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The Enigma of Autographs: A Child’s Game or Adult Curiosity?
Chasing signatures may bring joy to children, but Noël Ummels finds it puzzling what adults do with them. Hence, he’s putting his own up for auction to support a charitable cause, as mentioned in his column.
What Is the Fascination with Signatures?
Why do we place so much significance on autographs? The concept has always baffled me. Agreements ranging from casual summer jobs to prestigious roles in Formula 1 are sealed with just a scrawl at the bottom. While we chuckle at illiterates placing an ‘X’, one wonders how impactful that scribble really is. It’s somewhat tricky to forge, yet not impossible. Just ask any school principal; you’ll find that students often take an unusual number of absences with supposedly parental consent. Still, that little mark holds legal weight.
The Allure of Celebrity Signatures: What Drives Us?
Another mystery surrounding signatures is their allure. What exactly do you gain from the autograph of a famous Formula 1 driver? .comess, of course, you have the audacity to get them to sign a contract that promises all their earnings will flow into your account. Is it a token signifying you brushed closer to greatness than most? It could be that a handful of handshakes won’t get you the same recognition as one signature from a sports icon. A photographer, to whom I wish continued good health, once shared an amusing story about a person who stalked him simply because he had been in the vicinity of Damon Hill. When asked if he had stood mere feet from the racing legend, the devotee sighed, “You must be a lucky person.”
The Overrated Nature of Signatures
Signatures may just be the most overstated form of written expression since humanity’s earliest days of writing. Curiously, we have a whole community of signature hunters. In the pre-internet era, fame stemmed from tangible achievements; you rose to prominence as a respected scientist, artist, or explorer. Nowadays, it seems anyone can gain fame merely by appearing on television or going viral. Fame for the sake of fame. If you ask Max Verstappen, he’d wholeheartedly agree: he’s just another person trying to live his life. Ironically, he might wish for less fanfare and more peace, traversing streets from Monaco to Tokyo without being recognized. Yet, signature chasers persist. And why not? A selfie can’t hurt, right?
Decluttering: Time to Let Go of the Signatures
In the midst of preparing for a move, I’ve started to part ways with much of my accumulated clutter. And lo and behold, I stumble upon a collection of autographs! Keep in mind, these were gathered in my teenage years, not as an adult. Back in the ’80s at the Zolder and Zandvoort circuits, accessing the pits was surprisingly easy. Frustrated by my intrusion, my idol Nelson Piquet hastily scribbled his name on a piece of paper. In stark contrast, his fierce rival—and my nemesis—Ayrton Senna was much more accommodating, happily granting me a signature when I requested one. Along with those signatures, I have the names of Didier Pironi, Elio de Angelis, and Stefan Bellof, all of whom tragically lost their lives in racing incidents.
As I prepare to move, I’m keen to sell these autographs via tinyurl.com/F1-handtekeningen. Who’s interested in bidding for a good cause—specifically, a family in the Philippines coping with the loss of both their father and mother? The collection includes the names of legendary figures like Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, and many others who have left a mark on the world of racing.
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