# Tips on meeting Ernie Hudson? **URL:** \ **Category:** Other Events\ **Created:** [May 22, 2012, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014 "2012-05-22T13:09:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/13edae/32.png) [@moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/moviemaker29)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/1 "2012-05-22T13:09:26Z")
So I’m hoping to meet [Ernie Hudson](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/people/ernie-hudson) for the first time this weekend at Comicpalooza here in Houston and was wondering if anyone has any good tips or take-aways from meeting him? I have a couple of items I’d like him to sign and am not sure what the policy is on this… If you pay the autograph fee, will he sign anything you bring or will he only sign 8x10s that he provides at his booth? I’ve also read a number of accounts from folks on here that they’ve had the chance to visit with him a little while at many of the cons. Anyone have any good advice on opportunities to chat with him a little while? I’m hoping that there isn’t always a consistent line of people at his booth so chatting with him might be a possibility… Thanks in advance for the help guys! ---
**Author:** ![Sutton621](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/sutton621/32/6222_2.png) [@Sutton621](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Sutton621)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/2 "2012-05-22T14:39:17Z")
When I met him it was he would sign anything for the designated price (people brought in all kinds of obscure ■■■■, like Psych [season 2](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/real-ghostbusters/season-2) on DVD because he had a cameo). He’s an alright guy, he tells it like it is. At a Q& A he was essentially telling everyone GB was “just a job” and “I did it because i got paid” and when the kids would ask him about slime or marshmallow he would be like “It wasn’t real, its shaving cream and syrup.” It was actually pretty funny because you could see the kids imaginations shatter before their eyes (sure we as adults know it isn’t real, but cut the kids some slack). Any who, he does seem appreciative of his fans and respects the time we put in to props. As for talking to him, we waited until the lines died down and he was just hanging out. I didn’t stay long to talk just because I felt like I was wasting his time (even though he is being paid to be there). So I kept the conversation short and sweet, essentially thanking him for my childhood and such. But on the whole he’s a very cool/ approachable guy (just don’t laugh at his ■■■■■ pack). ---
**Author:** ![moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/13edae/32.png) [@moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/moviemaker29)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/3 "2012-05-22T14:50:32Z")
Thanks very much Sutton! I appreciate the info and that helps clarify what I was wondering about. I’m glad to hear that paying the fee allows you to get just about anything signed and that it’s not just limited to photos. He sounds like a very down to earth kinda guy. Looking forward to meeting him. ---
**Author:** ![Chace](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/chace/32/156_2.png) [@Chace](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Chace)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/4 "2012-05-22T18:00:14Z")
I’ve met him twice and both times he was signing one item for anyone in full GB gear for free. I got a trap signed and he signed my Ecto. But those were at smaller cons, not sure how big of an event yours is. In fact that evening the Georgia Ghostbusters, and [Alabama Ghostbusters](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/fans/websites/alabama-ghostbusters) invited him to dinner with us, he not only went but bought dinner for one of our members who was using the con as his bachelor party. So yeah, he’s a good dude and really cool to the fans. ---
**Author:** ![moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/13edae/32.png) [@moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/moviemaker29)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/5 "2012-05-22T18:52:28Z")
Wow, okay that is too awesome, Chace! I had no doubt that he was a cool guy from reading all of the various threads about people meeting him, but for him to go out of his way to go to dinner with you guys…well, that’s just really incredible! I imagine that was an unforgettable experience! This will be the first time I’ve been to the convention here since I think it’s just starting to catch on this year, so I’m hoping that it won’t be too crowded. I’ve been waiting for Ernie to come to a Houston event for quite a while and I’m glad it’s finally happening. Thanks for sharing that story! ---
**Author:** ![bpontheair](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@bpontheair](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/bpontheair)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/6 "2012-05-22T23:33:08Z")
I’m behind the waitress! 😃 We had tried to get Ernie to Dragon_Con earlier in the year, and they wouldn’t bring him. He was supposed to join us for the [PKE Surge](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/uncategorized/pke-surge) dinner at D_C, so I asked him if he’d go out to eat with us at ATL Comic Con. You see the result in Chace’s photo. Ernie is pure class. He even sent signed stuff for our Tornado Relief Auction last summer. You’ll enjoy just being around him. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/borzou/32/8649_2.png) [@borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/borzou)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2012, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/7 "2012-05-23T00:11:47Z")
I would refrain from ■■■■■■■ his leg unless he offers. And even then, only the right leg out of respect. ---
**Author:** ![Chace](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/chace/32/156_2.png) [@Chace](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Chace)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/8 "2012-05-23T01:35:09Z")
> [@Borzou](#): > > I would refrain from ■■■■■■■ his leg unless he offers. And even then, only the right leg out of respect. [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/2/42dfe1843015ea59f221362c8de845c97f977c9b.jpeg "Nice job you did! :)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXOsTU1ZYTU) ---
**Author:** ![WolfShark](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/wolfshark/32/5853_2.png) [@WolfShark](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/WolfShark)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/9 "2012-05-24T20:04:48Z")
take a deep breath he acts like an average joe. He is a really good Guy. Also refrain from doing the following that me friends did " It is such a pleasure to meet you an…OHMYGOD." Thankfully he laughed just as hard as we did. ---
**Author:** ![moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/13edae/32.png) [@moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/moviemaker29)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/10 "2012-05-24T22:34:05Z")
Haha, no worries. I’m not an easily star struck individual. I’m just glad I’m finally getting a chance to meet him. ---
**Author:** ![Krenzy](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/krenzy/32/5873_2.png) [@Krenzy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Krenzy)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/11 "2012-05-25T05:29:20Z")
He loves Perkins Restaurants. Very down to earth workin-class man…in Hollywood. Nice guy! ---
**Author:** ![darthsmozers](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@darthsmozers](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/darthsmozers)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/12 "2016-05-09T18:39:08Z")
This reply is 4 years late, but what is a typical item-signing fee? I am hoping to meet him at Tidewater Comic Con in Virgina Beach this month, but the website mentions nothing about extra fees. I don’t want to be surprised. ---
**Author:** ![TK5759](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@TK5759](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/TK5759)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2016, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/13 "2016-05-09T19:10:16Z")
I paid $30 each for my two autographs and $10 for a photo with him. ---
**Author:** ![darthsmozers](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@darthsmozers](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/darthsmozers)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2016, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/14 "2016-05-09T23:53:23Z")
Wow this is getting expensive… So basically you get in his line and nothing is free, you have to pay something for something, yes? ---
**Author:** ![TK5759](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@TK5759](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/TK5759)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2016, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/15 "2016-05-10T00:16:16Z")
> [@darthsmozers](#): > > Wow this is getting expensive… So basically you get in his line and nothing is free, you have to pay something for something, yes? You could always go look at him for free. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![doctor-venkman](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/doctor-venkman/32/186591_2.png) [@doctor-venkman](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/doctor-venkman)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2016, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/16 "2016-05-13T12:56:12Z")
> [@darthsmozers](#): > > Wow this is getting expensive… So basically you get in his line and nothing is free, you have to pay something for something, yes? That’s the business of cons at this point, at least in my experience. Paying the ticket only gets you in the door. Anything beyond that is more money. I think I may have even paid $40 for his autograph back a few years ago at Niagara Falls Comic Con. ---
**Author:** ![TK5759](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@TK5759](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/TK5759)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2016, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/17 "2016-05-13T14:30:21Z")
> [@Doctor Venkman](#): > > > [@darthsmozers](#): > > > > Wow this is getting expensive… So basically you get in his line and nothing is free, you have to pay something for something, yes? > > That’s the business of cons at this point, at least in my experience. Paying the ticket only gets you in the door. Anything beyond that is more money. > > I think I may have even paid $40 for his autograph back a few years ago at Niagara Falls Comic Con. I agree, I’ve been to quite a few cons and I’ve met celebrities and authors. Most of them have charged something for an autograph. The only exception I’ve seen was Kevin J. Anderson and that’s because we were his honor guard that day (501st). ---
**Author:** ![demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/demon-vice-commander/32/186000_2.png) [@demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/demon-vice-commander)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/18 "2016-05-13T22:23:18Z")
> [@Doctor Venkman](#): > > The only exception I’ve seen was Kevin J. Anderson and that’s because we were his honor guard that day (501st). Another exception is Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario; we had him at our convention a few years ago, and aside from being a generally wonderful human being, he actually brought materials (head shots, posters, CDs, etc.) to sign and give out for free at his table. ---
**Author:** ![pyhasanon](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/fbc32d/32.png) [@pyhasanon](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/pyhasanon)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2016, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/19 "2016-05-13T22:57:16Z")
Doug Jones is quite possibly one of the most wonderful people I have ever met… Hugs for everybody! He even stays behind to help clean and breakdown the setups… ---
**Author:** ![Travis\_Burrell](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/travis_burrell/32/6614_2.png) [@Travis\_Burrell](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Travis_Burrell)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tips-on-meeting-ernie-hudson/23014/20 "2016-05-17T19:20:48Z")
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