Unknowns always jump at the chance to drop names because, you know, nobody knows who the f*ck they are. Celebrities no longer have to do this, but they still do it anyway and it’s annoying as hell. Consider this NBC Philadelphia report that Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder is a “family friend” of the Obamas:
President Barack Obama wrapped up his Hawaiian vacation on Saturday by taking his daughters to visit with Pearl Jam rocker Eddie Vedder, The Associated Press reported. Vedder, who the White House says is a family friend of the Obamas, met with the Obamas for less than half an hour.
Considering Vedder’s well-known penchant for public politics, including his support for President Obama on the campaign trail, color me not surprised. However, what does shock me is Malia and Sasha knowing who Vedder is. To them, he’s probably another one of daddy’s creepy old buddies from way back when. Pearl Jam doesn’t even remotely constitute a name drop to them.
(Source: NBC Philadelphia)
