The TBG is a Cape Town enigma. We don't know who he is but he is instantly recognisable. TBG stands for Tall Blonde Guy. 2oceansvibe readers spot him if they're lucky and send in pics of their moment with greatness..
As the great demigod descends upon the Southern Suburbs [permalink]
Can you believe it!? It's been OVER A YEAR since a TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) sighting was made at Claremont's Tiger Tiger - the nightclub that will never say die.
Check out this incredible account by Genevieve B, of the moment many people spend a lifetime searching for, but never get to experience.
Genevieve B - savouring every moment with the king of kings
Hi Seth,
So there we were, a usual Friday night.or so I thought. and after some farewell drinks, we decided that we were over oblivion (where it's hard to spot someone who is even remotely decent looking) We were going to call it a night but something was telling me that I should not be returning home but to head to the infamous stripey kitten (aka Tiger) I don't normally venture there on a Friday night but something was telling me.JUST GO! As we stepped inside there was a strange (but nice) presence in the place, and I knew that it wasn't just the copious amounts of Jack & Lime inside me, it was something bigger than that!
I was drawn straight to the bar (where God himself was standing) and I knew that I just had to get a picture with him. It was then that I realised why I was drawn there.to Tiger, on a Friday night! It still seems so surreal, if I didn't have photographic evidence I wouldn't believe that it actually happened.
TBG you have changed my life, I will never forget this!
Genevieve Baretta
I can't say I'm surprised. The TBG has spent YEARS changing lives and influencing global events.
TBG fan experiences rare sighting of TBG in neon! [permalink]
Well, could one EVER imagine such a sensory overload?! Dealing with a TBG Tall Blonde Guy) sighting is a brain explosion in itself, let alone having to contemplate the well-documented magnificent aura encapsulating the great man's entire body. But now, you're getting all of that.... IN NEON!
I simply couldn't imagine staying conscious with such a vision before me. I mean, that's probably what heaven looks like. But we wouldn't be able to deal with it as humans. We have to become angels first; at which point we will be equipped with coping with such powerful celestial bodies. That's IF we pass God's much anticipated "judgment day." Which, to be honest, should go well. I mean I haven't pumped too many fat chicks. I think he'll be pleased with my stats.
Back to this monumental TBG sighting. Let's see what Zachary had to report on his moment with the icon of peace and joy.
A tower of a man
Hi Seth,
I live in Jo'Burg and head to 2oceansvibe every time I need a reprieve from Gauteng's hustle & bustle (i.e. a bit too often).
This past weekend I flew into CT for a party of my dear friend Lauren in Camps Bay (West Camps Bay - to be specific). Its theme was neon and, well, a jol of undue proportions manifested itself on the seaside cliffs in one of the sickest pads this side of Beverly Hills. The highlight of the night came from my privileged and first (though hopefully not last) sighting of the TBG. It was amazing to have such an impromptu visit by a celebrity. It reminded me of my days growing up in LA. The TBG dawned these little decorative neon orange stickers in some artistic pattern all over his arm. He wore a white shirt that seemed to magically reflect all the neon colours of the evening. Needless to say, the most creative costume there. I attach a picture, though I fear I was too star struck myself to be in it myself, though the birthday girl Lauren is.
I mean, we know he is omni-present and blessed with gifts - but little did I know the artistry and flair he could bring to any old evening in Camps Bay. Needless to say, I hope he does the Vortex circuit this Spring.
Maximum respect,
Zach
Three words, Zach - Wow, wow and WOW! I know a LOT of people who would mark that down as the party of a lifetime! And look at that blue eye shadow around his eyes! It enhances the fact that he is clearly some sort of mythical creature.
AGAIN, the TBG blesses us. AGAIN, his magnificence refuses to dissipate. AGAIN, he heals and blesses everyone in his path.
Thank you, TBG.. for everything. I trust everyone reading this will be thanking God tonight in their prayers for The TBG. Mind you, God probably prays TO The TBG, so that doesn't really make sense.
I'm not going to say I'm altogether surprised, but it turns out we have actual proof of some of The TBG's powers - namely, that he can cure migraines. I'd say that's pretty much a given - I mean, for someone who is rumoured to have given sight back to the blind and once even turned a white person black.
Let's see what Liz had to say, as she also gives us a very important tip about meeting the incredible mystery that is The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy).
Hi Seth,
I just knew that this year was the start of something big. I don't really know how I knew it but I just did. And then in an amazing confirmation of this fact from higher celestial beings I looked up this morning and thought "OMFG, that's the TBG!" I was standing in La Cucina in Hout Bay at exactly 10:13 am today, when I saw him. His aura, his spirit, his overwhelming presence were just as I expected. I must add that I was not looking my best, something I will regret for the rest of my life. Anyway I rushed up to him and he generously agreed to be photo'ed with me. And then he spoke:"What's your name?". I couldn't believe that he was displaying interest in a mere mortal such as myself. Anyway after I got over the stunning excitement of seeing him I took time to watch him quietly from a distance. He sat alone in La Cucina. Maybe someone joined him after I left, as I wasn't there for long, but I like to believe he was sitting there alone, regrouping his resources after having spent the night rescuing orphans from a fire.
There are a few points I'd like to make after having encountered him. I suffer from migraines quite often and was getting through one today. Even having only been near him for a mere moment or two, I can witness that my migraine has totally disappeared. Secondly, a lesson to all you folks out there: Never, ever, ever leave home not quite looking your best. You NEVER know when you'll bump into the TBG!!!!!!
-Liz
Liz, firstly congratulations on being so blessed! You are truly one of the lucky ones. To have left home at the right time (albeit a tad disheveled) that day and to also have a migraine on board of which you were cured, makes for a dramatic TBG sighting. I very much doubt you've had a migraine since and would love to have some feedback on that topic.
And thank you for the tip. Indeed, why risk leaving home unkempt? Don't risk a poor TBG sighting photo. Look good - all the time - you never know.
I would certainly suggest such an encounter to my aunt who has apparently suffered from migraines for years. But I doubt the stars will align in such a rare manner so as to allow her a TBG sighting. Like Santa, the TBG only grants sightings to children who are good.
Kfm's Richard Hardiman finally gets his time in the sun! [permalink]
I can't cope! Just listen to this CAREFULLY! It's like God and The TBG are up to something.
Just a couple weeks ago on TBG Day (December 27), one of the 2oceansvibe characters, The UK Showbiz Guy (London's #1 hit music station, Capital FM's Johnny Vaughan) was with us in the 2oceansvibe online radio studio and surprised us by organising a LIVE visit from The TBG! (I will publish a download of the show soon, I promise).
And then, TODAY, I get a TBG sighting from ANOTHER one of The 2oceansvibe Characters, "Harders," who happens to be Richard Hardiman from Cape Town's #1 hit music station, Kfm! It's fucking mental! It's like everyone fell into a bath full of The Secret!
This is what Harders had to say:
The TBG and Richard Hardiman
Dearest Seth,
Although I am still shaking and the adrenaline is still coursing through my veins, I need to get it out to the world that…sheesh...its harder to talk than I thought…that today my life changed as I now it.
I met the TBG.
I know.
I was in my old stomping ground Hout Bay, visiting my mum. We were minding our own business; mum telling me that I was the favourite and the will was all made out to me etc. when I looked up and saw a golden halo above this guy in the corner of the deli.
I looked twice as it is just after Christmas and baby Jesus did say he would come back…however it was perhaps even better. The TBG!
I murmured to mum to take a peak…not being educated and a Hout Bay dweller, naturally I had to explain we were in the presence of greatness…almost to the point where I would sign over the will to him in an instant…she was impressed and got the will out…I made her put it away…money is not the TBG motivation I told her.
It got better though – he recognized me! He bought mum and I a slice of chocolate cake with cream and had the waiter send it over! Obviously like Santa he knows when you have been good…mum was again suitably impressed and brought out the will again. I told her to put it away- not necessary mum.
As we left I casually introduced mum and asked him if he would like a picture (my clever ruse to get one of him)…he declined (he is the famous one after all) so eventually my cool exterior disappeared and I had to admit what HUGE fan of his I was…mum told him how much I adored him and eventually (I think just to get rid of me) he gave in and this is the result!!!!
Santa can screw himself now; I have my picture and he shook my hand!!
Lots of love
Richard. Three words - UN BE LIEVABLE! Well done Harders! It has finally happened to you and the excitement is tangible (something you can see, smell,touch). It is SUCH a CRAZY turn of events!
I mean, how does this all work?
The one day The TBG is in the 2oceansvibe radio studio which was very easily the greatest day of my life, then the next day he is sending slices of cake over to a Kfm radio DJ, who ALSO happens to be one of The 2oceansvibe Characters! Huh? What the fuck! I just don't understand. It's like radio and The TBG and energy and all sorts of shit.
I need a rest. I just need to get my head around this.
Something is going on.
One thing is for sure, The TBG is orchestrating ALL of this. I met him the other day and it is QUITE obvious that he is creating something. Something big. Something important. Probably something like a better world for all mankind.
Lucky lady gets a double whammy in one day! [permalink]
A bird in the hand was clearly better than killing two in the bush with one stone for this young lady! My inbox has been involved in a bit of self-mutilation of late and, as a result, thisTBG (Tall Blonde Guy) sighting was nearly gone forever! It is quite staggering that a sighting of this magnitude could hide away for so long after its inception - at this year's Rocking The Daisies festival. Have a read over this and see how lightning truly CAN strike twice...
Hey Seth
So there I was at Rocking the Daisies in mid fight with the barman who had totally ripped me off by pouring me a quarter cup (yes cup) of wine. As I moved over to the next barman, who very kindly filled it up for me (check pic) I also noticed he had the most amazing mullet. Did anyone else notice the apparent mullet craze there? WTF?
Anyway, I turned around and all of a sudden this flash of white hair caught the corner of my eye. I had to do a double take and it was like everything around me went black and this heavenly light fell down on him. I knew at once that I had found him….. THE TBG.
It was like everything went in slow motion after that as I started running, pushing, leopard crawling, ANYTHING to get to him! Just imagine that Olympic music in the background as I made my way to him. I couldn’t contain my excitement and me being drunk did not help my loudness as I screamed “Oh my god, it’s him…. its the TBG!”
I think I must have embarrassed him a bit as he looked a tad bit uncomfortable as I was frog-hopping people and screaming at him to try and get to him. But he kept his composure and was probably gritting his teeth while he smiled and posed with me but nonetheless, he was every bit the gentleman.
And as if it was a sign, my friend just happened to be walking past us at the time with his camera and took a picture for me. What timing!
But there’s more! As if my day couldn’t get any better, I even saw him again in the evening, that’s twice in one day, people! Its like some kind of a miracle…. and once again, yes, you guessed it, I pointed and screamed “TBG!!!”
Man, he must have a lot of patience to put up with the loud, drunken Nikki.
What a legend.
Nikki T xxx
Staggering! Absolutely STAGGERING! And what a way to start this new week - with more reassurance that the great emblem still walks among us. Just checking on things - maintaining happiness, as well as the obligatory healing of children and mending of hearts...
Don't ever leave us, TBG, life is naught without you..
Just as comfortable at a Camps Bay 21st as he is amongst stellar bodies [permalink]
No, is the answer.
There is NO limit to The TBG's (Tall Blonde Guy) magic.
I am once again without words.....
In this most recent mind-boggling TBG sighting, we come a millimeter closer to understanding this romantic symbol of all that is good and stunning in the world. One day he is with God, discussing important matters such as a possible change to the phases of the moon, and the next day he is AMONGST us, the little people, AT A 21ST NO LESS!
Aaah, the glory that is...
The TBG effortlessly switches into 21st mode
Hi Seth,
Being an avid reader of 2oceansvibe I have always wanted the TBG to grace me with his presence. I thought I had a slim chance BUT praise the Lord (or is it praise be to the TBG?) I spotted him at a friend's 21st.
This is how it went down...
I was attending a 21st in Camps Bay. It was very casual and the party was just getting revved up. Many people had headed downstairs to check out the rugby, and I thought I might as well too.
When half time came I started to maneuver my way back to the partay. As I turned, I noticed a stunningly tall, striking blonde man. Then it hit me like a Mathlete at a frat party. IT WAS THE MAN WHO GOD HAS ON SPEED DIAL!
I was flabbergasted! I started shaking with excitement!
As we all moseyed back upstairs I made my friend take a picture of me, DD Boy and the TBG. He was very sweet, and man can he party!
Later on in the aand he was grooving on the dance floor like Disco Dancing Rick. Seriously pulling out some moves that I never thought possible, maybe only like Johnnie T in Saturday Night Fever.
Moments later he had vanished, and I saw a light crossing the Camps Bay strip. The ocean parted in a display of Godly like power, and the TBG was gone, probably to somewhere like Nazareth. I bet as I type he is dragging a bag of rice from a rice paddy, up a hill, to feed the little starving Cambodian children that Seth imports to use under his floorboards for the summer flip flop season.
Man he is cool. So suave. So elegant. So serene. I actually feel like a better person after being in his presence. Thanks be to the TBG!
Brittany O
xxx
Brittany, you are one VERY luck little girl! Do you know that? I think you DO! And thank you for your account of the occasion. Just what we needed - a thorough description. Every little detail is important - we don't want to miss a thing when these rare moments are granted.
And just as I thought! He just went right ahead and danced with everyone else at the party - with moves that defy gravity.
Not that gravity is an issue for the great man.
He could chill out on the ceiling if he felt like it.
His drink wouldn't spill either - Kryptonite can be drunk upside down.
I did nothing but scream at the top of my voice when I first saw this picture. "Noooo! Please, dear God, Nooo!!" as I saw images of The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) with blood all over his body.
But then I stopped and came to my senses. Like, hello!!!! It's The TBG! Everyone knows that he doesn't BLEED! That would make him HUMAN! I'm glad I was on my own because I was SO embarrassed - I went the brightest rouge! It seems the international megastar must have been out after a theme party and was just mucking about with some fake blood!
Let's see what Nick S had to say:
The TBG with Harry Viljoen lookalike, Nick S
Hi Seth
Once a night has started going downhill, it generally snowballs and more often than not things completely spiral out of control. Last night was starting to look like one of those. I had already lost my phone and broken my hand, (beware running up a flight of stairs with a beer in each hand, totally arseholed.) They say things happen in threes, I was worried. Deciding to cut my losses, I headed for the exit.
I am a bit unclear on what happened next. I remember feeling a cool breath of air on my face, beautiful music started running through my mind. (It could have been a David Hasslehof tune.) I could have sworn I saw a white dove. There he was looking right at me. I have never been in the presence of such glory. I was hesitant to approach him noticing the blood stains on his shirt. And then it dawned on me. The saint must have been fresh off a flight from some war torn country, spending his Saturday rescuing little orphans. And still he found the time to come have a dop with us normal okes! Unreal! I went over, introduced myself and asked for a photo. He happily obliged. These were the happiest two minutes of my life. The icing on the cake was still to come, he shook MY hand! He actually touched me! I still haven't washed my hand. Its starting to smell a bit but I'm not bothered. We must all make sacrifices.
TBG, you are my hero. You touched my life and rescued me from an evening of hell. Thank you
Nick S
Thank you, Nick S. Aaah, another incredible story. Another life suspended, just for a moment, in ecstasy. This man will just not stop delivering joy and peace. Injury scare aside, it has been QUITE some time since I saw images of The TBG in such good spirits. And those SUNGLASSES! Good heavens! He just makes supercool seem so easy.
Just please don't ever go, TBG, please - we need you.
Following a reported visit to the East where his magic continues [permalink]
Can anyone be so incredibly amazing?
Sensing that Cape Town was on a TBG high, The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) decided to bless other parts of the globe and was reported to be healing the sick and the weak and spreading general beauty and good-vibes in the East! How does this great idol find the time? And what drives him? I think he is nuclear powered, personally. How else can you create raptures of joy around you wherever you go? That's a silly question because to ask it would be to suggest he is human - which we know he is not. But WHAT is he? A transformer?
Liezel W felt some of that magic, giving us the very first TBG sighting since the return of the demigod. Not only that, THE TBG TOOK THE PICTURE FOR HER! I know, it's just too much. Listen to what she had to say:
The TBG and Liezel
A day she will never forget
Hi Seth
I’d like to tell you about my Friday night. Tis a date that will forever be etched in my memory.
07.09.07
I cruised into Asoka on Friday night for a friend’s birthday celebrations. Said all my hello’s to my fans and decided to take a nice seat in the corner, not too much attention, yet able to view all the goings on around me. As I put my bag down, I felt this warm gush of wind blow my hair….I turned around. There He was.
The TBG.
A flush came over my body, I immediately grabbed my camera. My fiancé kept asking me, what now? What’s going on? I couldn’t answer. I couldn’t speak. I HAD to get to him. As he gracefully glided through the crowd, I felt myself floating towards him (his energy is very contagious you see)…. I stopped him and barely able to speak, muffled out the words: “Would you mind if I took a picture with you?” He flashed me that all-knowing smile. “No problem” he said, and then added: “Here, let me take it”. He took the camera out of my hands and with a perfectly angled arm….took the snap. Did you get that….HE TOUCHED MY CAMERA.
After that, I couldn’t stop beaming. The feeling of meeting a legacy is just inexplicable. People kept asking me, who? What? Where? How? You can’t explain it can you? Until it’s your turn baby, until it’s your turn.
*sigh*
ciao
Liezel W
Liezel, I think more than anything a BIG THANK YOU for giving us the material and reassuring us and the rest of the continent that our great saviour has returned. And he didn't even look tired after giving so much of his soul overseas.
Andrew James sent in the last TBG sighting and mentioned that a few of his colleagues had a group photo with The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy). He said they would be sending it in to 2oceansvibe. I forgot about it completely until I received the following email and photograph from The Celebrity MC.
It sounds like the boys had a very special night out with none other than The TBG!
John Smit, Johann Muller, The TBG, Butch James and el Monty
Hi Seth,
It’s not often celebrity behaviour takes me by surprise, but occasionally even my eyes are opened; cue a night of quiet indulgence at FTV a couple of weeks ago. A number of Springboks were taking a well-deserved break from their World Cup training program, enjoying a relaxed night out, and receiving the encouragement and adoration that (as we both know) comes with star status.
And then something quite magical happened… I’ve had the honour of meeting the TBG on one or two occasions; quite simply, the only other person I’ve spent time with who comes anywhere close to exuding the same aura is Samuel L Jackson, and even Sam doesn’t boast the same mystique and intrigue. That the TBG affects people so is common knowledge; still, to see the reaction of the rugby stars was startling. As the TBG glided down the stairs to model-packed basement, Percy Montgomery grabbed hold of Bob Skinstad and pointed excitedly; both men looked like kids on Christmas morning. John Smit actually dropped his drink; Jaque Fourie looked like he’d been hit with a stun gun; and Butch James and Wynand Olivier, with nervous apprehension and a little giggling, approached the TBG to get an autograph. The TBG was his magnanimous self, greeting each player in turn, shaking hands, having a quiet word. Skinstad had a tear in his eye when the TBG told him that South Africa thanked him for returning home – that such mundane detail does not escape his eye is further evidence of the TBG’s grandeur.
Then, suddenly, he was gone, leaving an excited chatter of Springbok stars; if South Africa does go on to win the World Cup, then the simple touch of the TBG, and a few words of support to our rugby heroes, might well have made the difference.
There is only one word to describe what you experienced and I mean in the true real meaning of the word - AWESOME!
And that photograph! Look at the EXCITEMENT on John Smit's face! Christ! That's like a World Cup win. Amazing! And Monty! Well, Monty is just looking exceptional as usual.
But back to that story! That is nothing but AWESOME!!! I mean, there you were, WITNESSING a live gauge showing The TBG's level of superstardom. Well, it's just awesome! To see our rugby stars swooning of The TBG must surely put it all into perspective. Only now can we even begin to get our heads around the enormity of the great man's influence and grande aura.
I just thank God every day for The TBG.
God probably thanks The TBG himself every day.
The TBG probably pulls his hand away and wipes it through his hair as God tries to give him high fives.
As Durban businessman times it just right [permalink]
Now these are the kind of TBG sightings that make me melt! A Durban man who does business all over the country and sometimes the world, has finally timed a trip just right - bumping straight into the nation and world's greatest saviour - The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy)!
Take a listen to what happened when Andrew J finally had his moment in the sun with the great man.
Clearly excited - Andrew J and The TBG
Hi Seth!
It's true what they say, you never think it will happen to you! Well let me tell you now that is what I used to think, but I just want to tell everyone out there that they must never give up hope! One day you too could be granted that moment with The TBG - maybe you could even HANG with him like I did!
Let me give you some background. I'm in sales for a national company with offices in all the major cities of South Africa - I work for the Durban branch. Our industry is global, so as with most big industries, there are international award fairs and competitions every few years. This year it will be in France. My company chose the best of the best, out of all the national sales teams we're busy training for this year's competition in different cities all over South Africa. Last week we were in Cape Town. We always have a good time when the national sales team are together! The company has a great drinking culture so we went for a pint of Guinness at an awesome little Irish pub called Catu. It is where the old Fez used to be. Anyway we had a couple of pints and headed off to dinner at Haiku down the road.
I am only in Cape Town now and then and always thought that the randomness of my visits would count against me when it comes to fluking being at the the right place at the right time. It's like trying to catch a cab at a bad time in London - it gets worse if you move around.
As I walked out the door of the pub I notice a bright white-hot light flash passed me. I kept walking and then just thought to myself.... "hang on.... what the fuck just happened back there?"
"Buggers," I said to my pals. "Just hang on a second." They stopped and turned their heads in the direction I was staring. Everybody's jaws just fell to the floor! We all looked at each other and said, in unison, "OH........MY........FUCK!" Haiku could wait! We all bounded back into the pub and had a drink with The TBG! Not that I did much talking. It's not easy to act 100% normal when you're secretly analysing every move someone makes. I tried to remember little things that he did and said, but all I can remember is just his awesome "vibe." I guess that is what people mean when they talk about his "aura." It was just so amazing meeting him. His hands are so big and he just has this amazing calming atmosphere all around him. It's incredible!
We were all very aware that we had landed with our asses in the butter and the boys organised an urgent group photo with The TBG. Has anyone sent that pic to you yet? Well anyway I was the only guy that managed to get a personal pic of just me and the genius.
Look closely at him in this pic with me. He is just so relaxed and cool.
Thanks for an awesome night TBG! Hope to run into you again on my next trip to Cape Town.
Cheers.
Andrew J
Absolutely AWESOME, Andrew J! I can't believe your luck! I know what you mean about that London cab thing. I also think it is better to wait in one spot. Although I would say that a moment to yourself in The TBG's company is more like hen's teeth than London cabs!
Well it's not our usual kind of TBG sighting, but it's a sighting nonetheless! It's from long distance, but there is no mistaking those gorgeous golden locks! His aura is also quite obvious - even from that distance. This, sent in by John R.
I'm sorry this is not a photo of me with the TBG and I'm sorry it was taken so far away, but I had no option.
I was in Vida e in Green Point last week, before heading off to a meeting and basically froze when I realised the TBG was in front of me in the queue. This was my moment! But I didn't have much time.
Suddenly I realised that my camera was in the car and I didn't have a camera on my phone (how bad is that!). The only thing I could do was race over the road and take a picture from my car.
I definitely felt his aura in the queue but sadly never got to talk to him - I just didn't have the guts.
Does it still count as a TBG sighting?
John R
Wow, John! That is some story! Although there is no real interaction with the glorious man, there is no doubting its authenticity. So, yes, I'd say you got yourself a TBG sighting there!!!
Good work! Next time don't be shy to analyse him a bit more - any new information as to what makes him tick is ALWAYS well received.
As tag-along friend lands with his arse in the butter! [permalink]
Lucas R was dragged along to a stranger's SURPRISE birthday a couple months back by a local friend of his. He had just landed in the country from the UK and thought it would be a good way to make new friends. Little did he know he had landed slap-bang in the middle of an organised surprised birthday party for the TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) held at a mansion in a secret location in Llandudno - Cape Town's escape for some of the world's rich and famous!
What could be more intimate and personal, then being a part of a surprise birthday party held for the great man?! That is what happened to Lucas R as he found himself singing Happy Birthday with all of the TBG's closest friends.
Not only did he manage a pic of The TBG, BUT ALSO A VIDEO OF HIM WALKING INTO THE SURPRISE!!!
This is what our boy had to say:
The TBG - relaxed, with his closest friends
Hi Seth,
I have just got back home to Bristol after a two month tour of South Africa, The East and Australia. I was going through some of my photographs trying to decide which part of my trip was the best. I looked through my Cape Town photographs first and there was no need to go any further. I relived the night I found myself at a private surprise party thrown for the TBG by about 30 of his closest friends!
I had been in town for about two nights and hadn't made many friends. An old high school buddy of mine who now lives in Cape Town, Eddie, invited me to a friend's birthday party. Although it might feel a bit awkward I thought it would be a good way to make some local friends.
The guy who's birthday it was arrived shortly after we arrived. We were all hiding in this one section of the house (a mansion in Llandudno owned by some billionaire) and the curtains were pulled apart as the guy arrived. I was fllming it and could only stare with my mouth open at my camera's screen - even on that little screen there was no confusing what was going on. It slowly sank in that I was at THE TBG'S BIRTHDAY PARTY! Eddie just looked at me and laughed. He knew what a big fan I was of The TBG (even far away from the UK) and was dying to see my face when I realised where we were. He promised to introduce me to The TBG and he didn't let me down.
It was a night to remember. I was too shy for a photograph with the global icon and preferred to rather try and act relaxed around him. We even chatted a little bit. I didn't get over excited - I wanted him to think I was cool. So maybe I don't have a photo with him, but at least I can say I see him as a friend of mine now!
So enjoy this video (maybe put it on Youtube?) of the suprise and happy birthday singing for my friend, The TBG!
Cheers, Lucas
TBG SURPRISE!
I am speechless! God, imagine being there! And look how super cool the TBG is when everyone shouts SURPRISE! With that sports jacket of his! What an amazing man - if he is human at all!
From that happy birthday singing, it sounds like his real name is Ralph or Rod. Call him what you want, it won't stop him performing miracles and healing the weak.
As living legend shows grace and style, even inside the lavatories [permalink]
Once again we can only stand back in awe, as we bear witness to yet another staggering story involving the genius and awe of Cape Town's most important event - The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy).
Just when you think the great man has done enough. Just when you think he has healed enough and pleased enough with his great aura and magical ways...... he goes and does it again. This time, at The Waiting Room in Long Street. Let's see what Lauren W had to say..
The TBG melts hearts alongside "Mask" impersonator
Hi Seth!
So this is what happened... I was just chilling having some drinks at the Waiting Room in Long Street, oblivious to the fact that in the same room of waiting sat the TBG!
I took myself off to the toilet and as I turned the corner and had the dreaded, "Aaah, a queue" feeling - my mind switched from the piercing pain in my bladder to the being that stood before me. It was one of those "HALLELUJAH!" moments as I laid eyes on the TBG.
After referring to me as "The Pretty Girl" (weak at the knees) the TBG allowed me to go ahead of him in the queue. What a gentleman. Pure grace and style...
See the pic - thats Chris, some random chick whose birthday it was, the TBG, and me.
God bless the TBG.
Pretty Girl Lauren W
Well I won't say I am surprised. It is quite obvious that the TBG is able to juggle the roles of being a notional icon and spiritual emblem with that of the ultimate gentleman and shining beacon of chivalry.
I've been keeping this in for six months. You see, quite some time ago a few of us proclaimed December 27 as "TBG Day". We felt a day was needed to celebrate and think about everything that is the TBG (Tall Blonde Guy). And what better date to choose than that which is only two days apart from Christ?
And so we spent a day celebrating the great man and debating various topics to do with what makes him tick, his healing power, his magnificence and, naturally, his well-documented aura.
We had some TBG T-shirts (TBG-shirts) made for the day, so I was never able to report on what a fun time we had, as I knew that you would also want a TBG-shirt. And so, finally, these TBG-shirts are available to you!
"Have you seen the TBG"
"Han visto el TBG?" is obviously Spanish and translates to "Have you seen the TBG?"
The TBG always creates intrigue, even in print
So now, you may order your very own TBG-shirt. In white or red.
Two pals witness the mystery that is.. [permalink]
It is quite a treat for me to be in L.A., surrounded by movie stars, only to receive a brand new sighting from Cape Town of someone who's fame dwarfs these pretenders around me - The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy).
As his mystery and seemingly nuclear aura continue to grow every day, another duo manage to get a piece of the action and have stamped their sighting into cyber history. The TBG looks pretty magical in this shot. He seems to be growing his hair a bit and I must say it looks incredibly amazing! I don't know if the TBG has ever looked better. In a glorious shot with the TBG, Farrell S and his buddy, James, recall their special moment.....
The TBG, flaunting his golden locks
Dear Seth,
I feel I need to share my experience with the rest of the country.
On friday night my mate, James and I were enjoying a few drinks at Tiger Tiger. All of a sudden this mysterious figure appeared at the bar. I just knew that it was the TBG. The aura that the great man exudes is just incredible. We were both overcome with emotion. We knew we had to capture this moment. Understandably we were hesitant as the great man was surrounded by several gorgeous women.
WOW, he truly is a legend! He was friendly and was all too happy to pose for a pic. He is an example to 1 and all.
After only living in Cape Town for 8 months! [permalink]
Pretty moving stuff here. In the latest TBG sighting it seems the great man was present at the last Dirty Skirts gig at Bang Bang. Ever-alert Carl D maximised the moment that was presented before him. The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) looks PARTICULARLY relaxed in this pic. God! Just LOOK at him!
Amazing! And to think that Carl D got his first TBG sighting after moving to Cape Town only eight months ago! How unfair!
Some people have lived here their whole lives and never laid eyes on the walking miracle. Let's see what Carl D had to say:
Hey Seth!
I gotta say, I have been keeping my eyes peeled for my first TBG sighting, since moving to Cape Town 8 months ago!
I was quite taken back, by how friendly he was! And how readily he was willing to take a photo, so I could prove to all my friends back home (and on facebook;-) (we call it "Facefuck", Carl) that I really got to meet him!
I first noticed him bopping his freakishly long body up and down, along to the Dirty Skirts tunes! I was afraid to approach him at first, but after enough Jagermeister shots, I confronted him! (knowing it was my one chance to get a pic...).
We chatted about some stuff, I honestly wish I could remember... I gotta say the TBG rocks! I think he should start a band or something... Maybe even star in movies..
Anyway, thanks for the memories, TBG. You're the best!
