(James) Dean.

[caithream]

So, okay, this post. I have heard the is-Jensen-just-shy-or-a-complete-ass debate many times. The first time I heard it I was like, "You've got to be kidding me, right?" All those many, many interviews, never once have I seen him be an ass. I don't even know how that rumor got started. I definitely don't think he's shy, either. Nor socially awkward, nor anything.

I've thought about this long and hard before in the past with other fandoms. Actors who play the roles of people we love are always under the constant barrage of people throwing themselves at them because of their characters. I remember back in the LotR days, all those interviews with Dom, Billy, Elijah and Orlando, and hearing about girls breaking down and crying for God's sake, and I was like, "...uh." I mean, how awkward is that? I would never, ever be one of those girls, the crying "OMG MARRY MEEEEE" type, and I could never be around those type of people, because it embarrasses the hell out of me. When I went to the FX Show, I even felt funny about queuing up and getting autographs and pictures because... I dunno! They're just people, and I am getting their autograph? I don't know. I can't quite explain it. I loved it, but at the same time it's like, kind of awkward. It's like... the same kind of thing with this same comm; they're gathering together a bunch of stuff to send to Jensen for his birthday, and I've never really been able to wrap my head around that kind of stuff too. I mean, that's fantastic, kudos to them, but it's like... he's an actor, you don't even know him, and you're sending stuff to him for his birthday? I don't even know if I'm totally alone on this train of thought, or even if I'm explaining myself properly, but that kind of stuff has always made me feel awkward.

I am coming to the point! I promise. Heh. Jensen, I think, feels the same way. I think he just wants to do his job, what he loves, acting, without all the promo stuff. I'm sure he loves the photoshoots, loves being on set, loves meeting people who love the show, but when it comes to being in a very fan-oriented environment, especially with females, he wants to bail. And I don't blame him at all. The very idea of weeping, hyperactive girls throwing themselves on him makes me have embarrassment empathy into the next millenium. So no, I don't think he's an ass, even with the reports that he doesn't spend that much time on the carpets autographing and whatnot, because I'd want to get the hell out of there too. I don't think he's shy, or anything of that sort, because geez, have you seen the interviews with him and Jared?

Ah, Jared.

I have to, at this point, quote this:

Well, alright. But it's only because it came up, not self-aggrandizement.

So we're waiting in line at the Paley Festival, and I'm coming out of the men's room (which is a rather hard-to-spot door) and there's this high-pitched shrieking coming from my right beyond the ropes, so I'm turning left and looking right, and walk right into a guy who's looking to his left, and our belt buckles clink, and there's a potted plant on one side and a wall of security guards on the other (with their backs to us) so nowhere to go and I see this poor guy looking quite unhappy (the wrinkled forehead, the tightness around the eyes, not breathing) and I think 'Hm, Ackles is six foot exactly, so there' because we're exactly the same height and he's got this miserable expression that says 'please don't be a freak please don't be a freak' and I step into the potted plant to let him past, and he nods in thanks, but security is in 'protect the Pretty' mode and now he can't get past them either, (I scared them, coming out of nowhere) and his eyes are darting around and the shrieking (you know who you are, DeanGirls) was causing little birds to fall dead from the trees for blocks around and he was looking more uncomfortable and then (this is the part you'll think I'm inventing but hand on my heart) he suddenly exhaled, and the tension around his eyes relaxed a bit, so evident that I turned to see what had caused this. About thirty feet ahead was the photography backdrop area, lights and cameras and fans and reporters and Jared and he slid between me and the guards and Padalecki had a microphone in his face, and smiling at the reporter, but his eyes were on Ackles coming towards him.

Dean guards Sam. Jared guards Jensen.

Guys. I... guys.

I just. Nothing ever has made my heart hurt so much with love. I can't even put into words how much I love this, and the CROSSOVERS between their characters and sweet Jesus. With Jared, being the person that he is, so very outgoing and really into all the fan stuff, I think it's easy to put Jensen in the non-fan-lovin' catagory, but I just can't think so. He's just a little more of an introvert than I think people give him credit for. I would LOVE MORE THAN ANYTHING to just be able to meet them both on the street or whatever and have a casual conversation, and not at one of these convention dealios.

Anyway. I love this post, because it reaffirms what I think, and I'm pretty sure I'm not just projecting what I'd like him to be instead of what he really is. We've got evidence, heh.

...And if you didn't want to read all that, HERE OKAY FINE.



Omfg hi.

THIS POST. It's just too much. This and this made me cryyyy I was laughing so hard. OH GOD.

I was supposed to go to the art museum today and... I totally didn't. AHAHHAA. Seriously, I can't bring myself to care. I will just look the paintings up on Teh Internets! I hear it is handy.

Tomorrow I have two classes, one presentation, and a seven hour shift at work. SO MUCH SUCK. :(!!

Comments

[fresleyforever.livejournal.com]

Pretty cap!

RE:the whole Jensen shyness thing. I don't think he's snobbish-doesn't seem to come across that way in interviews. I feel that like me,he is nervous with people he doesn't know. I can get extremely uncomfortable in a new situation.And when people pay me a compliment or praise me I'm like "Really? You think so?" Guess I don't have a lot of confidence at times.

I am going to the Asylum convention in May and the whole talk about Jensen had me worried. I'm scared that he will be freaked out! I'm gonna try and be as calm as possible and not scream at him. I have never done that to someone I have met. I'm terribly nervous and mumbly. I have mini freak outs.

My plan is just to be normal and thank him for coming and in the photoshoot,ask "May I have a hug" or something to that effect. It worked for Sean Maher and I was petrified! Saying that I think Jared will freak me out too as he is so friendly and outgoing!

Sorry if I am rambling I just needed to let it out!

[caithream.livejournal.com]

The Asylum con is EXACTLY what I've been thinking about. I'm pretty sure Jared had to really really talk Jensen into going, as I don't think Jensen's even ever GONE to something like this before, because of that whole deal. I am really worried about the fans and what they're gonna do. But I have COMPLETE faith in people like you who might actually lend some level of sanity to the poor guy. And I think that's a really fantastic plan! I'd just love to be there if only to tell them thanks so much for all the hard work they do.

But don't be worried! I think it will be awesome fun times. :D

[fresleyforever.livejournal.com]

Awh ty that means a lot! I totally want to put Jensen at ease. You're right in saying that he hasn't done anything like that before. Jared has, I think, so he's used to it. I saw a video where he was doing a photoshoot for fans and he was so friendly with them! That is just plain awesome and he seems like a cool dude!

I love the fact that Jensen is serious about his acting and isn't all OMG LOOK AT ME IM AWESOME like other actors. Jared isn't either of course! I reckon Jensen feels like 'why do I have all these fans,I'm not that special,' sorta thing.

But what I really love is the fact that Jared looks out for Jensen-that's what friendships should be. I'm going to give them a gift and I hope they'll like that-a souvenir of sorts of where I live :)

If I had to be truthful,I save the screaming for fellow fans!

[caithream.livejournal.com]

I reckon Jensen feels like 'why do I have all these fans,I'm not that special,' sorta thing.

Yes! Omg humble pie. And it just KILLS ME how much - just like Sam and Dean - Jared and Jensen balance each other out. Seperate they've got their own characteristics on the carpets, but together? They are just the epitome of awesome, hee.

I would absolutely LOVE, if you could, to pass on the word to the boys how much we do appreciate their hard work! Just to let them know that we really do notice the details and everything, because I know they put their heart into it. Omg I wish I could be there. ♥