For what sorts of things, Prime?
Not for bodybuilding or being super fit (I wish that were the case).
For the last 30 years, I have been both a political and union activist. One of the most recent awards I received was Member Activist. It honors me for my work on behalf of fellow union members, Working America and political activism including a lot of campaign work.
One of the earliest awards I received years ago was for public speaking. I find this amusing since I hate to speak in public, but often find myself doing so.Although I am "shy guy" at heart, I seem unable to resist stepping up for my fellow man when I think there is a need.
Over the years, I have lobbied on behalf of classified employees and education at both the state level and the federal level. Most recently, I have testified before the Oregon Legislature with regards to proposed violations of their contract with retired public employees.
In my youth, I entered a dance contest and won an award. It was a bit awkward since my wife wasn't with me nor was she my partner. I hid the award for a long time. Crazy the things we feel guilty about. When I finally told her about it, she was impressed. She doesn't enjoy dancing.
So although I have been published in the press and seen in the media, it is not anything relating to the culture of Getbig. Still, it does give me some understanding of how these things can go to one's head if we let them.
Truth be told, I would do anything to shy away from 15 minutes of fame today. 333386 is lucky because his moment of fame is nothing that will hurt him and actually raises his status among other Getbiggers, for what that's worth.
Like I mentioned to him, I never realized what a regular guy he was until this happened. I always thought of him as some political wing nut who would end up being charged with treason or some such thing.