I guess the flower pendant was not the result of a lost bet, he was wearing it during their show in San Diego last night, LOL.
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Exactly! That's just what I think too. (I don't I have a problem having an opinion about it, though!) I also think some people think "there's celebrity style and 'real people' style, and celebs are crazy and they're supposed to act/dress crazy." It's part of the entertainment. (I guess just look at them as real people who should know better). Like, Kris is the opposite, has great taste in almost everything. But not stuffy at all. I really appreciate that, it's rare. But it goes right over a lot of people's heads.
I guess. But it's kind of like: his fans don't seem to do a lot of it, and they don't like other people to do a lot of it.
Then, people need to appear correct and tolerant. Adam's style isn't gay, his clothes aren't, even make-up, whatever. It's more theatrical than anything. But I don't think people want to look like they're attacking his lifestyle if they snark on this stuff. And fans are known to accuse them of doing that. So it's off limits.
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I think you're right about that Ross. Sometimes there is an overly defensive tone about protecting Adam. I sort of feel the same about Kris though so I can understand that. It depends on the tone of the post really, there can be a world of difference in saying that you don't like something in a repectfully snarky way, or criticisim for the sake of criticism. There is also the fact that snark coming from someone who you know loves your fave.. it's easier to take than snark coming from someone who isn't a fan.
Just like certain reviews, I can accept if someone doesn't like something - I don't have a problem with that at all. People have different tastes. But, to say that someone doesn't have talent, or is boring, or whatever. You have to give them all their due, even if it's not personally to your taste.
Oh, for sure. But, there's also David Cook worshipping that happens, people talking in details about what he wears, about his arms, about how he is the perfect man, etc. And don't contradict these people or they'll be mad at you! That's why I said that I only hang out where that kind of thing doesn't happen. I haven't been on any Adam fansites, but I'm sure snark happens somewhere. Maybe not, but it would surprise me.
I think maybe the difference resides in the fact that David and Kris don't wish to be more than regular guys. They don't want that worship. David calls himself something like "the nerd who got lucky". Some fans were laughing the other day about how he still seems surprised that more than 5 people show up at his concerts. Adam doesn't want to be regular. He wants the attention to be on what he wears, what movements he makes on stage, etc. I guess he's more "idolizable" that David or Kris, which maybe makes him less a target for snark, especially if his fans look at him as if he was already an icon like Elvis.
LOL. I just saw on MJ's that Adam has no clue who Kevin Griffin is. I don't have to ask who asked to work with whom! Griffin sounded like such a fanboy, but it seems Adam isn't that interested by him! Well, not interested by him HIM, but interested in his music.
Yeah, I guess. But the thing with Kris is, he's not in a minority. No one can accuse people that criticize him of being bigoted or prejudiced. Probably many of them are, actually, but those are somehow acceptable prejudices. It's 'okay' to be prejudiced against what he is because he's the majority. So it's hard to defend him with the usual "You're just anti-" whatever.
Hey, I apologize for being a buzz killer with this subject. What you guys are writing is interesting. But if you want to go back to being hilarious, that's okay too.
Who is Kevin Griffin? I forgot already. :roll:
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I find this subject really interesting! I sometimes ask myself how fangirl is it acceptable to be? How invested is too invested? How absurd can fan behavior be?
It's funny because yesterday I told my dad I would go see a show in the middle of nowhere, NY, and I was actually kind of worried to see his reaction. I thought I was actually pretty reasonable, since I didn't go to something like 48 shows like some other fans (which I do find totally absurd), but it was still weird to tell him. Turns out he was actually more worried of me going alone somewhere where I would meet unknown people and sleep in a stranger's house. I told him I had complete trust in the people I was going to see and that I would call him when I got there LOL!
That happened right before David announced the Montréal date. But I don't plan to tell my dad that!
Yeah. I don't know, I kind of like Kevin Griffin and thought his style would really mesh with Kris. But not so much with Adam. Adam pretty much confirms that. It was just funny since Griffin seemed to be fanboying Adam the most. And he seemed to know what Adam's album was going to sound like, which is weird if Adam himself doesn't know who he is.
I find it interesting too.
It is odd if Adam says that they've never worked together. I don't really know how these things work -- the after idol collaborations, but I think it's safe to say that there are the writers that 19 has working with Kris, Adam and Allison, then the people that they've reached out to individually. Then there seem to be the people that have been asked to submit songs or song ideas (Nat Jay). I don't know where Kevin fits in, but he probably does have contacts enough that he'd know something about Adam's CD.. not to mention that Adam himself has described his sound a bit. Unlike Ninja Idol.
Oh, I remember now. Kevin Griffin did say, around the time of Top 3, that he wanted to work with Kris, though. Not Adam or any of the others. Wonder why he got so Adam-oriented?
Interesting about your dad, missaddicted.
I'm getting tired, you guys. I still have stuff to do here! have to work tomorrow, also.
I just wanted to say it was cool to see the idols and the band eating lobster in Portland! It's a nice town to have a day off and hang out in. Relaxing. Maine is very small-town and laid back. And friendly. Maybe you guys have been there, I don't know. No big buidings, a lot of fun places to go, nice scenery, clean air. Etc.
Interesting about your dad, missaddicted.
I'm getting tired, you guys. I still have stuff to do here! have to work tomorrow, also.
I just wanted to say it was cool to see the idols and the band eating lobster in Portland! It's a nice town to have a day off and hang out in. Relaxing. Maine is very small-town and laid back. And friendly. Maybe you guys have been there, I don't know. No big buidings, a lot of fun places to go, nice scenery, clean air. Etc.
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Go get some rest!
I've never been to Maine, but my best friend has been going there since she was a baby for the summer vacations. I'm sure it's a beautiful place.
Oh, yeah, I wanted to tell you guys I heard someone win tickets to Kris this afternoon on Mix104.1. She sounded fairly young. She was practically in tears, she was so happy. The dj said, "You're going to see Kris up close and personal. So close you can touch him, practically." ("Oh, my God, I'm so excited!") "Of course, you'd better not get too up-close-and-personal, because he has a very cute wife. But she's going to have to get used to sharing him with the world."
The dj's keep telling people they'll love seeing David Gray, too, but they only seem to be calling to win tickets to see Kris.
The dj's keep telling people they'll love seeing David Gray, too, but they only seem to be calling to win tickets to see Kris.
Please David, keep your band as is: Kyle's drum solo starting around 5:10. Amazing!
YouTube - David Cook - We're Only Honest (San Diego)
And Kyle is just a kid, he's just 21! David was really lucky to find that guy for his band.
YouTube - David Cook - We're Only Honest (San Diego)
And Kyle is just a kid, he's just 21! David was really lucky to find that guy for his band.
Thanks for the video. Nice drum solo! And good hair.
The weather is bad today here. Lots of rain. When I woke up I thought it was night. I just looked up the weather for Portland (how obsessive can you get?). They have better weather there.
Yesterday Scott tweeted he was flat on his back in his hotel bed. I wonder how Kris is? Or Adam? Matt seemed okay, judging by his bubble tweet.
I just saw this from the previous page (I was re-living the hilarity. You guys are funny!)) I don't have carpal tunnel, I was just kidding, I meant: I got it from trying to type in all those colors. It was a lame joke. (<And that was a bad pun.)
The weather is bad today here. Lots of rain. When I woke up I thought it was night. I just looked up the weather for Portland (how obsessive can you get?). They have better weather there.
Yesterday Scott tweeted he was flat on his back in his hotel bed. I wonder how Kris is? Or Adam? Matt seemed okay, judging by his bubble tweet.
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