I arrived in Leicester Square with the intention of meeting a friend for a drink, but was distracted by the gathering crowds who had descended on the square to, I assume, watch a bunch of reasonably famous people walk into a cinema.
I was intrigued by the phenomenon in a way that I haven't been before. Exactly what is it that makes thousands of people think "I know, today I am going to stand in Leicester Square in the pouring rain, so that I can watch Daniel Radcliffe get ushered in on the red carpet under an umbrella."Whatever the reason, only these people would know.
I wonder if the girl on the right with the homemade cardboard banner saying "I came all the way 4rm Miami 2 C Dan" made the banner in Miami before travelling, or after arriving in London. I also wonder how smudged the words got after the torrential rain, which I witnessed from the comfort of Yates bar, before I strolled over to the Prince Charles Cinema to watch 'Double Indemnity.'
People get their kicks in strange ways. Suffice to say these girls and slightly-too-old balding men managed to still scream wildly, despite the heavy rain. Or maybe they were screaming because of the rain. I don't know.
It's because it's Harry Potter with a cult following that makes the common muggle fans oblivious to the elements - I have to say I am cannot wait to see the film next week when it is released to the public! I am doing a couple weeks shadowing the director for work experience in october so will let you know then why 'Dan' enduces such... bizarre behaviour!
ReplyDeleteI think it's because he did that play in the nude.
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i like potter, but this is kind of ridiculous. funny, but ridiculous
ReplyDeleteThats funny! That exact story happened to me a couple of years ago when one of the other Harry Potter films had its premiere. There was such a large crowd, it was unbelievable!
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ReplyDeleteim the girl with the banner! and i made the banner when i was still in Miami, and the words didnt get smudged because i had put transparent book covering around the cardboard
i kept the picture you took :)
Maud
Haha, Hi Maud! Wow, how did you find this blog? Must be weird to see you in it! If you email me I can forward you the proper picture, I may have another one with you in also! My email address is in my profile on the left hand side.
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