

Have a safe and blessed weekend
*Classy_Diva5*

Chi_ZETABBW · #9 06-22-2001, 10:47 PM

I'm not proud of this, but I'm NOTORIOUS for "CLOWNING"! Well some people call it "clowning", personally I call it sticking up for myself, and not being walked on. You know how some sales clerks would not acknowledge you in the store, but run over to the white woman. Well I call her out, ask for the manager(who's usually her friend), I report her/him, then follow up with a letter to the district office. Received a many complitary pass, discount pass, for being outspoken. When someone have their crying baby in the movie theatre and refuse to leave, and I paid $10 to get in, I'm going to get the usher. If a cab passes me, without a NOT IN SERVICE sign displayed, I'm taking down that number and calling. When my mailman constantly walks across my grass, after I've repeatedly asked him not too, I'm calling up. Oh I got a long list!

exquizit · #10 06-22-2001, 11:06 PM

Can I just peep in for a sec and say SFs PLEASE DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR "PERSONAL" INFO!!!!(i.e. School) Unless you simply don't mind someone (members) knowing exactly who you are!!!

Sorry if I offend .......
Regulators please forgive me...

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SweetestDiva · #11 06-22-2001, 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by Chi_ZETABBW:
I'm not proud of this, but I'm NOTORIOUS for "CLOWNING"! Well some people call it "clowning", personally I call it sticking up for myself, and not being walked on. You know how some sales clerks would not acknowledge you in the store, but run over to the white woman. Well I call her out, ask for the manager(who's usually her friend), I report her/him, then follow up with a letter to the district office. Received a many complitary pass, discount pass, for being outspoken. When someone have their crying baby in the movie theatre and refuse to leave, and I paid $10 to get in, I'm going to get the usher. If a cab passes me, without a NOT IN SERVICE sign displayed, I'm taking down that number and calling. When my mailman constantly walks across my grass, after I've repeatedly asked him not too, I'm calling up. Oh I got a long list!

LMAO!! I thought it was just my mama.. she will report ANYTHING. Whataburger forgot her pickles? Expect a letter and a free burger. Bread burned on her sandwich from the deli? Make it over.. and make it free. Folks not wearing gloves at Schlotzsky's? Call to the Health Dept. I know I'm off-topic, but that was too cute.

I'm notorious for...
1. Choreographing dances for absolutely no reason and then teaching them to my friends. Why? I have no idea, but it's fun when you're bored, and it gives us something cute to do at parties. We have the tightest dance to 'Survivor' - Solange betta get back!

2. Lip-synching to anything and everything. I think my inner child wants to be a Popstar.

3. Saying exactly what I think.

My claim to fame is...
1. My photographic memory - don't EVER let something pass in my line of vision if you don't want it to be recalled.

2. My ghetto-fabulous CD business at school... I get $5 bills and song lists passed to me on campus all day everyday.

SableCherub · #12 06-23-2001, 09:44 AM

"Deal with yourself as an individual worthy of respect and make everyone else deal with you the same way." --Nikki Giovanni

i'd say my claim to fame would be doing just that...dealing with myself as a person worthy of respect...and making everyone deal with me the same way...whether they believe it or not...whether they feel like it or not...whether they feel it is "deserved" or not...

novella000 · #13 06-23-2001, 10:41 AM

I am notorious for
-Being the last one to catch on to "jokes." Esp. when they aren't funny, or I am the butt of the joke
-Never "getting out" of the house (I don't club, hang out, chill, take it easy and kick it downtown)
-Being socially "bi-polar"... I can be straight silly one second, but in those moments when I want/need to be "down to bizness" I can be a unequivocal lets-get-this-done-right-now-No-bullshy**in'-bia-bia.
-Being good at/knowing something about EVERYTHING, but I am no genius when it comes to most things. Im a jack of all trades.

My claim to fame
-Being there in the trenches for my peeps, very rarely faltering. I can take on whatever you need me to, with pleasure.
-Getting the jobs done, in excess. I will do what you need me to, if at all possible, in excess.
-Being an over-achiever, and busting buttocks to get to where I want to be. I am a true Capricorn.
-and I am d*mn, loyal... So loyal sometimes that it hurts me.
-I will try all sorts of measures to get a job done... even when I am not altogether sure of what the heck I am doing... I like to give my people faith in something tangible: "Yes this can be done, I'm not sure if I can do it, but if I can't somebody can. God is on our side, we will finish the job, I will help you."
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Henry David Thoreau

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Mz. Sports Luva · #14 06-23-2001, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ZChi4Life:
This is a cool topic

I'm NOTORIOUS for: breaking out into song at any given moment (I think I've watched one too many musicals in my day lol!) I'm also known to make funny noises and sounds. Classy_Diva, I know what you mean about getting that "urge"

My CLAIM to FAME would be that I was the only Black varsity cheerleader in H.S. for 4 years straight! And not to toot my own horn, but I was da bomb! I had a mean toe touch hehe

Shout-out to all the former cheerleaders up in here! Just know, I can still do a mean toe touch! My 15 yr. old niece is always so amazed!

I am definately notorious for jacking up the lyrics to songs and making funny faces when people are talking to me.

My claim to fame would have to be my laugh. It's very loud!

InquiringMind · #15 06-23-2001, 06:08 PM

I am notorious for being extremely silly at times!! I also have a VERY smart a$$ mouth. Anyone that knows me well will tell you that I am no where near as quiet as most people may think I am. I don't talk that much, but if I am around one of my good friends, there is no telling what will come out of my mouth!!

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