Autographed Playing Cards

[loldudex2]

Now another hobby I have besides magic and card collecting, is mailing celebrities, and asking for their autograph. An idea that I'm having is to buy a blank face deck of playing cards, send each card out to a different celebrity, and get a deck of autographs!

Some celebrities I will send to are:
•Betty White
•Bill Cosby
•Johnny Depp
•Dick Van Dyke
•"Weird Al" (Next time I meet him)
•Gene Wilder
•Owen Wilson
•Jeff Foxworthy
•Chevy Chase
•Bob Barker
•John Travolta
•Zach Galifianakis
•Billy Joel
•Stan Lee
•Seth MacFarline
•Bam Margera
•Adam West
•Sofia Vergara
•Steve Martin
•Slash
•Robin Williams
•Larry David
•Clint Eastwood
•Charlie Daniels
•Donald Trump
•Ivanka Trump
•Charlie Daniels
•Drew Carey
•Sean Connery
•Danny Bonaduce
•John Travolta
•Cyndi Lauper
•Robert Pattinson
•Sarah Palin
•George W. Bush
•Steve Buscemi
•Martin Sheen
•...and TONS more

How does this idea sound to you, and who else should I send to?

[john]

Ah i was thinking of doing the same thing, but to playing card artists/magicians.

Like Alex (from aether)
Lance T. Miller
Dan and Dave
David blaine
De'vo (ugh)
Etc Etc

[loldudex2]

 

Ah i was thinking of doing the same thing, but to playing card artists/magicians.

Like Alex (from aether)
Lance T. Miller
Dan and Dave
David blaine
De'vo (ugh)
Etc Etc

I'm thinking of getting a few separate decks. One for athletes, one for actors/ actresses, one for musicians, one for magicians, etc, etc.

[xela]

I'm not on that list? Go home son. Go home.

Seriously though, you may want two blank decks because I doubt all of those celebrities will return a signed card to you. Still, a deck like that would be absolutely awesome to own. Shoot for 100 celebrities, and I'm sure you'll manage to get a full 52/4.

[loldudex2]

I'm not on that list? Go home son. Go home.

Seriously though, you may want two blank decks because I doubt all of those celebrities will return a signed card to you. Still, a deck like that would be absolutely awesome to own. Shoot for 100 celebrities, and I'm sure you'll manage to get a full 52/4.

Silly Alex, I already have your autograph.

But also, these celebrities are celebrities proven to return autographs 95% of the time.

[John B.]

yea alex your my first celeb sig i have, i want a blank card of each deck with a different person.

[loldudex2]

It'd be so cool I I were able to get each celebrity to write "4 of Diamonds" or something like that, so I literally have a deck of cards with all 52 cards.

[sinsandman]

You forgot Brad Pitt and Robert Englund....shame on you!

[loldudex2]

You forgot Brad Pitt and Robert Englund....shame on you!

I'm not sure if they sign autographs through the mail though.

[KPopFever605]

If you do take part in this 'event' please tell me what celebrities will actually send you things back, because I always wanted to do something like this, but I'm afraid celebrities will not send them back.

Ah i was thinking of doing the same thing, but to playing card artists/magicians.

Like Alex (from aether)
Lance T. Miller
Dan and Dave
David blaine
De'vo (ugh)
Etc Etc

On that note, is it possible to get a separate signed card from Alex, and how about De'vo, does he sign single cards, or just decks!

[loldudex2]

If you do take part in this 'event' please tell me what celebrities will actually send you things back, because I always wanted to do something like this, but I'm afraid celebrities will not send them back.

On that note, is it possible to get a separate signed card from Alex, and how about De'vo, does he sign single cards, or just decks!

Will do!

[sinsandman]

I know Robert Englund does. I actually have a signed book from him personally made to me

[loldudex2]

Updated the list with more names!

[CDXX]

george w. bush? .... 

[loldudex2]

george w. bush? .... 

...and Sarah Palin. I know not everyone likes them, but political addresses are worth a fortune.

[zmuddiman]

If this works out for you would you let me know!? That is a very unique idea and i would love to know how it turns out!!

Maybe send a blank deck to a team that your a fan of? Like a major sports team and have them fill out an entire deck?

[loldudex2]

If this works out for you would you let me know!? That is a very unique idea and i would love to know how it turns out!!

Maybe send a blank deck to a team that your a fan of? Like a major sports team and have them fill out an entire deck?

Wow. That sounds like an amazing idea. I well send a few cards to The Phillies, and try to get a result.

I was actually already thinking of sending some cards to tv show casts. My favorite show in the world is "How I Met Your Mother" and I would love to have an autograph from every cast member.

[John B.]

i love the show burn notice and phych so i should send USA network a deck and have them sign it, where can i get a blank deck?

[loldudex2]

i love the show burn notice and phych so i should send USA network a deck and have them sign it, where can i get a blank deck?

http://stores.ebay.com/acekingplayingcards

This place has blank decks along with other awesome decks of cards.

[John B.]

http://stores.ebay.com/acekingplayingcards

This place has blank decks along with other awesome decks of cards.

ok thank you, also i have 11 smites so i think people are just smiting for fun now.

[loldudex2]

ok thank you, also i have 11 smites so i think people are just smiting for fun now.

Yah, seriously. I have no idea why I have 14 smites. I think that's the most anyone has.

[zmuddiman]

how i met your mother is an awesome show! if you can get one from them i would be AMAZED and would want one also haha!!

[Bulldozah]

Yah, seriously. I have no idea why I have 14 smites. I think that's the most anyone has.

I hate it when people get smited - especially when they have more smites that praise - so I try to applaud people whenever I can.

[loldudex2]

I hate it when people get smited - especially when they have more smites that praise - so I try to applaud people whenever I can.

Unless you do something really bad, or you spam a ton, I won't smite. I think I've only smited people three times, or something like that.

Now lets get back on topic, before this thread gets locked.

[zmuddiman]

Unless you do something really bad, or you spam a ton, I won't smite. I think I've only smited people three times, or something like that.

Now lets get back on topic, before this thread gets locked.

Back on topic!

What would you do with with the autographed cards? Frame Em? or Box Em?

[loldudex2]

Back on topic!

What would you do with with the autographed cards? Frame Em? or Box Em?

I'd keep them boxed at first, but once I got a whole deck, I would try to get them professionally framed.

[zmuddiman]

I'd keep them boxed at first, but once I got a whole deck, I would try to get them professionally framed.

Would you have them just sign a blank deck? or sign actual cards? or a blank deck with backs?

[loldudex2]

Would you have them just sign a blank deck? or sign actual cards? or a blank deck with backs?

I will try to send all of the above celebrities one blank faced bicycle card with a red bike back.

[zmuddiman]

I will try to send all of the above celebrities one blank faced bicycle card with a red bike back.

Thats the same thing i would probably do! Man this is a great idea i think we should start a group of people to do it! It would be a fantastic experiment and fun hobby!

[loldudex2]

Thats the same thing i would probably do! Man this is a great idea i think we should start a group of people to do it! It would be a fantastic experiment and fun hobby!

Seriously! Let's do it. We can tell each other which celebrities send back and stuff.

[John B.]

add me to the list of this group, i would put mine in a bottle.

[loldudex2]

add me to the list of this group, i would put mine in a bottle.

Wouldn't that ruin the point of all the cards being autographed?

[John B.]

i would put them there so no one would touch them, i will only have a few so you can still see them just not touch and ruin them.

[loldudex2]

i would put them there so no one would touch them, i will only have a few so you can still see them just not touch and ruin them.

Well if you're gonna do that, I have cases, that are fairly cheap online, that hold cards and screw shut, and they don't bend so your cards stay in perfect condition.

[John B.]

ok pm a link please, dont want to waste post here.

[zmuddiman]

Agree we should start a support group for this!? Hmm how can we go about this?

[loldudex2]

Agree we should start a support group for this!? Hmm how can we go about this?

Well first lets get the blank decks.

We can either go about this one of two ways:

-Let's just say there are three people in this "Club". I would send 3 cards to Betty White, zmuddiman would send 3 to Bill Cosby, and MrMagic322 could send 3 to Chevy Chase. Then we make an exchange with each other to save on shipping. Problem is that many celebrities only sign one item per package.

-We could also each send out to whomever we want and just have fun sending to who we like. We have more freedom this way, but we will have to pay more with shipping.

I will try to make a blog or a tumblr, and I will personally manage it, if we start doing this.

[zmuddiman]

Well first lets get the blank decks.

We can either go about this one of two ways:

-Let's just say there are three people in this "Club". I would send 3 cards to Betty White, zmuddiman would send 3 to Bill Cosby, and MrMagic322 could send 3 to Chevy Chase. Then we make an exchange with each other to save on shipping. Problem is that many celebrities only sign one item per package.

-We could also each send out to whomever we want and just have fun sending to who we like. We have more freedom this way, but we will have to pay more with shipping.

I will try to make a blog or a tumblr, and I will personally manage it, if we start doing this.

Great idea! lets start with the decks, all three of us should at least have one if not two blank decks, then we need to compose a list of celebrities that we wish to contact. From there we can separate the list, and instead of shipping we can mail in envelopes a single card or two, but that can be decided per person. Upon completion of your signatures then we can decide how to combine based upon what each person was available to accomplish.

[loldudex2]

Great idea! lets start with the decks, all three of us should at least have one if not two blank decks, then we need to compose a list of celebrities that we wish to contact. From there we can separate the list, and instead of shipping we can mail in envelopes a single card or two, but that can be decided per person. Upon completion of your signatures then we can decide how to combine based upon what each person was available to accomplish.

Although I feel we should all work together, I feel we should also work separately. Since we all have different likes, it'd be stupid to force someone to get a Betty White autograph, if they hate Betty White. I think we should just have fun with it, and post our successes on a blog or Tumblr or something. We will see how it goes.

[zmuddiman]

Although I feel we should all work together, I feel we should also work separately. Since we all have different likes, it'd be stupid to force someone to get a Betty White autograph, if they hate Betty White. I think we should just have fun with it, and post our successes on a blog or Tumblr or something. We will see how it goes.

sounds like a plan! we should have a place to put the successes built before hand..mabye a contest hahaha to see who can get the most signatures in one year lol or something

[John B.]

Well first lets get the blank decks.

We can either go about this one of two ways:

-Let's just say there are three people in this "Club". I would send 3 cards to Betty White, zmuddiman would send 3 to Bill Cosby, and MrMagic322 could send 3 to Chevy Chase. Then we make an exchange with each other to save on shipping. Problem is that many celebrities only sign one item per package.

-We could also each send out to whomever we want and just have fun sending to who we like. We have more freedom this way, but we will have to pay more with shipping.

well i think since we might not all like the same people and want the sigy plus you said some only sign one item then we might just send cards out to people and if the do sign it and return it let the rest of us know. my main interest right now would be Penn and Teller, some people from USAnetwork, and thats about it...... I dont get out much.

I will try to make a blog or a tumblr, and I will personally manage it, if we start doing this.

[Evan]

Wait.... why would you get random famous people to sign a cards? lol
How bout getting famous magicians and people like that to sign it 

[zmuddiman]

Wait.... why would you get random famous people to sign a cards? lol
How bout getting famous magicians and people like that to sign it 

That is also an idea! i was thinking a sports team also. Just whatever our idols are. Magicians might be easier to get signatures from also

[KPopFever605]

Hey ezstreet1997, I asked you for one on Youtube, but you never gave me a reply. What's up with that?

[loldudex2]

Wait.... why would you get random famous people to sign a cards? lol
How bout getting famous magicians and people like that to sign it 

I just want to. I have baseballs signed by non baseball players, because they display nice, and they look cool.

Same thing with cards.

[zmuddiman]

I just want to. I have baseballs signed by non baseball players, because they display nice, and they look cool.

Same thing with cards.

who are they signed by?

[loldudex2]

who are they signed by?

Weird Al's Guitarist, and I plan to get it signed by Al next time I go and see him. I also plan to go to Comic-Con in a few years and get a ball signed by Matt Groening (Creator of Simpsons and Futurama) and I want to meet Michael J. Fox someday and get a ball signed by him.

[zmuddiman]

Weird Al's Guitarist, and I plan to get it signed by Al next time I go and see him. I also plan to go to Comic-Con in a few years and get a ball signed by Matt Groening (Creator of Simpsons and Futurama) and I want to meet Michael J. Fox someday and get a ball signed by him.

nice well maybe instead of a ball ya can get cards signed also!?

[loldudex2]

nice well maybe instead of a ball ya can get cards signed also!?

If they let me. I am a HUGE baseball fan, and love autographed baseballs. I am only getting three types of things for Christmas: Magic, Cards, and Autographed Baseballs.

A signed baseball looks amazing on display, and I'd rather have an autographed ball then a playing card. Balls are much more expensive (Like $20-$30 a ball), but I think it is worth it. If anyone else here likes baseball and stuff, I will try to post a picture of my baseball collection sometime.

[zmuddiman]

If they let me. I am a HUGE baseball fan, and love autographed baseballs. I am only getting three types of things for Christmas: Magic, Cards, and Autographed Baseballs.

A signed baseball looks amazing on display, and I'd rather have an autographed ball then a playing card. Balls are much more expensive (Like $20-$30 a ball), but I think it is worth it. If anyone else here likes baseball and stuff, I will try to post a picture of my baseball collection sometime.

well its true they do look better

[loldudex2]

well its true they do look better

Like if the price of baseballs and shipping didn't cost so much, I'd be sending all of the celebrities I listed baseballs.

[zmuddiman]

Like if the price of baseballs and shipping didn't cost so much, I'd be sending all of the celebrities I listed baseballs.

haha i yes! i am going to stick with the playing cards though, its a hobby i love with people that inspire me to love it.

[Don Boyer]

Ah i was thinking of doing the same thing, but to playing card artists/magicians.

Like Alex (from aether)
Lance T. Miller
Dan and Dave
David blaine
De'vo (ugh)
Etc Etc

Then you'd love this:
http://www.dananddave.com/autograph/
One free autographed D&D card, mailed to you...

Blaine's autograph should be pretty easy - I've seen decks sold on his site with his signature on one of the jokers.  Not available now, but will probably come up again sooner or later.

ok thank you, also i have 11 smites so i think people are just smiting for fun now.

Are you sure it's not because you're on Santa's naughty list? 

Yah, seriously. I have no idea why I have 14 smites. I think that's the most anyone has.

Someone (or someones) out there don't like you - you're now up to -27!

Hey, don't take it seriously - and don't hang bulleyes on yourself!

Like if the price of baseballs and shipping didn't cost so much, I'd be sending all of the celebrities I listed baseballs.

I'd think it's easier to mail a playing card - a SINGLE playing card.  A baseball must weigh as much as at least a pack of cards.  On top of that, the cards are much easier to store and display unless you have unlimited space in which to display them.  Since I'm not one of the 1%, I certainly don't fit in that category...

[zmuddiman]

I'd think it's easier to mail a playing card - a SINGLE playing card.  A baseball must weigh as much as at least a pack of cards.  On top of that, the cards are much easier to store and display unless you have unlimited space in which to display them.  Since I'm not one of the 1%, I certainly don't fit in that category...

Exactly! A simple envelope or document box will fit more than enough to send it there and back (if you include a return envelope.

[loldudex2]

That's what I'm saying. If baseballs and shipping didn't cost so much I would send all of those people balls, but since it would get crazy expensive, I'm sticking with cards for now.

[zmuddiman]

That's what I'm saying. If baseballs and shipping didn't cost so much I would send all of those people balls, but since it would get crazy expensive, I'm sticking with cards for now.

Woot Woot! now hm blue backs or red backs for me? Which do i think would be better to get signed

[loldudex2]

Woot Woot! now hm blue backs or red backs for me? Which do i think would be better to get signed

Depends on personal preference. I love red cards, so I will be getting a red deck. If you like blue, then by all means get blue.

[zmuddiman]

Depends on personal preference. I love red cards, so I will be getting a red deck. If you like blue, then by all means get blue.

Then blue it is! haha they for some reason sell for more expensive though

[loldudex2]

Then blue it is! haha they for some reason sell for more expensive though

They shouldn't be.

[zmuddiman]

They shouldn't be.

Yeah i realized that, just the first few sites were loaded with people selling their own and trying to boost profit haha

[loldudex2]

Well it's time! I finally decided to stop putting this off, and I ordered myself some blank faced Bike decks. I will be writing some letters tonight, and will mail them in the morning.

The people who are on the top of my list are:
•Aziz Ansari
•Tony Shalhoub
•Betty White
•Steve Buscemi
•Bob Saget
•Seth MacFarline
•James Earl Jones
•Slash
•Chevy Chase
•Gene Wilder
•Bob Barker
•Clint Eastwood
•Robin Williams
•Jesse Eisenberg
•Sean Connery
•Jeff Foxworthy
•Stan Lee
•Bill Cosby

[john]

My name isn't on this list...........

[KPopFever605]

How about Niel Patrick Harris?

[loldudex2]

How about Niel Patrick Harris?

I would honestly love to (he is one of my favorite actors, a magician, and on my favorite show How I Met Your Mother), but he doesn't sign autographs through te mail. The people I am sending to are verified and return mail signed 95% of the time.

[Don Boyer]

•Seth MacFarline

Well, in that case you might want to spell his name correctly.  I would guess that Mr. McFarlane might take offense... 

I would honestly love to (he is one of my favorite actors, a magician, and on my favorite show How I Met Your Mother), but he doesn't sign autographs through te mail. The people I am sending to are verified and return mail signed 95% of the time.

There's a contest on right now at Club 808 to win a Rider Back uncut with his autograph on it!  He was one of the first two interviewees to get published on the site.

And I recommend getting a second blank-faced deck.  If 95% will respond, it means that 5% won't and you'll be short a couple of cards!  Plus you might want to keep the pack with you, in case you ever bump into a celebrity.  I've had it happen to me countless times...

Michael J. Fox
Norman Fell
Nastassja Kinski
Steve Martin
Yoko Ono
Andy Warhol
Christopher Lambert
Dave Prowse
Al Roker
Rudolph Giuliani (while he was still New York City's Mayor)

And as far as magicians...

David Roth
Alex Pandrea
Magick Balay
Kevin Reylek
Lee Asher
David Blaine
Tony Chang
Chris Mayhew
Ricky Smith
Dan Buck
Dave Buck
Asi Wind
Adam Blumenthal (owner of Tannen's in NYC)

...and card enthusiasts...

Tom and Judy Dawson (prominent card collectors and authors of "Hochman's Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards")
Emmanuel Jose (designer of the Curator deck and the forthcoming Clipped Wings deck [which I was lucky enough to christen!])

...and while I'm certain I left a few out, that's a pretty comprehensive list.

[KPopFever605]

Well, if your into collecting cards from deck designers, why not try Brooke Michaels? Doesn't he have something to do with the Brown Rider Back?

How about Merz? He's designed the most decks so far!

In all seriousness, hit up Kickstarter for those deck designers. I've received numerous cards just from backing someones project on Kickstarter, and I'm pleased about it.

Alex Pandrea
Magick Balay
Kevin Reylek
Lee Asher
David Blaine
Tony Chang
Chris Mayhew
Ricky Smith
Dan Buck
Dave Buck
Asi Wind
Adam Blumenthal (owner of Tannen's in NYC)

...and card enthusiasts...

Tom and Judy Dawson (prominent card collectors and authors of "Hochman's Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards")
Emmanuel Jose (designer of the Curator deck and the forthcoming Clipped Wings deck [which I was lucky enough to christen!])

...and while I'm certain I left a few out, that's a pretty comprehensive list.

One question: How about you able to contact them through the internet?
- Only a selected few have an actual website.
- If they don't have a website, magic companies aren't very likely to just hand out personal information.

Emmanuel Jose (designer of the Curator deck and the forthcoming Clipped Wings deck [which I was lucky enough to christen!])

You baptized him? Cool!

[Don Boyer]

Alex Pandrea
Magick Balay
Kevin Reylek
Lee Asher
David Blaine
Tony Chang
Chris Mayhew
Ricky Smith
Dan Buck
Dave Buck
Asi Wind
Adam Blumenthal (owner of Tannen's in NYC)

...and card enthusiasts...

Tom and Judy Dawson (prominent card collectors and authors of "Hochman's Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards")
Emmanuel Jose (designer of the Curator deck and the forthcoming Clipped Wings deck [which I was lucky enough to christen!])

...and while I'm certain I left a few out, that's a pretty comprehensive list.

One question: How about you able to contact them through the internet?
- Only a selected few have an actual website.
- If they don't have a website, magic companies aren't very likely to just hand out personal information.

Emmanuel Jose (designer of the Curator deck and the forthcoming Clipped Wings deck [which I was lucky enough to christen!])

You baptized him? Cool!

I didn't baptize anyone, you lunkhead!  I named his "Clipped Wings" deck!

The magicians I listed are not people I met over the Internet.  I met them face-to-face, in real life.  You should know the Blaine and Asher stories by now.  The others - I went to the Blue Crown's 1st Anniversary Party nearly a year ago (it's been that long?), I attended lectures at Tannen's, I joined them for "after-lecture" get-togethers in restaurants...

[KPopFever605]

The magicians I listed are not people I met over the Internet.  I met them face-to-face, in real life.  You should know the Blaine and Asher stories by now.  The others - I went to the Blue Crown's 1st Anniversary Party nearly a year ago (it's been that long?), I attended lectures at Tannen's, I joined them for "after-lecture" get-togethers in restaurants...

Cool, but is there a way for me to contact them other from a personal website?

[Don Boyer]

The magicians I listed are not people I met over the Internet.  I met them face-to-face, in real life.  You should know the Blaine and Asher stories by now.  The others - I went to the Blue Crown's 1st Anniversary Party nearly a year ago (it's been that long?), I attended lectures at Tannen's, I joined them for "after-lecture" get-togethers in restaurants...

Cool, but is there a way for me to contact them other from a personal website?

Some have a website.

Some sell products on someone else's website.

Some might even have talent agents.

Are you familiar with how to properly do research?  You're starting to sound like my stepson - if the necessary data for his homework isn't literally dropped on his lap, he can't find it, but even if he did, he wouldn't read it, nay, refuses to read it, if it's more than half-a-paragraph.  Show him a Wikipedia entry that answers his question, and if it's lengthy his eyes will glaze over and he'll give up.  Mind you, he can find his favorite sneakers and headphones online in less time that it took me to write this sentence and recite back to me all the different production models of cars used by law enforcement in the US...

If getting their autographs is something you really want to do, something you're truly interested in - then do some research.  You might even need to use (gasp) snail mail!  You may find a difficult-to-obtain nugget of information and feel that satisfaction of learning something new.

[KPopFever605]

Are you familiar with how to properly do research?  You're starting to sound like my stepson - if the necessary data for his homework isn't literally dropped on his lap, he can't find it, but even if he did, he wouldn't read it, nay, refuses to read it, if it's more than half-a-paragraph.  Show him a Wikipedia entry that answers his question, and if it's lengthy his eyes will glaze over and he'll give up.  Mind you, he can find his favorite sneakers and headphones online in less time that it took me to write this sentence and recite back to me all the different production models of cars used by law enforcement in the US...

Okay, thanks for the help. And yes, I did just briefly glaze over the information. And, if your stepson is in HS, than that is me! It's funny how you describe my entire life online in that little paragraph. I just entered their name into Google, and looked at like the top five website posted...it was a school day after all...so not much research could be done.

[Don Boyer]

Are you familiar with how to properly do research?  You're starting to sound like my stepson - if the necessary data for his homework isn't literally dropped on his lap, he can't find it, but even if he did, he wouldn't read it, nay, refuses to read it, if it's more than half-a-paragraph.  Show him a Wikipedia entry that answers his question, and if it's lengthy his eyes will glaze over and he'll give up.  Mind you, he can find his favorite sneakers and headphones online in less time that it took me to write this sentence and recite back to me all the different production models of cars used by law enforcement in the US...

Okay, thanks for the help. And yes, I did just briefly glaze over the information. And, if your stepson is in HS, than that is me! It's funny how you describe my entire life online in that little paragraph. I just entered their name into Google, and looked at like the top five website posted...it was a school day after all...so not much research could be done.

It's worse - he enters high school next year.    He can also describe all the weapons he has available to him in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2!

[Joshua Robinson]

Don. What you just said there is me in a nutshell. can't be f**ked looking up info if I don't have to and it's hard if I do have to.

I can name a lot of weapons being made and put into circulation, On the school bus there are 2 year 5 (now year 6) kids who would talk guns. I would have to correct them both! even with Lord of The Rings! I know a lot about both of those things, but try to get me to explain what happened when Cpt James Cook landed in Aus and I am sweating like a Pedo in a Preschool because I wouldn't be able to tell you!

[Joker and the Thief]

Don. What you just said there is me in a nutshell. can't be f**ked looking up info if I don't have to and it's hard if I do have to.

I can name a lot of weapons being made and put into circulation, On the school bus there are 2 year 5 (now year 6) kids who would talk guns. I would have to correct them both! even with Lord of The Rings! I know a lot about both of those things, but try to get me to explain what happened when Cpt James Cook landed in Aus and I am sweating like a Pedo in a Preschool because I wouldn't be able to tell you!

Well James Cook established a colony but it almost failed. Just like the when the English came and established and settled in Jamestown on the East Coast of the United States. Just like Cook's colony it was saved by reinforcements but in Australia it was women, a whole ship of women (Now that would really float your boat ) and there was no help from the native people. Whereas in America the Stuarts were saved by the native Indians (where the yanks get thanksgiving from). Fun fact! New York was once called New Amsterdam because the Dutch had control over it. The British then took over and named it New York. Then the Revolution happened and the British Colonists became independent, hence America. Fun Fact Two! Both Australia and America were built on Rum. Yes, rum acted as a currency in both countries for a period of time. History class dismissed.

Btw That was a very very weird simile...