Why All the Angst?
One thing about being a Taylor Hicks fan that I have found very difficult at times is all of the angst and whining over every little thing. You know the old saying with fans like that who needs enemies..or something to that effect anyway. I think some people should just learn not to take things so seriously. Maybe there are some people would benefit dearly if they only would step away from their computers for a few days, weeks, hell maybe a year or two wouldn’t hurt some of these people, lets be honest. I for one and more than a little fed up with all the negativity surrounding Taylor..and the most surprising part is that it seems that people gravitate toward this stuff like flies on poo.
A little laughter may be what the Soul Patrol needs right now to keep our sanity with all the hatred around.
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BHG, Timing is perfect, think we all need a good laugh. Loved all the pic’s and comments. The last one was great, someone running late for work either they’d want to kill or just sit and laugh seeing that one!!! Thanks for the laughs!!!
JI
This is interesting. I guess this is a blog Clay Aiken wrote. I guess he’s not and Adam Lambert Fan.
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http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/215180/aikens-lambert-rant-claymate-turns-to-clayhate/
Here’s the latest. I found it on Clay’s blog.
WOW…………What a cute kitty and doggy…I love the huggy huggy…so precious. The neighbor one…well, I need that topiary…as the WIFE is so snooty…as her hubby enjoys a nice conversation with me. HAHA…he is an airline pilot and IF he were single? Hubba Bubba…but, I would never…ok…take that back…I do flirt a bit. LOL! So…the topiary would be for her.
She called at 3am once and said my daughter’s dog was barking and keeping her awake. The dog was inside. I had a house full…woke everyone up. What a biotch. Thanks for the laugh BHG…hee hee…
Jersey…I would have laughed had I seen that sign. Maybe it would help road rage.
Well well…Clay is getting slammed. He has a magnificent voice…no doubt about that. I said that I think they screwed with the votes that year. However, Ruben was a nice man. He was so out of breath from being so overweight…and sweating like a pig…that it turned me off. Nothing wrong with being chunky…no offense…but, hey…it distracted me. It obviously affected his ability as a singer. Back when Idol started…You had to do dance routines as well. Did anyone know that? Yep. He was frickin worn out. LOL!
I think it just goes to show that Clay is like all the rest…and I don’t like what I have heard about his private sexual adventures which seemed a bit rapish to me…however, I was not there…THANK GOD…but, other things…his arrogance and narcissistic attitude in public and on appearances…but, it does show…that Taylor is not the only one that gets crap. I do think Clay should have been more careful in his words since he actually was a runner up on Idol…and remain a bit more supportive no matter what he thought. But…this shows that celebs get critiqued all the time…they are waiting behind the bushes…around the corner…just ready to spring into action to “in Clay’s words” diasect every little thing…and of course, we know they twist things beyond measure.
Hey folks…maybe there are just so many twisted people out there…that this world is getting so bad…that evil is becoming the dominant trait…and that the love of many are waxing cold. It is a sad world that we live in. We STILL have so much to be thankful for…there is always someone that has it worse than you do…all you have to do is look around. I think that is why those of us that want to hear GOOD things about Taylor, because we truly…find that we are not opinionated about anything that he does other than loving it…liking it…or if it is something that we, ourselves would have done differently…then, we don’t even think about it…cause it is not OUR lives…not OUR business. We just support. I love that about this blog.
Those that want to control someone else? Well…they have a problem. Control freaks are sometimes even dangerous. I hated it when Taylor realized early on during a time when he should have been elevated beyond measure with exuberance…that there was such a dark side out there…and that his bubble was bursted. I am sure he had been around the block plenty and was in the scene for many years…but, not with this kind of fame and the negative that comes with it. Look at what is happening to one of the finest little actresses and her actor husband…about the twin issues and the surrogate mother being threatened. I mean…what is up with the lack of respect for others lives…and why is there no line anymore…??? Seems they crossed that line…cause it is not invisible.
Oh…just flipped a channel…hate CNN but Ryan Seacrest has all the ten finals from AI this year on and is interviewing them…people supposedly can call in and ask ANY question they want. Man, they sure are pushing this group. Think they expect a good tour? LOL! Good luck chuck!
CBB..she called you because the dog was barking inside the house? That’s ridiculous! Sounds like a jealous thing for sure.
I think Clay would have done well to keep his mouth shut about it all too. He had to know what would happen when he said something like that. Maybe he’s also fed up with TPTB and wanted to stir the pot a bit. He’s got guts..that’s for sure.
BHG, CBB, Just read an article in my paper about the whole Clay thing, not good for him at all, folks were not happy with what he wrote. He is entitled to his opinion, but being who he is and where he started he should have thought his words out more carefully.
JI
Yep…Clay started what will continue to avalanche into a bitter war. That’s ok with me…maybe it will take the heat off Taylor, the heat that he never deserved. Maybe the hot heads over on that trash blog will fill their empty little lives with contempt over it all. I just don’t go there and look. Maybe I will…maybe not. LOL!
Clay may have a great voice…but he is a flamer. He has been overboard in his actions on many occasions. Had he had any class…he would have just stated whom he liked or if he liked no one…he could have said he did not have a favorite. Simple…but, hey, he could be doing this to get his name back out there…but, honestly, he seems to be out of control most of the time. I think he was in the closet so long…that he went nuts. LOL!
It’s dark and scarey in the closet..I’d be afraid of crawly things. Yuck!
CBB, Totally agree. Clay since coming out of the “closet” has said and done some things I think eventually he will regret. I think it was great he was comfortable enough with himself to come out, but maybe that freedom from himself has unleashed a monster.
JI
Happy Sunday Girls,
I’m glad CBB commented about the odd comments from CLAY. Why? Well, because as I’ve said here and on another favorite blog, CBB is the only person I know who was dedicated, knowledgeable and who watched American Idol from the VERY beginning. I knew nothing about American Idol and didn’t want to either, LOL. It was CBB who finally talked me into it when Season Five began…and NOW look, LOL. However, I’ve not watched since because of the bias, discrimination and disrespect that American Idol showed its Seaons Five winner, TAYLOR and his fans, US. I must say too, anything about that show you need to know, CBB knows it.
I think Clay has a awesome voice. He has charisma, but I have seen him in concert in video’s and he was dull. I guess what I am saying is that his voice is splendid and he looks good, until he talks, SORRY…just the way I see it. He is a drama queen and I daresay that Adam IS or will be too. This should be very interesting. Clay’s behavior has been anything but “IDOL” and he is not alone either. I think we know who they are? A bald screamer for one? LMAO.
Taylor on the otherhand had ALWAYS been the same…A nice guy, a man whose appreciative, an entertainer who has such a versatile career and yet he is SLAMMED by the press and people who profess to BE his fans. They are NOT his fans. They are women and some men who are pissed off that he does not do what they want or to BE what they want. For the life of me, I cannot understand their behavior.
I think with the Internet, apparently so called writers for publications all mimic one another, they REPEAT purported “news” OVER and over and aover and its FALSE. This is WHY Taylor gets such a bad wrap. Its this opinion or statement, that a “career” consists of ONLY selling CD’s is shocking to me. Its STUPIDITY, its NOT true.
A case in point is FORBES Money makers for American Idol. The articile clearly states for ONE year, that being 2008. We know for fact, that when Taylor Hicks signed for his book deal, it was reported to be – $750,000 – THAT in itself would be? $400,000 MORE than the reported $300,000 that Forbes quoted, so go figure it girls. He got a purported ONE MILLION when he signed with Arista / J. Records – His shadow tour went to multiple cities and was the most successful EVER, even adding TWO concerts for the same city!! BECAUSE of Taylor Hicks!! IF you add the 1.5 MILLION dollars he made in barely 2 and 1/2 months of his FIRST solo tour…that is WAY above the $300,000 Forbes reported.
Did anyone notice that in the original Forbes article, they mentioned other aspects of endorcements for the OTHER Idols, (not Daughtry), and yet they failed to remark about Taylors? LMAO…WHY WAS THAT? I think maybe these things need to be made known for these people who proclaim their “writers’. That remains to be seen. Enjoy the holiday.
ALERT: TAYLOR APPEARANCES – -
1) WHOMP AT THE WARFIELD – ANOTHER CHANCE TO SEE IT – WATW is on the scheduled for Sunday, JUNE 7th on HD.net. Only one time announced. 3:30 ET which is 12:30 PT set those DVRs.
http://www.hd.net/program_search_results.html?keyword=whomp%20at%20the%20warfield&whattosearch=title&ws=1
2) JUNE 8, 2009 – TAYLOR will be signing CDs at BORDERS BOOKS in Novi, Michigan. 7 pm, (Taylor will be in Michigan for GREASE)- -
http://www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_19
3) JUNE 24th – TAYLOR will be singing the National Anthem at the Tigers Baseball game in Detroit, Michigan at 1:00 PM.
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BHG,
Those photos are VERY funny, LMAO. Love the one…”You’ll never get to work on time, HAHAHAHAH.”….LMAO. Way funny. Thanks for the humor.
Yes, I do think there’s much to much angst out there. OMG yes. I told Cbb abck during Season Five, how much fun all the IDOL stuff was when Taylor was on there…Now? Hm. Since I’ve seen the very bad side of Idol and people who love drama / angst even to the point of having BLOGS and websites so they can drive us crazy with it? Well…how sad for them. Life is SO short. I’m enjoying mine even if they sit all day and talk about how much they dislike everything about Taylor and his fans Add the mimic press to the downer / angst list. Its almost becoming as funny because its SO predictable… as the photos up above. ALMOST.
Jeanni, I have only seen Clay on TV for appearances, he does have a nice voice but no stage presence at all.
Life is too short to worry about the what if’s of Taylor’s career. He is on a steady course now, getting lots of good press, making money and having a whole lot of fun. What more can anyone ask of the man, just enjoy him and what he offers to his fans, don’t sit in judgement or try to tell him what he should be doing for ones own benefit, just enjoy the music whenhe presents it!!!
JI
Hersey,
From the beginning, I’ve known you would make a wonderful friend, even though we’ve all met on here and other favorite blogs, you have a wonderful attitude. Very thoughtful comments.
I only knew what Cbb had told me about Clay. I never watched AI, I did see him on TV from time to time and thought his voice was lovely.
To me, Taylor is a rarity, an entertainerl like him, only comes around once in a while. Usually, we hear the singer on the radio and from there, we find out more about them. I’ve been disappointed in the “radio” product, once he would be known…sometimes shockingly so. Ugh. I could listen to the singer, but not look at him! Just the truth, LOL.
HOWVER…that is the total opposite of Taylor Hicks. HE has it all. Looks, talent, charm, personality and musically gifted. He’s unique, he’s a throw back to what women want in a man, he’s funny…he’s just the greatest. I adore him, everything about him…He’s been such a pleasure. I respect him as a person and a talent..and this is why I can’t understand ALL the grief he gets from woman and some guys who claim to being a fan of his? Taylor has a fine career and like you said…he’s doing what he wants to do and that is HIS decision. I’ve enjoyed all aspects of it myself.
BUT I am TRULY a fan, theres the difference. 
My suggestion still stands. They need to FIND themselves someone who fits their idea of a singer and his career, cause its not Taylor…they really do need to just move on…hate that expression but it fits.
Thanks girl…have a good Monday.
You know girls…ALL these google alerts have Taylors name in them, HUNDREDS of them. No matter the topic, Taylor’s name is there. He’s either being loved on or he’s being slapped by AI, AI groupies who blog, AI so called writers, whomever thinks they know ALL about Taylor, when they know NOTHING about him. SO, what IS my point here, other than being sick of moronic writers using Taylor’s name to get hits?…See below…
This…THE latest one..Hahahahahahaha. They use TAYLOR to describe a good looking body guard of a realty star on TV whose purported to be having a fling and not with her husband. According to US Magazine article. Take a look at this!! WHAT NEXT? GEEZE….PS: Also in the desription? Bill Clinton? That old coot? NO way, YUCK.
**** Usmagazine.com
By Lindsay Powers
Anyway, Kate is most likely getting it on with that TAYLOR HICKS…. Bill Clinton looking bodyguard, who has got to be out of his freaking mind for even going anywhere near THAT nightmare! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How do you know this “other woman” is …
Usmagazine.com celebrity_news – http://64.90.166.18/celebrity_news
PS: – - BETTER LINK TO US MAGAZINE….
Better link…TO the article above. of which I didn’t read, other than the little blip in google alerts, so apparently, someone wrote that comparison to Taylor in a message…IF you care, the link is below….THANKS
http://64.90.166.18/news/jon-kate-and-i-going-through-a-lot-2009215
Jeanni, Thanks, I always felt welcomed here and consider everyone a friend also. I just don’t get all the angst over everything he does. They say they want to see him be successful yet when you offer something they can do like make requests for SMB which takes little time out of your day, they don’t want to be bothered. I really don’t listen that much to radio anymore certainly not country stations, but I am doing it to help him and am finding I like alot of what is played. So all of this has been a wonderful learning experience for me. Have been in e-mail with some of the DJ’s all have been pleasant and I will continue with those that still don’t have SMB on their playlist, once a week a quick e-mail to ask if they are anywhere near to playing the song. Taylor is considered new in the Country genre and it may take time for him to take off. If we as fans can’t help him get to where he wants to be then are we really fans? His misic brings so much joy to me doesn’t matter if he is singing BSDO, the anthem, or his own music his voice has that soothing effect on me.
Everyone have a safe Memorial Day. We are opening the pool today, it is filling now, hopefully by the days end it will be filled!!!
JI
Jeanni I’m so out of the loop. I’m not sure who that Kate and Jon are.
Here’s another blog entry I found interesting. I’m not sure I agree with 100% of her thoughts they are very interesting and make a lot of sense.
http://diaryofananxiousblackwoman.blogspot.com/2009/05/homophobia-blame-show-not-voters.html
BHG, It is so true, only really watched since season 5, but definetly saw the judges rally for their favorites in each season. This year however, I think they were over the edge with Adam, from when he did Mad World they declared him the winner of the season. I personally think it turned folks off, it surely did me. I did enjoy Adam through the season, but felt my right to choice was gone that the decision had been made. I felt the same way with season’s 5, 6, & 7 they pushed to who they wanted to the point of turning people away from the show. I hope this season coming up the judges do their job and critque performances and not push one over the other.
BHG, Kate and Jon are a couple that have a reality show. They had twin girls then sextuplets. Their marriage is crumbling before folks eyes. He is cheating on her and it is now said she is having an affair with her bodyguard.
JI
Jersey I’m the opposite of you, I only watched part of season 2, season 4, and season 5. I did tune in this year when I had time and watched the videos on Rickey. Season 5 is the only season I cared enough to vote or join a fanbase. I do see them doing the same thing this season as they did in season 5 in regard to decaring Adam the “real winner” of AI and have already started to dismiss Kris. They are determined to choose the winner even if they try to make it look as though it’s America that chooses.
I wish them all well because I know it must be a hard road for all of them. AI and their greed are only about lining their own pockets and will use them up. I am really glad that Taylor is free and on his own. I think going independent is harder in some ways as far as getting the music heard but the freedom that it allows must outweigh the hardship of it.
I never heard of Kate and Jon but he sounds like a dog. LOL
BHG, Yeah he has been caught with a few woman since January 09 who he calll “friends”. I don’t watch the show, this is just what I have read in People they seem to have an article about them every week. The ones I feel sorry for are the kids, she is so wrapped up in herself, she was pretty mousey looking when the show started then they did a makeover on her, made her a blonde and dresses alot differetn from before.
JI
I’m going to post this here rather than on the Memorial Day thread…News from LOLA…about TAYLOR….
TAYLOR HICKS @ Walmart in Marysville
Well to try and keep Taylors fans Happy I am going to post what was a very brief encounter with him on friday. He was at Walmart in Marysville, and to be honest he looked just plain tired. There was a line almost around the store to see him. I spoke with him very breifly. He did remember me. Said “Hey Lola” and asked if I had been to any of The Grease shows..I told him no..because they were sold out. He said “I have comp tickets” please come out and see the show. So I most likely will. I will be at The Triple door on wednesday night for his SOLD OUT show..and even took the next day off. I met all kinds of wonderful WOLFERS…they started shouting when I showed up..and everyone thought TAYLOR was there! I had to laugh about that.
Taylor it is ALWAYS great to see you…and Wolf fans I LOVE YOU.
http://blogs.radiotown.com/lola/2009/05/25/taylor-hicks-walmart-in-marysville/