Being A Backstreet Boy

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 14 of 50 Submitted by Ginny from Pittsburgh PA USA Date: Mon Jan 10 11:51:53 2000 I just wanted to say that I agree 100% with that article. I may be in the age-range for a "teenybopper" or an obessive, crazed fan- but that doesn't mean I am on. I'm 13 years old, and I have been a backstreet boys fan for a while, and its first of all, becuase of the music they make and I defentially have respect for them. Taking time away from what little personal time they have is wrong, and alot of fans have to learn to calm down. Sure its ok to have fun- but not when you hurting yourself or someone else Submitted by Sarah from Davenport IA USA Date: Mon Jan 10 00:27:43 2000 I don't agree with the article all the way, but she had a few good points. What I'm thinking is that the writer is 30 and older than most BSB fans. She might not understand what it's like to be our age and be totally into something. I'm 18 and can honestly say that if I were to meet The Boys (and God please let me someday!!) there is no way I could just say "hi", shake their hands, and keep on walking. Fans can get a little out of control, but it's not on purpose. Fans need to feel close to them. They need to feel as close to The Boys, as The Boys are to them. They want to show them how much they care and they see this as being the only way. You have to realize that for a lot of these fans (me included) they spend their every waking moment thinking about, reading about, dreaming about, watching, listening to, or talking about The Backstreet Boys, or even all those things at once. So when the chance comes to even breath the same air as the 5 guys who in their eyes they see as gods, they're not gonna let a chance to touch or even make eye contact with probably the 5 most important figures in their lives slip by. The guys, being Backstreet Boys, know this. They understand this. They knew this was part of it when they first became the Backstreet Boys, and they have never complained. They appreciate the fans, for it's the fans who give them the chance to do what they love to do. It's the fans who are with them through their ups and downs. It's the fans who support them in everything they do, and it's the fans who will never let them down. BSB have the most loyal and devoted fans in the world. Some go overboard, but for the most part, the BSB fans rule!! Submitted by Abby from New Orleans Louisiana USA Date: Sun Jan 9 21:10:40 2000 I totally agree with you Laurie (sorry if i spelled it wrong). The guys mean alot to us, yes, but that does not give us the right as fans to take away from their personal time. Although i would love to meet them and spend time with them, you are right to say that we shouldn't bombard them with out "love". Thats another thing, the word "love" is kinda strong to say about someone you never met. While i love the guys music and i love the way they support various charities, to say i "love" them personally is a bit much. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan. but the word love means too much to me to say it to someone that is on a poster in my room. I hope i have not offended anyone but if i have i'm sorry. Submitted by Kelly Bowes from Lexington Mass US Date: Sun Jan 9 19:09:43 2000 You go Laurie! I totally agree with you. There are so many "teeny boppers" out there that it makes me sick to think of all they've done for us, and what do they get in return? Marrige Proposals,injuries and other crap. I mean, I admit I was a teeny bopper until I went through a long hard depression and The guys and their music was there for me. They literally kept me alive. Thank you Boys and all you mature fans Kelly Submitted by Ayesha from Clayton Ca USA Date: Sun Jan 9 18:48:11 2000 Ok..this is what i think...yes we should obviously respect there privacy and what not. but you can scream at them, oh aj i love you..whatever, but just do it within reason. always think before you act. Like if you just stopped them on the street and said a simple "thank you" that would mean the world to any one of them. its just something that helps a normal person get on with there lives. Please out of respect for ones living don't rip there clothes off or harm them in amy way because in the end its going to come back to you. like if you hurt kevin, and they have a show that night, they may have to cancel, they in turn would lose a lot of money and even worse, if you were going to the show that night, you wouldn't get to see them. just all i have to say about this very true article is that everyone who reads this, keep this in mind "what goes around, comes around" in any shape or form. keep the bsb pride alive and think respectivly and responsibly! love always*~Ayesh~* Submitted by Charisma from Charlotte, North Carolina US Date: Sun Jan 9 16:11:40 2000 I agree with most of the article. They are real people like us. The only difference is they are more well-known and do something different every day than most people, but they are just normal guys. I think if you see them on the street you can say "hi" & "thank you" but you can ask for an autograph and say you love them if you want. You don't need to get all weepy and faint in their arms but you can express your appreciation & love. After all isn't what they say they are here for is to touch people's lives. All of this is just my opinion & if you don't like it then that's fine, you have your own opinion. Submitted by Mia J. from Olean NY USA Date: Sun Jan 9 13:29:46 2000 I definitely agree with this. Appreciating and respecting the guys is one thing, screaming and acting like idiots is another. And as for the girl that said there's nothing wrong with screaming - at concerts, maybe not. But not during slower songs. I've never been to a concert, but I watched the Coming Home special last year, and during I Need You Tonight and others like that, the screaming was incredibly loud and greatly took away from the song. It was completely inappropriate, as were the signs that said, "I want to have your baby" and "Lay down beside me, Aj". And if you see them on the street somewhere - keep your mouth shut. Saying hi, asking for an autograph, all that is fine. But they themselves have said many times that they don't like it when someone screams at a time like that because it causes a scene and the day is ruined. Besides, it's common sense, not to mention polite and respectful. So keep it down, okay? Thank you and have a nice day. Submitted by Mary from Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil Date: Sun Jan 9 13:28:28 2000 Also, if u don't wanna bother them, dont even say thank you! just dont look at them on the street! THIS IS A NORMAL DAY FOR NORMAL PEOPLE! u go out none stops u! Bye! Submitted by Mary from Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil Date: Sun Jan 9 13:18:03 2000 Well, I wanted to say that I TOTALLY agree with you BUT there's soemthing that I disagree with! You said "if you meet them on the street just say thank you because that's what they need"! Now thats something wrong! If you meet them on the street you should say Hi and Thank You, of course. But if you want, ask them for a pic, for an autograph. Let's suppose you're a 20 - 30 year old guy and you're famous as hell and almost all girls on Earth love you, scream and stuff. Then you meet a girl on the street and she doesn't even say "I love you" or doesnt even seem to be breathless. What will you think? I will mention Nick as an example cuz he's the youngest one so that may be stronger in him. Nick's turning 20. Don't you think he loves the attention? Don't you think going out at 20 and seeing at least 5 girls screaming and dying for him means the world to him? I mean, of course he wants peace, he doesnt want us to take his clothes off and stuff..... But how do you think it would feel if none even said HI!???? of course ALL OF THEM love the attention. Fans may bother sometimes but theyre USED TO IT! If things suddenly changed they'd notice it they'd hurt for it! They'd think they're not ALL THAT anymore. So I think the fans should stop stealing their stuff and taking their clothes off but they just CANT stop acting the way they do, like screaming, asking for pics n autographs... that's part of fame and, believe me, it's the BEST part. Why do u think being famous is cool? if their dream is singing why dont they sing in the shower? their dream is being recognized.. going out and having millions of girls asking for autographs... goin out and gettin many hugs from girls... THAT is fame, THAT is nice! so, if fans need their hug, be sure they DO NEED hugs from fans too! they need to feel theyre recognized! Now stop that bullsh*t cuz ALL fans MUST scream! that is nature! Bye! Submitted by Becky from Connersville Indiana USA Date: Sun Jan 9 11:53:00 2000 You go girl!!! Best article I've read! 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