While on vacation in the Dominican Republic I had an unusual encounter. One morning while eating breakfast with the ladies I spotted someone who I believed was famous. Now I wasn't 100% sure but I'm usually good with this kind of stuff. At first I could not put my finger on who this person was or what he sung. So after conferring with Krys I decided that the person in question was none other than Mr. Jeffery Osbourne. The brainstorming begun on what Mr. Osborne sung. Krys yelled out, "Can you woo woo woo". Yes!! That's it the whole table agreed. After asking for volunteers it was me who decided to ask Mr. Osbourne was he really Mr. Osbourne.
I walked over to the table where the man in question was seated with a female companion. I asked, "Excuse me sir, but are you Jeffrey Osbourne?" Mr. Osbourne stated, "No! I am not, but I am Freddie Jackson!!!" OMG I was soooo embarrassed. (I was thinking well dammit we knew you were someone famous) How the hell would have known all of that information? (LOL). I'm clearly from the "New School" when in doubt we GOOGLE. This was one time I needed GOOGLE and would have spared myself the embarrassment. Nonetheless Mr. Jackson has hits!! Can't deny those throwback jams.
Thank goodness Mr. Jackson did not hold it against me. He was very pleasant to us each time we saw him for the rest of our stay at the resort. He even took time out to pose for a pic (so my Momma and Auntie would believe me lol). I've been telling all my coworkers and family members the story. Never mind my feelings, because these people have laughed me out. I'm glad I could provide a laugh through my embarrassment. I must admit after Krys and I sung a melody of "You are My Lady" and "Jam Tonight". We chose to stick with "Can you Woo Woo Woo" as our theme song for the rest of the trip even though we were LOUD and WRONG. SMH