Ever wonder if Mercury’s current retrograde might be messing with celebrity vibes — or just revealing the unfiltered truth behind those glittering encounters? Today, we’re diving into tales from everyday people who’ve shared their cringe-worthy, downright shocking moments meeting the stars we adore… or sorta hate after hearing these stories. Imagine expecting a warm hello and instead, getting a frosty glare or a brusque brush-off — because apparently, not all fame shines with kindness. Whether these anecdotes are perfectly true or just gossip sprinkled with a pinch of cosmic chaos, they sure make us question if the stars really want us to keep zooming in on celebrity culture or just keep our distance. Ready to hear about some seriously bad — make that baaaaaddddd — celeb encounters? Buckle up, it’s a wild ride. LEARN MORE.

So, here are some bad, bad, baaaaaddddd encounters “normal” folks have had with famous people:

Note: Some stories were pulled from this Reddit thread by user u/egg_fisting.

Disclaimer: We can’t confirm the accuracy of these stories, but some of these people are supposedly speaking from their own experiences meeting celebrities.

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