AnnaMariaPetra Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks for such a warm reception everyone. It means a lot =) I'm afraid I want to preserve a bit of my anonymity online so sorry to AnnaMariaPetra, but I won't be posting my picture with Mika! It's allright ofcourse:thumb_yello: It was just my curiousity getting over me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi there-- I read the forum occasionally and when I saw this thread, I thought I owed it to MFC and your lyric-hunting skills to post about my hour with Mika at the candy bar. Let's start... there were about three winners, who each brought 3-5 people with them, which explains why there weren't just 6 people hanging with Mika (although that would have been amazing). And to all those doubters, we all love Mika. A lot. A lot a lot. Well, he came 30-40 minutes late, but I get the impression from his videos that he tends to do this a little bit... but no matter. We had candy in front of us to keep up occupied, as well as releases to sign. Sourpatch watermelon! How can you go wrong? A few girls started screaming and rushed to the window (we were in a section on the second floor cordoned off from the rest of the store) when we realized he was literally right on the sidewalk below us. Oh--might I mention that we were almost all girls? I think there were about two guys in the entire winners/friends group. Ha! Allison or another announces it's just about 30 seconds until we actually get to meet him... and then he enters. Let's just say time slows a bit for the entire room. I happen to think that all of our faces must have either horrified or entertained him endlessly. He shook all our hands before sitting down in the middle and I have to admit, it was hard to ignore how good he smelled. (Lime and vanilla? I think one of the NYC-ers said in the United Palace thread) From there... the conversation was hilariously awkward, to be honest. I think he was pretty aware that we knew quite a lot about him... and he, not that much about us. But, he was still exceedingly polite, nice, and a little soft-spoken. I'll try to remember what actually happened during the conversation... we were all kind of in awe if I remember correctly (i.e. we were definitely in awe in the entire time--"so... you're amazing... how the crap do you exist? ...and omg you're making eye contact with me. omg omg"). One of the boys asked him what his inspirations were growing up... he rattled off a few names--Bob Dylan, Prince, Michael Jackson, etc. (and how he liked music that wasn't cool to like at the time)--until he came to Shabba Ranks and realized that none of us really knew who that was. Insert awkward laughter and sudden awareness that we were all quite young... high school and college kids. Oh boy. He also went around the table asking us if we were going into music and those of us that were not were probably cursing ourselves at that moment. Hm, what else? I believe he talked about how, growing up, people thought he might be a dancer. He said something along the lines of... "I'm not a very good dancer though. But I do have the spirit." To which my friend said "But that's the most important part" and he squidged his eyes and gave her a smile. We went over this moment just a few times on the way back. I asked him what his music video for Rain was going to be. He had already filmed it in the UK, he said, and it was basically him performing in the woods and being chased by these monsters. (Also, watch it. It's amazing.) He went on to talk about how some countries (US, Japan) wanted BIOTG for his next single and everyone else was good with Rain. So, he ended up constructing two music videos--one that's during the night (Rain) and one that's during the "day" (BIOTG). He told me to take a look at the shapes the branches make, and that there should be several parallels to the BIOTG video. (If any MFCer wants to take a look, go for it and post something!) I hope I remember correctly... but he mentioned that there are similar color schemes, as well. (I would post this to the Rain music video thread but I have to do some work...) I went on to badly, badly joke that it was something out of Blair Witch Project, to which he replied "... uh No... it's a bit more cinematic" and moved on to the next question. Me, verbally slapped by Mika. Who knew. One girl had amazingly gone to his Beirut show and he shared an odd fact about it with her. Because there was only one entrance/exit, they had to put on 20 minutes of fireworks to distract all the fans from his leaving the venue. Amazing. That's all I can remember from the conversation at the moment. Afterwards, he signed about two things for all of us and we got to take individual pictures with him. (No group--I think he had only a little time.) There was this trend of having him sign your arm... which we all took advantage of. What would you say to having Mika hold your hand/arm for 20 seconds on end? Well, I don't know about you, but I would (and did!) gladly take advantage of that. He signed a shirt I bought from Dylan's... which I wore to the concert later that night. (Too bad I hadn't made a MFC account earlier so I had known dcdeb was there with passes, eh?) Oh! And we asked him about the surprise gig that he had promised on GMA. I think you all know the answer by now. It mostly likely wasn't going to happen. But, exciting news for the Palladium concert goers, he said that the first chance he might get to do it would be in LA! It's not for sure though, so don't get too excited. Not until he announces something on his Twitter. Then we feasted on candy. Glorious. Fan bloody tastic Firstly hello,welcome to our little world and thanks for sharing with us:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks for such a warm reception everyone. It means a lot =) I'm afraid I want to preserve a bit of my anonymity online so sorry to AnnaMariaPetra, but I won't be posting my picture with Mika! Let me thank you for your report on this thread as well.... As for your anonymity, it is absolutely fine to keep private pics for yourself. We have seen enough Mika pics. :wink2:I wouldn't post my pic with him, either, although I haven't even asked for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Has the photos we've already seen: http://guestofaguest.com/nyc-events/mika-satisfies-his-sweet-tooth-at-dylans-candy-bar-extravaganza/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika4Life13 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks for such a warm reception everyone. It means a lot =) I'm afraid I want to preserve a bit of my anonymity online so sorry to AnnaMariaPetra, but I won't be posting my picture with Mika! Aww, I understand I just live vicariously through others, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iadoremika Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Has the photos we've already seen: http://guestofaguest.com/nyc-events/mika-satisfies-his-sweet-tooth-at-dylans-candy-bar-extravaganza/ But still...they're delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Guess they're different from the ones posted They're watermarked but cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Guess they're different from the ones posted They're watermarked but cute! lucky lucky lucky!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoJenic Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I want to eat that table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaMariaPetra Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Found this on Twitter: ANIandSUSI: ANI: I found a lollipop world in NYC this summer and its called Dylans candy bar http://twitpic.com/1lbupb @mikasounds 9 minutes ago from web Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Found this on Twitter: ANIandSUSI: ANI: I found a lollipop world in NYC this summer and its called Dylans candy bar http://twitpic.com/1lbupb @mikasounds 9 minutes ago from web this pic with the giant lollipops is pretty impressive:biggrin2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloise.shaw Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 haha! i always wondered what those pics were from!!! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy_girl_mika96 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Last week, at this time, I was on my way to Dylan's Candy Shop.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika's boo Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Went to Dylan's Candy Bar a few weeks ago. There is a section where the store displays some celebrities favorite candies (or at least what they ate when they went to the shop) in a glass box, the persons autograph along with a small message Here is a pic of Mika's glass box...He likes Jelly Beans Edited October 25, 2011 by Mika's boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreacher Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Went to Dylan's Candy Bar a few weeks ago. There is a section where the store displays some celebrities favorite candies (or at least what they ate when they went to the shop) in a glass box' date=' the persons autograph along with a small message Here is a pic of Mika's glass box...He likes Jelly Beans [img']http://ih0.redbubble.net/work.7962861.1.flat,550x550,075,f.untitled.jpg[/img] i got a tad excited when i saw the name of this thread, then i remembered that it already happened in the past nice pic though! it's good to know Mika likes jelly beans T4P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloise.shaw Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Went to Dylan's Candy Bar a few weeks ago. There is a section where the store displays some celebrities favorite candies (or at least what they ate when they went to the shop) in a glass box' date=' the persons autograph along with a small message Here is a pic of Mika's glass box...He likes Jelly Beans [img']http://ih0.redbubble.net/work.7962861.1.flat,550x550,075,f.untitled.jpg[/img] Aaaaw, I like Jelly Beans too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Oh that is cool Do they have their own brand of jelly beans? I have a Jelly Belly addiction myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreacher Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Went to Dylan's Candy Bar a few weeks ago. There is a section where the store displays some celebrities favorite candies (or at least what they ate when they went to the shop) in a glass box' date=' the persons autograph along with a small message Here is a pic of Mika's glass box...He likes Jelly Beans [img']http://ih0.redbubble.net/work.7962861.1.flat,550x550,075,f.untitled.jpg[/img] i was thinking, some of those jelly beans look a little pale & sickly i wonder how long they've been there? before i developed my lollipop addiction, i was totally addicted to Jelly Bellys... damn now i want some jelly beans! not sickly ones though... i want buttered popcorns & strawberry cheesecakes & watermelons & strawberry daquiris & i ought to stop now before i start to drool over something other than Mika pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika's boo Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Oh that is cool Do they have their own brand of jelly beans? I have a Jelly Belly addiction myself. They actually do have a lot of their own stuff, not sure of the Jelly beans are their brand. The owner of the store is actually Dylan Lauren, Ralph Lauren's daughter. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika's boo Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 i was thinking, some of those jelly beans look a little pale & sickly i wonder how long they've been there? before i developed my lollipop addiction, i was totally addicted to Jelly Bellys... damn now i want some jelly beans! not sickly ones though... i want buttered popcorns & strawberry cheesecakes & watermelons & strawberry daquiris & i ought to stop now before i start to drool over something other than Mika pics Hahaha! No, thats their actual color! There like baby green, peach, baby blue, lilac etc colors. I tried them, they are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 They actually do have a lot of their own stuff' date=' not sure of the Jelly beans are their brand. The owner of the store is actually Dylan Lauren, Ralph Lauren's daughter. :-)[/quote'] Yes I saw that! I would love to check it out one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 ibefore i developed my lollipop addiction, i was totally addicted to Jelly Bellys... damn now i want some jelly beans! not sickly ones though... i want buttered popcorns & strawberry cheesecakes & watermelons & strawberry daquiris & i ought to stop now before i start to drool over something other than Mika pics I have a weakness for tutti fruitti. I like many of the others but I always wish they were tutti fruitti instead so I started buying it exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I wonder if I'd be able to find Jelly beans in France...I've been missing eating them since my year in America.. glad to know our boy likes them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I wonder if I'd be able to find Jelly beans in France...I've been missing eating them since my year in America.. glad to know our boy likes them too Apparently Lyon Gourmand sells Jelly Bellys I used to get mine at Harrods when I lived in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njloverqoj Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Attention all American Mika fans with a sweet tooth - there’s a competition running on New York’s Z100 fm right now that gives you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a shopping spree with Mika (and five friends) at Dylan’s Candy Bar. Z100 fm site members can enter any time before 11pm, Friday September 25th. Click here for more info and to enter the competition. http://www.mikasounds.com/blog/post/683/US_Fans_-_Win_A_Shopping_Spree_With_Mika_At_Dylans_Candy_Bar EDIT: Rules can be found HERE: http://zvip.z100.com/whtz/nonmembers/rules.jsp Sounds like it's just New York and vicinity, 18+ who are eligible. I'll get a clarification on this. NY and 18+? GRRRRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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