Comments on: It Can’t Be Easy Being Tom Jones — And, Sometimes, It Ain’t Easy Being His Fan, Either

By: Marisa

Marisa — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:00:20 +0000

Well thank you for the FABULOUS picture of that evening and Tom could certainly dedicate She's a Lady to you!

By: "Our Fan"

"Our Fan" — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:50:24 +0000

Marisa: To answer your question, no, I am not one of your Moderators. And, TJMoves: - I believe that it is sad that you would feel the way you do after reading these posts. The question was raised to get stories of unusual fan behavior. So, there have been a few instances where the fans go a little crazy and do things that are a little out of the norm and sometimes not pleasant. But, as the Moderators said, the majority of the fans are fabulous people who enjoy Tom and a really great show. And to add to my story — the lady that wet her pants as well as mine wasn't a bad fan; just a little out of her mind for about 5 minutes and I actually felt sorry for her (eventually).

By: Angelica

Angelica — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:09:22 +0000

Kind of funny and a bit scary. Hopefully i’ll never come across bully fans and bully ushers or security people. But if I do it would be worth it because Mr. MAGIC (Tom of course) would be in my presence. But your right overall he does have the best fans. I’ve only seen him 4 times and I’m always honored to be surrounded by people who’s enthusiasm is as great as mine.

By: TJMoves

TJMoves — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:29:23 +0000

Yes I am sure it is my loss or is it just common sense? I guess I am just not so in love with TJ that I would be willing to sustain a black eye or broken arm. I’m just funny that way!

By: Moderator

Moderator — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:22:36 +0000

TJMoves: We have no idea why you said that and the only explanation is that you didn't read the post. We clearly said that 95 percent of the fans are terrific and some are not. But if you choose not to go to a show based on a few stories from people who we know for a fact have been to scores — if not hundreds — of shows with only the one incident like this, then it's your loss. Luckily, there are so many enthusiastic fans who will take your place.

And, Angelica, this woman is the exception. Most fans are just excited and enthusiastic to be at a show or to be near Tom. And their excitement is wondrous to see. Some who get to meet him actually weep with joy and are just awed (actually, most are in awe) and that's just great. But, in the end, Our Fan's story is kind of funny, isn't it? Even she can laugh about it now. The stories Paula and Laura told are, in the scheme of things, somewhat rare exceptions. And if you think this is bad, someday we'll tell tales about ushers and security people who believe their rent-a-cop uniforms give them the right to (literally) push people around.

By: TJMoves

TJMoves — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:46:36 +0000

I would like to thank everyone for the fair warning about getting so close to Tom. I recently felt badly that I could not get to a show with a great seat but now I think it’s for the best. Appreciate it!

By: Angelica

Angelica — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:36:45 +0000

Wow, this Las Vegas fan sounds like Kathy Bates in the movie Misery. I would hate for Tom's car to stall in her neighborhood.

By: Moderator

Moderator — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:26:41 +0000

Marisa: No, Marisa, “Our Fan” was not one of your moderators. (And we are grateful for small things.) About 95 percent of fans are terrific. The other five percent? Well, you get the idea. One long-time fan told a moderator, “Watch out. These women will kill for a chance to get close to Tom. They will do anything.” She was right and she should surely know. She is described in one of the posts above.

By: Marisa

Marisa — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:12:05 +0000

Come on…is that a real story or a fan myth? Was “Our Fan” one of “our” Moderators?!?

The answer to the question asked in the “About the Film” section of the Truly Unusual Movie website “Do they posses they courage to withstand the intensity of his presence?” seems to be “NO” for many fans! That story could be a scene in the movie!

Thanks for infusing my day with a little Tom cayenne this morning!

By: Gill

Gill — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:51:51 +0000

Just goes to show what some people will do to meet Tom. Although I do not have a story to tell, I know of a girl who saw Tom for the first time and cried all through the show. Imagine what she would have been like if she met him.