I was just wondering if any of you have ever been caught viewing this site at work by someone (fellow co-worker, boss, etc.) and what their reaction was to it. This happened to me today, much to my chagrin. I was just browsing when this guy who has an office very close to my cubicle walked by, happened to see it, and starting screaming, "MacGyver! That's MacGyver!" I was mortified! The man has a great sense of humor, but he embarrassed me in front of the whole office, anyway. Like RDA, I am a very private person, so I did not like hearing my "crush" being announced for everyone within earshot to hear. I'll probably never hear the end of the teasing I'll get.
On a positive note, he did recognize MacGyver, said the show was a "timeless classic", and he also said of RDA, "He's so damn handsome" -- and this man is straight! It goes to show you how well RDA is remembered--not only by bringing a character fully to life that people still recognize, but also for his perpetual good looks.
Have you ever been caught viewing this site at work?
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Re: Have you ever been caught viewing this site at work?
Nope. Fortunately, I never had that happen. I can understand how mortified you were from this....but, as you said, at least he recognized the classic nature of MacGyver and even that he is so handsome! (that coming from a straight guy is quite a compliment).CMac wrote:I was just wondering if any of you have ever been caught viewing this site at work by someone (fellow co-worker, boss, etc.) and what their reaction was to it. This happened to me today, much to my chagrin. I was just browsing when this guy who has an office very close to my cubicle walked by, happened to see it, and starting screaming, "MacGyver! That's MacGyver!" I was mortified! The man has a great sense of humor, but he embarrassed me in front of the whole office, anyway. Like RDA, I am a very private person, so I did not like hearing my "crush" being announced for everyone within earshot to hear. I'll probably never hear the end of the teasing I'll get.
On a positive note, he did recognize MacGyver, said the show was a "timeless classic", and he also said of RDA, "He's so damn handsome" -- and this man is straight! It goes to show you how well RDA is remembered--not only by bringing a character fully to life that people still recognize, but also for his perpetual good looks.
B
Re: Have you ever been caught viewing this site at work?
Yes, once and there is more ...
The first time I was searching the forum when a very young man (one of our apprentice) came into my lab and saw me watching the "thunk"-thread. But he sat down beside me and said "Thats Richard Dean Anderson! He's a really amazing man."
I was totally dumbfounded!
And if anyone has Windows on the computer you actually know the starting screen or when you have to log in, then there is a picture in the middle of the screen.
So, on my computer at work thats the same picture I have in the banner below. But the whole picture, not only the eyes.
Someday our IT-expert had to fix something on my computer and the starting picture appeared.
He looked and ... "MacGywer!" He recognized him only after a few seconds.
Must have been a fan as well
This starting picture my boss saw too one day. He asked "Is that your husband?"
My answer: "No, sadly not, then I wouldn't work here I guess."
Nowadays he knows my husband, but the starting picture is still the same.
The first time I was searching the forum when a very young man (one of our apprentice) came into my lab and saw me watching the "thunk"-thread. But he sat down beside me and said "Thats Richard Dean Anderson! He's a really amazing man."
I was totally dumbfounded!
And if anyone has Windows on the computer you actually know the starting screen or when you have to log in, then there is a picture in the middle of the screen.
So, on my computer at work thats the same picture I have in the banner below. But the whole picture, not only the eyes.
Someday our IT-expert had to fix something on my computer and the starting picture appeared.
He looked and ... "MacGywer!" He recognized him only after a few seconds.
Must have been a fan as well
This starting picture my boss saw too one day. He asked "Is that your husband?"
My answer: "No, sadly not, then I wouldn't work here I guess."
Nowadays he knows my husband, but the starting picture is still the same.
"No matter how hard the past,
you can always begin again."
(Buddha)
you can always begin again."
(Buddha)
Re: Have you ever been caught viewing this site at work?
I had a similar experience as you did, Caty, but with my home laptop. I took it in to be repaired one time, and I had a Mac photo as my background. It was MacGyver in a natural setting, not a studio shot of RDA, so it looked like just a regular photo. The guy fixing my laptop noticed it and asked, "Is that your boyfriend?" He wasn't kidding, either. I should have said yes, but instead I told him it was MacGyver. It took him a minute to recognize him, but then he went, "Oh, yeah--cool show!"
I wish I had someone like him as my boyfriend. Dare I dream? I know RDA is unique, but if I only had someone similar to him, I would be so content. Do they even make men like that anymore? *Sighs*
If not, I guess that's okay, too. Like RDA, I do enjoy my independence, but it sure is nice to fantasize.
I wish I had someone like him as my boyfriend. Dare I dream? I know RDA is unique, but if I only had someone similar to him, I would be so content. Do they even make men like that anymore? *Sighs*
If not, I guess that's okay, too. Like RDA, I do enjoy my independence, but it sure is nice to fantasize.
Re: Have you ever been caught viewing this site at work?
great topic!!
I've never been caught..At work we have a steady background it isn't changeable. I check the site sometimes on my phone but till now I haven't been "caught".Lately I have a view colleagues and a friend who often ask me what my perfect guy should look like..To get me on a date and coupled.. I know its well meant, but no thanks..when love comes it will..So this is what I gave them:
And it's like Oh wow what a guy..Yep and I want a guy simular to that or nothing! Mac even protects me now against being coupled sorry for this little slide....back to the topic
I've never been caught..At work we have a steady background it isn't changeable. I check the site sometimes on my phone but till now I haven't been "caught".Lately I have a view colleagues and a friend who often ask me what my perfect guy should look like..To get me on a date and coupled.. I know its well meant, but no thanks..when love comes it will..So this is what I gave them:
And it's like Oh wow what a guy..Yep and I want a guy simular to that or nothing! Mac even protects me now against being coupled sorry for this little slide....back to the topic
Lots of love,
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What a great THUNK photo (I know - that's not this thread - but it is anyway..... ). Glad the others now know what your perfect man would look like. Good for you!
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He is the perfect man, to be sure. When I was a little girl, I went to a friend's house and she asked me, "Have you ever seen MacGyver?" I replied, "No." Can you imagine? What would I have done without him in my life? Anyway, this was several years after the show had aired, and I was just stunned by his incredible beauty and personality, even as a child! Later, my stepdad claims that this friend "ruined" me for other relationships with men, because now I have such high standards. Why not, I say? The wait is worth it for someone like him.
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My colleagues know about 'my crush'. So it's ok.I don't have to hide.I hardly ever browse in the workplace anyway.
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My colleagues knew, too. That's nothing to be ashamed of, so I don't hide the pic on my computer.tvero80 wrote:My colleagues know about 'my crush'. So it's ok.I don't have to hide.I hardly ever browse in the workplace anyway.
And now, when I figure out somthing tricky, my boss sometimes acknowledged my affection to MacGywer.
And that's something I'm really proud of.
"No matter how hard the past,
you can always begin again."
(Buddha)
you can always begin again."
(Buddha)
Re: Have you ever been caught viewing this site at work?
As well,I have no superiors nearby
https://jannick0104.wixsite.com/jackgywer
https://www.instagram.com/jackgywer_fanart/?hl=de
I continue to follow my heart,
that does not have to know the mind.
J.K.