One of Louise's friends told her I look like Bruno Mars.
Now I'm a 39 year old indie rock nerd, I'll admit it: I had to google Bruno Mars. I don't think I'd have recognised him if I'd tripped over him in the street. However, if I had tripped over him in the street, I seriously doubt that my first thought would have been, "Oh my god - I just stumbled on my own doppelganger!"
You may not be familiar with Bruno Mars either (or alternatively, you might actually be down with da kids... in which case, what the heck are you doing reading this blog?) so I produced the handy photo comparison above to help you make up your own mind. Yes, that's correct, I'm the one on the right.
I'm not sure... but the way I look at it, there appears to be one significant difference between Mr. Mars and myself (beyond the obvious fact that he's young and good-looking). Yes, he has a much better quiff than me. I am Jack's jealous spleen.
When I was in high school - this was pre-quiff days, back when I had a nice side-parting (sorry, all photos were destroyed after the court case) - people used to tell me I looked like Adam Carrington from Dynasty.
I had certain problems with this comparison too. Adam Carrington was a good 20 years older than me at the time and had smouldering soap star looks. I was 17, overweight, with acne. Also: I wasn't a complete knob. Well, I didn't think so anyway. My classmates may have disagreed...
The only lookalikey comparison I've ever been remotely flattered by was when someone once told me I reminded them of David Boringass, aka Angel from Buffy The Vampire Slayer. However, the individual in question was very drunk at the time and when I reminded them of said remark several days later, once they'd sobered up, they wouldn't stop laughing for a whole minute. At which point they swore off alcohol forever.
Which famous people could you pass for in a darkened room? Have you ever thought of signing up for a lookalike agency? What's the most flattering - or horrifying - comparison you've ever heard? Do tell...
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I got told I look like David Baddiel once by a drunk in a toilet in a club in Portsmouth. Facebook FaceDoubles has me down as both Frank Oz and Donnie Wahlberg from New Kids on the Block.
Are you allowed to punch Louise's mate who told you this? They won't know its you as they are obviously blind.
Best comparison ever has been Johnny Depp.
The worst has been Gerry Adams (when I had a full beard) and Austin Powers.
You got off lightly, Rol.
My bizarre arrangement of features ensures I look like no one else on this planet.
You, Rolbert, however look like Squidward Tentacles in a Morrissey wig.
Dave - I'd never punch a lady. Especially not a blind lady.
Steve - ah yes, I remember the Johnny Depp post. And the Gerry Adams one, come to that. I know far too much about your life by now...
Matthew - thank you, I had to google Squidward Tentacles, but I can live with that.
I had a spell of getting "you look like Simon Pegg" to which I would usually reply "no, he looks like me."
I do actually resemble Kirsty MacColl, who is no longer with us after a horrible swimming accident. So, dressing as her is insensitive and only about 5 people in this town even knew who she was. If it wasn't for Fairytale of NY, it would be 3.
Since i am in my 30's, redhaired and chubby, i get all the fat white actresses and am supposed to be sooo flattered. wtfe.
Pip - you're only allowed that defence if you were born first.
Maura - Kirsty MacColl was cool, and beautiful with it.
The Milky Bar Kid when I was younger, Ben the Boffin when I was a little less young, now I'm getting a lot of Chuck Norris. I don't see it.
if you spent a week on a sunbed I could possibly see a hint of Bruno Mars in you but Adam carrington deffo. Sorry. But there you go.
I actually look remarkably like me, which I find very handy on occasions, such as passport control. But not when I'm trying to avoid people, such as stalkers. Life's full of ups and downs.
Kelvin - respect. Chuck Norris can count to infinity. Twice. (Courtesy of Chucknorrisfacts.com)
Kelloggs - I'll ignore the AC remark. I guess looking like you is fame enough.
Haha. Your lookalike comparisons are too funny.
I don't think I've really been mistaken for anyone all that famous recently ... but once when I had my hair cut in a bob lots of people told me I looked like Martika (she of 'toy soldiers' fame) ... other than that I think Selma Blair has been mentioned a few times ... but perhaps that's just because I'm often grumpy and not smiling! ;)
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