An Open Letter To Seth Rogen
Dear Seth Rogen,
Hey.
So I just watched 50/50 (top notch, by the way. Love that J.G-L. Adorbs.) and it made me realize two things. 1. Openly sobbing in a movie theater is frowned upon and 2. We should be friends.
This is not the first time I’ve come to these realizations, but let’s just go with it.
Here’s a little about me: I’m 26. I’m married (which is only important because I think you would like my husband too. He’s most excellent and he gives good hi-fives. Side note: that wasn’t a euphemism). I’ve been told I’m a good listener and that I give good advice (also not a euphemism). I’m pretty laid back and I have a good sense of humor. Also, I’m 100% Korean so I could fill any sort of minority friend quota you might have.
Anyway. Reasons why I think we’d be good friends?
1. We’re around the same age. (You’re 5 days older than my fella and 15 days older than my brother so throwing a joint birthday party would be pretty convenient and fun)
2. You seem like a very friendly and cool and funny person. I’ve come to this conclusion because:
- Much like Ben Stiller*, 90% of the characters you play seem like a bumped up version of yourself. This excludes Ricky Danforth - though I don’t doubt that you might tell someone that you like their boobs.
- I’ve watched several of your interviews on various talk shows, which reinforces my first bullet: You’re pretty awesome.
(*though to be honest, if Ben Stiller is anything like his characters - which I think he may be - then he’s probably a dick)
3. You have an excellent laugh. I tend to be friends with people who have excellent laughs. I don’t know why or how this has come to be…it just is.
4. Even though you’ve been an actor for more time than I’ve been anything in my life ever, you still seem like a down-to-earth real person.
One time in Amsterdam, a girl from my college - who may or may not have been extremely high - said that I was “real. Like really real” and she said she liked that about me. So I say unto you, Seth Rogen: You seem real. Like really real and I like that about you.
Also, as an aside, I won’t ever ask you to borrow money or read my screenplay or introduce me to any of your famous friends (though if during the joint birthday party you invited Judd Apatow, I would say “Hey. What’s up? Also your kid’s Twitter is hilarious.”)
We can just hang out and watch bad TV and make fun of children in a non-threatening way. I’ll cook you dinner and make you baked goods. You can share with your lady. I’m sure she’s lovely.
Anyway. Think about it, Seth Rogen. This could be the start of something…I’ll refrain from saying “good” to not over-sell myself.
Cheers,
TK
