The Convention Temple of Loon – Part Two
Is Misha really a kook? Hell, no!
Ah, Misha Collins… What an interesting guy… He twitters and likes to ‘control’ his ‘minions’ – there were actually fans walking around with a t-shirt or a badge saying ‘Misha’s Minion’. As I don’t have any twitter or facebook account I learned there what the yellow carnations were all about that suddenly emerged in the theatre. Misha had asked his fans, via twitter, to bring these flowers in order to be recognizable. He himself, however, forgot and brought another flower that at least had the same colour.
With answering the questions he loved to fire a few shots at his co-stars, and I particularly liked his reaction to the ever-present Star Wars questions ‘…that Sam and Dean were Han and Luke’ and – like with a shotgun – he interrupted her and said ‘Han and Chewbacca, you mean!’ Yes, our beloved Sasquatch got some flak from him that day… Even though I would categorize myself as a ‘SamGal’ I couldn’t get mad at Misha. I’m sure they give each other plenty on set.
Some fans, I noticed, took Misha seriously, though, and even at that someone near to me exclaimed ‘how can he say that about Jared!’, ah well… We all know Misha Collins to be sarcastic and dead-on, so I was wondering – if you can’t handle his way of going through this panel, why do you bother asking questions? Some fans at the microphones sometimes seemed to get really upset and fired some insults directly back at him, and those didn’t sound humorous at all which was not exactly appropriate. Some fans’ lack of civility of didn’t do them credit.
Misha, being a witty master of wordplay, did well and gave right back. All the time I was observing him up there, I actually got the feeling that he probably would rather be someplace else. If my personal hypothesis, that this sarcastic person up there was a façade protecting a deeply vulnerable persona, holds true, then he might actually have felt offended, if not hurt, by a couple of comments. A person who allegedly spent long periods of time in a Buddhist monastery is certainly more than what we see on such a stage.
With Misha’s panel I got lucky once more on this day, as I was just at the mike when they were cutting it, and I looked at him with a probably downhearted expression (I had so hoped to ask him what was bugging me for a long time, and now the time was up) which made him turn to me, ignore the time-out signals of the time-watchers and go: ‘What’s your question, you look so disappointed?’ I thanked him, introduced myself and actually received a compliment: ‘it’s a lovely name.’ I was hoping not to beam, I don’t know if I achieved that, though.
Since I was curious ever since Castiel let out Sam out of Bobby’s panic room if that was ever going to come out of the box, or ‘ did you sort it out like over a pipe behind the scenes?’ His answer was hilarious, and, of course, I ended up getting some flak from him, as well: ‘Yes, it’s sort of like I act high and mighty – you guys, you know you started the apocalypse, jerks, and then secretly I’m actually kind of the one that did, you could argue, yeah, between you and me, we don’t have to talk about that, I mean, I mostly feel like it’s water under the bridge (at this point I could hardly keep myself from laughing), you know, I mean you can keep on harping about stuff that happened in the past, but I think you move on, you know, let’s face the challenges that we have right now and not get bugged by these trivial details like that I’m actually responsible for the end of the world.’
I couldn’t resist, I had to tease him back just a little: ‘isn’t that cowardice, don’t you think?’ Misha got right onto it: ‘Is Castiel a coward? Ooooooooooh…. No,no, .. no, no.. He just doesn’t like to linger on these things, not necessarily. I think we actually do address it… I certainly have made peace with it and moved on, and maybe one day you can, too.’
Yeah, he got me there again. I loved how he gave it right back to me, but as he said ‘we actually do address it’ my heart jumped – was this a spoiler? Will we see a confrontation about that in the coming episodes? It’s nothing but speculation, but I’ve always wanted to see that scene, and I hope, oh, I do, to find that before this season’s finale.
Even with the web series, it would be a major misstep to not have the Ghostfacers make an appearance next season.
And you confirm that Mr. Beaver really is a class dude. Very cool. Kurt Fuller, a nice guy, so comical given how expert he is at playing one of the slimiest characters I can remember in a long time. As for Misha vs. the lunatic fans (those are the real ones, that can’t separate the character from the actor) there are always a few rotten apples in every bushel. Nature of the beast. Crazy Sam girls. 😉
Aside from the over-loud party (loud is fine for concerts, but a meet-n-greet-ish mingle gig? That’s just dumb.) sounds so far like it was completely worth the trip. We remain completely not jealous. Hmph.
Hi Jasminka
Wow getting to meet up with both Jim and Misha on several occasions…your guardian angle must have been watching over you.
They say that the worst villains on TV and movies are usually the nicest/sweetest guys you will ever meet in real life. Looks like Kurt Fuller fits that bill.
Sorry to hear about your poetry book…hoped it survived ok.
I don’t think I would of survived that party as well. I would of preferred the piano idea.
I guess I’m just getting old (shhhh Randal).
Thanks for sharing Jas….looking forward to part 3
Last years Misha panel and desert party was better. I loved Misha’s sarcasm, too bad it was lost on some nutty fans. In all honesty, i thought his group of minions were a little crazy. I mean i am just as big a fan of Misha but to fret the whole weekend about finding a yellow carnation was taking things to far. I felt sorry for Misha up there. He sounded hoarse. But it was unprofessional of him to leave the dessert party early considering people paid solely for that part but i understand why he left. Like you said, Kurt, Jim and the ghostfacers were made of win. I enjoyed their panel tremendously. Kurt was the sweetest. We are very lucky to have such a group of great supporting cast. I had fun. And yes, the live band playing at the same time as the mingling was the worst idea.
Wow, Jas, you actually got an answer from Misha on the panic room. Always been on my mind. Hope he did give you a ‘spoiler’ there.
Your talk with Jim Beaver was great too. You sure had some interesting moments.
Your trip so far has been awesome. Looking forward to part three!
Randal, Dany, Karen, anene, Sablegreen, dear fellows, thanks!
Randal, Jim Beaver is indeed a man of class. There aren’t enough nice words to say about him. As for the ‘crazies’ among Misha’s minions, well, let’s not care about them. This ‘crazy Sam girl’ will have a fantastic story to tell about meeting the guy… Coming up, soon.
Dany, I just mailed the WB-publicist I met there and asked him whether we will be able to watch the Ghostfacers Spin-off in Europe. I’m sure he’ll get back to me as soon as he reads my mail, he always does, and I’ll let you know.
I sure hope, Suze will read this – I wanna see that happy dance…
Karen, this ‘villain’ surely fit the bill. He was really nice and witty! My poetry book did survive. It still has some stains, but it’s okay. That was one part of the price I had to pay for such a fantastic experience. The memories will there forever, lodged like a bullet in my brain.
Btw, you’re not getting old. I prefer the piano jazz, too, when it comes to a classy dinner party.
Anene, where were you girl? I tried to find you and asked anyone who was called something like Anne or so, but couldn’t find you, what a shame! I was beginning to think you didn’t come, but you did, right?
There were some voices who also uttered heavy disappointment that Misha left so early, for the same reason you put here, but also because some of the really shy ones lost on a chance to see him up close for just one time (like the girl I mention in my article. Later I saw her sobbing, she was desperate. Even if that might have been over-reacting, for her, being quite young (she probably wasn’t older than twenty) it might just have been a disaster).
Sablegreen – let’s just hope it was a spoiler… Misha reportedly lets something slip out. Hope that was it…
Cheers, thanx, love Jas
Hi Jas,
Great second installment! You got a straight answer from Misha AND chatted to him at the party like a real person – I’m sure that he appreciated someone else who didn’t love the party too and was honest about it. I saw your question on youtube – you really made Misha think and it was funny!
Also caught your J2 question – it was a fabulous question (I won’t spoil it here because I’m sure you’re going to put it in part three) and the boys genuinely answered and put thought into it.
Looking forward to part three!
How sweet of you, Elle, thanks!
I really did enjoy that second day and I’m happy that it comes across. I just sent the third part to Alice, it should be up soon.
Take care, Jas
Wow, Jas, sounds like your second day was awesome, minus the band migraine.
I’m so glad you mentioned the zombie alligator! Suze is going to be psyched, and it would be hilarious to see that play out.
It sounds like Kurt Fuller had a great panel. I saw a few interview clips with him on a different site, and he’s really funny and witty.
And as a fellow Bobby enthusiast and Jim Beaver fan, I’m so glad you got to hang out with him at his little private schindig! He really is a class act.
I can’t wait for part 3!
It was, Ardeospina, and we’re not dwelling on party mishaps, it’s all ‘water under the bridge’ (borrowing Misha….).
Actually I think, considering the crazy Facers, that a zombie alligator would fit perfectly into their show. I really hope Suze reads this, as I believe she’ll be delighted, but she hasn’t been around for a while, I can only hope that she’s alright!
Thanks for commenting, dear, cheers ,Jas
Hi Jas. What? I’m not jealous, why do you ask? :twisted
Ok, so maybe a little bit, but reading your encounters it’s like I was there 🙂 I’m a very grateful fangirl 😀
Your second Con Day sounds lovely, just wonderfull. Jim seems like such an old fashioned, charming man and I’m sure he is all that. I’d like to meet him too, in a not-so-crowded situation, I’m sure he has many fascinating tales of his life and his craft.
And I’m sure you’re right about Misha C. also. He seemes like such a cook but I too get the sense that in real life he’s a really sensitive and soulful guy (I think the J&J are too, I like the fact that they are so private, not caring about the red carpet -lifestyle). This whole sarcastic thing of his (which I love, sarcastic humour is my fave kind) is just an act (well some of it anyways :D) and I bet he takes some things a little too close to the heart. I agree with Randal that those people who can’t separate the character from the actor are the ones who don’t get it and think they can say what ever they want, forgetting that there’s an actual person standing there. I know I’m offended by some of the things the fans say. But that’s the price of being an actor I guess, you put your work out there and there will be a reaction. I really appreciate these guys for going to these events and giving the fans lovely experiences. Even if they don’t really want to be there, they make the most of it 🙂
Sorry to hear about your poetry book, I hope it didn’t get damaged too much. Did Misha sign it? I’m not sure I read that he did… Did I skip a page? Have to go back and see.
That Dessert Party -thing sucked. They really weren’t thinking. Nothing’s more soothing and relaxing background music than a heavy rock band 😀
But despite of this, you had a great time so it doesn’t sound that bad. Everything can’t be a success you know, our heads would explode from all the seething jealousy 😀
Thank you, a lot, and off to the last part!
‘Facers verses ‘Gators, what could be more perfect!
Jas, you’re a star and if this comes off I shall shower you in gratitude and eggs benidict ( or possibly just a double helping of gratitude as it would be a lot less sticky and I’m not 100% sure what eggs benidict actually are anyway … ) 😀
Sorry I’m a bit late to the party but I got stuck in Crete with the ash and the planes and all that flaffing about ( hard life, I know … 😆 )
Supernarttu and Delighted Suze, I’m also very late to responding to your lovely comments.
Dearest Viking, so happy I could give you something here – and thank you so much for your continuing support
Suze… Let’s hope the zombie gators come off… I just thought of you and had to mention it… Happy if it put a smile on your face!
Cheers, Jas
Ok, so where is this report on the Facer meeting!?
And I nearly choked when you called Kurt a cracker. So unexpected and innocent…awww. (It’s a racial slur here in the States toward whites. Not a lot of punch to it since whites are the majority but… :mrgreen:-)
So sad that your book was spilled on!
Delighted to hear you had such a great encounter(s) with Jim Beaver. I bought his book a short while ago and it’s near the top of my ‘to read’ stack.
Love Cas but can’t say I’m a big Misha fan. Least not like I am with the boys. Everything I’ve heard about him is positive if mostly nutty. I’d actually love to meet his wife since I find the spouses of those who tend toward nuttiness to be fantastic people.
Yvonne, dear, now that I didn’t know – that cracker means something so different in the US, what an innocent mistake, indeed. In Britain it means something like a great guy… I hope Mr Fuller didn’t read this and felt offended….
You should read that book Jim Beaver wrote. It’s so warm, kind, sad and moving, what a fascinating and dear human being.
Thank you so much! Hugs, Jas
P.S.: the ghostfacers report is to be found here:https://www.thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/news-and-announcements/news-and-announcements/7441-ghostfacers-ready-to-break-loose-with-spinoff-.html