Being A Backstreet Boy

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 25 of 50 Submitted by Jennifer from Lexington KY USA Date: Thu Jan 6 15:07:22 2000 I was exited that someone actually sat down to write what exactly how I felt. I hate going into chat rooms and hear everyone say that they are going to marry one of the BSB's. That just makes me sick. I mean we (the fans) are never close enough to ever develop a relationship with them or to even say hi. I should know that living in the same childhood hometown as Brian. I have dreamed ever since I noticed the group that I would meet Brian and have tried to b/c he means so much to me personally and I could "really" try to meet him but b/c I respect his privacy I have kept my distance. I have wanted him to know how much I appreciate his committment to the group and the message he spreads with his tv appearances and such that I typed up a letter one day and wanted to try to find a way to get it to him. I knew that there were fan clubs and such but I "Really" wanted to get it to him b/c I knew that there are many times that he may get down with all the pressures of the business. So what I did was I asked around and found out some personal information regarding his family and found out a piece of information that I felt would allow me to get the letter to him or at least to someone in his family. I could have delivered the letter in person but again not to invade privacy I gave it to someone I knew who knew the family. I was told a few days later by that family member that they got the letter and it really touched their heart and that they would pass it on. This is an example of how we should treat the guys and their families...with respect and treat them like anyone else. They can't help it if they were famous...lol....they are just doing something that they love doing :) Submitted by Ada from Louisville KY USA Date: Thu Jan 6 15:04:33 2000 One more thing: on the girlfriend issue, I don't really think that its any of the fans' business who Nick is going out with or whether or not Brian will get married, etc. That is their life!! Some people dilude the line between what is public and what is private. I'm so sick of all these jealous fans that hate the Backstreet Boys' girlfriends, or any of the lady friends they have at all!! It really is a bit ridiculous..... Submitted by Ada from Louisville KY USA Date: Thu Jan 6 14:58:38 2000 I agree with Lori's article 100%. People, esp. teenagers (and I am not trying to talk about teenagers, I am one myself) don't seem to realize that the Backstreet Boys are very busy grown men. They have so much to do, and not much free time, and some people don't seem to realize that. I also agree with what Lori said on fans constanly yelling their eternal love at the BSB. I know that you may feel this inside ('cause I love Kev :) ), but I'm sure the Backstreet Boys probably get sick of hearing this day in and day out. I'm sure that they would appreciate it alot more if the fans actually talked to them, such as asking them how their day was, etc. Submitted by Alexa from Montreal Quebec Canada Date: Thu Jan 6 14:53:54 2000 Although I definitely agree with what Lori had to say, some of the responses to her thoughtful article were casting a little too much pity on the Bacstreet Boys. I am not denying the fact that the Backstreet Boys work extremely hard to be where they are in the music industry but also think of the benefits that come with such a powerful position. Whether they continue to be successful or fall on their faces, they have made enough money to ensure a very comfortable life for themselves and their families. And this is because of us, because we support them. It is true that some fans go to extreme lengths to show their appreciation but I'm sure that the fellas are just as appreciative for all the success we've helped to give them. Since all five of them are down to earth and very humble they probably see quality time with their fans as one way of showing how grateful they are for our support and to express how much they really like what they are doing. Although a few of the band's members may not have gone to prom (which isn't even definite) or may not have had a 'normal' life, who is to say that they regret this? I think they knew what they were getting into when they decided they wanted a career in the music industry. Besides, if they couldn't handle all the hard work, we probably would have never heard of them. And it's not like they are working in life threatening conditions like child labourers in South East Asia. They have people to take care of them and who schedule their events so that they have a day off every now and then. I do really appreciate Lori's article and I do think that these men need to be treated like the humans that they are and not be worshipped like gods (which I know some fans do!). However, they work just as hard as other people in the entertainment industry and I just think that too much sympathy will lead us to a new type of worship that they wouldn't appreciate very much either... Submitted by Uma from Toronto Ontario Canada Date: Thu Jan 6 14:37:12 2000 I agree with everything said in this article. The boys go through so much. I know that if I saw them, I'd be in complete awe. Why? Not because they are so hot or anything like that. Because of the fact that I Respect them in so many ways and in a way I look up to them. They worked and still do work really hard and being in the music buisness is hard. Yet, they still take the time to talk to us fans. I always put myself in their shoes and sometimes feel sorry for them. I can't imagine myslef, getting off a tour bus at five in the morning and having a whole bunch of screaming fans running at me, stopping and talking to them, heck, if it was me, I might go crazy. But the boys don't. Even though they are very tired, they still take the time to be with us and I respect them for that. I remember once I was talking to my friends about this upcoming concert we're going to. It's my first ever concert and for years I've tried to go but couldn't. Whether it was because my parents said no or i couldn't get tickets. Anyways, my friend screamed on the phone when I got the tickets and went crazy. I surprised myself and haven't screamed at all. It may sound cheezy, but I'm proud of myself. My friends said that they'd all scream if they saw BSB, I know I wouldn't. I try and be nice and actually thank them and tell them that I respect them, becuase I do. I remember a couple of years ago, I was an obsessed fan, I'd go crazy over anything. Then one day, I was sitting there and I thought about it. I put myself in my place and got back to reality. I'm still a huge fan, but I've matured. I'm proud of my self. I know that I will never bother BSB, as long as I live. Why? Because, they have never done ANYTHING bad to us, so they don't deserve it. Like I said, I'll just say thanks and leave. That's it. I think we should all treat BSB like this and remember that they are human beings. Thanks, Uma Submitted by liza from new york the us of a!!! Date: Thu Jan 6 14:14:59 2000 boy i've never agreed with anyone as much !!! all the best in spreading your message !! Submitted by Carola from the bush (no one would know where the Sweden Date: Thu Jan 6 13:41:38 2000 What I just read hit me...right in my face. I haven't met the boys. I have never talked with them. I have never known a person who actually have met them. I've never really thought about all the things that they do, if it's for themselves, or for us (the fans), for for something/someone else, I don't know. I hope that they do this mostly for themselves, cuz I personally think that they owe that! If I'm ever gonna meet them, I'm not gonna ask for an autograph. I am gonna say "Thank you for just being there" instead. I've dreamt of meeting this guys, I've dreamt of being in the tour bus or just be at the same hotel or at the same airport, to have something that they have touched...if it was something really personal, like a photo that I got in my hands, I'd give it back to them. Whenever I'm chatting...people keeps asking which Backstreet Boy I like the most, or love..I just say I love them all. I can understand if there's someone who just can't stand Nick, just because he's blonde and cute, or Kevin, cuz he's the oldest, or Howie cuz he's winking or whatever. I love them, that's all! I love them for who they are and what they're doing. I love them cuz they give so much love back. I guess that we, the fans, never can realize how much they've gone through until we've gone through it ourselves! Peace out ya'll, love's in the air! Submitted by virginia from Nashua USA Date: Thu Jan 6 13:17:15 2000 they don't get enogh sleep and are constantly being injured during concerts. they hardly ever get to do things that an average person gets to do on a daily basis. Brian, Nick, and A.J. had to give up dreams of having a normal career and going to college to do the BSB life thing. they had to put aside thir past dreams in order to do this. they lost loves and were not there when family could have needed them the most There is a reason A.J. is called Bone people. its because he does so much before he can eat. Brian, Nick and A.J. will never know what it is like to go to senior prom or the class feild trip. Brian and Nick will never know what Graduation is like. Nick and A. J. will never know what a Prom is like. Submitted by Cristina from St. Louis Mo USA Date: Thu Jan 6 13:00:19 2000 In my opinion, everything Lori said was right. We should respect the guys as human beings (just because of the fact that that's what they are). What kind of satisfaction would you get if you stole something from one of the guys?? Knowing that you committed a crime? Knowing that maybe the item you stole was important to one of the guys? For instance, a fan stole Nick's credit cards. What was up with that?? What's the point of having a credit card you can't use, and making life harder on him?? Another thing that's important that Lori pointed out, we shouldn't even know about their personal lives to begin with. Who cares if Nick or AJ have girlfriends! If they're happy, then we, as dedicated fans, should be happy for them! There is no reason why anyone should bad mouth their girlfriends! I bet that whoever bad mouths them, have never met them, and realized how nice they are. Don't you guys think that if their girlfriends were mean, then the guys wouldn't go out with them to begin with? And this whole "I love you Nick" thing....how can you "love" someone you don't know? I have never, and will never say that I "love" one of the guys. I do, however, love their music, and the way they sing. I appreciate the guys for making my life better with their music. Their music has helped me cope with everything from my parents divorce, to the recent death of my friend. When I listen to their music, I forget about all my problems, and just enjoy listening to five beautiful voices. That's what it's all about. The music. Who cares what they wear, what they look like, or who they're dating. If they keep making music, and are satisfied with what they're doing, then why should we complain? We didn't ask them to add tour dates to include everyone, we didn't ask them to begin recording a new cd, we didn't ask them to dedicate a song to us. But because they appreciate us, they're willing to risk private time to make us happy. Everyone should think about why they like (or for some people, "love") the Backstreet Boys. Is it because of their looks? Or is it because of their music. I love their music. I always have, and I always will. Thank you for reading this. Sincerely, Cristina A. Submitted by Cassandra from Maui Hawaii USA Date: Thu Jan 6 11:46:48 2000 I agree with what the article has to say except for the fact that she blames it entirely on us teenagers. I am 13 for that matter and have never actually been to a concert. I live in a place where a lot of celebrities tend to go on a vacation (Hawaii) just the other day I saw a few of the guys from N'Sync walking along the beach. Did I yell "You suck! or Backstreet Boys forever!" no I simply waved and said hi then went along my merry way. I have also seen Tom Cruise, Micheal Jordan, Tiger Woods and a few others. They are normal people like you and I. They should be given the same respect that we get on a daily basis. Yes I know that some teenage (and adult) fans do get out of control but I can't help that. First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 25 of 50