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Have you found yourself recognized by general public by D.A.L.U.I. on 18 Sep, 2008 14:00
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I am approaching one year, and one phenom of being sly that I have noticed is that I'm no longer asked my name at merchants I deal with. For the guys that have been sly for years and years, they probably don't remember just being one of the crowd. I was just another balding guy, now I stand out and in a positive way. For example, I've been going to the same laundry for five or more years, and until I shaved my balding head I had to give my name every time I picked up laundry or dropped it off. Now, I put the laundry on the counter and they just say thank you Mr. _____! They also just say how are you today as they go into the computer to locate my cleaning--never asking my name any more. Same thing at the drug store we patronize. In business, it's almost frightening how well I'm remembered, the people who would always dance around my name since they couldn't quite put their finger on it, now remember my first and last without any problem.
It's nice to be recognized, it's nice and very convenient to be Sly. Anybody else noticed this? -
#1 by Timmay on 18 Sep, 2008 14:22
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You know...I have noticed that. More and more people know who I am ( never mind the fact that I live in small town america where everyone knows everyone) Sometimes they may not know my name but they will say hey you are the guy who works at the floorcovering place.
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#2 by Mikekoz13 on 18 Sep, 2008 16:06
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Without a doubt!!
A few weeks back all of the "Professional Staff" in my group at work had to give individual oral presentations in front of all our upper management. One of the things I like about my job is that I CAN remain anonymous to those clowns.
When I commented to my co-workers that my anonymity was about to end, one of them said' "I don't think so.... over a hundred people are presenting. You're just another face in the crowd".
I laughed and said' "Maybe just another face but not just another head. I kind of standout with my shaved head and tattoos, don't you think?". Everyone laughed and agreed.
I know that all the upper management recognized me because I do stand out but I'll bet NONE OF THEM knew I actually worked for them. I'm one of the highest regarded and skilled people in the company at my position. I could see the looks of mild surprise on their faces when they found out I that was the face that went with the name.
In fairness to my management ... most of them are pretty cool. -
#3 by FR8TRAIN on 18 Sep, 2008 22:02
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Yeah guys, I have to say that it is hard to be just a face in the crowd when you got a slick shiny dome.
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#4 by skiking on 18 Sep, 2008 22:25
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Even before I was sly people remembered my name, and other things. there used to be a sandwich shop in town, I went there twice in about a month's period(ordered the same thing both times), the third time the gal saw my jeep pull up and before I could order she had the sandwich, that I had ordered the previous two times, made. Lucky for me, I was going to order it again.
Maybe it isn't so much recognizing me but stalking. I am going to lock my windows and door now. -
#5 by slyinglide on 18 Sep, 2008 23:47
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Never had the problem of people forgetting my name. I am 6'3" Tall and 295 lbs. People tend to remember big men.
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#6 by Dome of Steele on 18 Sep, 2008 23:57
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I moved from Texas about two years ago (pre-sly) and I actually had long hair. Every time I go back and visit I see somebody from my extended group of friends who introduces themself to me (to be fair it's usually in a dark bar after everybody's been drinkin all night). I laugh my ass off everytime they squint there eyes, take another look and say "Oh man, I'm sorry, I thought you were... I didn't ... Oh hey!"
But once people meet me post-sly they never forget me again. -
#7 by Alexander215 on 21 Sep, 2008 11:08
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The only reason I go to certain places habitually is because the people there recognize me and know my name.
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#8 by D.A.L.U.I. on 21 Sep, 2008 15:17
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The only reason I go to certain places habitually is because the people there recognize me and know my name.
Wasn't that the TV show?
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#9 by Rob on 22 Sep, 2008 07:59
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Yeah, I've noticed that a lot. When you're sly you certainly don't melt into the crowd. It's because we've got a 'look' where as most guys just melt in and look like everybody else.
Long live the Sly!
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#10 by tomgallagher on 22 Sep, 2008 09:12
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I don't mind being recognized but I get annoyed when they start asking for autographs.
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#11 by Mikekoz13 on 22 Sep, 2008 09:45
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I don't mind being recognized but I get annoyed when they start asking for autographs.
Damn Tom.... You too!!!??? We better never go anywhere together....could cause a riot.
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#12 by tomgallagher on 22 Sep, 2008 09:52
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Amen brudda...
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#13 by skinhead002 on 22 Sep, 2008 10:16
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I get mistaken for some of the other shaved bald, knuckle dragging patrolman on our dept