“Orphans” to Attend Michael Cera Day at Stadium Comics

I’ve known about this for a while, but Stadium Comics’ latest push to get Michael Cera to visit Brampton is just too delicious not to share.

Back in May, Stadium Comics (a comic-book store in Brampton, Ontario) issued a press release and created a Facebook event inviting everyone to Michael Cera Day, an event designed to celebrate the release of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and, most likely, garner publicity for their humble establishment.

“[...] if you want a celebrity to make an appearance at an event you are organizing, just tell everyone that they’ll be there, and then the universe will align and make it happen—like with Aerosmith in Wayne’s World 2,” said Kevin Hickey, manager of Stadium Comics. “It works even better if you are organizing the event just to impress a girl.”

With the event fast approaching (it’s this Friday) and no word back from Cera or his handlers, Stadium Comics decided to up the ante today with a most amusing tactic.

Their latest press release reads:

“Asked what will happen if Cera doesn’t show up, Hickey doesn’t seem too worried. ‘We’ve designed the event in a way that it will be an amazing time for all while paying tribute to Michael, even if he can’t show. However, the kids from the orphanage may be a little less understanding.’

“Hickey is referring to the orphans from St. Bartholomew’s Home for Boys, who have decided to make the trek to Stadium Comics in the hopes that their hometown hero shows up.

“’It would be a shame if Michael doesn’t come for a visit,’ said Father Jack Kirby, who runs the orphanage. ‘The boys of St. Bart’s have been going door to door selling rosaries for the last 2 months to raise the funds for this excursion. I pray that they’re hard work wasn’t all for naught.’”

Why do I find this so drôle? Just Google “Jack Kirby” and “Bartholomew” and you’ll see.

Michael Cera Day will take place on Friday, August 13, 2010, from 10 a.m. onward at Stadium Comics at Shopper’s World (499 Main Street South, Brampton). For more information, visit the event website or RSVP on the Facebook event page.

It remains to be seen, unfortunately, if little Jimmy Olson will be well enough to attend—what with his recurring bow-tie-related breathing disorder and all.