So, I’m at the Cut Copy show at ACL just minding my own music loving business when I notice a camera crew setting up and a small cluster of people around it. Being a curious cat that has so far escaped being killed, I checked it out. What I saw was a good looking man who resembled Christian Bale. The following is my internal discussion….
Whoa. That guy looks like Christian Bale. Could that be Christian Bale? No way. What would Christian Bale be at ACL for? Although, I did hear that Jake Gyllenhaal always comes to ACL. Why can’t *he* ever be the sweaty guy bumping into me at the Arcade Fire show? Nah. That’s not Christian Bale, he’s too skinny. Christian Bale is probably in Batman shape right now. Also, I think he’s taller. Oh well.
Then, I sat back down on my blanket and refocused my attention on the Cut Copy concert. (Sidenote: Cut Copy annihilated their set- it was musical heaven y’all) A few minutes later, I realize I have to pee, which is basically the one thing you don’t ever want to do at ACL because port-o-potties are yucky. Luckily for me, the port-o-potties were located right next to the stage so I still got to listen to Cut Copy while I waited in line. (Another side note: While I was using the port-o-potty, Cut Copy really jacked up the bass and there was one moment where I was sure we were having an earthquake and I was going to die in a port-o-potty) So, I finish up my trip to the port-o-potties with a heavy dose of antibacterial hand sanitizer and head back to my blanket. At that point, I noticed I had a missed call from my friend Mary. I called her back. This is our conversation.
Mary: You need to get back here immediately. (She said with a tone of urgency that should only be reserved for life and death situations and Christian Bale sightings)
Me: I’m trying. I’m lost.
Mary: I’m exactly where you left me.
Me: I know. I’m lost all the same.
Mary: Ok, walk towards the bar and then turn right.
Me: Your right or my right?
Mary: Just get back here!
This went on for a couple minutes……
Me: Oh! There you are! What’s the urgency?
Mary: Christian Bale is here!!!! It’s Christian Bale!
Me: Oh that was him! I thought it might be him but he seemed too skinny and short.
Mary: It’s definitely him.
Me: He’s fiiiiiiiiinnnnnnneeeeee.
Then, I took out my camera and snapped this picture.
He’s the one in all black wearing the sunglasses. Not to be redundant but he is fiiiiiiiiiinnnnneeee. I’m feel really confident that when I took that picture our eyes met, even though our eyes couldn’t meet because he was looking the other direction, and we forged a bond that neither time nor steel wool can break.
That’s what really happened. This is what happened in my head.
Me: Christian! It’s me! GotC!
Christian Bale: Oh my zeus! I love your blog! Can we be homies for life?
Me: Obviously! Because if there is one thing I believe it’s that headlines don’t sell papes. Newsies sell papes!
Christian Bale: Would you like to join me in singing a medley of songs from Newsies?
Me: How unexpected and not at all insinuated in my previous comment! I would love to C-Bale!
Jake Gyllenhaal: Whoa! Can I join in too?
Me: Wherever did you come from Jake?
Jake Gyllenhaal: Your dreams. And that’s not just a pick-up line because this is actually a dream.
Me: Let’s all sing together!
Jake and Christian: Yeah! (They both jump in the air to further demonstrate their jubilation).
Later, we get dinner together and talk about the screenplay I wrote for Newsies 2: Return of the Papes and about how it’s really awesome that Christian and I are both Welsh even though he’s really Welsh and I’m just an American with Welsh ancestry. And then Jake Gyllenhaal asks if he can be in Newsies 2: Return of the Papes and also if he can be my boyfriend. I tell him he can be in Newsies 2 but I’m not really interested in him as a boyfriend. SIKE! I totally make-out with him and then later on in the fantasy we take a couples trip to a bed and breakfast in Vermont. But even though Jake is my man, Christian Bale is my homie for life- especially after he wins another oscar for Newsies 2: Return of the Papes.
If you’re interested Newsies 2: Return of the Papes is the story of how all the original newsies were vampires (they’re so hot right now) and are courageously fighting to preserve the newspaper. It’s a powerful tale filled with vampires, music, and newspapers. This time they’re not fighting Pulitzer- they’re fighting a modern societal shift in the way news is delivered. (I’m still working on the tagline…..)
Hi- CB is actually about 6′ 2″ according to his official bio. And he’s looking EXTREMELY FINE btw in your picture! Check out the gun show under those sleeves!
Wow. He seemed much shorter than that, although, I was a little overcome by the moment so maybe my eyes deceived me.
FYI: Christian Bale does NOT have a blog…or website…or twitter name. He goes online…but HE is off the grid. So if you think you are seeing any of the above and believe it is him….IT IS NOT. Believe me, it is not.
I’m confused. Why would I think any of these comments were from him?
Yeah, er, I think “cari” is a bit confused…maybe nuance isn’t her thing…
*sigh* I had a Pierce Brosnan sighting two weeks ago and me without my camera. I had almost the exact same imaginary conversation with Pierce but instead of Jake, Karl Urban showed up. We are a couple of hot babes…at least in our dreams.
Ah yes, if only dreams could become reality….
No wonder you were building up to this. (And b-t-dubs, you totally didn’t need to point him out in that pic for yours truly.) Just be careful. Now people are going to try to use you for your connections.
Nothing would make me happier than to be used for my connections.
I am forever grateful for Christian Bale for saving the Batman movie franchise from ridicule because Batman is my fav super hero.
He totally saved Batman, although, I would argue Christopher Nolan was a large part of it as well.
LOL story did you see this video http://collider.com/christian-bale-terrence-malick-austin-city-limits/115548/
No, I hadn’t seen it. I’m just glad to know the whole thing wasn’t a figment of my imagination.
I’m soooo jealous! I am obsessed with Christian Bale LOL! So, out of curiosity, how tall would you say he is?
Ummm….5’10? 5’11. Seemed to definitely be under 6 feet.
GotC, whatever you’re on, I want some of it, too!
If I could figure out what it is that makes me this way, I would bottle it and sell it and become a millionaire.
…..’neither time nor steel wool can break’….Shakespear would have duelled you at dawn or instigated a short, ground-level scuffle to own that line.
Who is Christian Bale?
Absolutely one of the best compliments I have ever received. Thanks! Christian Bale is a dreamboat actor.
Ahhh Christian Bale…the first image I have is him holding a nailgun to a woman’s head in American Psycho….and as a young lad in Empire of The Sun. I can see where he could make the girls swoon…
Haha! I can see your point but I first remember him as Jack Kelly in Newsies so the other stuff is kind of drowned out.
You rule.
I certainly make an effort to do so.
Hello, and thank you, girlonthecontrary! I have used your photo and placed your link on my Christian Bale Blog here: http://baleheads.blogspot.com/2011/09/picture-of-day_21.html
You are so lucky!!
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Thanks so much!
i’ve heard of “dead in a ditch”, but never in a “port-o-potty”. oh the indignity!
christian bale is a hottie alright. (we’re talking “batman” christian bale right? not “the fighter” all scrawny and meth-addict looking. big difference.) and if i were dancing with christian bale, there are only a few people i’d allow to cut in, and one of them would be jake gyllenhaal. (“prince of persia” or “brokeback mountain” jake. not “bubble boy” or “donnie darko” jake.) my dreams are very specific.
i loved this piece. among your very best, GotG. woohoo!!!!!!
Thanks! And it was definitely Batman Christian Bale and imaginary Prince of Persia Jake Gyllenhaal.
OMG that was sooooo Christian Bale… how did you control yourself?!?! You are the queen of smooth…. seriously …. is your middle name Keith Stone??
You are soooo smooth.
I’m even smoother. It’s just a gift I was born with.
I was at ACL and I saw Christian Bale too. I saw him right before the Coldplay show started. He walked down the isle created by the walls, he had a camera in front of him. Wonder what he was doing at ACL?
I’m not sure what he was doing there but I’m glad he was there. Did you have fun at ACL?
I’m sure I can’t be the only one who notices Mr. Bale’s effort to appear calm and composed while stealing glances RIGHT IN YOUR DIRECTION. He’s about to fall over the guy in the yellow t-shirt sitting right in front of him because he’s so distracted by you.
It’s painfully obvious why he’s there – he knew you would be there. The guy with him, in the black shirt looking all bodyguard-ish? Not a bodyguard. He’s the guy Christian Bale pays to keep him calm when he sees you. He’s not carrying a bottle of water to keep Mr. Bale hydrated – it’s the “GotC-Sighting-Quick-Splash-Him-In-The-Face” water…
You just made my day. I owe you one.
What if C-Bale had rescued you from the Port-a-potty earthquake? That would be an excellent cementing of your futures together! Also a possible Lifetime movie plot…..
The best Lifetime movie plot ever!
I would probably pass out if I saw Christian Bale. However, I would almost pass out just from watching Cut Copy- and I almost passed out when I saw Liev Schrieber (Naomi Watts’ Baby Daddy) on the street in Toronto once. I think my star-struckedness is a bit dangerous.
Very dangerous. Although, how amazing would it be if you got weak in the knees and then Christian Bale totally caught you in his arms???
Double-pass out. I’d miss all the fun
Christian Bale is my #1 celebrity crush! I’m so envious of you! Thanks for the great picture! Has your heart rate returned to normal yet?
Yes, it has. Although I do keep randomly squealing with joy…..
Hahaha! I definitely had an evil dance teacher who made our kindergarten tap class dress like poor kids with jazz hands and dance to the Newsies theme music.
She couldn’t have been too evil if she liked Newsies.
Death in a port-o-potty. What a way to go.
It was more than a little terrifying.