Question about Nathan Fillion

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AUDIOPHANTOM

Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:19 AM

Hey there. Hope this is a good place to post this and I hope I'm not throwing an elephant into the room on my first post, but I had a question about Nathan Fillion and figured this was the best place to get an honest answer.

So last week during San Diego Comic Con, a friend and I were eating in a small coffee house. We noticed that Nathan Fillion walked in, and was having a coffee with an assistant (I'm assuming. Nice girl, red hair.) Anyway, as he was leaving, a fan held up his hand in a "High Five" position and said, "Hey, Nathan Fillion!" to which Nathan ducked down to almost waist level and yelled, "No touching!".

I was just wondering if this was a Hollywood mindset or he was really afraid of being touched (ala Howie Mandell).
I've seen a lot of interviews with him and he seems like such a nice guy, so this was very weird to me that he would do this.

If anyone knows why this would happen, I'd just like to know.

Hope I'm not being rude or insensitive, I just really like the guy and am hoping it wasn't one of those "Hollywood moments".

Thanks in advance,
AudioPhantom.com

IREMISST

Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:51 AM

Maybe he just doesn't wanna be touched by strangers or had a bad experience, me and hubby are with him on that one, people are nasty germy and weird... I never touch anyone without being invited first!

Not a hugger!

ECGORDON

Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:51 AM

In the context of Comic-Con or any other convention or fan gathering that Nathan has attended, he is about the most accessible and genial guy I've ever seen. Being accosted in a restaurant is another matter. No reason he shouldn't have been a little skittish in that situation.

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AUDIOPHANTOM

Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:55 AM

Oh, I know when fans get out of hand. I work in a comic shop and in the media for a few years and we've had signings where it got quit weird.

No, this guy just held his hand up to do a high five and it clearly freaked him out.
It wasn't like a football fan screaming HIGH FIVE!!

It was more of a "Oh, hey. I like you. High five."

FEARTHEBUNNYMAN

Saturday, July 31, 2010 2:04 AM

Nathan has stated multiple times, on both his twitter and his myspace blog back when he was still doing that, that he does NOT appreciate it when strangers (fans) come up to him and whack him on the arm, the back, grab his ass which apparently a couple of girls did, etc. And I don't blame him one bit, and it seems like something he has dealt with more than once, probably *because* he presents himself as so genial and because he clearly likes his fans. People seem to take liberties.

That said, what you described sounds more like an over-reaction for comedic effect on his part (while still being half serious). Did he give any indication he was slightly kidding? Otherwise, it IS Comic-con, maybe he was already "touched-out" (to borrow a phrase from parenting mags) by that point and was a little more on edge than usual.

Or maybe he's cracking up. who knows.

AUDIOPHANTOM

Saturday, July 31, 2010 2:31 AM

I couldn't see if he was kidding because he walked out away from us (We were outside).
The guy who did it lowered himself a lot and gave a "Holy crap, did I make him do that?" look and obviously felt bad.

It would be like, if you were walking toward me on the sidewalk and about 3 yards away, I put my hand in the air and said your name to which you immediately duck and say out loud, "No touching!".

I dunno. It could have been nothing, but it was just so...out of place, from what I've seen of him.

STINKINGROSE

Saturday, July 31, 2010 2:48 AM

I remember from somewhere waaaay back reading an interview or posting or the like.
He said that when you see him in public he actually prefers something simple like "just nod and say Cap'n" as you pass.

Not everybody gets off on being mobbed, and personal space is for EVERYONE.

Or he could have been totally goofing and somewhat sleep deprived.

Or he told his companion he was someone waaay cooler and more famous and then someone went and blew his cover.

ZZETTA13

Saturday, July 31, 2010 3:05 AM

Nathan was likely just surprised at someone calling out his name in a public place not in an entertainment venue. I’m sure everyone around looked to see what was going on, and at that moment he just wanted to be one of the crowd. Nathan’s a good guy. I don’t think this had anything to do with him just wanting to be rude. He was just caught off-guard and reacted in a defensive manner. That was all.

Z

AUDIOPHANTOM

Saturday, July 31, 2010 3:22 AM

Alright, everyone.

Time for me to pack it in, works over, but thanks for the responses.
I thought it'd be something simple, but just had to know, ya know?

BORIS

Saturday, July 31, 2010 8:59 AM

I'd say he was trying to make light of the situation but at the same time making his opinion clear...and fair enough. I think no touching is an appropriate boundary. just because you are famous and a nice person doesn't mean you have to allow strangers that think they know you/care for you into your bubble. a polite greeting should be enough. It's up to the fans/admirers to show some courtesy and not go too far. If he invites touching then that's his prerogative.
Though I'm not famous (and hopefully never will be) I have on occasion addressed large groups of people or run workshops etc. I always mix in some humour and am mindful of being gracious and open...for some reason there's always one or two people who think that makes me more familiar to them, and they always go for a hug or some other kind of touching when they see me at other places. it never fails to freak me out and I'm waaaay less funny about it than Mr Fillion.

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