Cameo.Com

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 12:48pm

I know three people now that as a gift got a cameo from famous person through Cameo.Com. Two people got them from Broadway performer and the other one got it from sports person. I was allowed to see all three and without a doubt the Broadway persons did a much better job and made effort to make this very enjoyable for the person receiving it. The one sports person was very bland and quick, IMO you could tell it was all about making a quick buck. 

[ggersten]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 12:57pm

It helps to look at videos the person already has done. For example, I looked at Tristan Rogers and his videos are all about how General Hospital was better in the 80s/90s and sucks now - so that didn't seem like a good person to select for a personal message.  I've sent four - two broadway performers (well, one hasn't been on Broadway in a long time, but both excellent, creative and personal), one sports person (excellent and personal) and one magician (excellent, creative and personal). But the two Broadway performers were the best. 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 2:10pm

yankeefan7 said: "I know three people now that as a gift got a cameo from famous person through Cameo.Com. Two people got them from Broadway performer and the other one got it from sports person. I was allowed to see all three and without a doubt the Broadway personsdida much better job and made effortto make this very enjoyable for the person receiving it. The one sports person was very bland and quick, IMO you could tell it was all about making a quick buck."

Wait...you're saying that theatrical people were more "theatrical" in their presentations?  Stop the presses!! 

P.S.   NO one does Cameos just for funsies -- it's all about making a few bucks. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 2:49pm

I’m obsessed with Cameo. I give them as gifts to everyone, now.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 6:02pm

"Wait...you're saying that theatrical people were more "theatrical" in their presentations? Stop the presses!! P.S. NO one does Cameos just for funsies -- it's all about making a few bucks."

Actually, some people take the money and state it is going to a particular charity. My wife got one from my nephew from one of her favorite Broadway actors. This person wished her a Happy Birthday, thanked her for being a fan of Broadway, sang to her part of her favorite song from the show he was in and since it was last April thanked her for being on the front lines of COVID since she is a nurse. The sports one I saw basically wished the person a Happy Birthday and was done in about 30 seconds. BTW - Broadway cameo my wife got was lot cheaper than the sports guy.

Updated On: 12/8/20 at 06:02 PM

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 6:05pm

"It helps to look at videos the person already has done. For example, I looked at Tristan Rogers and his videos are all about how General Hospital was better in the 80s/90s and sucks now - so that didn't seem like a good person to select for a personal message. I've sent four - two broadway performers (well, one hasn't been on Broadway in a long time, but both excellent, creative and personal), one sports person (excellent and personal) and one magician (excellent, creative and personal). But the two Broadway performers were the best. "

Excellent advice. Just reading their reviews is not enough, checking out the actual video is the best thing to do.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 6:06pm

"I’m obsessed with Cameo. I give them as gifts to everyone, now"

That is great !!

[fosterfan2]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 6:37pm

yankeefan7 said: "I know three people now that as a gift got a cameo from famous person through Cameo.Com. Two people got them from Broadway performer and the other one got it from sports person. I was allowed to see all three and without a doubt the Broadway personsdida much better job and made effortto make this very enjoyablefor the person receiving it. The one sports person was very bland and quick, IMO you could tell it was all about making a quick buck."

I'm quoting you,too,as someone already did. I've never sent or received anything from Cameo. But in my experience in writing fan mail to both stage and screen stars,I have found the Broadway people to be more prompt in responding;they always respond in some way. The screen stars are hit-or-miss,and less prompt though there are exceptions.  From what I've read or scene in interviews, most Broadway performers seem to be more-down-to-earth.

I've never written to a sports star,so can't comment on that.

Thanks to your wife for her important and essential work!

 

Updated On: 12/8/20 at 06:37 PM

[JBroadway]

Posted: 12/8/20 at 7:08pm

fosterfan2 said: "From what I've read or scene in interviews, most Broadway performers seem to be more-down-to-earth."

 

Probably because most Broadway actors aren't actually very famous in the grand scheme of things. 

And as far as cameo is concerned, Broadway actors surely have more time on their hands right now than TV/film actors, especially because they probably aren't getting as many Cameo requests anyway. 

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 12/9/20 at 6:32pm

I got two as a gift from my mom for my birthday this monday(I turned 22, yay!) Jewelle Blackman, one of the fates from Hadestown, and Michael James Scott. Both really great videos. I was happy!

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/10/20 at 9:09am

" I got two as a gift from my mom for my birthday this monday(I turned 22, yay!) Jewelle Blackman, one of the fates from Hadestown, and Michael James Scott. Both really great videos. I was happy! "

Happy Birthday !! Glad you loved your videos, very nice Mom you have to get you two of them -lol. I got one for my youngest daughter's 30th birthday and it arrived yesterday and was excellent. I will send it to her today after she gets home from work.

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 12/10/20 at 9:12am

I....feel like I missed the beginning of this conversation? Did this start on another thread?

[Plannietink08]

Posted: 12/10/20 at 10:30am

I’ve bought two people Cameos, one from Nikki Blonksy and one from Kim Woodbury (UK personality) and I think they were definitely worth the money. Gave me a good chuckle. 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 12/10/20 at 6:29pm

It seems like the more they cost, the worse they are. Lindsay Lohan was doing them for like $500 and the samples were literally 15 seconds. She said hi. People lower on the celebrity food chain seem more grateful, humble and flattered. They try to make it special.

Cameos are cool but they feel a little weird. Paying to feed a celebrity lines to tell a friend. However, a buck is a buck.

There’s a new one called Broadway Concierge that is only Broadway people and you can pay for greetings or 30 to 60 minute one on one zoom sessions. That feels more earnest and respectful of their time.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/11/20 at 10:03am

"It seems like the more they cost, the worse they are. Lindsay Lohan was doing them for like $500 and the samples were literally 15 seconds. She said hi. People lower on the celebrity food chain seem more grateful, humble and flattered. They try to make it special."

Yep, Broadway ones seem to be in the $25-$75 dollar range. The one my wife received was almost 3 minutes long and the one I got for my daughter was just about 2 minutes.

"Cameos are cool but they feel a little weird. Paying to feed a celebrity lines to tell a friend. However, a buck is a buck."

IMO it is harmless fun and I have not heard of anyone not enjoying getting one and like you said a buck is a buck.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/11/20 at 11:14pm

"Thanks to your wife for her important and essential work!"

Appreciate your thanks for her, she has said this has been the hardest year ever in her 40 year nursing career.

[Glittergrrl]

Posted: 12/12/20 at 3:30pm

One of my closest friends got me a cameo for my birthday from John Cameron Mitchell (my fav!) and I loved it. He changed the lyrics to Wig in a Box to be anti-Trump. It was fun. He recommended a couple shows.  He talked about his dying mom, which seemed odd in a birthday message.  It definitely had a melancholic tone, but everything’s been awful in 2020, so I get it. I’ve never looked to see what she spent, because I don’t want to think about it. I’m never comfortable when people spend money on me. I know some of the money went to charity, so that makes me happy. 

Updated On: 12/12/20 at 03:30 PM

[GottaHaveAGimmick]

Posted: 12/13/20 at 4:09pm

Requested a birthday party invitation from Leslie Jordan back in February. It was funny and a little dirty. I loved it! He was quite creative. 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 12/14/20 at 8:59pm

If I had the cash to splash, I'd go with someone like Susan Egan who seems to take time to make them special and rewrite songs from her most popular roles. I think Cameo started off a little cringe but some people are turning out more professional video responses these days.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 12/14/20 at 9:43pm

It really depends on the athlete. There are some old-timer NBA players that seem pretty psyched that people still remember them. 

My favorite cameo personality is Big Brother player Britney Haynes. She's hilarious.

https://www.cameo.com/behayne?qid=1608000143

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 11:08am

"It really depends on the athlete. There are some old-timer NBA players that seem pretty psyched that people still remember them."

That is good to hear, might look into doing one for my brother his next birthday if the price is reasonable.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 11:18am

"I think Cameo started off a little cringe but some people are turning out more professional video responses these days."

They should think of these video responses as advertisements for themselves in a way. They get request from people who are their fans but if it is well done video people will show it to their friends and family and it is good publicity. Plus, you would think people would have professional pride in something they are doing and would attempt to make it a good product. Overall, it seems to be fun for most people to get one and gives performers/athletes etc a chance to make some money or donate money to charity.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 11:42am

yankeefan7 said: ""It really depends on the athlete. There are some old-timer NBA players that seem pretty psyched that people still remember them."

That is good to hear, might look into doing one for my brother his next birthday if the price is reasonable."

A few good ones:

- Muggsy Bogues (the famous 5'3" NBA player)

- George "Iceman" Gervin

- Michael Cooper (part of the famous Showtime era of the Lakers)

- Elgin Baylor

But again, these are all old-timers. 

[DivaBrigader]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 12:35pm

VintageSnarker said: "If I had the cash to splash, I'd go with someone like Susan Egan who seems to take time to make them special and rewrite songs from her most popular roles. I think Cameo started off a little cringe but some people are turning out more professional video responses these days."

My boyfriend got me a surprise Cameo from Susan Egan for my birthday last year to go along with tickets/M&G to the Broadway Princess Party and she SANG on the Cameo. Highly recommended.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 12:55pm

^Yeah, that Egan one was a pretty awesome Cameo.