With derek fisher and shannon brown

O yea did i forget to mention i copped the autograph

which Waffle House? man Wayne shoulda taken a few pix,and poted em!

the one on meridian BY I-40

Did he hit on you?

Haha. I always eat at Waffle House when I'm traveling too. Family tradition.

lame

lame
What's lame? The fact that you missed Kobe or your own comment?

That Kobe eating at a Waffle House is "news."

That Kobe eating at a Waffle House is "news."

Maybe, but I do think it's kind of cool/interesting to hear what the visiting NBA players do when they come to OKC. I've heard funny stories of Iverson and Adam Morrison playing blackjack at Riverwind on random Tuesday nights. The fact that this city has NBA athletes out in public reguarly nearly every night of the week for half the year--even if at a Waffle house--is "news," I think.

But, to each his own. BEAT LA!

Well he must have been hungry, because I read on my Twitter this morning that Steve Lackmeyer said he ate in Bricktown last night.

I would put some money that if he ate late night at the Waffle House on I-40 and Meridian... Then he enjoyed himself some Night Trips action and needed to soak up some booze.

That Kobe eating at a Waffle House is "news."

when its a waffle house in OKC yes

Well he must have been hungry, because I read on my Twitter this morning that Steve Lackmeyer said he ate in Bricktown last night.

are u callin me a liar?

hoepfully he got the splatter platter so he is less effective tonight

are u callin me a liar?

No, your shock jock poster tactics are tired "Lil Wayne", time for some new lyrics. I simply said he must have been hungry, having had a reported 2 dinners last night. Heck in HS or college, I'd eat healthy before a big game, not greasy processed food.

I started a Thread on page Two,about meeting/seeing players in public,maybe The MODS can combine this into that thread?

No, your shock jock poster tactics are tired "Lil Wayne", time for some new lyrics. I simply said he must have been hungry, having had a reported 2 dinners last night. Heck in HS or college, I'd eat healthy before a big game, not greasy processed food.

I didnt know I had "poster tactics" whatever that means

That Kobe eating at a Waffle House is "news."

Metro, you can call this lame but I know if lilwayne said he saw Kobe eating at RedPrime I would have heard you from my house pounding on your keyboard writing a post about how Kobe is so cool, RedPrime and Tuck are the best, and then maybe suggest Kobe go to LifeChurch if he gets the chance.

I am going to agree with metro on this one. Then again I am not the type of person to become star struck. People are people. It does not matter if you are a celebrity, the bag boy or the checkout girl your equally the same to me.

The only difference between me and Kobe is his paycheck. If I saw him somewhere, I am not going to run up to him and wet myself asking for his autograph. I would let the man enjoy his time doing whatever he was doing. Famous people have a right to function in society just like the rest of us. That is why I leave them alone when I see them.

Exactly my point oneforone.

That Kobe eating at a Waffle House is "news."


Hahaha - kinda like the news of cops stopping Sanjaya for speeding (in Seattle)...

:LolLolLol

Well he must have been hungry, because I read on my Twitter this morning that Steve Lackmeyer said he ate in Bricktown last night.

lame.

People on this site are getting so bitter. If you don't like the thread, umm...hit backspace and don't post? /shrug

MMMM.... maybe kobe should not have covered, and smothered his WaffleHouse meal! The Thunder beat The SHI* out of LA tonight,holding Kobe and The Lakers to season lows!

I think OKC needs to change a little bit, when it comes to Stars visiting/living in town. Don't you all realize, that OKC's attitude is why the big timers think OKC is boring?

Those stars are used to people clammering for autographs, and when they visit the middle of america and everybody has a "nobody cares" and "let the stars have their peace" attitude - players and the media following them will always revert back to the tired ass image of OKC being backwater, boring, and small/hick - all because people in the town don't 'recognize' stars.

I would hope, the younger people on this forum would be thrilled to see Kobe and hear about what he does when he's in the city. I totally agree that there seems to be way too much conformity and angst on this forum - Jeeze people, you are a major league city now; it's ok to let loose a little and enjoy the fame!

After all, it's Kobe Bryant - arguably the biggest NBA superstar since Michael Jordan.

Metro, you can call this lame but I know if lilwayne said he saw Kobe eating at RedPrime I would have heard you from my house pounding on your keyboard writing a post about how Kobe is so cool, RedPrime and Tuck are the best, and then maybe suggest Kobe go to LifeChurch if he gets the chance.:bow:

I think OKC needs to change a little bit, when it comes to Stars visiting/living in town. Don't you all realize, that OKC's attitude is why the big timers think OKC is boring?

Those stars are used to people clammering for autographs, and when they visit the middle of america and everybody has a "nobody cares" and "let the stars have their peace" attitude - players and the media following them will always revert back to the tired ass image of OKC being backwater, boring, and small/hick - all because people in the town don't 'recognize' stars.

After all, it's Kobe Bryant - arguably the biggest NBA superstar since Michael Jordan.

Well, sports guys may be addicted to the attention but when my kids see stars in NYC, they wouldn't dream of asking for their autograph or otherwise bothering them. It is just not done in a more "sophisticated" venue. Which is probably why the stars in NYC can go outside and walk their dog without being pestered.

I am not a huge Kobe fan.

That Kobe eating at a Waffle House is "news."

You are always such an ass. I don't know why your outlook on life is so dark and gloomy, maybe you aren't as successful as you wish you were, but your harshness and snobby attitude is going to scare off new members, guaranteed. People do not wanna post and be part of an online community filled with douche bags like yourself.

^^^^^Sooo, let me get this straight,Metro puts The word (news) in quotes,and there for is a douche?and an Ass? WOW! is it possible for people here to disagree with others,and not have to use curse words and be so hurt by others comments?

^^^^^Sooo, let me get this straight,Metro puts The word (news) in quotes,and there for is a douche?and an Ass? WOW! is it possible for people here to disagree with others,and not have to use curse words and be so hurt by others comments? Agree!!

I agree, maybe metro isn't a fan or doesn't think Kobe eating at waffle house is real news. I can respect that.

but I also can respect those who would be fascinated that Kobe ate at waffle house while they were also eating there. And that they went and got an autograph from Kobe.

I mean, he is the world's biggest basketball star (arguably), so regardless of where he eats - you should expect people to get excited to some extent.

I also was speak ing of OKC in general and early year articles where players were saying OKC was boring. Maybe they think it is boring because of OKC's attitude of 'let live free from distraction.' Players and stars could be mistaking this as "OKC don't know who I am, so therefore OKC is backwater or boring."

I think there could be a balance and to do so more OKC people should be more outgoing when stars are in town. Otherwise, the "image" of OKC might persist because even in Wichita or Omaha people get excited when stars are in their towns.

^^^^^Sooo, let me get this straight,Metro puts The word (news) in quotes,and there for is a douche?and an Ass? WOW! is it possible for people here to disagree with others,and not have to use curse words and be so hurt by others comments?

No, but the fact that he came into this thread and tried to discredit the excitement of the OP is an douche bag thing to do. If you disagree, fine, but no need to take away from those who may find joy in something. And you are an ass for taking his side. That is like siding with the devil. And yes, I did just compare metro to the devil.

^^^^LOL, soonerfaninokc? how big of an ass am I? I hope a real BIG one!

alright everyone, that's enough. back to topic. -M

Dang, you guys are making us punks on the politics threads look like cream puffs.

I posted on my FB last night... "Advice to Kobe & Derek: Don't eat at the Waffle House the night before you play my Thunder. Those cakes won't help you". Maybe Ron Artest should have gone with them. I think he's still clueless as to what happened last night!

I agree, maybe metro isn't a fan or doesn't think Kobe eating at waffle house is real news. I can respect that.

but I also can respect those who would be fascinated that Kobe ate at waffle house while they were also eating there. And that they went and got an autograph from Kobe.

I mean, he is the world's biggest basketball star (arguably), so regardless of where he eats - you should expect people to get excited to some extent.

I also was speak ing of OKC in general and early year articles where players were saying OKC was boring. Maybe they think it is boring because of OKC's attitude of 'let live free from distraction.' Players and stars could be mistaking this as "OKC don't know who I am, so therefore OKC is backwater or boring."

I think there could be a balance and to do so more OKC people should be more outgoing when stars are in town. Otherwise, the "image" of OKC might persist because even in Wichita or Omaha people get excited when stars are in their towns.
I read and hear the exact opposite down here, the one constant that I have seen interviews and from some people who know some of the music/movie "stars" who live here in Austin or visit quite often is they enjoy the fact they can pretty much go out in public and not be hassled by paparazzi and fans like they are when in LA.

I never understood the whole autograph thing, I have had one in my entire life and I didn't ask for it, the person next to me did, that was Lonnie Smith after an 89'rs game (before he went to the Phillies) and I was probably around 13 years old. I believe acknowledgment is fine but there is no need to harass someone between bites, especially for an adult, I can understand if a kid wants an autograph. Sure some egomaniacs may want the attention but the majority of them would probably rather eat in peace.


I posted on my FB last night... "Advice to Kobe & Derek: Don't eat at the Waffle House the night before you play my Thunder. Those cakes won't help you". Maybe Ron Artest should have gone with them. I think he's still clueless as to what happened last night!
Ron Artest is clueless of reality, so that is probably his normal state.

Austin is considered a hip and upcoming city. OKC is not.

So that is why Im thinking OKC might want to get some 'wow' factor - whereas Austin already has it.

No, but the fact that he came into this thread and tried to discredit the excitement of the OP is an douche bag thing to do. If you disagree, fine, but no need to take away from those who may find joy in something. And you are an ass for taking his side. That is like siding with the devil. And yes, I did just compare metro to the devil.

wow I'm the devil, and people wonder why Oklahoma is seen to have an inferiority complex?:doh:

I think OKC needs to change a little bit, when it comes to Stars visiting/living in town. Don't you all realize, that OKC's attitude is why the big timers think OKC is boring?

Those stars are used to people clammering for autographs, and when they visit the middle of america and everybody has a "nobody cares" and "let the stars have their peace" attitude - players and the media following them will always revert back to the tired ass image of OKC being backwater, boring, and small/hick - all because people in the town don't 'recognize' stars.

I would hope, the younger people on this forum would be thrilled to see Kobe and hear about what he does when he's in the city. I totally agree that there seems to be way too much conformity and angst on this forum - Jeeze people, you are a major league city now; it's ok to let loose a little and enjoy the fame!

After all, it's Kobe Bryant - arguably the biggest NBA superstar since Michael Jordan.

I'm not sure that's true. There was an article recently written about why the NBA players love going to Toronto to play. Three reasons were given, two by the author and one by players. The first two (by author) were that there's great nightlife and it's a very multicultural city. The reason given by the players was that they like going to a place where they're not mobbed and they get to act like a regular person.

I think our lack of great nightlife is probably the biggest negative for visiting players. I'm not sure about the multiculturality issue, as long as there are girls who are interested in them. I still think a smile of recognition or short greeting is the best way to acknowledge a star of any sort. Personally, I would get tired of being mobbed and I'd be especially tired of having to sign autographs. I think they want to be recognized, but after that, I think maybe they appreciate our willingness to give them some space.

But, I think it's cool that we have the opportunity to see Kobe at a Waffle House or anywhere else in OKC, and I don't mind people posting where they've seen players. It is a thrill to see them in settings you consider part of home.

Kobe ate a late lunch at Hooters in Bricktown. Or perhaps they just had appetizers and such. Steve got his info on that one from me (I just mentioned it to him in passing), and when I saw Kobe I figured he was just arriving when in fact he was leaving. I office in the same building as Hooters, so generally see the comings and goings down there. Kobe generally stops at the Bricktown Hooters at some point every time he is in town. It seems like it is usually the first stop after arrival and hotel check-in. It's mostly mid-afternoon, and that was the case the other day.

As far as I can tell, Kobe and some of his teammates are the most apt NBA players to go to that Hooters. I know Shaq has been there before, and I actually spoke with Mike Bibby when he was there, but most players seem to prefer having dinner at Mickey Mantle's (the list is too long for here, but includes players like LeBron and coaches like Jerry Sloan and Pop). I know players and coaches also make it out to other places in town, but MM's seems to get much of that night-before visiting-team business, perhaps because Chris Paul was so crazy about it and spread the word.

As far as Kobe, Waffle House was likely a dinner spot before or after going to Night Trips or some such place. Seriously. He's a great player, but sometimes the guy seriously seems to have his priorities out of whack.

Waffle House? Hooters? He may be one of the best players in NBA history, but he's got a horrible taste in restaurants.

Any word on who the lucky girl was that got raped while he was in town?

Heck in HS or college, I'd eat healthy before a big game, not greasy processed food.



...and maybe this is why you are not a professional athlete today. Who knows, maybe you were just a few Taco Bell trips away from superstardom. :smile:

maybe I need to eat at Waffle House more.

maybe I need to eat at Waffle House more.
Maybe not after the way Kobe played in OKC ....

yea, my boss was the guy who drove them to hooters. he had done a photo shoot at the sheraton earlier in the day. i just barely missed him.

maybe I need to eat at Waffle House more.

I am going to go out on a limb and say that is first time that has ever been said by a Human.

I am going to go out on a limb and say that is first time that has ever been said by a Human.

There are way worse vittles out there than yer typical WH.
All in all, hangin' at a WH ain't so bad. Never been to a bad one actually, though some have been better than the others.

Ft. Smith - South Rogers was my salvation several years ago when momma was ill and down the street to St. Eddy's.

Norman - W. Robinson has never done me wrong.

In Slidell the WH on the bypass near the LQ a while back was decent, thankfully, as the far superior Cracker Barrel was already closed.

Jerry Sloan ate at Iguana the last time he was here. It was funny. I looked at him and wondered where I knew him from, totally didn't recognize him but knew he looked familiar. One of my friends knew immediately who he was, spoke to him and didn't get a very friendly reply. He was taken to a back room rather quickly. This was before the game, so his sour personality wasn't related to the outcome.

His sour attitude probably was the result of yahoos pestering him in public. Seriously, it is one thing for kids to ask for an autograph at a game. It is another thing for adults to approach him when he is trying to eat.

OKC is new to the top level pro athlete situation. When you live in Dallas or Denver you see the pro athletes out and about pretty often. You get to know which ones seek out the recognition and which ones just want to be left alone just by their body language. When you are tempted to approach an athlete while he is eating, my experience is that you are asking for it. When Troy Aikman was still playing I saw people all over him like flies on u-know-what when he was out for a nice meal. I really felt sorry that he couldn't get a moment's rest. I saw John Elway at his own restaurant chew out someone for approaching him while he was eating with his family. Even Jimmy Johnson and another assistant coach for the Cowboys couldn't have a moment's relaxation having a beer without people coming up to them every 3 seconds - even for kids autographs - and for someone like Kobe ESPECIALLY for kids autographs. Athletes know people get their autographs and then go sell them on E-bay. They are regular people just like us and need some peace and quiet sometimes so unless it's an emergency, give them a smile and leave them alone.

There are way worse vittles out there than yer typical WH.
All in all, hangin' at a WH ain't so bad. Never been to a bad one actually, though some have been better than the others.

I'm not knocking the Waffle House. I have eaten at more than my share and my kids love it. They really like to sit at the counter and watch the cook work. But I still don't know if anyone has ever said they need to eat there more often.

Here in the ATL (home of Waffle House) there is one at nearly every major intersection. I drive 3 miles to work and I pass three of them.

OKC is new to the top level pro athlete situation. When you live in Dallas or Denver you see the pro athletes out and about pretty often. You get to know which ones seek out the recognition and which ones just want to be left alone just by their body language.


I'll put this debate to an end once and for all. Six Jaguars, some NBA retirees, and one local weatherman live my subdivision. I'll ask them if they are bothered by people asking for autographs while they are out eating.

I'll put this debate to an end once and for all. Six Jaguars, some NBA retirees, and one local weatherman live my subdivision. I'll ask them if they are bothered by people asking for autographs while they are out eating.

That would be interesting to know. You really have to adjust your final answer based on whether they are average players or of the superstar/extremely recognizable catagory like Kobe, though.

That would be interesting to know. You really have to adjust your final answer based on whether they are average players or of the superstar/extremely recognizable catagory like Kobe, though.

These guys aren't superstars, but they know the superstars. There is no doubt people know who they are though - they are big guys and Jacksonville is a small bowl.

These guys aren't superstars, but they know the superstars. There is no doubt people know who they are though - they are big guys and Jacksonville is a small bowl.

Just like OKC. I understand the notion that pro athletes are entertainers and should expect some of this type of thing, but I've also personally seen them hounded to death by people who just can't leave them alone. For those who are trying to lay low and enjoy a meal or a beer, I feel badly for them. For the Dion Sanders (the former "neon" version) and Michael Irvin, they sought out attention because of their clothing and behavior. Others dont.

Here in the ATL (home of Waffle House) there is one at nearly every major intersection. I drive 3 miles to work and I pass three of them.
In 1996 there were 56 Waffle House locations, we joked that you could tell which side of Atlanta you were on based on whether there was a Waffle House or Starbucks on the corner. Between the hotel where we stayed to the Coke plant I think there were 5 of them.

That Kobe eating at a Waffle House is "news."

im surprised Kobe didnt eat at Mama E's Chicken & Waffles off of 36th and Springlake Drive.

im surprised Kobe didnt eat at Mama E's Chicken & Waffles off of 36th and Springlake Drive.

maybe for a late lunch or early, early dinner, but not for a late dinner. Or did they expand their hours?