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7/1: David Archuleta never had a “first kiss,” Josiah Leming’s record deal
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Not surprisingly, David Archuleta told Seventeen magazine he has never kissed a girl..
And he has no celebrity crushes he’d admit. His favorite TV guilty pleasures are “Fairly Oddparents” and “Foster’s Home For Imaginery Friends.”
He’s 17 years old? As we all suspected, he still acts, looks and talks like a 13 year old!
David Cook, of course, is amusing in his Q&A. He had his first kiss when he was 12 or 13. His celebrity crush? Burt Bacharach! (hah!) His builty TV pleasure is “Mythbusters” on Discovery Channel. Favorite Web site is www.funnyordie.com
-Josiah Leming has officially signed a deal with Warner Brothers..
“Josiah’s talent as a lyricist is one of the main reasons I signed him,” says Warner Bros. Records’ Senior Vice President of A&R Perry Watts-Russell. “All of his emotions go into his songs. He has an extraordinary gift for turning his experiences into art.”
He’s working on his album now in London. If you’ve forgotten, he was the kid who lived in his car for months, insisted on singing “Stand By Me” without a backup band and cried a lot before getting bumped from the final 24.
-Sigh… I watched “Nashville Star” again—two hours! My quick impressions: Ashlee Hewitt is a pretty blonde in the mold of Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood but she lacks the vocal prowess to make up for lack of discernible personality. And sure, she played two instruments in one song, but who cares?
Coffey was called out by John Rich as not a country singer. Duh! Actually, I liked his “Hey, Good Lookin’ ” because he didn’t do that annoying vibratto as much and sounded okay. But when he did “On The Road Again,” that vibratto came back. Bleck.
Tommy Stanley is the Navy dude who is getting some sympathy votes and tonight, with his family and members of his crew in the house, it’s hard to imagine how anyone could begrudge the dude. He sounds more country than Coffey but yes, his take on Rascal Flatts makes you appreciate Gary LeVoc. He actually did well with “Tiny Dancer.” Still, I see no real star potential there.
Then there’s Pearl Heart. They are cute and sweet and sing decent harmonies but is there any real there there? They still strike me as a very good talent show act but not great recording artists or stars. Branson, here they come!
Great to see Melissa Lawson survive another week. She has the best chance of becoming a successful recording artist out of this crew. She tanked on the first chorus of Martina McBride’s “This One’s For the Girls,” missing some notes. But she ends strong and she’s just plain likable. “If Nashville Star ended tonight, you’d be the undisputed winner,” John Rich says, properly.
Shawn Mayer looks a bit like someone who should be on the “Bachelorette” or a pageant, not on “Nashville Star.” And she seems really really fake. I don’t believe a thing she sings.
Gabe Garcia has by far the best male vocal abilities of the remaining competitors and seems to have some real country feel to him. But he’s not gritty or intense enough to do “Wanted Dead or Alive.” And he lacks polish on stage. But he could win this and is improving bit by bit.
In the bottom two, Alyson Gilbert does Georgian native Trisha Yearwoood’s “She’s In Love With the Boy.” She does a solid job with the verses, misses some notes during the chorus. Jewel ain’t feelin’ it. I’m kind of indifferent. She has beautiful eyes, even when they pop out. No great surprise she went home but actually, I find her more interesting than Lauren & Sophia, who somehow survived another week.
“You come off as high school girls at a high school talent show,” said Rich, who noted Lauren & Sophia are too young for this competition and not ready to handle the music biz. Their “Because of You” was notable abysmal. The harmonies were cringeworthy. Thank god it was only 45 seconds!
Oh, and Billy Ray Cyrus’ youngest daughter Noah Lindsay reads the teleprompter better than he does!
Comments
By flats
June 30, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
FIRST!!!WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!
By DawnH
June 30, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
So little Archie has never kissed a girl. Well, no real surprise there! Are his favorite TV shows cartoons?
I also suspect that the 2 Davids are interviewed together so often because Archie simply can’t stand on his own. DC probably makes Archie feel more comfortable and is the one who carries the interviews. You can only quote “gosh” in one article so many times.
By JTesla
June 30, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
When Archie turns 30 and finally moves out of his parent’s house, I bet he moves into David Cook’s basement. Ride those coattails Archie!
By DawnH
June 30, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this
LOL @ JT!
By War Eagle
June 30, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
I wonder I if they asked him if he has ever kissed a dude?
By DawnH
June 30, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
Gosh, WE. A dude? Gosh.
By War Eagle
June 30, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
Seems more likely to me
By Menana
June 30, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this
Hope none of you are surprised that Archie has never kissed a girl. However, one would think that at 17, he would had a first kiss. The shows that he stated were his favoorites, are they kid shows? I have never heard of them. He will grow up one day and venture out on his own and hopefully, before he is 30. He is still such a child and has alot of growing left to do.
By Blue
June 30, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this
Archie is where he is today because he has been totally focused on music and school. Girls will come later. He and Cook have a mutual respect for each other… why can’t you leave it at that. The competition is over. Let’s move on and support all the contestants.
By Blue
June 30, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
Archie is where he is today because he has been totally focused on music and school. Girls will come later. He and Cook have a mutual respect for each other… why can’t you leave it at that. The competition is over. Let’s move on and support all the contestants.
By War Eagle
June 30, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this
Blue why don’t you move on and shut the hell up.
By Laura
June 30, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this
After years of watching Jerry Springer, you guys don’t realize that there are actually many, many 17 year olds who in the same position as Archie. I think his interviews are refreshingly honest and he is a role model for today’s youth. And if you take the time to watch his interviews sans Cook, you’d see that he is a genuine, bright and talented artist.
By DawnH
June 30, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this
Archie is where he is today because Jeff had a dream. And does anyone know any male over 15 that hasn’t at least kissed a girl? We aren’t talking about a long term relationship or marriage here! The guy is 17 years old! But I must say that, in response to the Paris blog, the innocence does fit nicely into what many of us think an American Idol should be.
By Carol A.
June 30, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this
My son was a very shy young man in high school and also never dated or kissed a girl. But now in college he is in a relationship with a very nice lady that he cares a lot about and is very devoted to. Late bloomers make the most dependable mates. I am sure you ugly people will come up with something quite mean to say to me or about my son so I will not be checking back. David A. stay young as long as you can. Of course all the ugly people out there will not like it. Who cares.
By War Eagle
June 30, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this
Carol, the fact that you know your sons romantic history is a little freaky. Sorry to here that he is such a loser. As far as the “ugly people” reference, that’s probably the reason your sissy boy son couldn’t get any action. Believe me he wanted it but he just couldn’t get it.
By DawnH
June 30, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this
OK - there is something definitely wrong with me - other than being ugly. I accidentally turned on Verminators (show on Discovery where exterminators kill pests). They are showing all of the mice / rats they killed using glue pads and traps. I feel very bad for the poor mice / rats. Don’t get me wrong, I do not like mice, rats or bugs of any kind, but it just seems so mean. Yep, there’s something wrong with me!
By TLC DAWG
June 30, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
LOL, thanks for coming back War Eagle!!!!!!!!!!
RIP Uga VI
By ryn
June 30, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
As long as Cook takes care of Archie, I’m so happy. Cookie, please be his big brother forever!
By JTesla
June 30, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
Every once in a while we need a good dose of WE.
DawnH, Verminators is a good show, but I don’t watch it enough. I have heard many bad things about glue traps. Not that I don’t want rodents to suffer, I just don’t want to listen to it or see it myself. Make them suffer in a non-messy quiet way.
By Deirdre
June 30, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
Are y’all forgetting that Archie is Mormon? It isn’t the least bit surprising that he hasn’t kissed a girl yet.
Here’s another surprise. Mormons are required to do missionary work in their late teens or early twenties. Archie can continue to sing but, pretty soon, his church will expect him to also preach. And get married. Mormons are expected to marry early. If Paris was Mormon, she’d already be married to her baby’s father.
It would probably help if we had a Mormon in the group to outline what will be expected from Archie by his church. Anybody?
By DawnH
June 30, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this
WE - you have certainly been missed! LOL!!
ryn, maybe David C can even hook him up with one of Kimberly’s friends and he can finally get that first kiss.
JT - exactly!
Laura - I am proud to say that I have never seen a Jerry Springer show. But from what I have heard about the JS show, I can’t believe Archie or anyone like Archie would be a part of it - unless there was someone backstage making fun of them or waiting to give them an “unpleasant” surprise. You could have at least referenced a Dr. Phil show.
By Menana
June 30, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this
I just don’t know how I feel about lurkers popping in and blasting others for what they say and then have the nerve to say ” You ugly people can say what you want b/c I won’t be back”. If you are mature enough to dish it out, then by golly, be mature enough to take it as well. IMO, that is taking the coward’s way out.
D: You are right on about the Mormon religion. You can always see two young boys / men on bikes dressed in suits going down the street to promote their religion. That is part of how they were raised. Personally, I for one, do not believe in their religion but I will not put it down. The Mormons are entitled to their beliefs, as we all are. That being said, Deirdre you may have hit the nail on the head.
Hello WE and Flats. Glad you both are dropping back in.
By DawnH
June 30, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
Menana - what do you think about NS so far. I just turned it on a little while ago. Did you understand JRs second comment to that Shawn - her first song was good but the 2nd was bad. I liked the 2nd song better personally.
By War Eagle
June 30, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
Hello Menana, Dawn, JT, Linny, D…..
I’m just trying to help flats out while he is on vacation.
By Deirdre
June 30, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
Just be yourself, WE! We already have more Flats than we can handle.
Menana…my son had a friend in hs who is Mormon. She was a lovely girl, not nearly as immature as Archie but she had rules she followed, including not kissing. My kid turns 24 this month. The girl is the same age…is married and has 3 kids. The expectations are very different for Mormon kids.
By Menana
June 30, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
Dawn: Gosh darnit!!!! I forgot to set the recorder I was so wrapped up in the Bachelorette. They will show it again later in the week on GAC. My favorites are still Gabe and Melissa with Gabe leading. Laura and Sophia as well as Pearl Heart are giving a good race. Not to crazy over the others. Who was eliminated tonight?
By JTesla
June 30, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
I’m not a Mormon, but let’s be careful not to get too carried away. Mormon young adults do not have to go on a mission, they do not have to abstain from rated R movies, or avoid caffeine, they don’t have to marry, or have tons of children. Archie may be encouraged to follow the teachings of the church, but he still has a choice. The Amish have a choice, the Mormon’s have a choice, Catholics have a choice, atheists have a choice. Nothing but choices.
By Menana
June 30, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
Being raised as a PK (preachers kid) I can only speak on my behalf. As a PK we were EXPECTED to always set an example and follow all the rules so the other children would follow us in the things we did and said. We were always expected to be perfect. I guess a Mormon isn’t that far off from the way I was raised, just s difference in religion. My Dad would not allow my sisters and me to wear shorts nor makeup, couldn’t date until we were 17 then we had to be home no later than 10:00. Dancing was totally out of the question. I guess it all depends on how you were raised in which religion. As you know, there are always good and bad in everything.
By Menana
June 30, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this
Think I will call it a night. 4:00am comes way to early.
You all have a good night’s rest.
Good Night.
By Kathy
June 30, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this
David Archuleta has more intellignence, talent, and maturity then most people in their 20s. His discipline and love of music got him where he is at today. Just because he is a mormon with strong moral values and is focusing on his career now doesnt mean he is gay! Why do people feel the need to hate on and bash an innocent 17 yr old who by the way has a bigger recording contract than the AI winner? Chew on that haters!! Jealousy is an ugly trait!
By Kathy
June 30, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this
David Archuleta has more intellignence, talent, and maturity then most people in their 20s. His discipline and love of music got him where he is at today. Just because he is a mormon with strong moral values and is focusing on his career now doesnt mean he is gay! Why do people feel the need to hate on and bash an innocent 17 yr old who by the way has a bigger recording contract than the AI winner? Chew on that haters!! Jealousy is an ugly trait!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
July 1, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this
well now… we have haters and we have haters … but for the MOST part, the comments are intelligent and insightful, imho. David A MAY have more talent and intelligence, but Kathy, honey, he does NOT have more maturity. I’m sorry. He’s a 13 yo in a 17 yo body. I blame his dad for that, for the most part.
YES he has focused on his music “career” for at least half his life. However, there is MORE to life than a music career (or any career) and in fact, it’s REALLY hard to convey emotion in singing if you haven’t LIVED some life…in fact, it’s hard to convey emotion in ANY art form if you haven’t lived, loved, hurt, laughed, cried, celebrated, mourned… whatever. He’s got a tremendous INSTRUMENT in his voice, and is well trained to use it technically. But the lad needs to LIVE some normal life in order to be more than a balladeer. in my opinion
‘nuff said, cuz the negative comments don’t deserve a response, again, imho
By ryn
July 1, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this
I totally agree with the opinion above. I really love Arhie, he has pure soul like Angel, so beautiful voice, but he needs to live normal life, yes, and should be out of control from his dad, he is 17! and about the possibility of his being gay, I don’t care if he’s or not. Just love Archie himself..
By Harmony
July 1, 2008 12:53 AM | Link to this
OK, Glad I missed all the fireworks the other day!!!
I got rain two days in a row!!!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
July 1, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this
thanks ryn, nice to know i’m not alone in feeling Archie just needs to live a little bit on his own dime — i don’t mean leave home, i mean just have a NORMAL teenage boy type life for a while!
lol Harm, it was pretty rugged for a while there! we could have USED some harmony ~¿@
By rheii
July 1, 2008 3:28 AM | Link to this
Gosh!.. people leave him alone!.. it’s not wrong or considered gay if he doesnt date or kiss someone at his age… and why does it matter 2 u?..i consider him to be still young like me 16 he’s 17 he’s still in his highschool! and/are just starting 2 learn alot more… i think its just to0 personal… let him be what he wants… and just support his decisions coz his mature enough 2 make decisions in his life but still need the guide of his parent ofcourse.. he’s just having fun ryt now.. so instead of assuming things and whatnot lets just be happy 4 him… stop hatin’.. peace ^^,
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this
Morning!
JT…nobody HAS to do anything, but if you believe what your religion espouses, then you are a willing participant in it’s laws. To imply that Archie doesn’t have to follow his religion’s rules based on his beliefs doesn’t work.
Actually, the one Mormon girl I knew was a very mature young lady, even though she graduated from hs without doing all the things that we consider normal in hs kids. No kissing, no drinking, conservative clothing….she went to college on a full soccer scholarship, left during her sophomore year to marry and go on her mission.
All HER choice because she believes in her religion.
I caught a little of Nashville Star last night……Yawn!
By DawnH
July 1, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
Good morning everyone! D - “yawn” is an understatement. I caught about the last hour. That JR keeps talking about the incredible talent this year - WHAT!!! And all his focusing on you have to be country - I love Big & Rich, but does Save a Horse Ride A Cowboy have a country sound to anyone (other than the fact it has horses and cowboys in it)! Those 2 young girls are absolutely HORRIBLE. In fact, with the exception of Gabe and Melissa… well, IMO, they all pretty much stink.
By celia
July 1, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
You guys..are hilarious! I read this messages and you just mix in your responses thoughts about Bachelorette, Nashivile Star and of course DA. I can’t help to observe that even the writer comments that DC interview was fuuny, I dont’s see many comments about his interview and it was DA inteview in 17 who made other news besides the 17 magazine. Cook interview appears right after he won, but nobody find interesting till now. For me…who cares if they were kissed or not! It’s their life and they are free to decide. For sure I tink that both DA/DC are great guys and their critics needs to be focused more on their music.
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
Hey celia…I get the feeling you’re not from around here. Do you mind my asking where you come from?
We are an equal opportunity blog…we talk about anything and everything…sometimes switching subjects in the middle of a sentence. Many times we are unintentionally “hilarious”! :-)
Dawn…I didn’t watch enough of the show to comment fairly but I don’t think I’ll be turning it on anymore.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
July 1, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
D, Melissa’s worth watching, for sure. This one’s for the girls…. song choice with Attitude! LOL other than that, watching NS is for pure observational entertainment. And RH is right —- Noah Cyrus has more talent in one sentence than Billy ever will in a lifetime, LOL!!! and she can READ! Changed the format a little bit MORE last night … DIDN’T make the same mistake about announcing a bottom two in the first 5 minutes, BUT… slipped in that NEXT week TWO acts go home, one announced immediately to never perform again! what the hell??? give NS back to it’s original production team and send NBC packing, puhLEEEEZE!!!
i can’t blame people for NOT watching, D … but i’m going to stick it out just cuz I want to see Melissa win, LOL.
By harrietth
July 1, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
Morning, all. I can’t believe some of the lurker comments. They obviously have not lurked long enough to get a handle on who and what the blog is about. D, you explained it very well—“sometimes switching subjects in the middle of a sentence.” Therein lies the charm of the blog! So many different people and opinions and subjects! Viva la difference!
By Menana
July 1, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
Good Morning to All! Hope you all have a good nights rest and are ready to face the day.
NS has had better seasons all the way round beginning with the host and judges. The talent has also been better in past seasons. Sophia and Laura need to dress in a better style than what they had on last week, short frilly lacy dresses. Don’t know who dressed them, but it was horrible. Didn’t watch last night so I really can’t comment only to say that Gabe or Melissa are the top two IMO.
It’s good to know that we can give others a laught, jolt, or whatever else they find amusing on here. At least no one can say that we are not versatile in our discussions. We do tend to change subjects rather quickly.
By darby
July 1, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this
I really love Archie, but I have a feeling that he maybe gay inside… but considering he is a Mormon and with his super- powerful- controlling dad… what can he do??? Anyway I love his voice so much, he is quite talented and has an angelic face and heart. He will be next Josh Groban.
By Lara
July 1, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
I don’t think that a 17 year old never having kissed a girl is that unusual. Especially in this case where he has basically been “working” since he was a youngin’. However, it is the cartoons that really worry me. I understand they are listed as a guilty pleasure, but my 13 year old thinks they are for kids (read “pre-teens, cause she is a teenager, yeah!).
I only caught the first half of Nashville Star last night, I fell asleep. I was glad that the dancers were not there - AMEN!! I love Melissa and Gabe (although I didn’t hear him sing). The Pearl Heart girls did NOT sing 3 part harmony….puhleeze!!! And Coffey, the vibrato he uses really grates my nerves and makes me very thankful I have Tivo! Plan to watch The Mole tonight. The finale of Hell’s Kitchen is on too. Who ever would have thought it would be down to those 2!?!?!
By harrietth
July 1, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
Coffey’s vibrato is not “used,” it is is naturally trembley, and he cannot control it. He needs lessons. It works triple time, compared to a “normal” relaxed vibrato. It is like a sheep’s baaa aa aa. One of the contestants on AI’s first season had the same problem—Christina Christian, I believe. Folks said she sounded like a sheep.
As for the rest on NS, it will be Melissa and Gabe, as I have thought from the first week. Nothing has happened to change my opinion. Gabe needs to loosen up and get a bit, but he is pure country. And, Melissa gets better each week, and she is really working on her look, too. She was great last night. Pooh on the rest of the show. At least they have minimized BRC. Whoever said his daughter showed him up was dead on.
By harrietth
July 1, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
Ha! It just occurred to me that Billy Ray Cyrus may be become the superstar he always wanted to be by being the world’s most famous sperm donor. He obviously had nothing to do with the girls’ training for show biz!
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
You know, gang, there’s something we virtually ignored on the last thread. The Idols’ concert is SOLD OUT in Atlanta! Has that ever happened before? I know that last year’s concert wasn’t that popular but I don’t even think the Hicks/Daughtry/Yamin/McPhee/Bennett concert sold out and that group was really popular.
I could be wrong…Rodney, can you help?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
July 1, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
LOL D, I saw that but, call me cynical, i figure FOX probably bought out a bunch of seats to sell or give away or whatever (promotional stuff) and to make it look good … not to mention keep the prices up.
yeah, I know, I’m just an ol’ curmudgeon spoiling the fun!!!
~¿@
By Menana
July 1, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Just got new insurance packets in so I have to sort and add inserts for over 200 employees, then give them out. Plus new boss started today, so I will be checking in sporadically today. Bummer!!!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
July 1, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this
G’LUCK, Menana!!! Hang in there… you’re obviously needed!!!
By harrietth
July 1, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
D, I just looked at the Charlotte venue for the AI concert. There are still tickets to be had, but they are ALL way back on the upper level—nosebleed section. None of the prime seating is available—only the cheapest.
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
I think this group was way more popular than people admit. There’s the Davids who had an enormous number of fans. The CW fans will be looking for KLC. The Carly and Michael fans will come out in force. The girls will be all about seeing Jason. Brooke had her followers as well.
We had a very diverse and talented group this year and I think the tour will do much better than last year.
By RK
July 1, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Josiah Leming in London? Will he sound “American” while he is there?
By harrietth
July 1, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
D, I think you are absolutely right. I used to think year 5 gave us the most talented group, but in comparison this year’s group measures up and more, talent-wise. It was easy to lose sight of this, while we were rooting for our favorites.
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
LOL!!! RK! He DID have a nifty little British accent when he sang. Made him sound kinda silly.
By Linda
July 1, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
I am Mormon, and I will explain a litte about where David A is coming from. We advise our kids to not date until 16 and then go on group dates (2 or more couples), even until after a mission. We also teach them to be careful not to be too physical in a relationship because like most Christian religions, we believe they should not have sexual relations until they are married. We do not teach them to marry young (not sure what you mean by young), but it is not uncommon for the guys to marry at about 22, if they find someone after they get back from a mission, because they don’t have sexual relations until they are married. Of course, there are kids who don’t follow these teachings.
The guys are encouraged to go on missions at 19, but it is their choice. For David A, no one is sure whether he will go or whether it is a good idea for someone so famous to go. It will be up to him.
I have 3 children. One of them was girl crazy and kissed pretty young (he married that girl after he got back from his mission). The other two are more shy and reserved (and more wise) like David. My 17 year old son dates like David A but has not wanted to get into a serious relationship and has not kissed a girl. He has a friend who is always chasing girls and having drama and he doesn’t want it. My 20 year old daughter has also dated guys but has never found someone she wanted to be in a serious relationship with and has also not kissed a guy. It is pretty common among Mormon kids. How do I know this? We talk to our kids and are close to them.
I think David is very gifted and has focused heavily on his music. My 20 year old daughter is a gifted writer and also is heavily focused on her writing. Also, if you haven’t had a chance to watch many of his post AI interviews, he does quite well alone.
I am pretty darn sure David A is not gay. He is just an innocent kid, who is focusing on what he loves to do.
By Negativo
July 1, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the info, Linda. I’m a lot more disturbed with how socially inept DA is than I am about his not having kissed. I vibe from him low intelligence, zero personality, and a lot of twitchy nervous habits that make me wonder…
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
July 1, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this
Linda, thank you for the input. We pretty much figured out most of it, because most of us know someone from your faith at least casually. Additionally, there have been some rather famous Mormon personalities that have caused the faith to be discussed. Your direct experience as you’ve revealed it, regarding your children, IS helpful to those willing to accept that such relationships DO exist. I’m not Mormon, but I’m fortunate in that my boys do all talk to me rather openly. We’ve also tried to raise them to be responsible for their actions, including especially relationship-related behavior, and can only hope that not only are they talking to us honestly and openly, but that they are truly remembering their upbringing. We THINK we’ve done pretty well!
I also think that some people are taking the “haven’t ever kissed a girl” pretty literally — back “in the day” it wasn’t uncommon for a boy of 7 or 8 to “harass” a girl by kissing her and running away (or vice versa, for that matter!) now…granted, those “kisses” were usually just a big ol’ “MWAH” where ever the lips happened to hit, but it was still a kiss … as far as “romantically kissing” someone [to be nice about it] goes, I actually think there are quite a lot of young people who haven’t experienced it, wish as tho’ they might that they DID [my advice is always — enjoy being a carefree kid, because it’s OVER too fast!] As John Mellencamp said…
“Hold on to 16 as long as you can/ Changes comin round real soon/ Make us women and men.”
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
July 1, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
Neg! actually, you hit on the problem for me as well. It’s his inability to just BE a teenager, to talk, to … communicate. I’m not so sure i agree with the “low intelligence” comment … i just don’t think the poor boy has EVER had a chance just to BE a kid and learn the social skills we hope our kids will learn while growing up. Right On!
By Linda
July 1, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
Linny,
I appreciate your comments. In my master’s degree I studied Howard Gardner’s theory of seven intelligences, and David A has musical intelligence. He is not as good at the speaking part, but he will get better in time. This whole thing has to be so overwhelming. I have followed him closely since I heard he was on AI, and have heard some inside scoop on the dad situation. I think that it was pretty much made up to get some gossip going. I think his dad is a loving father- very possibly a helicopter parent like I am (very involved) but hasn’t inhibited David. His parents saw a musical gift very young and gave him opportunities to develop it. This is David’s dream.
David’s friends (David too) say he is very spacey. He is in a musical world. The fidgeting and moving is because he has music in his head all of the time. I can relate to this on some level because I am a musician. I always have music going through my head. Everything you see and do reminds you of some music. I was talking to my husband a few days ago and found myself singing “Here comes peter Cottontail”. I said to him, I don’t know why I am singing that, and then I realized that I saw a Here comes peter cottontail book. I know that sounds weird, but if you are a musical person, you are always singing music. The point about his friends is that they say he is in his own world and he will hear a word occasionally and come out of it to make a comment. That is where the spaciness comes from IMO.
By Linda
July 1, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this
As far as personality, again I have watched him closely. I think that the producers for American Idol closely manage what they want you to see on the show. I am not putting down Cook in any way, but it was no secret in the later part of the show that they and Simon wanted him to win (they said so in several places).
There are so many people who have watched David A in post Ai interviews and seem to be so suprised that he is much better than they thought at talking in interviews and that he has so much personality.
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
Linda…thanks for your input. I was hoping someone with a better knowledge of the Mormon faith would step forward and help us ‘get the facts straight’. My knowledge of your religion is limited to my son’s friendship with a girl who went to hs with him.
Archie strikes me as very immature and limited in his ability to relate to other people. Shyness would be a good reason why he is this way. So far, the best way he has to communicate is through his singing. With time and patience, I’m sure he’ll become more verbal.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
July 1, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Thanks again, Linda. Not only for stepping in to give some input about the religious/social atmosphere of a Mormon teen, but also for taking the time to input your own opinions about the situation.
I understand the “musician” thing, one of my sons is a musician, in addition to a bit of a geek — he’s 22, and btw, he LOVES some of the cartoons that are in the Anime tradition. There are a lot of young adults, not to mention teenagers, who enjoy the format, and quite frankly, harking back to MY own childhood, some days there’s nothing better than a couple of hours of watching the OLD cartoons that we used to watch back in the day! I’m talking from the 50s, LOL! I don’t find that so unusual, and certainly not anything to be guilty about!
I felt from day 1 that Archie had a lovely instrument in his voice, but that he would have difficulty in the industry, BECAUSE of his inability to socially interact. With a good manager (and perhaps that’s why Jeff is so ‘present’ at all times) he could be protected from the pitfalls of such a commercial and potentially vicious world.
But as far as an “American Idol” … because I’ve always felt that the concept was so much MORE than just a “good singer” — it is more a singer who can perform, who can draw the public eye and ear, who can interact with and make people want to not only come see him or her live, but also to buy and play their music commercially — that Archie would not be a good winner for the show.
What I do NOT understand is the total involvement of BOTH Davids as if they were winners — the voting public clearly felt that Cookie was much more suitable — yet Archie gets as much, if not more, press on a daily basis. Seems to shortchange not only Cookie, but the voting masses — why vote if it doesn’t matter. Not that I CARE … i just don’t quite understand why it happened that way.
anywho, lunch is over, so I’ll check in later…
thanks again, Linda. Interesting thoughts, all ‘round! Please jump in more often!
p.s. are you in the Atlanta area, or did you just “find” the ajc blog by accident? curious minds want to know!
By davidmysuperstar
July 1, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
Yeah all you Archuleta fans, go to this website to get daily updates on David Archuleta…David Archuleta Fan Blast…David is such a “real” person who is so different from all other American Idols. He is pure, honest, genuine and true to himself! Right on!!! As far as I am concern, He is my SUPER STAR!!!
By davidmysuperstar
July 1, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
Yeah all you Archuleta fans, go to this website to get daily updates on David Archuleta…David Archuleta Fan Blast…David is such a “real” person who is so different from all other American Idols. He is pure, honest, genuine and true to himself! Right on!!! As far as I am concern, He is my SUPER STAR!!!
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this
Thank you, Archie fan. But are you suggesting that David Cook ISN’T “pure, honest, genuine and true to himself” ? Cuz, I think I see those qualities in Mr Cook as well. His reluctance to let his brother’s illness become a factor in the show(as opposed to,for example, ‘my daddy’s in jail and my momma left me’ Kellie Pickler)struck me as both generous and humble.
By Linda
July 1, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
Linny,
You can do a google alert for anything and I have David Archuleta as one, so I get the good and bad stuff. That’s how I got this blog. I feel like I need to defend his good name. That I why I wrote.
I think the reason that you are seeing David A and Cook on so many things together is that many people feel that he should have won and are asking for it. Again, I will not put down Cook. I think there are many reasons he won and not David, but I will not get into a fight about it.
I actually think David A is the all around package for many of us, but to each his own. David A has a huge fan base- many who are extremely fanatical (I guess that is where the word fan comes from).
My only hope for David in the finale (and I think his own goal) was that he would do his best and sing to the best of his ability. He did that, and I was happy. As much as my pride would like him to have won, I really thought it was best that he didn’t. He will go on to have a great career, without as much pressure, and I wish Cook the best as well as the other American Idol contestants this year. I think they are all a very talented bunch and great people. I will not buy all of their music, because it isn’t my style, but I have come to appreciate all of them.
I hope everyone will see David A for the great person he is, even if they don’t like his music.
By Linda
July 1, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
Linny,
Sorry I wish you could edit your comments, but I thought of something after I had already clicked Post. What I was saying is that I don’t think that the end results fully reflected the fanbase David A has. I think David, post AI is already showing he is a great representative for AI and that he is going to be enormously successful in the music world. Again, I don’t want to take anything away from Cook. I wish them both the best of luck.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
July 1, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
Linda, I think David A would be proud to have you as a champion in his corner :-)
As I’ve said before, I think he has an incredible talent. I think that in years to come, he WILL be a very good performer, all round. My only concern is that he’s not seemed to have a chance to become more well-rounded, especially socially. I see nothing wrong with focus on one area of talent — but I personally disagree with letting it be the SOLE focus. No argument from me, we all have differing opinions. And you offer yours intelligently, without offensive name calling or language, and that’s awfully refreshing on a blog!!!
Thanks again, and best to you!
By Linda
July 1, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
Linny,
I appreciate your intelligent comments as well.
By woodpappy
July 1, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
Well guys…the AI tours are starting up so lets see if David Cook stands out like he should!
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
Linda…we’re stuck with a very antiquated blog format so editing doesn’t happen which is unfortunate for those of us who stick our foot in our mouth frequently. :-)
I think that Archie needed to come in second. His voice is wonderful but I don’t think he was ready for what was to come after. He seems to travel with Cookie, who is as protective as a big brother, to buffer his difficulty with speaking rather than singing. He will get invaluable experience without having the burden of the winner’s responsibilities hanging on his young shoulders.
By Linda
July 1, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
Deirdre,
I agree somewhat although his interviews alone are much better than his interviews with Cookie and especially with a larger group. I am glad he doesn’t have the pressure. I didn’t watch the earlier seasons of AI but I have heard some people say that Cookie will have a lot of pressure to do as well as Daughtry.
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
woodpappy….one of the links Rodney had in his previous thread said that this tour would be more like 10 mini-concerts…each finalists singing a group of songs…with fewer ‘group sings’. Should be good!
By Linda
July 1, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
Did anyone hear that Kristy Lee Cook signed a recording deal?
http://blogs.usatoday.com/entertainment/2008/06/cooks-15-minute.html#uslPageReturn
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
I think the Daughtry/Cookie comparisons are foolish. They are both rockers but totally different in style. That being said, people will just naturally compare them as the rocker who won and the rocker who didn’t. Time will tell. In the last few years, it seems that the other contestants sometimes do better than the winners.
I was hoping that a couple of the others would come out a little better this year but the 2 Davids set themselves up right from the beginning with great performances, while the others needed some time to adjust to the venue.
By harrietth
July 1, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Dierdre, as much as I like Daughtry, I believe there is much more depth to David Cook. Daughtry, no matter what he sang, it sounded like a rock song. Cook can sing anything, for example “Music of the Night,” which he cited as his favorite performance. Daughtry would have turned it into a rock song. Again, I love Daughtry and am excited for his success. It is apples and oranges as far as I am concerned.
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
Yes, harrietth. With Daughtry…I think the work is instinctual…he’s just good at what he does. With Cook, the training that he has shows in his ability to mix it up. Both good, but very different from each other.
By Jason
July 1, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
Dawn,
To answer your question: Does anyone actually know anyone over the age of 17 that hasn’t kissed a girl?
Yes, I do. And that person is (or was) me. I didn’t kiss my first girl until the age of 21. I’m now 28, and married to her, so I didn’t grow up in a totally different era than today’s kids. And before you write me off a just a religious nut (I am a Christian), the main reasons that I waited were: 1) Shyness - When I first became interested in girls, I was just really shy in those years between 10 and 15.
2) But, as I did go on a few dates between the age of 16 and 18, I was a little turned off to the shallowness that I saw in most other relationships. Most high school relationships got very physical and flamed out very quickly. So, for me I decided that I did not want to engross myself in a physical relationship with someone until I had established a deep relationship with them.
I know my story is not all that interesting, but hopefully it will help you to understand that it does happen and it is not always a lack of self confidence or excess of religiosity that causes it. And, yes, I have met others like me out there.
By woodpappy
July 1, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this
Thanks D. I heard the Gwinnett Arena is sold out for their August Concert.
By Jason
July 1, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
Dawn,
To answer your question: Does anyone actually know anyone over the age of 17 that hasn’t kissed a girl?
Yes, I do. And that person is (or was) me. I didn’t kiss my first girl until the age of 21. I’m now 28, and married to her, so I didn’t grow up in a totally different era than today’s kids. And before you write me off a just a religious nut (I am a Christian), the main reasons that I waited were: 1) Shyness - When I first became interested in girls, I was just really shy in those years between 10 and 15.
2) But, as I did go on a few dates between the age of 16 and 18, I was a little turned off to the shallowness that I saw in most other relationships. Most high school relationships got very physical and flamed out very quickly. So, for me I decided that I did not want to engross myself in a physical relationship with someone until I had established a deep relationship with them.
I know my story is not all that interesting, but hopefully it will help you to understand that it does happen and it is not always a lack of self confidence or excess of religiosity that causes it. And, yes, I have met others like me out there.
By Tilly
July 1, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
Linny, et. al, I don’t think Archie is getting more press than Cook. In fact, I think it is just the opposite. Cook has appeared on more talk shows and in more magazines. He has a gold record to his credit now and many rock stars (Grace Slick perhaps the more recent) who mention that they like him or want to work with him in their own articles He (like Archie) also has a slew of websites dedicated to him ( david-cook.org for one) that post the latest articles, news and videos or him. I think the real difference in who gets the most press is in our perception. You perhaps are more interested in seeing the items about Archie, while I certainly prefer Cook. However, as someone who is in the business of reading and cataloguing entertainment articles for a living, I see many more articles about Cook that don’t mention Archie than articles about Archie that don’t mention Cook. Both have their own fan base and I think both will do well at least for a short time after Idol. I hope they both have a long and varied career.
By harrietth
July 1, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
You know, the most remarkable thing about this discussion/revelation about David A’s not having kissed a girl? It is that he has been in show business most of his life and it has not happened. Jeff must have watched him every single minute because groupies that surround artists are very aggressive. And, with all the opportunity, I believe most teen boys would have found a way NOT to turn down said “attention.” It must have been difficult, if he had any instincts at all, to turn away all the female advances. I mean, c’mon, didn’t he even THINK about it?
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
There’s a big difference between kissing someone and being kissed by someone. Maybe Archie doesn’t count the occasional attack by an ardent fan.
The Idols are pretty much surrounded by security people wherever they go so moving in for a smooch probably isn’t that easy.
But we can’t…again…discount his religion. If his faith is important to him, then thinking about kissing someone is alright but doing it isn’t.
So he hasn’t. Not a big deal.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
July 1, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
LOL harrietth!!!! very astute observation! i guess his shyness plus protective parents helped to keep the girls at bay!!! cute thought, tho’…
Thanks Tilly — actually I’m MUCH more interested in David Cook than Archie, but it just SEEMS like i’m always seeing Archie … guess it’s just a product of the amount of time i do (or rather don’t) spend watching some of the shows that Cook might have been on. Mostly what i’m basing my observation on IS my own experience via on-line, and the few shows that are on in the background when i’m reading or whatever. I’m not much of a talk-show type gal, i’m afraid.
Jason, you sound a bit like one of my own sons, tho’ he actually managed a kiss before he was 20, for the most part the rest is true about just not getting into the whole flaming relationship kind of thing… thanks for your input! well put, by the way. :-)
By Linda
July 1, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
Harrieth, from what I understand, David A first “found” his music passion when he heard the musical, Les Miserable at 7 years old. His dad said he watched it over and over again and could sing most of the songs within a few days. He has said that he first sang in public at 10 years old at his parents’ mexican restaurant and that he took voice lessons when he wanted to be on star search at 12. He won his division of star search, but I know he was accompanied by parents and that he wasn’t really around “the business”. After that he developed vocal paralysis from a virus and took time off for a while. I recall him saying that to this day, he still has a paralyzed vocal cord. He has done a lot of recordings at home (see things like ” A Thousand Miles” on You Tube and he has sung at church funtions (see You Tube Mary, “Did you Know” and “Oh Holy Night” (last Christmas) and school functions (Angels at his high school), but he really wasn’t in “the business” or had a groupie following.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
July 1, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
LOL…. But Deirdre…what about Jimmy Carter? His thoughts caused him to “confess” that he had had “lust in his heart” … i KNOW i’m not the only one old enough to remember THAT!
By Jenna
July 1, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
archie has an amazing voice and doesn’t need to have kissed any girls to be amazing. so you guys need to chill about him not kissing a girl because it just means he’s dedicated to music and it doesn’t mean he’s gay. and when you guys say he talks like he’s 13? i don’t think you’ve heard him because to me he sounds sophisticated and i’m sure you all don’t sound any better..lmao k well cyaa =)
By harrietth
July 1, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
Just sayin’, just thinkin’.
Bye everyone. Time to head out for the day. Enjoyed the conversations.
By Jenna
July 1, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
archie has an amazing voice and doesn’t need to have kissed any girls to be amazing. so you guys need to chill about him not kissing a girl because it just means he’s dedicated to music and it doesn’t mean he’s gay. and when you guys say he talks like he’s 13? i don’t think you’ve heard him because to me he sounds sophisticated and i’m sure you all don’t sound any better..lmao k well cyaa =)
By Jenna
July 1, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
archie has an amazing voice and doesn’t need to have kissed any girls to be amazing. so you guys need to chill about him not kissing a girl because it just means he’s dedicated to music and it doesn’t mean he’s gay. and when you guys say he talks like he’s 13? i don’t think you’ve heard him because to me he sounds sophisticated and i’m sure you all don’t sound any better..lmao k well cyaa =)
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
LOL!!! Some confession! What person doesn’t have ‘lust in their hearts’ at one point or another?
Like I said…thinking about it is ok, doing it is another matter.
Linda…I think that paralyzed vocal cord may have been the reason for that low hum I heard underneath his voice. Have to say it bothered me.
I thought, and maybe it was just me, that Archie sang better and with more joy after his dad was ‘excused’ from the rehearsal room. By then, I was a full-out Cook fan..but Archie impressed me the last few weeks of the show.
By Deirdre
July 1, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
Speaking of talking like a 13 year old….. :-)
By Linda
July 1, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
Deirdre I don’t really hear a low hum, but I have heard other people talk about it.
From what I have heard, no one was allowed to be in the last two weeks of rehearsals and that the dad “being kicked out” was made up for ratings and gossip’s sake. I feel bad for the guy.
David A did do very, very well, especially in the finale, but he has said that both he and Cook felt like the competition was over long before that. He went there to sing his heart out and accomplished his goal. He sang with such maturity, passion and confidence in the finale. I was so proud of him.
By Christine
July 1, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
Dawn, I am 16 and have never kissed a boy or been in a relationship before. I have a number of friends who are guys and they have never kissed a girl either and some of them are 20! I admire David so much because he is a genuinely GOOD kid in hollywood. If you want, there could easily be more Lohans or Hiltons, but I prefer one who is scandal-free and will never be influenced by alcohol or drugs. But who knows…maybe you prefer skanks in hollywood over a perfectly good role model.
By Christine
July 1, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
Dawn, I am 16 and have never kissed a boy or been in a relationship before. I have a number of friends who are guys and they have never kissed a girl either and some of them are 20! I admire David so much because he is a genuinely GOOD kid in hollywood. If you want, there could easily be more Lohans or Hiltons, but I prefer one who is scandal-free and will never be influenced by alcohol or drugs. But who knows…maybe you prefer skanks in hollywood over a perfectly good role model.
By Amy
July 1, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this
David Archuleta is the way he is because he’s obviously focused on school and his love for music. He doesn’t see the need for a girlfriend at this point in life. There are plenty of 17 year olds who haven’t had their first kiss yet. I don’t understand why people still feel the need to compare DA and DC. The competition’s over, isn’t it? They’re both extremely talented, and that’s it.
By Sarah
July 1, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this
Some of you guys are just so mean… Archie does NOT like guys. He’s been asked about girls many times before and he’s said he is just focusing on music right now. Also, he hasn’t kissed a girl because in the Mormon religion, it says to wait until you’re older to start kissing, and even if you DON’T wait, you can’t passionately kiss until you’re older for guys and vies versa. And in case you haven’t notice, David’s a pretty religious guy… Well, not the crazy type that come and rub it in your face all the time, but he likes to stick to his religion in a positive. Sheesh… some people are just so ugh. He’s a good role model, and no one can say anything bad he’s done (I challenge you to that too), so why don’t you just leave him alone already.
By Amy
July 1, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this
David Archuleta is the way he is because he’s obviously focused on school and his love for music. He doesn’t see the need for a girlfriend at this point in life. There are plenty of 17 year olds who haven’t had their first kiss yet. I don’t understand why people still feel the need to compare DA and DC. The competition’s over, isn’t it? They’re both extremely talented, and that’s it. Rude comments are unnecessary.
By Mariel
July 1, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
Okay, I don’t see what’s wrong with him not kissing a girl before. It’s not exactly a bad thing. He HAS gone on dates [with girls, for all you people who think he’s gay -rolls eyes-]. He just thinks he’s not old enough to have a serious relationship with a girl. Isn’t that better than most teenagers nowadays who consider themselves old enough to have ‘relationships’ and to make out and have sex? Seriously, I’m not even an adult yet and I think he’s a great role-model for younger generations. Why can’t you guys realize he’s a wonderful and genuine person INSTEAD of trying to tear him down with your hurtful remarks and insults? Unless of course you want more Hiltons, Spearses, and Lohans in Hollywood -rolls eyes-
By Metafolic
July 1, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
Ignore the mean comments, David Archuleta is a great guy and extremely talented. I wish him all the best : )
By Starr
July 1, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this
stop the mean comments. david does not like guys. so what if he has not had his first kiss. he has went out on dates with girls, he just does not want the drama in his life right now. in fact i think there should be more guys like archie in this world :]
By Ely
July 1, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this
There’s nothing wrong with David not having kissed a girl. I watched his interview with Mike and Juliet. He said he is not ready to be in a relationship because he is so focused on his music plus he’s still really young. He added that it is something that is very important (to be in a relationship with a girl) but this is not the right time for that.
David is very wise for his age. He definitely is grounded and has good moral values. Just because the movies that are produced in Hollywood commonly show people who can’t keep their pants zipped up, it doesn’t mean that’s what everyone does. Just because there’s a wide perception that teenagers are no longer virgins when they graduate from high school, that is not true in the Utah culture. Majority of teenagers in Utah are just like David. It is not strange in UT to see clean-cut, modest, nice, and wonderful teenagers who go about doing good and working hard on getting their education. That really is the norm in Utah. Try visiting David’s state and see for yourself. So please just leave David A alone. He is a wonderful person. To those who think he is like a 13 year old, I would encourage you to just youtube David’s post AI interviews. Even the press who were critical of him on the show was somehow blown away by David’s answers to interview questions after AI. One of them actually said “Where was he hiding all this time?”. I believe that David was somehow affected by all the judging each time after he sang. But once that pressure was off him, he is just himself. He really is very bright. He was a straight A student before his Idol run. I guess with all his crazy schedule he wasn’t able to keep it up. But he really is a wonderful role model to teenagers today. Teens who choose to not go the Spears’ route would feel that they are not alone—that it is cool to be just themselves and not succumb to what the mindless crowd is pressuring them to do—that is, kiss when they’re in seventh grade and have sex before they are ready for the big responsibilities that come with it. I am glad for teenagers who wait until they are mature enough to understand these things. I think young people go through so much heartache because they toy with these kinds of things.
By JTesla
July 2, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this
Let me guess, someone posted a link to this blog on an “Archie Love” forum? We didn’t see this much Monchhichi affection during the season when people were actually interested in the show.
Those of you who were told to come here and “set the record straight” regarding Archie missed out on some good posts back in the day.
By Aidan2
July 2, 2008 3:31 AM | Link to this
I had my first kiss when I was 26. :-)(-: Married at 32. Three beautiful and intelligent kids. Been living happily ever before, during and after that first kiss. Having a great life! You guys can fight to misery over the earliest kisser title. I missed out nothing. Cheers!
By Yge
July 2, 2008 4:05 AM | Link to this
These people are professional bashing people hired to bash others on blogs’ “comments”, . They are paid by music industry or by opponents, The way to do it is they would google whoever they are paid to bash, they click”news”, whenever there are new news, they would start bashing on the “comment” section. They would follow a fomula, if it is a male they are hired to bash, the best tactic is to start by “he is gay”. Go check out from other blogs, they repeat the same thing over and over again.
By Deirdre
July 2, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this
You can get paid to go to other blogs and bash people????????
I know someone PERFECT for the job!!! :-)
By harrietth
July 2, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this
Seems like this is where I went home yesterday. Goodness! I don’t know why I even bothered now to put my two cents in. I am so over Archie and who or what or when he has kissed.
By harrietth
July 2, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
D, I believe I know who you have in mind for the blog basher role.
By simon cowell
July 2, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this
I’ve been saying Archy is a pickle kisser since day one. No surprises for me here.
By simon cowell
July 2, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
I’ve been saying Archy is a pickle kisser since day one. No surprises for me here.
By Gah
July 2, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
What’s wrong with him liking Foster’s? My 30 year old daughter (president’s list graduate, all A’s, in IT) LOVES it and has all the videos. I’m 59 and love it, too!
By lorraine
July 5, 2008 1:55 AM | Link to this
David Archuleta hasn’t had a first kiss because he’s concentrated on other more important things. Just because Cook won doesn’t mean that everybody needs to start bashing David A. ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude people D:
By marisa
July 6, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
excuse me?! who cares how old you are. age is just a number. david archuleta is a sucsseful person. and everyone knows that :D
By marisa
July 6, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
Yeah. unlike you, he doesn’t worry about JUST himself. he worrys about other things too. so he doesn’t put g.irls first in his carrer. age is just a number anyway. and why do you even care?
By kelsey
July 6, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this
Yeah. unlike you, he doesn’t worry about JUST himself. he worrys about other things too. so he doesn’t put g.irls first in his carrer. age is just a number anyway. and why do you even care?
By JTesla
July 7, 2008 1:26 AM | Link to this
David Archuleta’s one fan has spoken… multiple times.
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