What is that vague link to fame your family is overly proud of?

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We all have that one family member who is always bragging about that one time they met a celebrity, or that time they were on TV. Maybe it's your uncle who always tells the story about the time he met Michael Jordan, or your cousin who was in a commercial. Whatever it is, we all have that one family member who is always bragging about their vague link to fame. So what is that vague link to fame your family is overly proud of?My family is always bragging about the time my uncle met Michael Jordan. My uncle is a big basketball fan, and he was lucky enough to meet Michael Jordan once. He always tells the story about how he shook Jordan's hand and how he was such a down to earth guy. My family is also proud of the fact that my cousin was in a commercial. He was in a commercial for a local car dealership. He was just a kid at the time, but he always tells the story about how he was in a commercial. My family is also proud of the fact that my aunt was on a game show. She was on the game show Jeopardy. She didn't win, but she was proud to have been on the show.

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Most families have something that they are proud of and some link to fame, even if it's vague. Here are a few ways that you can identify the vague link to fame that your family might be over-proud of:

Ask Around: Ask your family members, in particular the older ones, about what they are proud of in the family. You may find that there is something that your grandparents, or great-grandparents achieved that your family is particularly fond of.
Check Family Records: If you have access to family records, such as birth and death certificates, you may uncover something noteworthy. Perhaps one of your ancestors was a notable figure in their home town or the subject of a small article in the local paper.
Look for Anecdotes: If your family talks about things going back through the generations, listen for anecdotes about any sort of success and note it down. It might not be something you'll find in any records but it could be something that was important to your family and that they are proud of.
Investigate Family Surnames: It could be that your family surname is linked with something that you weren't aware of. Perhaps there is a person of note in your family's past or a street or pub somewhere in your home town that bears the family name.

In reality, any person's family history is filled with stories, some of which may fall in to the category of a "vague link to fame" that your family might be overly proud of. Taking the time to investigate and research, speak to relatives and look for records, could lead to a discovery that could surprise and also please your family.