Hollywood Folks vs. Real Folks, By Stacey McClain – T.B.A.
Mar.10, 2009 in
T.B.A.
I have lived in Los Angeles for over several years. I would be lying if I told you I haven’t changed a bit, however I do all I can to hold on to my Chicago upbringing.
There are moments when I miss being back in the Midwest. And, while I love L.A. there are a few observations I’ve noticed. Hollywood folks… are different!
Hollywood Folks…
- Will sleep in the car and not tell anyone.
- May never tell you they have a kid (or kids).
- Always orders egg whites.
- Will buy a Mercedes and live in a studio apt.
- Eats Turkey Bacon and drinks Soy Milk.
- Moves every 4 years or changes their phone #.
- Will wear jeans to a funeral.
- Won’t tell you a damn thing to help you.
- Will smile in your face and hate your guts.
- Know at least 2 celebrities.
- Will rarely invite you over to their house.
- Will wear boots in the winter.
Real Folks…
- Will sleep on a friends couch for year.
- Will tell you about their kids, and ask you to keep them.
- Can eat dinner without having veggies.
- Will buy American, but will also complain about it.
- Eat pork and beef and they don’t care who knows.
- Keep the same phone number and address for years.
- Dresses up to every evening event.
- Will share a lot of information about getting ahead.
- If they hate you, they won’t talk to you. Period.
- Think folks who knows celebrities are bougie.
- Will have bid whist parties every Friday for no reason.
- Hates wearing boots in the winter.
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Stacey McClain loves Los Angeles, but she misses real folks.
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March 10th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Hollywood Folks…
13. Are Assholes
14. Are Full Of Shit
Real Folks…
13. Visit MDW
14. Know The MOTU
March 10th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Although I’m originally from NYC, I lived out in Los Angeles for several years, and have been living in the Midwest for the past five or six years.
So, I drink soy milk, just ate a dinner that included no vegetables, but always complain that none of the above is happening in New York.
Thanks for always being a tough act to follow!
March 11th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I loved your lists.
As one of the few Los Angeles natives that seem to exist in this town, I’m constantly being complemented on how “real” I seem despite growing up here.
I remind them that the Los Angeles natives are cool, it’s the people who move here and feel they need to act like the stereotypes they saw in the movies and the shows like the Hills.
It’s refreshing that you have stayed real among the soy milk, name dropping, tanned citizens of Hollywood.
March 11th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I actually know a person from the Hollywood area who does not shun me because I’m not a liberal Democrat; who does not think I’m stupid because I’m from the Midwest; who helps me in the rare instance I ask; and who is a hard-working, all-around decent person.
Then again, he’s originally from Ohio…
March 11th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
@ R. Maheras – There are a few gems of realness in Hollywood.
March 12th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I think this comparison was hilarious really I did because u r so right about the whole list about Resl Folks… it made me literally laugh out loud #1,2,3,6 (Granny), most definately #9. It’s so true!
March 15th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Cute list. You know I can relate.
What about Hollywood folks wear boots and white all year round. Real folks don’t wear white after Labor Day and don’t like wearing boots and will mess up a pair of suede boots from the snow and salt as long as they look good.
March 15th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
This is so true.
March 17th, 2009 at 6:47 am
when’s the next bid whist party? i’m looking to take a train to boston!