Bumped into Rob McElhenney & Kaitlin Olson

You know, sometimes it’s good to get up early on a Saturday morning. This weekend I just happened to be getting up early to get a haircut. About half way through my trim, Ben, who cuts my hair, said, “I think one of the actors from ‘It’s Always Sunny’ just walked in.” I didn’t have my glasses on, so I couldn’t see him. Wasn’t sure who it was going to be. Then, Rob McElhenney sat down right next to me and I could instantly tell who it was by his voice. It was really exciting because I have only met one famous person in three months (Ashton Kutcher. Although, I’m not sure I would call it a meeting as wel just kind of said, “Uh… hi,” and walked away from each other). I got up, still not saying anything, and walked over to the sink to have my hair rinsed (the second rinse is the best). Ben stopped for a second and said, “I think you’re about to see a second famous person.” Kaitlin Olson (who is married to Rob and also a part of the show) walked in! So, I get up, have my hair finished and then show Ben my music video (Miss’N Cider) on the computer in the salon. Kaitlin turns to look and says, “That’s really good. Who is that?” I turn around and say, “That’s me!” It was pretty great. Too bad the video card was a little tepid causing the HD footage to play slightly strobed. Eh, what are you gonna do.

I just want to say that both Rob and Kaitlin are very nice people contrary to their characters. “Sunny” is one of my favorite shows as it is like the “Seinfeld” of the new century: complex stories woven by a cast of terrible people. And although most of the writing can be vulgar, it is very smart too. In addition, I have a special connection to the show as I lived in Philadelphia for two years in the area where they would tape. I’m sure people in NYC are over seeing their block on TV, but when you’re in Philadelphia, it’s still exciting. I hope some day that I get to work on the show as a production assistant or writer’s assistant.