My Date with The Operator.

A few weeks ago when I went to see performance art with OperatorNYC, I got introduced to Andy who runs the WYSIWYG talent show for bloggers. Bloggy people get together for an open mic with a theme. We were intrigued. Andy told us the next one was December 20th and we should come check it out.

A few days later, the following email exchange took place between me and OperatorNYC:

Operator NYC: You know what I realized, the date of the WYSIWYG is the day I leave for Xmas holiday. GRRR. Saddens me, it does. Cause I'd like to see one before I try to do one, ya know?

Jane: Total bummer. Maybe I'll go and write a full report and take photos so it will be like you are there. Paint a picture with words, if you will. Maybe I'll even create an OperatorNYC sock puppet to keep me company. Oh, what fun we'll have.

OperatorNYC: Please make a sock puppet of me. I'd be so honored I'd cry. I'd even settle for a paper bag puppet (a la Fandango). With google eyes.

Jane: I think you are worth more than a fandango puppet. I think you are worth a real sock. I will work on this.

I’m not going to correct Operator’s "google"/"googly" eyes typo because I think it’s really cute.

Anyway, I’m a man and/or woman of my word. WYSIWYG was totally fun. It was five people reading or telling stories with the underlying theme of booze. They were humorous without being slapsticky, which is good. The crowd was a mixed bag of people but very receptive.

And here is what OperatorNYC, as a sock puppet, did with me.

First, we got on the subway to head over the the venue:

Here's OperatorNYC at the venue right before it starts:

Afterwards, we went to grab a drink or 12:

OperatorNYC gets recognized wherever we go:

We had a cigarette to escape his public:

Then it was time to go so OperatorNYC took a leak:

He passed out on the subway but I made sure he got home okay:

What a great night!