Rob Lowe Roasts Driver Over John Stamos Tour Bus Mix‑Up
Hold onto your tourist map: Rob Lowe, who’s been a Hollywood fixture since the ’80s, was recently sidelined as his Full House counterpart when a Beverly Hills tour bus driver confidently introduced him as John Stamos. In an Instagram video posted April 15, the 61‑year‑old West Wing star sauntered up to a shiny white coach as the guide boomed, “This is John Stamos.” Lowe’s priceless expression said it all—his lips silently mouthing, “What the f‑‑‑?”—before he challenged the unsuspecting passengers. “Okay guys, am I John Stamos? Who am I?” The crowd, clearly in on the joke (or hoping for a paycheck), answered in unison: “Rob Lowe!”
Not one to let professional standards slide, Lowe then turned on the driver with mock severity: “Dude, you gotta get better at your job!” The guide, undeterred and apparently reading from the “Keep It Light” manual, shrugged: “It’s about having fun, you know? I don’t expect to run into people so… but thank you for your cool energy, man.” Lowe laughed, motioning to the tourists, “Don’t listen to him,” before captioning his post, tagging his son, “@johnnylowe am I being Punk’d?” Son Johnny, 29, chimed in: “The people have spoken.”
Celebrity pals piled on for the afterparty. Sex and the City alum Kristin Davis reacted with an astonished “Oh my god,” while New Girl’s Lamorne Morris cheekily wrote, “Love John Stamos!” As for the real Stamos, 61 and still basking in his Full House nostalgia, he’s suspiciously silent—either plotting a comeback prank or polishing his hair gel for maximum resistance.
Let’s be real: it takes special talent to mix up two silver‑fox ‘80s heartthrobs who’ve clocked tens of millions of viewers. Lowe’s career kicked off alongside Tom Cruise in The Outsiders and St. Elmo’s Fire before he poked fun at himself on Parks and Recreation as Chris Trager, following his Emmy‑nominated turn as Sam Seaborn on The West Wing. Stamos, of course, has been Uncle Jesse to a generation—and no doubt yuks are being exchanged backstage at either stars’ next reunion.
This little stunt underscores the absurdity of celebrity culture—where even the most recognizable icons can be misnamed by someone selling keychains. And yet, Lowe turned it into a laid‑back roast that gave fans a glimpse of his self‑deprecating humor. Who needs a scripted cameo when real life hands you a live audience on a hot tour bus?
So there you have it—another day, another grade‑A botched introduction. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and PEOPLE Magazine, Rob Lowe Instagram, Axelle/Bauer‑Griffin/FilmMagic
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