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10/27: David Archuleta on Q100
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I checked out David Archuleta and his appearance at Q100, where they created a rather convoluted plan to surprise three big fans of his. They gave the impression to the fans that Archuleta was on the phone and the one who had the best Archuleta fan story was going to Houston to see him at a concert there.
But he was actually in an office down the hall. The trio were kept in the dark (yes, even their cels were temporarily confiscated in case friends clued them in on the ruse.). Once they were done with their pleas, the Bert Show came up with a cockamamie “the video camera didn’t work, we need to re-do your pleas” excuse.
So one by one, each woman was placed at the mike to repeat their spiel. Archie, now hidden behind a green curtain, would sneak out and catch them from behind and shock them. The best was Karin Carlson’s reaction. Watch her voice go up an octave!
The other two fans were Lynn Slocum, a substitute teacher, and Kathleen Horgan (below in video), a Georgia State student who is friends with Rebecca Terry, who is buds with Michael Johns.
“I’m freaking gullible,” Horgan said afterwards. “It was a really fun. I’m really glad I did it. The embarrassment will pay off!”
The fans all said they are fans because of his music and his always nice persona but since he’s only 17, it has nothing to do with anything more, so to speak.
Archuleta’s album comes out November 11. He is also appearing December 17 at rival Star 94’s Jingle Jam. (This Q100 in studio was a way to make sure the label keeps both stations happy.)
The smile that has melted many an Archie’s Angel.
Although Jeff Archuleta tries to stay out of the limelight, Bert Weiss convinced him to go on mike and refute his reputation as an overbearing stage dad. “When David had that one week he forgot the lyrics, the tabloids wanted to make a reason why that happened. I became the scapegoat. It just kind of mushroomed from there. We weren’t allowed to defend ourselves.” Archuleta said he wasn’t even aware of the issue until near the end of the competition when reporters began asking him about it. “That’s all they wanted to talk about,” he said.
Here’s a cake given to one of the fans, Karin Carlson of Mableton.
Archuleta was listening to a song while Jeff Dauler snapped this photo. I just have my dorky headphones around my neck.
Archuleta, during the Q100 interview, noted how he had been a lighting guy at the local amphitheatre before he decided to try out for “Idol.” “It was a good choice in the end definitely,” he said. He hates seeing himself on TV, refuses to do so, never watched a full episode of “Idol.” He doesn’t read the Web so he’ll never see this blog. He’d go into medicine if the music thang doesn’t work out.
Comments
By JTesla
October 27, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Hey, why is Danny Bonaduce’s picture in this blog entry?
Glad to see that they at least allowed you to approach Archie - good picture of the two of you.
By Deirdre
October 27, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this
AWWWWW! It’s Rodney with Archie!!!! He seems like a good kid!
I didn’t hear the interview this morning but I’m sure Archie was his usual charming, if somewhat inarticulate, self.
Deirdre now ducks her head under the desk to avoid the onslaught from his fans.
By PAM05
October 27, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
I heard the interview this morning it was priceless. The best interview with David yet. David is like a breath of fresh air in this troubled society of ours. He is a gift and we will treasure his humbleness and soulful music and spirit for life. Thankyou David for sharing your gift with us :)
By Vivi
October 27, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
I enjoyed so much this interview and how they set up everything to surprise the fans, it was awesome. I want to see their reactions so badly!!!Finally the Bert show did something good to hook me up to listen the radio in the morning. David is so adorable and cute!!
By flats
October 27, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
LOL…GO GT EM RODNEY!!!!!
By Deirdre
October 27, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
Let us pray.
By Lara
October 27, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Good update, Rodney - and good picture of your with Archie. Now I am ducking out of here before the Archieness explodes!!!
By sheila
October 27, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
this was a great interview…he sounded like he was having a great time…good thing they all got to go..he would never have been able to pick. inarticulate? No…17,on the quiet side…yes. loved the interview.Looking forward to the video! thanks
By flats
October 27, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
LOL D…YOUR CRAZY GIRL WITH THESE PAST TALENT SHOW CONTESTANTS!!!!!
By watchtower
October 27, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
lol Deirdre, its ok. Its certainly something that he can work on, and I think he has made good strides with regards to it.
Thanks for the pics and updates. We really appreciate them.
By patti
October 27, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
Fun interview! What a great way to start off the day!
By watchtower
October 27, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
lol Deirdre, its ok. Its certainly something that he can work on, and I think he has made good strides with regards to it.
Thanks for the pics and updates. We really appreciate them.
By Lurker
October 27, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
Rodney, you are a lot shorter than I had imagined. Nice pictures though.
By watchtower
October 27, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
lol Deirdre, its ok. Its certainly something that he can work on, and I think he has made good strides with regards to it.
Thanks for the pics and updates. We really appreciate them.
By Deirdre
October 27, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
Thank you, watchtower! It’s nice to finally meet a fan of Archie’s who understands that, at 17, he might not be perfect…yet!
By watchtower
October 27, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
woah, multiple comments, sorry about that lol (kicks self)
By kath
October 27, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this
This was such fun listening to David this a.m. I thought that the Dj’s were very kind and respectful to David!!! David may be a little shy, but when ask the proper kind of questions, he just soars!!! I do not think of David as inarticulate!!! Listen to his question and answer session at Seton High School!!!! It was just amazing!
By Deirdre
October 27, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
Rodney the video isn’t working.
Don’t worry about the multiple posts, watchtower…it happens all the time around here.
By Linda
October 27, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, David is a work of art in progress and we are glad to be along for the ride. Thanks for posting, Rodney. You should see his really cute question answering session at an all girls high school last Friday. It is priceless. Check out www.fansofdavid.com. While you are at it, go back a few days (Friday) and see his appearance at a Dublin Coffman HS football game and the ensuing stampede. It is also on there.
By suttygal
October 27, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this
Thank you Q100 for this great promo opportunity, and interview with David! This is about the best interview I’ve ever seen with David.You were all so respectful and good with him. He was really relaxed and having fun! David is an amazing talent, and person! We can hardly wait for his album on 11/11. It’s going to be a HUGE success! Kudos Q100!!!
By watchtower
October 27, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
thanks Deirdre, now i don’t feel as stupid anymore haha.
and for those who can’t watch the vid (at its current state), just copy and paste the url on a separate page (click the small triangle below the youtube symbol)
reaction: priceless! thanks for the vid!
By Linda
October 27, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
That video is hilarious. I wonder if David is scared by some of his fans. Boy her boyfriend is a good sport. Not all husbands/boyfriends are so happy to share their lady with David.
By Stephanie & Danielle
October 27, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Wow Q100 you are absolutely an amazing station!! I am watching this and reading this online and wishing our radio station here in Baltimore would ever do anything half as cool as this! You guys are lucky to have Q100 in Atlanta, that’s all I can say!! And David was wonderful as ever, he’s the best, and those three fans, you are so incredibly lucky!!
By Michele
October 27, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this
haha These Videos FTW!!!!
By frogcooke
October 27, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
That was awesome!!! hahaha Thanks for doing this entertaining interview with him!! Hope you put up the other two reactions! haha
By Lynn Slocum
October 27, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
Hi rodney, Thanks for posting this so quickly. It was great to meet you today at the Q100 station. If you have any more pics can you send them to me via email?. thanks so much, Lynn Slocum the video is so cute…hee!
By Deirdre
October 27, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
After watching the video, I think I kinda understand why David doesn’t say much…the kid can’t get a word in edgewise!
By frogcooke
October 27, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
lol Deirdre, yeah.
By DJsGreat
October 27, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
What great fun - and SOOO creative! Loved it, loved it, loved it! I congratulate Q100 for the great show they created for all of us to enjoy!! I love DA and have enjoyed hearing every interview. I will testify that he is getting more articulate every day. David is a quick study so I expect it won’t be long before he’s expressing himself as well as he delivers a song - HA!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 27, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, you’re a braver lady than i am!!! back to the salt mines… at least the comments today are all positive, and respectful, and boy do i appreciate THAT!!!
catchya later!!!
By DJsGreat
October 27, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
What great fun - and SOOO creative! Loved it, loved it, loved it! I congratulate Q100 for the great show they created for all of us to enjoy!! I love DA and have enjoyed hearing every interview. I will testify that he is getting more articulate every day. David is a quick study so I expect it won’t be long before he’s expressing himself as well as he delivers a song - HA!
By Dia
October 27, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
Well, Kudos to Q100. Guys, you are really funny and I am looking for this kind of interviews. Very natural and with surprises. I can’t stop laughing. This was ingenious and the surprise (David himself) was like the cherry on the cake. The fans were awesome and David, you are lucky to have such hard core fans. I know he is very young and all the life in front of him to make a great musical career. For 17 he impressed me with his voice and it’s great to see that this celebrity does not affect him at all.
By Deirdre
October 27, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Ah they’re a nice bunch this time, linny!
By Nana
October 27, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
Hey folks!!! Not much time to post today. Got to work this morning in Norcross and after 45 minutes, I was told to pack up what I need to process payroll and head to Griffin. Was not expecting to do that until later this week. Got to Griffin, unable to get system up for payroll and was not able to process it. I am not a happy camper. Can’t get on internet at home due to a virus and work is not working properly at the moment. Will try to get this much posted before I lose it again. Will post when I can.
Everyone be safe and drive careful.
linny: had a good time Saturday.
By JTesla
October 27, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this
Of course they are nice Deirdre, because David inspires them. He is a cherry on the cake, a breath of fresh air, a work of art in progress. I just can’t come to grip with the soulfully pure goodness that comprises Davis, oh I’m sorry I mean ‘he who shall not be named for I am not worthy.’
I still don’t get why Danny Bonaduce was there. I loved that guy in the Partridge Family. That Danny Partridge was such a crack up.
By Kait
October 27, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
One of my favorite interviews with David — thanks to the station and deejays for their creativity. ‘Following’ David’s journey post-Idol has been entertaining.
By flats
October 27, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
DAWGS AND THE GATORS!!!!!!!!!HUGE BALLS FEST!!!!!!GO DAWGS!!!!!!!
By Harmony
October 27, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
I’ve got alot of catching up to do!!!
First, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to J. Hudson and her remaining family. There is no way in the world you can justify killing a 7 year old little boy!I am all for FRYING the perpetrator!
Deirdre, can I come to your Smartass reunion?
Sad for the Falcons - Happy for the Dawgs
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 27, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
@¿@
By Lynn slocum
October 27, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
Hi Rodney, did you get any video of Madison and me? We didn’t see it posted yet? Just wondering!!!!
By Karen
October 27, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
Excellent interview. The reactions were priceless. Whoops. That would be David who is priceless. He’s an amazing talent with an exquisite, soaring, passionate voice, and as endearing and gorgeous a human being as God ever made.
He has me listening to music again after a 20 year lapse. I’ve never been a fan of anyone in my life, but I am over the moon for this guy. I’ve travelled over 7,200 miles to see him sing three times.
He’ll be HUGE and I will be at his back FOREVER.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 27, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
Karen. I’m not being facetious — i agree that music for the last 20 years has been lacking in MANY ways, at least in the pop/mainstream genre; but what about other forms of music? did you give it ALL up??? and I’m sorry… i find it hard to believe that someone who has given up music for 20 years finds li’l Archie that fabulous that she’d travel 7200 miles JUST to see him sing. either you are not affected by this economy, you are retired and relatively well-to-do, or you’re just well… something. Not sure what! I’m not dissin’ you… I’m just expressing my utter amazement at the level of commitment you’d make to a teenager you don’t even know personally (or DO you know him, i.e., family, friend of family, teacher, etc., and thus the extra level of support?), when you must be in at LEAST your late 30s, if not 40 plus.
well. pretty amazing, that.
By Siena
October 27, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
I know, we all love David only because of his music and personality, sure!!!
We really don’t care much for his piercing green eyes, flawless complexion, gorgeous full lips, etc. LOL.
By JTesla
October 27, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
Karen, I sense a restraining order in your near future.
Get help. Seriously.
By Deirdre
October 27, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
Karen/Stalker! David…beware!
Siena…Archie is a Mormon!!!! Behave yourself!!!! BTW…as cute as he is and as good as his voice is…I just can’t reconcile the “piercing green eyes” and sweet little David. I doubt he’ll be “piercing” anything for awhile.
Harmony..the smartass reunion is already in full swing…where have you been?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 27, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
AWWWWW com’on guys, i was trying to be subtle and here you just blurt it out… ok ok …. STALKER! karen take it with a smile, we are smiling when we tease you…
By bianca
October 27, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this
I feel the need to post this in defense of Karen since I flew 4600 of those miles with her. She had personal circumstances that truly did take her entire attention. Even a 17 year old can be a catalyst for change.
As to my excuse for going so far to hear David Archuleta sing? I’m one of those retired people. Those of us who have heard David sing in person know the charisma he projects on stage. The rest of the concert was fun too.
By JTesla
October 27, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this
Bianca, let’s just say that it is not the distance traveled that makes one appear crazy.
By Deirdre
October 27, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this
Most of us are judged by our actions and our words. No one can know or fully understand our inner thoughts or our personal motivations.
So Karen…from a strictly action/word point of view… “He’ll be HUGE and I will be at his back FOREVER.”…you’re coming across as a little obsessed and(considering that he’s only 17)kinda icky.
By Michelle
October 27, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
this was one of the best interviews yet, very fun and a great surprise.. I never understood anyone that could put down a 17 year old, but thank goodness when they see the light after meeting him. I loved both reactions, looking forward to the 3rd video.. Don’t ever feel you have to make excuses for being a fan and getting a little excited about meeting David, I am a mom of 3 and a wife and our whole family loves and supports David in his career.. he is an inspiration to us.
By linny@home
October 27, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
Karen, bianca, please understand, we try to approach these things with some humor, sometimes a bit caustic in nature… we’ve been lambasted so often for being “haters” simply because some of us are not Archie fanatics… but mostly we’ve said that we appreciate his talent, but wonder if he’s too young for this “game”… never saying that he’s a bad person or any such… sometimes we really ARE amazed at the outpouring of adulation and adoration for a 17 year old lad; but then, some of us were equally baffled by the adoration and adulation poured out for Clay. Thank you for your input, bianca, your level-headed and moderate response and slight rebuke were well done and appreciated, at least by me… i get tired of someone calling me names simply because i have a differing opinion!!! and D’s right… the closing lines of Karen’s post were a little strong, to my way of thinking, for someone so much older than the talented lad that DA is.
y’all have a great night, now hear?!
By Pam
October 27, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this
Thanks for having David in your studio and all the fun. You guys did a great interview and it looked like David was having a blast. I just love this guy! I am like your guest Lynn, David has brought me back to music! His voice is amazing, no one like him! Thanks again so much! From a lifer David Archuleta fan
By josh
October 27, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
It was a good interview. David seemed to enjoy that. Some people don’t get him simply because he is so young. People who get him appreciate his musical talent and potentials regardless of age. Among people who have heard him, 95% people admit his singing ability. But his vocal talent and good voice are just part of who he is musically. Something that sets apart David from the rest is his ability to pick out potential hit songs. He also has a heck of musical taste. His fans can’t keep up with the variety of his musical taste (ex. Amazon playlist). Just like what a DJ said in one of his interviews, he has a 30 year old musical soul trapped in a 17 year old body. His CD will show various genres, and rumors are that songs are hip and contemporary.
By Heather
October 27, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
Is David a young singer with a nice voice or a cult leader? Because I’m getting a real “Jim Jones Follower” vibe from some of his fans. The stuff about being behind him forever, and how he’s inspired you to love music, lose weight, find God, learn to knit, take up meditation, climb Mt. Everest, and so forth, is laying it on a bit thick and, frankly, it’s creepy to those outside the cult.
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October 27, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
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By Nana
October 28, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
Good Morning. Hope you all had a good night. Hopefully, my day will be much better than yesterday.
Alot of Archie fans on here. I will have to agree that some have gone overboard, but to each his own.
On the JHud family, I hope and pray that whom ever took the lifes of her mother, brother and 7 year old nephew, suffer in hell. There are no words that can really comfort the family, but may they know that God will give them the comfort, strength and courage they will need to get through this tragedy.
Who is leaving DWTS tonight? I say either Cloris/Corey or Susan/Tony. Hopefully, we have seem enough of Cloris.
By flats
October 28, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
Karen…Please come back!The fantastic 3 strikes again!!!!!DAWGS AND GATORS GET THEY’RE BALLS ON 5 DAYS!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 28, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
flats, EAT IT
Heather, you’ve expressed how some of us have felt… sometimes it’s almost overwhelming. I appreciate a good voice, but I’m not rearranging my life to follow a freaking 17-year-old (or any other age for that matter) around the country to hear him warble. Heck I wouldn’t have even done that to see Paul Newman… [ok ok i’m trying to be humorous here!] Let’s just say, I can’t see David Archuletta being the new Jerry Garcia/Grateful Dead… let’s see….”DeadHeads”…. “ArchieHeads” just doesn’t quite measure up…
~¿@
all in good fun so take it that way
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
Linny seems to be at the same place I am regarding a certain thing.
By Lara
October 28, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this
And we now realize why I avoided this place yesterday. I wonder what it is about this kid that draws such extreme adoration. I mean, he can sing and all…but really?
Oh well, happy Tuesday fellow blogsters!!!
By flats
October 28, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!SOUNDS LIKE YOU EAT ENOUGH FOR ALL OF US!!!
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
I think I’ve reached the point of no return.
By harrietth
October 28, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
Do I really want to be a part of this conversation? Maybe not.
By flats
October 28, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Come back JT……The ladies on here need you male input on these hot cute stars!!!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 28, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
^5 JT ~¿@
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Morning! It’s still morning, right?
Re the Archie fans…I don’t get it either…the kid is obviously talented but he ain’t the frickin’ Messiah! Why are people following him all over the country? How can a singer change your life? A song maybe, but a singer? He’s a nice kid with a good voice.
By Nana
October 28, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
IMO, it is kinda sick for a 40 y/o to be fanning after a 17 y/o. After all, he is a minor and NO adult should be that involved with someone at that age…..Just not healthy.
By flats
October 28, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Come back JT……The ladies on here need you male input on these hot cute stars!!!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 28, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
Exactly, Nana, Deirdre, you, along with JT, have expressed what I think any sane adult would be feeling… and Heather expressed it well also. It’s just not “right” for an adult to be so enthralled by a youngster that they’d go traipsing around the country like a groupie!!!
One thing for a youngster to be oooooing and aaaaaahing over a celebrity…quite another for an adult to be so completely ga-ga!!
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
JT…I think you have a pretty good grasp now on why linny and I can be a wee bit “testy” sometimes.
By Luci
October 28, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
“testy”????? hmmm
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
I have a good grasp of it now, but I’m not as nice as you. I try to be, but once I reach a breaking point then that is it. I try to be a forgiving person, but what applies here is the old adage “fool me once shame on you, fool me…” dozens of times shame on me. To be honest I think the breaking point was the J. Hudson issue, I throw that out there for those keeping score at home.
So what is Archie up to today? He’s the cherry on the cake you know.
By Nana
October 28, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
D, don’t think your testy answer was very well liked. Just consider the source. It’s amazing how people get off on other’s opinions. Maybe the archie fans are traveling again and won’t stop back by for awhile.
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
I know what you mean, JT. The JHud comments were atrocious! That’s only part of the reason why linnie and I make every effort to ignore him. The other reason of course, is the terrible and ridiculously rude things that were said to our former blogmates.
Luci? Hey!
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Disclaimer: Um…my “testy” comment was NOT referring to David Archuletta’s fans!
By Nana
October 28, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
D: Point taken, by me anyway. I didn’t think you were referring to Archie fans.
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
Nana…I had to make sure everyone knew. I certainly wouldn’t want to alienate Archie’s fans anymore than I already have. :-)
By flats
October 28, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!Yep D….and they never came back!!!!!!!!!!On the Hudson thing i was just wondering why this woman would bring such a hardcore thug around her 7 year old son.I love my fans and all the balls around the country!!!!!
By flats
October 28, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
JT…..I didn’t mean to plss u off with my comments.I just dont sugarcoat thangs.The sister brought this violence to her mothers home.I feel bad for the little boy and his own mom is part responsible for it.
By flats
October 28, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
Lets just move on past this JT.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 28, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
I repeat…
@¿@ <—-eyes rolling heavenward
or as Bill Cosby would have said…
“Riiiiiiiiiiiiight!”
By Luci
October 28, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
For crying out loud, lighten up Nana. The “testy” comment was merely an observation as “testy” might be construed to mean something else.. GEEZZZZE
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
Being a tad “testy” there Luci, don’t you think? ;)
By kellyfan
October 28, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Um, just came to say hi to the regulars…
Someone poke me when Hurricane Archie leaves? Thanks! ;)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 28, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!! someone always has to be “testy”, eh?
By harrietth
October 28, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
Yeah, KF. Me, too. I figured I would stay above the fray today. Archie blogs seem to be “not so fun.”
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
Actually, the Archie crowd, with only a couple of exceptions, has been relatively nice this time…unlike the Claymates, the Fantasia folk or the Diana denizens who are almost always a little……testy. :-)
The “fray” today hasn’t been about Archie at all…unless I missed something earlier.
By Nana
October 28, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
Don’t think I need to lighten up. Testy can only be construed as its true meaning, which is: Irritable or touchy. I don’t know of any other meaning of the word. Please, nuff already!!!!!!!
By Katheryn
October 28, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
I have hesitated commenting on this, but here goes. Although I do not personally know Karen, I know of her circumstances via other forums. Suffice it to say I’m certain most of you would be red-faced with embarrassment for making fun of her if you were familiar with her circumstances. It is not my place to reveal what those are. However, as Bianca noted above, they have required her full attention for these past twenty years, and I’ll add that they have involved a great deal of self-sacrifice on her part. It is not for us to judge what would or should bring joy into her life after such a long drought. I know you guys like to have fun here, but believe me when I say this is one time when you shouldn’t have it at someone else’s expense.
By flats
October 28, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Thanks Katheryn…The fantastic 3 pounce when they dont like what you like.
By Nana
October 28, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
Okay, here is my apology if I have offended anyone.
Time to head home. Ya’ll be safe and drive careful.
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
Katheryn…I don’t believe I saw ANYONE “making fun” of Karen. What we were commenting on was the unbridled devotion that Karen seems to have for Archie. My personal feeling is that this poor boy would rather not be her savior or her reason for living…that, in and of itself, would put way too much responsibility on his very young shoulders.
As I said before…we cannot know the inner workings of someone’s mind. We can only respond to a person based on their actions and words. Many of us here saw Karen’s words and her self-described actions as a little over the top.
If we had had the same response to a Clay fan or a Fantasia fan, would it have sounded like “making fun” to you or would you have agreed, not knowing that person’s personal history, that we were probably making some good points?
Karen may have absolutely valid reasons for following this young man around the country but that doesn’t mean that it’s a normal response.
So…I feel for Karen and whatever her “circumstances” are but I’m not going to be red-faced with embarrassment about anything that anyone has said here based on what she said.
And BTW, Karen isn’t the only person around here who has lived with a great deal of self-sacrifice.
By flats
October 28, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
GO D……..Another lurker that wont come back!!!!!Your lethal sweetie!!!!
By flats
October 28, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Katheryn…Did she marry a a man out on parole for attempted murder and carjacking?
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
“sweetie” If I was lethal, you would have been gone a year ago!
By flats
October 28, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By flats
October 28, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
good one “sweetie”.
By flats
October 28, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this
I met my match with you “sweetie”.You dont give em a chance!!!!
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
Katheryn can I point out that this is the internet? Not only that but this is a blog where opinions are tossed shared. Some of those opinions may be about you, or about someone you admire. If you or others can’t handle seeing those opinions, then the “Comments” link should not be clicked on. This isn’t the dark underbelly of the web, but with the ease at which people can comment it also is not a place filled with ponies and rainbows.
The place is kept semi-clean by the powers that be, but comment at your own risk.
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
JT…the reason we all admire you so much on this blog is that you have a gift for “cutting to the chase”. It is much appreciated(and envied! :-) )
By Katheryn
October 28, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this
Deirdre: You’re correct in saying that we cannot know the inner workings of someone’s mind, and yet several of the comments I read above suggest that some of you have Karen all figured out. For example:
JTesia: “Karen, I sense a restraining order in your near future. Get help. Seriously.”
Deirdre: “Karen/Stalker! David…beware!”
Heather: “Is David a young singer with a nice voice or a cult leader? Because I’m getting a real ‘Jim Jones Follower’ vibe from some of his fans”
Nana: “IMO it is kinda sick for a 40 y/o to be fanning after a 17 y/o.”
I guess I was being charitable when I thought you guys were just having fun at her expense. Oh well.
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
Katheryn…I refer you to JTesla’s comment at 4:42pm.
Your friend seems(from her comment, which was obsessive)to be putting all her happiness eggs into the Archie basket. Not only is that kinda sad but it’s dangerous for her well-being. If indeed, she only sees Archie in the light at the end of her tunnel, she is headed for disaster. Having this boy bring her happiness from listening to his music is one thing…chasing him around the country is something else.
“if it makes her happy” is enabling!
Deirdre takes off her Dr Phil mask and says, Seriously, if you want to help this woman who you obviously care about, help her find other outlets.
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
I don’t have fun at the expense of others, I’m just a jerk. Everyone already knew that so I can’t say that I’ve been called out on it.
This is the point where Linny or Deirdre come in and yet again restates the message about words being misunderstood on the internet. Maybe it’s due to the lack of a connection. You can’t see the person smile or hear how serious they are; instead you read into words things that perhaps the writer did not intend. Personally I read ‘crazy’, but maybe you should refer to the first sentence of this post one more time.
With all that said I’d happily welcome Karen, Bianca, and all the Archie fanatics back. I much better at not commenting too quickly in this thread, I’ll do better next time ;)
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this
“did”
I did much better. Oh and one more time with feeling… ;)
By Katheryn
October 28, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
The Dr. Phil reference is so appropriate here because of the near clinical analysis a few of you have undertaken based on a few sentences.
Yes, this is the internet. (Thanks, by the way, for the reminder.) However, I try to refrain from making comments I would feel uncomfortable making face to face. It seems that with the anonymity the internet provides, a certain degree of courtesy and common sense gets tossed aside.
I leave here feeling a bit sad. I wish now I had never read any comments posted. Funny thing is they appeared automatically together with Rodney Ho’s story in the link I clicked on to come to this site. (I did not purposely open the comment section.) I rarely participate in this type of back and forth exchange in what is for me uncharted waters. This is a good policy I’m thinking.
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
OK..if I told people on this blog that I stand on my head for 5 hours every day to celebrate my affection for William Hung…I’d expect a LOT of comments about what an idiot I am.
A woman, who we don’t know anything about, comes on and tells us that she’s traveled 7200 miles to see Archie and we’re suppose to applaud that????
If you display your fan-aticism for all to see…there are bound to be consequences!
By Linda
October 28, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
I am sticking my neck out to make a comment about your comments. I come here once in a while when you write about David. There is no doubt that a lot of his fans are really fanatic. I read several AI blogs and it seems like the Cook fans can be bad as well. Maybe it is the nature of seeing someone every week on tv and then following them through the internet on tour.
I can see that many of your comments are snarky and cynical. I can also see that you don’t “get” David Archuleta. That is ok.
I visit the fan boards and people do see so much more than a 17 year old kid in him. Some people are definitely overboard. I am a highly educated person who has never been a fan of anyone and my pull to him puzzles me as well, but I work hard to be sure it doesn’t go overboard.
It sounds like you guys have seen this for years (Clay and others from AI), and you see it fade in time, so it probably seems like just another group of crazy fans. You will surely laugh at this, but many see him as being similar to a young elvis. If you go back and read comments made about Elvis when young, they were similar. It is amazing to me how many people change their mind about David when they meet him in person and hear him sing live. Time will tell if David will last. I think he will, but be assured that although I know you were being snarky when you said something about a James Jones Cult, there is a big difference. David himself doesn’t understand the intense dedication fans have for him, and he asks nothing from anyone. He just wants to sing.
By Luci
October 28, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
Katheryn…you go girl!!!
Refer to flats post at 3:44…so true
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this
sigh Luci hates me! :-(
Just a friendly warning, Luci…sticking up for flats(as I did a few years ago) will land you in a world of trouble.
Linda, thanks for the insight into Archie fans. I appreciate your thoughtful explanation of the David phenomenon. I find him to be exceptionally talented and sweet. A really good kid who may or may not find a lot of success in the future.
Yes, those of us who inhabit this blog on a regular basis have learned from experience not to get too friendly when fans of a specific Idol show up to extol the virtues of their favored one. We have been screamed at, called names, and practically kicked in the virtual teeth(all to our amusement) by people insulted because we dare to get snarky about “the revered one”. Perhaps we should put up a warning sign that we don’t take it all that seriously except during the season when we fight amongst ourselves about who will win.
We always welcome newcomers who like the show itself even more than the individual singers. We are fans of the SHOW. Rodney keeps us up to date on all the Idols and a tries his darndest to keep us in line. Mostly he’s successful! :-)
By Linda
October 28, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
Thnaks Deirdre for your nice reply. Being a fan of the show is great. It sure takes a lot less time than intensely following an individual. Next season will be interesting with the new judge, Kara. David speaks very highly of her talent and “spunk” (he called it in an interview today). He even said she might give Simon a run for her money.
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
SOMEbody needs to give Simon a run for his money!
Sorry if our opinions insult some fans…we just don’t get that into the individuals.
Linda, thanks again for the chat. It’s always nice to meet new people who are willing to see more than JUST their favorite Idol. Hope you’ll stop by and chat again.
By Linda
October 28, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this
Sorry, that was supposed to be “a run for his money.”
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Linda you are missed around here on the occasions where we discuss David A. and it isn’t a “main” topic. I’ve even commented on it before ;)
Oh I can’t make a post without a little snark, so I’ll just say that you are the sanest person in the Archie nut house :)
So far this Blog entry has left me with a very positive opinion of Archie (the videos are great) but a decreased opinion of his devoted fans.
By Luci
October 28, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
Deirdre
It’s not you I don’t like…Seems like flats may need an ally once in awhile.
By Linda
October 28, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this
JTesla,
Sorry about some of the fans, but David really does have some great fans. They are just intensely devoted to a fault and extremely overprotective. Thanks for not holding his fans against him.
I go to several of the general blogs and enjoy posting about all of the idols. Thanks again to Rodney for posting those videos. They were fun.
By Deirdre
October 28, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this
Luci…I’m telling you this in all sincerity…I was flat’s ally for a long time and it has come back to bite me in the you know what. He finds a sore place and then works at it until you feel like screaming. If we seem harsh toward him it is for VERY good reason.
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
Luci, I used to think like you. Stick around for a year and you will see the same patter repeated again and again.
Linda: Archie actually has you to think, due to your prior posts, regarding my increasingly positive view of him.
By JTesla
October 28, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this
Wow, my typing is bad today. “patter” should have an N and “think” should be thank.
By Toni
October 29, 2008 1:31 AM | Link to this
I’m so glad Q100 interviewed David- it totally made my day. :)
Thank you for putting up the videos and pictures.
By Linda
October 29, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
JTesla,
Wow. I feel strongly that David has been terribly misunderstood, so it makes me happy that I could help people start to get the real David.