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MY FURRY TALES--STORIES FROM 20 YEARS IN THE FUR! #5
16 years ago
Notes by a white lion.
(RUDOLPH AGAIN! I JUST GET AROUND A LOT, I GUESS....)
Some memories are bittersweet. I know I did a "good" thing that night. But, I can't help in still feeling somewhat sad at the overall situation, even though it's now all these years later. The names are true because I WAS there!
It was Christmas time of either 1993 or 1994. I can't be sure of the specific year for certain. Rudolph accompanied Santa in a visit to the "Hard Rock Cafe" in Beverly Hills. It was a late weekday afternoon. Just about to turn into the evening.
We, Santa and Rudolph, were there to provide some holiday cheer for a special combination party and presentation of an award to the two Olsen twin girls, Mary Kate and Ashley. There were a fair number of kids there in attendance. The media were there as well. Oh yes, with their total attention directed only to the girls. After our arrival via the front door, Santa did his usual thing, sitting down and did his visiting with the children. Rudolph, meanwhile, went around from table to table to visit and talk with the children. We didn't do any games or the like as there was no room to perform. The restaurant was also still open to the public. It was a scene that I'm quite familiar with. I've encountered it many times over all the years. I've dubbed it, "Organized Chaos".
One little girl just immediately "attached" herself to me and accompanied me everywhere. She talked with Rudolph constantly, sharing things about herself and asking Rudolph so many questions about Santa and the other reindeer. Of course, Rudolph visited with all the children there. However, his little "girlfriend" was almost always next to him the entire time! She often had a hold of my hoofie and even led Rudolph around a bit. Had you been there, you would have seen what we call an "awww" moment, if ever there was one.
In the course of my time there I came to understand that the little girl was actually the little sister of Mary Kate and Ashley! The award was given to Mary Kate and Ashley, and photos were taken by the small horde of photographers that surrounded them during and immediately after the formal presentation. Mom attended to Mary Kate and Ashley almost exclusively. My little "girlfriend" tried to get Mom's attention many times, but was all but unsuccessful. One very brief conversation was seen by me. I must stress the word "brief", and really, the word "conversation" is a quite inaccurate description. The little girl was talked at for only a few seconds, there was no conversation, I can assure you.
I know that while Rudolph was there the little girl was in "heaven"! I'm no expert, but this poor little girl was starving for attention and affection. I can only imagine the home life that she must have faced. God bless the star sisters and that all of their success should not be denied. But little sister most certainly deserved to be more than just background, or worse, simply ignored as I appeared to be vividly seeing that evening.
When it finally came for Santa and Rudolph to take their leave, we said our good-byes and went out the front door. Santa went first, Rudolph followed Santa out only a few steps behind. As Rudolph was about 20 feet outside from the front door the little girl burst out through the door running to hug Rudolph. As she hugged him she was crying--"Rudolph, don't go! Please don't go!" Yes, she was truly crying. Rudolph bent down and gave her the biggest hug he could back. Rudolph said, "I'm sorry, but Santa and I have to go back to the North Pole. I promise we'll be back on Christmas eve and leave you your presents. Please don't cry." Rudolph escorted her back to the front door and let her back in. "I love you!", Rudolph added as well.
So, there's my story. I just shake my head in sadness at what people and stage parents can do, consciously or not, that hurt and possibly scar the children that they claim to love. My little "girlfriend" is now an adult woman. I do so hope she remembers with good thoughts her evening with the reindeer with the shiny nose all those many years ago now. I can tell you the reindeer himself sure does. A dear memory in this one deer's heart....
Semper Furry! --Me Furry
Some memories are bittersweet. I know I did a "good" thing that night. But, I can't help in still feeling somewhat sad at the overall situation, even though it's now all these years later. The names are true because I WAS there!
It was Christmas time of either 1993 or 1994. I can't be sure of the specific year for certain. Rudolph accompanied Santa in a visit to the "Hard Rock Cafe" in Beverly Hills. It was a late weekday afternoon. Just about to turn into the evening.
We, Santa and Rudolph, were there to provide some holiday cheer for a special combination party and presentation of an award to the two Olsen twin girls, Mary Kate and Ashley. There were a fair number of kids there in attendance. The media were there as well. Oh yes, with their total attention directed only to the girls. After our arrival via the front door, Santa did his usual thing, sitting down and did his visiting with the children. Rudolph, meanwhile, went around from table to table to visit and talk with the children. We didn't do any games or the like as there was no room to perform. The restaurant was also still open to the public. It was a scene that I'm quite familiar with. I've encountered it many times over all the years. I've dubbed it, "Organized Chaos".
One little girl just immediately "attached" herself to me and accompanied me everywhere. She talked with Rudolph constantly, sharing things about herself and asking Rudolph so many questions about Santa and the other reindeer. Of course, Rudolph visited with all the children there. However, his little "girlfriend" was almost always next to him the entire time! She often had a hold of my hoofie and even led Rudolph around a bit. Had you been there, you would have seen what we call an "awww" moment, if ever there was one.
In the course of my time there I came to understand that the little girl was actually the little sister of Mary Kate and Ashley! The award was given to Mary Kate and Ashley, and photos were taken by the small horde of photographers that surrounded them during and immediately after the formal presentation. Mom attended to Mary Kate and Ashley almost exclusively. My little "girlfriend" tried to get Mom's attention many times, but was all but unsuccessful. One very brief conversation was seen by me. I must stress the word "brief", and really, the word "conversation" is a quite inaccurate description. The little girl was talked at for only a few seconds, there was no conversation, I can assure you.
I know that while Rudolph was there the little girl was in "heaven"! I'm no expert, but this poor little girl was starving for attention and affection. I can only imagine the home life that she must have faced. God bless the star sisters and that all of their success should not be denied. But little sister most certainly deserved to be more than just background, or worse, simply ignored as I appeared to be vividly seeing that evening.
When it finally came for Santa and Rudolph to take their leave, we said our good-byes and went out the front door. Santa went first, Rudolph followed Santa out only a few steps behind. As Rudolph was about 20 feet outside from the front door the little girl burst out through the door running to hug Rudolph. As she hugged him she was crying--"Rudolph, don't go! Please don't go!" Yes, she was truly crying. Rudolph bent down and gave her the biggest hug he could back. Rudolph said, "I'm sorry, but Santa and I have to go back to the North Pole. I promise we'll be back on Christmas eve and leave you your presents. Please don't cry." Rudolph escorted her back to the front door and let her back in. "I love you!", Rudolph added as well.
So, there's my story. I just shake my head in sadness at what people and stage parents can do, consciously or not, that hurt and possibly scar the children that they claim to love. My little "girlfriend" is now an adult woman. I do so hope she remembers with good thoughts her evening with the reindeer with the shiny nose all those many years ago now. I can tell you the reindeer himself sure does. A dear memory in this one deer's heart....
Semper Furry! --Me Furry
Ainoko
!ainoko
Yes that is definitely a crying shame as the kid sister of teh Olsen twins led a very neglected childhood. I hope that you kept in contact with her
MeFurry
~mefurry
OP
That was my only meeting with her. I was a hired performer on a job for a company. I didn't think it was my place to say or do anything other than observe. It was sad and depressing, of course. But she wasn't being abused per say. As I said in this post, I hope she has a fond memory of that little moment we had and shared together. If she does, that would be "good enough" for me.
