OK, this “autograph kit” seems like a fine enough idea. It just seems like with a little planning ahead, you could probably avoid the need to buy it. It was invented in part by Babe Parilli, a former QB at Kentucky. But don’t take our word for it. From the web site (bold type and any spelling that has been fixed is courtesy of us, as usual):

The Autograph Kit is very simple to use.  It comes with a Fuji 35mm 400 Film with Flash 27 Shot One Use Camera, a Sharpie Autograph Pen, and ten Electrostatic Autograph Slips.

Many times we are in a situation to get an autograph of a famous athlete or celebrity and have nothing for them to sign that we can keep.  Sometimes we are in a position to get a picture with the celebrity and would love to have that picture autographed.  With the picture still in the camera, we’re out of luck.  We know that a celebrity would not be able to let you get your picture developed and sent to them to sign. (That’s just not going to happen). [Editor’s note: We totally disagree. Ron Artest would definitely do that for you]  However, if  we have the Autograph Kit., you can ask for the autograph to be signed on the lower portion of the electrostatic slip, take a picture of the celebrity or ask someone to snap two pictures (we recommend two in case someone is blinking) *See below for instructions on how to get an autograph. Later, get the picture developed and adhere the Electrostatic Autograph Slip to the picture. Now you can have the autograph right on the spot and get the picture developed and later adhere the Electrostatic Autograph Slip to the picture.  This slip will also adhere to enlarged photo. Fond memories forever preserved. The Autograph Kit is only $19.95 and includes a Fuji Camera 27 pictures with flash, a Sharpie autograph pen and 10 electrostatic autograph slips.

* Suggestions for getting photos and autographs.

Appropriate time.  Do not disturb a person if they are at dinner or with their family members.  Wait outside the restaurant and ask quietly.  Be discrete.  Non-threatening.  Politely say, ” Mr. or Ms. Smith, I am so happy to see you in person.  May I have a picture and your autograph?”  Saying Mr. or Ms. might give you a autograph.  No picture? “Then just an autograph please?”  You can purchase a picture at a later time and adhere the electrostatic autograph slip.

Questions:

1) If we’re trying to get, say, Tommy Lasorda’s autograph, would we still say “Mr. or Ms. Smith?” We’re confused.

2) If I have a digital camera, should I just have the celebrity sign his/her name right on the camera?

3) Who is that No. 32 in the picture? He looks like Ned Braden.

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