The Most Lubbock Way To Become A Celebrity

You don't have to be on a reality show to get famous in Lubbock. You don't even need a million followers, a hit song, or that fancy blue checkmark on Facebook. Celebrity status works way differently around here.

Some of the most famous folks in town can't walk through United without getting stopped 4 or 5 times, and most of those people have never even been on national television.

Lubbock's fame sort of has a weird ecosystem. It's much less about talent and more just about becoming that person. You probably know the one I'm talking about.

Here are some of the quickest ways to become a celebrity in the 806.

Serve Food People Love

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Food truck, restaurant, or even just selling plates, feed people! Make them argue over how good your food truck is, or how you have the best BBQ in town. Some of the most famous people in town have built their reputation on food that inspires endless debate across Lubbock.

Run A Popular Facebook Group

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This is a surprisingly effective way to get some local celebrity status. One day, you're just helping reunite people with their lost cats, the next day, you're famous for it.

Become the authority on a subject in town on a group or page. I've watched groups grow from a couple of dozen followers to tens of thousands when they stick with it. Now, everyone knows their names. I'm sure you can think of a few now.

Host Community Events

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Hosting events and fundraisers can also score you some celebrity status. Whether it's a car show, a charity event, or a comedy show, give people something fun to do, and they'll never forget you, especially if it's for a good cause.

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Side Hustles

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Many people establish a reputation through their side hustles. Custom shirts, handmade crafts, decorated cookies, and so forth. Get your side hustle out there in front of people online through ads and flyers, and watch how many people start noticing you out there in public. Become a recognizable logo in town, and boom, famous.

Become A Landmark

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Lubbock has a soft spot for the strange and unusual. Turn your home into a recognizable spot where people stop and scratch their heads when they walk by. Give your bushes personality, erect something huge and weird, or maybe even do something simpler, like have an epic Christmas light display. If you give people a reason to stop and take a photo, they will, and we know what the internet does with those; makes you famous.

The Truth About Lubbock Fame

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National fame may be hard to come by, but local fame is surprisingly achievable, especially if you're just a good person. Think of all the people you know because someone told you they were "a good guy," and it turns out, they totally are, and that's why everyone adores them.

I think that's the one we should all be chasing after.

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