Buffett stand-in chosen

dvparrothead · Post by **dvparrothead** » August 15, 2005 4:49 pm

And it's Tom Watt, the Buffett Man. Tom, from Pennsylvania, just happened to be in Florida doing some shows and, with a little boost from his friends, got the part in the movie. Way to go, Tom!!!

www.tomwatt.com

crawfish · Post by **crawfish** » August 15, 2005 8:42 pm

HE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE BUFFETT!

wannabejane · Post by **wannabejane** » August 15, 2005 9:38 pm

crawfish wrote:HE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE BUFFETT!

You are so right! Besides I thought the stand in was supposed to me from South Florida? Isn't Pennsylvania up north somewhere?

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 15, 2005 9:57 pm

I think he resembles him just fine... congrats Mr Watt!!

dvparrothead · Post by **dvparrothead** » August 15, 2005 10:24 pm

Met Tom once when he was doing a show for us...the resemblance is pretty amazing. The pictures on his site don't do him justice. And does it matter if he isn't from Florida? Go with the best choice, not the fifth-best choice who happens to live down the street.

parrothead216 · Post by **parrothead216** » August 15, 2005 10:35 pm

Tiki Bar wrote:I think he resembles him just fine... congrats Mr Watt!!

I agree Tiki Bar ,Tom will do just great! If you go to Tom's web site, Our parrot kids are there under parrot heads link. They are the STUFFED ONES with the hawaiian shirts and leis. Phins up Tom and good luck!

www.tomwatt.com

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » August 15, 2005 10:40 pm

I guess what I'm wondering is... how tall is Mr. Watt?

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 16, 2005 7:39 am

Desdamona wrote:I guess what I'm wondering is... how tall is Mr. Watt?

6'1", they are surgically-shortening his legs. "Anything for a part", he was heard to say.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 16, 2005 9:02 am

RinglingRingling wrote:
Desdamona wrote:I guess what I'm wondering is... how tall is Mr. Watt?
6'1", they are surgically-shortening his legs. "Anything for a part", he was heard to say.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » August 16, 2005 9:10 am

I preface this post to say that we live in a free country and everyone has the right to work at any job he or she chooses as long as it is within the confines of the laws of our country.

However in my opinion, I do not care for the knock off bands, celebrity impersonators and look alikes. I listen to Jimmy Buffett because I enjoy his music, attitude and the lifestyle he portrays.... I have no interest in going to see someone who sounds like him.... or looks like him. The same goes for Vegas impersonators or house bands who try to imulate other artists.

If people have enough talent to look or sound like another, they need to make it on their OWN talent and not copy someone elses.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 16, 2005 9:13 am

I suspect the request for a South Florida person was simply the desire to avoid paying hotel and travel costs for the stand-in. I'm sure no one minds if the person is in the area anyway or has paid for his travel.

RAGTOP · Post by **RAGTOP** » August 16, 2005 9:24 am

crawfish wrote:HE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE BUFFETT!

are you kidding me, I think he looks pretty damn close.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » August 16, 2005 9:29 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:I preface this post to say that we live in a free country and everyone has the right to work at any job he or she chooses as long as it is within the confines of the laws of our country.

However in my opinion, I do not care for the knock off bands, celebrity impersonators and look alikes. I listen to Jimmy Buffett because I enjoy his music, attitude and the lifestyle he portrays.... I have no interest in going to see someone who sounds like him.... or looks like him. The same goes for Vegas impersonators or house bands who try to imulate other artists.

If people have enough talent to look or sound like another, they need to make it on their OWN talent and not copy someone elses.

I know this isn't the case here since he's only acting as a stand-in but I wholeheartedly agree. That's not to say I won't go see a cover band, I will but I really have no desire to see any tribute bands or artists that try to imitate others. Of course there's a few exceptions to that but for the most part, I don't care for them, especially when the person (or persons) they're imitating are still out there making music.

7lords · Post by **7lords** » August 16, 2005 9:41 am

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:I suspect the request for a South Florida person was simply the desire to avoid paying hotel and travel costs for the stand-in. I'm sure no one minds if the person is in the area anyway or has paid for his travel.

That's correct. I thought they said that there would be no travel or hotel costs paid - just $125 per diem.

Phinsup2! · Post by **Phinsup2!** » August 16, 2005 10:02 am

I guess I must admit that there is a pretty strong resemblance, but no one has a look quite like Jimmy. He is a complete package that takes in attitude as well as appearance. I am sure this fellow is fine at what he does, but doesn't quite capture the mishcheivous look of Bubba which adds so much to the man. However, I want to say congratulations to Tom, and good luck!

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » August 16, 2005 10:21 am

7lords wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:I suspect the request for a South Florida person was simply the desire to avoid paying hotel and travel costs for the stand-in. I'm sure no one minds if the person is in the area anyway or has paid for his travel.
That's correct. I thought they said that there would be no travel or hotel costs paid - just $125 per diem.

I smell a rat in this contest...Watts' schedule didn't even have him in FL the first half of the month...

But anyways...congratulations.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » August 16, 2005 10:32 am

Gulfbreeze wrote:
I smell a rat in this contest...Watts' schedule didn't even have him in FL the first half of the month...

But anyways...congratulations.

That was my point earlier... He is due in P-cola on Friday... no where near FtL!

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » August 16, 2005 10:33 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:
Gulfbreeze wrote:
I smell a rat in this contest...Watts' schedule didn't even have him in FL the first half of the month...

But anyways...congratulations.
That was my point earlier... He is due in P-cola on Friday... no where near FtL!

I didn't have a chance

I'd have commuted...saved them some cash.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 16, 2005 11:05 am

Hi,
Yes, it was me that deleted posts... PM me if you have a problem with it... and please take it as a hint.
Thank you!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » August 16, 2005 11:05 am

Tiki Bar wrote:Hi,
Yes, it was me that deleted posts... PM me if you have a problem with it... and please take it as a hint.
Thank you!

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