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Dinner with George Clooney

May 8, 2012 By Janine 17 Comments

George Clooney at the 2009 Venice Film Festival

George Clooney at the 2009 Venice Film Festival (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

There’s dinner at George Clooney’s house up for grabs in a fundraising campaign for Obama.

I’ve scrounged under the cushions, in the pockets of the kid’s uniforms and through every crevice in the car and I’ve got $8.50 to put forward.

It’s got to get me in, George can’t possibly have a dinner party without me.

I bring so much to the event.

I’m a great conversationalist, I can talk about my kids for hours. Oh you’re not that into kids? Alright let’s forget I’ve got kids.

How about we go straight to the important stuff – are you in camp Jennifer or camp Angelina? C’mon I know Brad’s your pal surely you took him to one side and said Maaaaate that Angelina is trouble?

OK you are above tawdry gossip, I get that.

But I’ve got to say this rich crowd, I don’t reckon they are gonna be a lot of fun. I think you could do with someone from the wrong side of the tracks to add some light and shade to the event.

Seriously, after a couple of glasses of wine I can be highly entertaining – and if multi-millionaires can’t take a joke that’s their problem.

No, no, I promise I’ll behave, I won’t even swear. Unless they are really up-themselves and then maybe just a little bit to, you know, shock them, ’cause that could be funny.

I’ve got perfect table manners – and what I don’t know I’ll fudge my way through – but let me tell you too much cutlery is unnecessary.

When I brush my hair and slap on a bit of make-up I can be halfway presentable. Frankly, you’ve been spending too much time with high maintenance chicks who take days to get ready for a night out – 10 minutes I can be showered, dressed, made-up and out the door. Think of how much time that will save!

Remember George it’s all very well to raise millions but I hear election campaigns are expensive you don’t want to run out of cash at the last hurdle do you? This $8.50 could be the difference to getting over the line.

I reckon I’m a must-have addition to your dinner party Georgie you’ll put me on the guest list won’t you?

Whose dinner party would you like to go to?

Filed Under: Humour Tagged With: Barack Obama, Fundraising Dinner, George Clooney, humour.

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  1. nmsullivan0909 says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:18 am

    very funny, janine!

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  2. orples says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Given the fact that Georgie supports Obama to begin with is reason enough for me not to want to have dinner with him. I’d rather have my $8.50. I heard this dinner was going for something like $35,000.00 per plate. Ludicrous.

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    • shambolicliving says

      May 8, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      Orples when I was writing the post I thought of you – I was guessing you wouldn’t be impressed by the whole George/Obama thing. Right so $35,000 a plate you reckon – wonder how much more spare change I can whip up??

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      • orples says

        May 8, 2012 at 10:31 pm

        I was devastated when I found out George was an Obama supporter. No brains to go with the beauty in that package, it seems. 🙁 . I can’t believe George can’t see what Obama is doing to America … to the World. It’s a heart breaker, for sure.

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  3. rommel says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:46 am

    BWAHAHAHA. Fun read.
    I don’t know what to suggest, whether go for the silent innocent type or go for the static.
    Ooh ooh talk about how you going to feature him in wordpress. Hehe

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  4. firstandfabulous says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Give it your best shot, girl! Even with spinach between his teeth…OMG! That smile! Good luck.

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    • shambolicliving says

      May 8, 2012 at 9:27 pm

      I reckon I’m a shoe-in.

      Reply
  5. Robin Croome says

    May 8, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    george doesn’t know what he is missing – dinner with a real woman

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    • shambolicliving says

      May 8, 2012 at 9:26 pm

      And one that actually eats food!

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  6. Ally says

    May 8, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Mmmmm…if you need a travelling companion Janine, I’m sure I could spare the time!

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    • shambolicliving says

      May 8, 2012 at 9:26 pm

      You are booked in.

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  7. Leanne Barnes says

    May 8, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Have shared this blog with a friend who is a HUGE George fan – very funny… You would fit in perfectly having dinner with George and Obamah…. Good luck with your $8.50, I’m sure you are in with a real chance. I look forward to reading your post on the night!!!

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    • shambolicliving says

      May 8, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      Wouldn’t it be a cracker of a post!

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Can’t wait for the post on the night…definetly a cracker !!

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  9. ChrystinaNoel says

    May 10, 2012 at 8:40 am

    I think you make a lot of good points. Surely he’ll invite you 🙂

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  10. Dawne at D Magazine says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:16 am

    Great post!

    I had made some vids of him when he was here about two weeks ago! I ran across this post and thought you might like them!
    http://dmagazine.me/2012/05/09/i-swear-these-are-the-last-two-more-with-his-cloony-ness/

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