David Archuleta — Finishing the Hat

Monday, June 23, 2008, 10:38 AM | David Archuleta

David Archuleta

David Archuleta working the fedora.

Go Archeys! Go David Archuleta!

434 Comments for David Archuleta — Finishing the Hat

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hey everybody!

Archie_the_great on June 23, 2008 at 10:42 am
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WOW!!! I was first??? This is the first time!

Archie_the_great on June 23, 2008 at 10:42 am
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Okay, okay, that hat has won me over. Actually, it’s Rickey’s pictures that did it. Go ahead, David, wear a hat if you feel like it. I take it all back. (Just don’t go covering up those hazel beauties with sunglasses all the time, okay?)

newangel on June 23, 2008 at 10:43 am
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Oh, okay… I was first because nobody is here yet. Where is everybody??

Archie_the_great on June 23, 2008 at 10:43 am
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Hi newangel!

Archie_the_great on June 23, 2008 at 10:44 am
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yeah, he shouldn’t try covering those sexy hazel-green eyes!

Archie_the_great on June 23, 2008 at 10:45 am
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Hi!!! Where is everyone? Someone with a fast computer go to the other thread and tell them to come here!!!

The boy is just stylin’ in the hat fa sho!!!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 10:46 am
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Good Morning all Angels!!!!! I was in the last thread talking to myself lol no wonder a new thread!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 10:47 am
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I wasn’t sure at first either but the more I look at it, the more I like it!

Work it Archie! Can’t wait to see what he wears on The View tomorrow! GAH!

OJS759 – I sent you another e-mail!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 10:48 am
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Good Morning Dominic!! Did you like the hat????

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 10:49 am
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Yay New Thread! Morning Angels! Hi Dominic, Funnygirl, newangel, archie the great!

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 10:49 am
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I LOVE the hat! I’d actually love anything if it’s on HIM…

DavidAsfan on June 23, 2008 at 10:49 am
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Gosh I love this pic. David is so priceless!

I loooooove the haaaaaaaaaat.

*sigh*

rainbowskyway on June 23, 2008 at 10:50 am
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I PERSONALLY LOOOOOOOOOVE THE HAT!

LoL

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 10:50 am
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Who is ready to hear my Western fanfiction that involves Archie in COWBOY BOOTS???

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 10:50 am
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Good Morning all angels – male and female!!!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 10:51 am
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David has got this blossoming charm and persona oozing out of this photo! I love it!

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 10:51 am
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Funnygirl–I’m ready! Please share!

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 10:52 am
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Good Morning All!
I love the hat AND that cute little mole under his ear!!!!

Joner on June 23, 2008 at 10:52 am
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don’t forget to look at this..

http://justjared.buzznet.com/gallery/photos.php?yr=2008&mon=06&evt=archuleta-wall-e&pic=david-archuleta-wall-e-idol-01.jpg

Hey dom!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 10:52 am
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Jonerrrrrrrrrrrrr – wasup??

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 10:53 am
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Funnygirl—– Yes i think the hat looks good on him!!!!!

Hey there INDOMASS and funnygirl, Archie the Great and all other Angels!!!!!!!!!!1

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 10:53 am
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Every millimeter of his precious face should be kissed gingerly while harps and violins play a swirly ode to ODD in the background.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 10:53 am
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i dont have to work until 4 today so woo hoo but have to work til 11 or so that is what sucks lol

INDOMASS—- still blaring Archies music?????????

Hey there Rainbowsky

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 10:55 am
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Funnygirl go on with your story would love to hear it (archie in his boots)

Hey there ealbino how are you doing girl???

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 10:56 am
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Good morning, everyone. Happy Monday! I voted “yes” for the hat. I love it. It makes him look older and gives him a little bit of edge. I hope David continues to expand his style choices – he looks great in dark green and colors suit him well. I noticed he wears a lot of neutrals and I always loved what he wore on results night, more than performance night. The leather jackets were nice though. And he always has on great shoes!

indicgo on June 23, 2008 at 10:57 am
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david knows how to rock a fedora. man oh man.

rightsaidcat on June 23, 2008 at 10:57 am
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I dont think anything would look bad on this kid Really!!!!!!!!!! Not being weird or anything

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 10:57 am
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come on Funnygirl, you can’t just leave us hanging!

DavidAsfan on June 23, 2008 at 10:58 am
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It was a hot and dusty afternoon. The sun was riding high in the sky and the tumbleweeds were blowing down the rocky road that led into town. Some folks had been gathering at the saloon talking trash about some gansters heading into town looking to cause some trouble. But they didn’t know there was a new sheriff in town.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 10:58 am
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Hi Dominic! hi ealbino, hi FunnyGirl, hi Joner, hi Indomass, hi Archie_the_great, hi newangel.

Okay I think I g2g now. Must do something productive LOL. Must keep ODD at bay. (I know that’s hard to do) LOL

Bye. Have a good day!

rainbowskyway on June 23, 2008 at 10:59 am
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Now some of the ladies ’round town were saying that this new sheriff better watch his back, cuz a lot of men folk didn’t like the stir he had caused in the last town. Story goes that some husbands got jealous and ran him right outta town. Seems he had the women folk talking crazy ’bout how well his chaps fit him and how he looked in his cowboy boots. But we’ll get back to that later.

I didn’t believe any of those stories. I think folks outta decide for themselves about a man.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:01 am
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Go Funnygirl! Ima go back to read you fanfic soon!

Okay bye now.

rainbowskyway on June 23, 2008 at 11:01 am
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Dominic–you know it!

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 11:02 am
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Hey Dom.. I replied to your email.

Hi rainbowsky!! bye rainbowsky.. LOL

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:02 am
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They all said that this one was different. That he stood for peace and happiness. He wasn’t gonna let nobody mess up his new town. Besides, rumor had it that he could play the piano and sing like an angel, and ain’t nobody ever heard of no sheriff doing that before. He was supposed to be arriving in town today before sunset they said.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:04 am
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Hey ealbino!!!!!!! Hey all!!

Now, about these cowboy boots…..

Are we ACCESSORIZING (or obsessorizing) this morning???? COOL! I’m in!

Joner on June 23, 2008 at 11:05 am
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INDOMASS—— lol lol

Ealbino—– ill check it in a few thanks for the reply ill send you one in a bit ok

go on funnygirl!!!!!!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:06 am
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**Waves to INDOMASS, DOMINIC, ealbino, funnygirl and everybody here!

Archie_the_great on June 23, 2008 at 11:07 am
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I was working in the saloon that afternoon so I was hearing all of this and just smiling to myself and waiting. We had a piano here, but I reckoned he wouldn’t show up his first day and play it. But a girl can dream. The heat was messing with my head I guess. I hadn’t seen a good looking man in town for quite a while. Most of them here were already taken, or not worth taking. I was wondering if this would be the day I saw something worth looking at.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:08 am
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Hey there Archie the great and JONER how are you all doing?????

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:09 am
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funnygirl so you are saying the new sheriff is cute?????? lol how cute?????

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:10 am
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Good Morning Everyone!!

I ♥ David Archuleta!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 11:11 am
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morning or evening angels..i just can’t stand to come here ‘n say i love that hat..& of course i love Archie too;-) pls ignore me..the lurker..coz i’ve to go to bed now ‘n have DA songs as my lullaby;-)

therang on June 23, 2008 at 11:11 am
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Hi Archiethegreat….

Funnygirl – sounds good so far… just remember that rickey’s site is PG rated! lol

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:12 am
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If you had to rate 1-100 and 100 being the best what would it be??????

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:12 am
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hello lurker therang

Morning Kristi – we’re reading new fan fic

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:13 am
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Good Morning Kristi how are you girl????

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:13 am
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I needed a break, and to get off my feet, so I went out and sat on the front porch of the saloon for a spell. Off in the distance some people were starting to cheer and then a dust trail started to raise up way down the road. I could hear a horse coming. I keep watching, because everyone was getting louder down the road. Pretty soon I could see a big white horse and a dark figure riding it. As they got closer I knew it had to be him. I wondered how I must have looked after working all day in this heat. He had to be just as sweaty I reckoned. As he got closer, I got a better look at him, and I knew in an instant what all the fuss was about.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:14 am
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Good morning boys and girls.

Remember. 24 HOUR countdown to “The View”

coca on June 23, 2008 at 11:16 am
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Funnygirl, your Texas dialect is pretty good. I know people that talk like that.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 11:17 am
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The sun was setting behind him as he rode into town, and it looked as if God himself was shining a light onto him. He was the most beautiful thing I’d ever laid my eyes upon. Golden skin, black hair, perfect teeth, strawberry lips, and those legs that ended in those boots. My goodness, I suddenly felt the urge to go to church and pray for my soul. A girl might be tempted to give up everything she has for just one kiss.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:19 am
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Good morning to everyone!

Okay, obviously no one can function normally anymore since we were all introduced to David Archuleta. We’re all sleep deprived and our homes and relationships have gone completely awry. I think we should all run away, maybe to Murray, Utah, and start a Kibbutz. We’re all creative, intelligent people and can become very self-sufficient. There will be hundreds of us…daily mantra will be “OM…David…OM”…I’m packing my bags cos I’m totally useless here. I’m spending more time on the internet than anywhere else…in fact, life intrudes! Work is SUCH a nuisance! Dominic, you can be our leader and keep us all in check!

archuleta addict on June 23, 2008 at 11:20 am
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coca – Am counting the minutes

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:21 am
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Good morning Coca and Scout!!!!!!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:22 am
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I’m not liking the hat. I guess that I am in the minority. I wonder if the hat has meaning. I mean, it sounds like these record companies practically “own” these kids. So, maybe, the hat is/was a signal that he is still an individual when everything is said and done. Who knows? Maybe, I’m reading too much into the hat!

Anyway, I hope that his mother gets to be with him on part of the tour. I don’t want David to grow up any faster than he is ready to grow up. It sounds like he is extremely close to his mother. So, I hope that she joins him. It will be good for both of them. However, it is very difficult to take care of children, much less four other children. So, I’m not sure that Jeff is up to the task. If given a choice, it seems like it would be much more fun to be on tour w/David!

supershopper on June 23, 2008 at 11:22 am
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Golden skin, black hair, perfect teeth, strawberry lips, and those legs that ended in those boots. My goodness, I suddenly felt the urge to go to church and pray for my soul. A girl might be tempted to give up everything she has for just one kiss.

funnygirl – OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:22 am
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good morning angels. Look at that molten hot HAT on our pimped-out Archie.

DAFTHatW Total ROCK STAR ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 11:22 am
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supershopper – David said that his mom and Dad were gonna take turns.. She would switch in UTAH but David’s dad would start out..

now go onnnnnnnnnnnnn FUNNGIRL – omg omg omg

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:23 am
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Good morning archuleta addict!!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:24 am
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I could barely breathe. He rode right up to the saloon and jumped off his horse right next to me. I had to collect myself and remember my manners. He probably wanted a drink. And I was the saloon worker.

“Good Day, I reckon you’re the new sheriff?” I said. “And I reckon you might be a touch thirsty?”

“Yes Ma’am” he answered, “on both accounts.”

“My pleasure sir, please allow me to fetch you a drink.” I said

“After you my lady” and he motioned for me to go ahead into the saloon.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:25 am
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archiefanatic – are you reading this fanfic? It’s soooooooooo good!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:25 am
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funnygirl – haaaaaaaa I love it!!! you are good!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:26 am
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Archuleta Addict i would be honored to be your leader and ” keep us in check” lol

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:26 am
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What’s up, Dom?

supershopper, I’ll bet Jeff is up to the task. It may make you feel better to know that David mentioned that his parents are talking about switchin’ with each other when the David Archuleta Live WT9OPFTSB comes through Utah.

Funnygirl, a note on the dialect. Remember that we Texuns tend to drop our g’s on words that end in -ing. Your story is a western; it’s got to be in Texas, right?

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 11:29 am
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Archiefanatic hello to you too!!!! That is awesome because i know if Davids mom is on tour with him when they come to cincinnati i have a better chance to meet him again because his mom was so grateful for me and was awesome to me!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:30 am
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Now I had been saving a special brew just for this moment, and no one knew it but me. I couldn’t let the others know about it so I was keeping it in the back. I had to ask him to come back there, but my heart was pounding so fast I could barely speak.

“Um sir…I don’t know you name, sheriff. I have a special brew for you, seein’ as how you’re the new sheriff and all….” I said nervously.

“Well ma’am thank you” he said, with a little smile, and then said “Please call me Sheriff Archie.”

“Well now that’s an interesting name for a sheriff” I said. “Sheriff Archie, please follow me over here.” I continued on.

Knowing he was behind me gave me a moment to wipe my brow and roll my eyes without him seeing.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:31 am
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Great Dominic! We now have a leader and a “funnygirl” can entertain with her humorous fantasies. As I’m much older, I can be a sort of den mom and fan all the young members and give out blood pressure meds

archuleta addict on June 23, 2008 at 11:33 am
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keep em coming Funnygirl!!!

and XENOOOOOOOOOOO..you should write one too!!! You are great with words

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:34 am
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If Xeno writes one, you’ll need to show your ID before you’ll be allowed to read it.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 11:35 am
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“Golden skin, black hair, perfect teeth, strawberry lips, and those legs that ended in those boots. My goodness, I suddenly felt the urge to go to church and pray for my soul. A girl might be tempted to give up everything she has for just one kiss”

FUNNNNNNNNNNY GIRL!!!

This is amazing. amazing! I am inlove with you! Marrrrrry me funny girl!Marrryy me! Funny girl, you might just turn me lesbian. OMG. you make my life! All we need is to make david show those man boobs. Holy shi*t… sh*t..this makes me sooo happy!

and the sexiest cougar award goes to…..

Funnygirl!!!
i AM in love with you!

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 11:35 am
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Everything those women folk had said was so true! I couldn’t believe that he was here, walking in my saloon, right behind me. I hoped he never left town. Life as I knew it had just ended. How could I go on livin’ thinkin’ ’bout those lips? What I couldn’t do with an ice cube and those lips. Now, mind you, I had never ever had a thought like that before ever. My momma would be ashamed of me! I never even kissed a boy before. But this day, I felt different. Like somethin’ awakened in me and was stirrin’ my very soul.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:36 am
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STINA! I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT ONCE YOU TALKED ABOUT DAVIDS BILLBOARD AD IN TIMES SQUARE MY LAPTOP FROZE AND I COULDNT POST ANYMORE FOR THE NIGHT!!!!!!! (lmao and my mom gave me a HUGEE lecture about me needing to stop obsessing over a ’singer’ since she thinks im going to a ‘pharmacist’ [ha! shes gonna be in for a shock] and that i need to focus on school – even though school is done)

1. GOOOODDD MORRNINNNGGGG ANNGELLS

2. WELCOMMEE TO THE NEW POSTERS!

3. EALIBO – i saw the justjared pics: DOSENT HE LOOK SUPPPPER HOTTTT??!?!?

4. FunnyGirl – im liking you’re western story!! hehe Sheriff ARchie thats cute!

MC on June 23, 2008 at 11:37 am
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XENO!!!!! Thank God you are here!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:37 am
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Archiefanatic—– that is cool i will be the leader lol lol

XENO—- hey there girl how are you!!!! Ok im ready for a laugh now!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:37 am
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good morning everyone!! omg, i finally was able to download those high def archie videos. i was in a download frenzy last weekend! special THANKS to JONER & EALBINO for helping me out!

btw, archie looks gorgeous in a hat. i love him still with or without the hat. i just hope that he does not get into wearing those dark hideous shades that celebrities use. i dont’want him to hide his beautiful hazel eyes…

mrsdarchie222 on June 23, 2008 at 11:38 am
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XENOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.. haaaaaaaaaa .. careful… we are PG rated!!!

awesome FUNNYGIRL…just awesome

I’m not gonna get ANY WORK DONE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:39 am
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Hey there MC how are you doing girl!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:39 am
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mrsdarchie – YAY..you did it!!! aren’t they fab! especially the group medley, LMT and shop around special one!

are you liking this fanfic? it’s great isn’t it?

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:40 am
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hey there msdarchie!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:40 am
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heyy dominic – im doing fine..just woke up;; how you diong?

MC on June 23, 2008 at 11:41 am
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ohhhhhhhhhhh MC.. just tell her you’re researching for school projects

did you email Matrix yet?

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:41 am
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OK, between Xeno & FunnyGirl’s postings, there is nothging the rest of us can add. I will sit quietly here in the corner in silent respect and admiration. I am not worthy.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 11:42 am
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Hello MC!!

Hello Xeno!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 11:43 am
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Hey there KRISITI how are you doing there girl!!!!

LOL MC glad you came in here!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:44 am
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ealbino – oh she doesnt believe me anymore. lol oh well.

heyy kristii!!

MC on June 23, 2008 at 11:44 am
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OMG FunnyGirl, your fanfic is great so far, I’m not getting any work done, dang it!!!

Scout1971 – I meant to mention in the last thread that I loved your reference to the Tour as “David Archuleta with those 9 other singers, featuring the Bar Tender” – LOL! Great description, though I think you may have worded it differently!

Kristi – my boss brought me duct tape and I’m still confused as to why but I had to keep from laughing and I thought of you of course!

Good morning all other angels! Now I really must work, dang it! Grrr.

archieangel on June 23, 2008 at 11:45 am
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Scout – #83 – ain’t it the truth!! LOL

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:45 am
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Scout Post #70….ROTFL LMAO!!!!

Oh Xeno…we love you.

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 11:45 am
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Im doing good!! Just eating a pop-tart!! How are you?!?!?

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 11:45 am
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archieangel – come back later!!!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:46 am
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Grrrrr…back to work for me. Hope everyone has a great day and will back later this evening to catch up!

archuleta addict on June 23, 2008 at 11:46 am
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scout – you have some of the funniest posts ever.

hii archieangel && indomass.

MC on June 23, 2008 at 11:46 am
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archieangel- Hahahaha, i really need to start stocking up on some duct tape!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 11:46 am
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I was feeling very bold so I decided to say, “‘cuse me while I fetch that drink of yours and try to freshen up a bit, I must look like a fright to your tired eyes.”

“Why ma’am there could never be nothin’ frightin’ ’bout you.” he said sweetly.

I was so afraid. Had I just flirted with the new sheriff? Could he tell I was scared? Was I tremblin’? I had never felt this way before. He was just so beautiful I couldn’t help myself.

So I went on to say, “A new sheriff in town might need some help getting around, knowing who’s who, and who to stay away from and all that. I’d be much obliged should you find yourself wanting anything….”

He smirked at me as he lifted his glass and he smiled a bit after he took a drink. He liked his lips. He said. “Well ma’am that’s mighty sweet of you. Are all the ladies in this town so obligin’?”

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:47 am
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FUNNYGIRL – moreeeeeeeeeeeee

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:47 am
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oh && ealbino – yea i emailed matrix && im def. gonna wear it with you! i just need to figure out what im gonna wear on the other tour date! lol

MC on June 23, 2008 at 11:49 am
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ealbino – I will, probably tonight! If I don’t close rickey.org I will get nothing accomplished and I only get a half hour break, which I like to spend outside.

archuleta addict – did I read on another thread that you’re originally from London? I lived there for 3 years!

LOL Kristi I’ve got some for you right here!

Hey MC, Dominic, Indomass, Xeno, and everyone else! Love you all!!

archieangel on June 23, 2008 at 11:49 am
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never even kissed a boy before. But this day, I felt different. Like somethin’ awakened in me and was stirrin’ my very soul.

OMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMG!!!! ahhhhhhhh!!! You are fantasmic! WTFFFFFF! a Sheriff archie!!! Girlfriend!!! we’re thinking the same! i just want to pin him on the wall and kiss him to death! Pour butter on him and liccckkkkkkk him damn it! he’s soooo reday to get down and freakkkayyy! his sticking out that dang! mmmmmm! maybe i can lick it for him? on Oh lord. Oh lord. Oh lord.

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 11:52 am
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FunnyGirl,

Ma’am, I’m sittin’ here a-laughin’ when I should be workin’. I’m fixin’ to sign off for a bit, so y’all have fun. I hope one of you ladies will keep an eye on Miss FunnyGirl to make sure she don’t put nothin’ bad in that lil’ Buckaroo’s drink.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 11:52 am
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hey there archie angel—-love you too!!!!!

Kristi im good and you!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:52 am
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hey there archie angel—-love you too!!!!!

Kristi im good and you!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 11:52 am
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“They might be, but you gotta be careful ’bout their intentions. Some of the women folk ’round here been talkin’ ’bout you already. And I’m not likin’ what they been sayin’” I said slyly.

“Now isn’t that interestin’ ‘cuz I believe I just arrived today” he said laughing, and then added a “Gosh!”

“I don’t know your name ma’am” he said to me.

“My name is Ashley, Sheriff, and I am very pleased to meet you.” I said and smiled coyly.

“Well Oh My Gosh Ashley, I think we are gonna be fast friends” he said.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:52 am
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LMAOOOOOOO XENOOO!!!

MC on June 23, 2008 at 11:53 am
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he’s sticking out that TOUUUUUUUUUUNGE!!!

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 11:53 am
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hahahaha FunnyGirl. omigosh ashley

MC on June 23, 2008 at 11:54 am
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DNGSJFGJSHGDJA
wtf! is wrong with me now!!!! i’m in class and my prof just gave me weird looked..OMGGGGGGG! i’m sooo gonna fail this class! waaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!1

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 11:54 am
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i just want to pin him on the wall and kiss him to death!
——

Xeno—————– OMGGGGGGGGG..just spit out coffee!!!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:56 am
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hello to you too dominic! how are you?

yes, ealbino, i am loving this fanfic! yup, i love all those high def videos. i’m not done downloading all of them. megupload says i’ve exceeded my limit…will try to do some more tonight..

mrsdarchie222 on June 23, 2008 at 11:57 am
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SCOUT – haaaaaaaaaaaa.. you are a hoot!!!
Love ya!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:57 am
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“Sheriff Archie, I hope you like your drink. Let me know if you want more.” I said and left him there. I had to go into the back and compose myself. Thinking about him on that horse, and then jumpin’ off like he did, well I needed a drink myself. I also needed some divine intervention. I didn’t want to leave his side. I wanted to gaze into his hazel eyes all evening and then by candlelight after the sun went down.

I was gonna go back out there, and tell him how beautiful he is! No NO I couldn’t possibly. I’d be like every other girl at every other saloon he’s ever met. Looks like that must be a curse for him. No, I was gonna play it cool. I bet he never had a girl play it cool before.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:59 am
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b>“Well Oh My Gosh Ashley, I think we are gonna be fast friends” he said.

geniusssssssssssssssssss – funnygirl!!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 11:59 am
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OMG Xeno, I practically spit out my water at your licking him like butter part, OMGGGG!!!!! ROFL! You better not fail your class, go get some work done!

FunnyGirl – LOVE the Ashley reference, hahaha!!!!

OMG you ladies are killing me here!!!

archieangel on June 23, 2008 at 11:59 am
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mrsdarchie – be careful.. sometimes when you’re downloading all these pop up windows come up and the last one was Porn.. ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww..I shut it quick and logged off!!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:01 pm
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Focus Xeno.. focus…… haaaaaaaaaaaaa

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:03 pm
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Im going out for awhile ill be back in about an hour!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 12:04 pm
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How could I go on livin’ thinkin’ ’bout those lips? What I couldn’t do with an ice cube and those lips.
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OMG…between that line and Stina’s CK billboard image yesterday….ZOWWWWZAAAA!

fan4idol on June 23, 2008 at 12:04 pm
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When did Rickey’s turn into a fanfiction site?

coca on June 23, 2008 at 12:05 pm
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GOOOD Morning ANGELS!!

YESSS still LUVIN THE PIMPCHULETA HAT!! WHAO HOTT!

MC..SORRY I shut down youe computer LOLOL

FUNNYGIRL>>LMAO!! KEEP GOING!!

*WAVES* to Ealbino, DOM, MC, XENO and ALL!!

stina8614 on June 23, 2008 at 12:06 pm
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I would play it cool as long as I had to. Would he see through the women folk’s false pride? I heard he was very religious so maybe he wouldn’t be taken with them. I would hold out hope that he wanted a good girl. I would wait as long as I had to. I would pray that he never leaves town. I’ll try to talk to him in a calm manner all the time, and try not to show him how much I wanted him to kiss me with those full, ripe, strawberry lips. I would be ok.

I came out of the back all composed, with my plan in place, only to find him walking towards the piano. Be still my soul I think he’s gonna play the piano.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:06 pm
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lmaoo coca! ahha hii there

stina – hah its okay..it was worth it anyways..i dont think my laptop was able to handle that hotness.

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:09 pm
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Hi other e-daughter stina!! did you see the full size pics here?

http://justjared.buzznet.com/gallery/photos.php?yr=2008&mon=06&evt=archuleta-wall-e&pic=david-archuleta-wall-e-idol-01.jpg

BYE dom!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:09 pm
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Be still my soul I think he’s gonna play the piano!

————- very clever funnygirl!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:10 pm
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hey there Stina!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 12:11 pm
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Scout!

“If Xeno writes one, you’ll need to show your ID before you’ll be allowed to read it.”

I used to write HARRY POTTER fan fictions…mostly Draco malfoy and Harry potter getting all hot and steamy with each other, believe me it’s DELICIOUS!!! haha well believe me it’s completely PLATONIC! Do you want to make me whipped some archie hot raveneous fan fiction?

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 12:11 pm
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coca – #118 – looks like today… LOL

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:12 pm
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*whip*

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 12:13 pm
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xeno – i wanna readd it! im 18!!

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:13 pm
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Xeno -OMGGGGG… if you do whip up a hot fan fiction you won’t be able to POST IT HERE..

you’ll have to email us because Rickey’s might get shut down!! but you have my email

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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#99 Xeno -

Xeno,wow. Maybe you shouldn’t be David’s bodyguard. Who will guard him from you LOL j/k

I have to say this over and over, I love your guys posts. Hey everyone, and I also downloaded the Shop Around High Definition one (took forever) but it was amazing. I must have watched it at least 1000 times. I love watching the background singer faces when David did his soulful shop around singing at the end. Also, I never noticed before until now but at the end, you can hear Randy say “wow” when Archie finish.

rlskis on June 23, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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hey ANGELS! *Ealbino, Xeno, Dominic, MC, archieangel and the other archeyangels here now* just got home and almost time to turn in! but can’t resist the urge of dropping by rickey’s to check on new DA threads and seeing all of you!

HAVE A GREAT MONDAY, ANGELS!

hey, RICKEY! thanks for new thread! you’re the BEST!

Tes on June 23, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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I couldn’t take my eyes off the spurs on his boots as he walked over to the piano. I had never thought much ’bout spurs before. His were shiny and they looked like they had somethin’ engraved on them. I couldn’t very well ask him ’bout that so I had to wonder. He took off his coat and vest and was wearing a white dressy shirt. He had broad shoulders and a nice back. I had never noticed things like that before.

As the sun finished setting right through the saloon window, it reflected off of the piano as he sat down to play. He played a cool, jazzy tune and looked like an angel sent from heaven. Then he started to sing. I had never heard anything so beautiful. I started to cry despite myself.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:15 pm
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give me time angels….It’s hot in NYC these days, and with archie on tour unleashing his sexiness every other day… haha he’s going to a delicious writing recipe. mmmmmm

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 12:15 pm
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hey rlskis – yea i love those xfactor videos!!

heyy tes =]] lol goodnight

Funnygirl – omigoshashley im loving this fanfic!! you’re an amazing writer!

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:17 pm
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rlskis – did you download the special shop around one..with all the different angles and the split screens?? Isn’t it GREAT!!

Hi TES…**waving**

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:19 pm
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Hey MC! just dropped a comment in your myspace. did this before going over here! LOL!

well, life’s swell! have to say goodnight now! oh, well…

GOODNIGHT, ANGELS! dang this time difference!

Tes on June 23, 2008 at 12:20 pm
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rlskis – LOL. Randy said “wow” to David’s performances a lot. It’s one of the reasons I love Randy. You are right on about the backup singers…Half the fun of those super high-def videos of David’s performances is being able to watch the reaction of the people around him. If you watch the high-def version of “Stand By Me,” you can see the members of the orchestra/band up above and there’s one woman in particular who has the biggest grin on her face as she’s watching the audience’s reaction to David.

BTW, I had heard someone say that one of the backup singers was always going on and on about the awesomeness that is David Archuleta whenever she was on Idol Extra. Does anyone know which one of the singers it was?

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 12:20 pm
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EALBINO!!!! I missed you!!!

have a great monday, sweetie!

Tes on June 23, 2008 at 12:21 pm
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ITTO – i love looking at all the contestants faces (esp. the boys) when watching Archies Shop Around && Another Day In Paradise (havent downloaded the rest yet)

the backup singer that was crying when he sang Heaven was probably the one raving about Archie.

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:22 pm
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“I came out of the back all composed, with my plan in place, only to find him walking towards the piano. Be still my soul I think he’s gonna play the piano.”

FUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNY GIRL!!!
He’s playing piannnnnnooo!!!!hooooooooooooooooooooooot! I want bed eyes, bed eyes, beeeeeeeeed eyes! David come and get me you baaaaaaaad boy!!!

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 12:23 pm
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Good morning MC. Oh man, what a difference those Xfactors videos are compared to youtube. So much clarity. I’m seeing details I never saw before (but I haven’t been looking at those see-through boxers I believe you or Xeno and Archiegem did) haha.

The View is on in 38 mins. Woohoo!!!

rlskis on June 23, 2008 at 12:23 pm
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I had to run into the back so he wouldn’t see me cryin’ – I couldn’t let him know how much he affected me! I composed myself, again, and came out. He came over to me and said “Well, Ashley, I gotta go, but I appreciated the drink and the hospitality.”

“Well, you’re most welcome Sheriff. I enjoyed your singin’ and piano playin’ ” I said. “Stop by anytime, this place could use some music from time to time” I said pleadingly.

I watched him put on his vest and jacket and walk out. The women folk were so right ’bout the chaps fittin’ so well. I walked over to the other window and watched him get back on his horse. I’ll bet that horse’s name was Lucky.

I wondered all night if Sheriff Archie would stop by tomorrow. I used to hate my job but suddenly things were so much more interestin’. One thing’s for sure, I’d never look at strawberries or spurs the same ever.

TO BE CONTINUED…….

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:24 pm
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hugssssssssss to you TES

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:24 pm
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***STANDING OVATION for FUNNYGIRL***

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:27 pm
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just a quick comment. between laughter, tears and MY BREAKFAST ALL OVER MY COMPUTER SCREEN – funnygirl and xeno you ladies ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 12:27 pm
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yes..the perfect way to end a GREAT story -____- (sarcasm) come on FunnyGirl! keep continuing! lol (unless you didnt write the other parts yet)

rlskis – did you download the enhanced or the HDTV! i loveee the HDTV but, i guess since my laptop sucks, that the audio is faster than the video itself so i stick to the enhanced (and the enhanced has the whole interview of WOTWTC && heaven)

lmao and hey! it wasnt my fault that they took my suggestion of looking into his boxers…hahah.

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:29 pm
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Thank goodness it’s to be continued FG – I haven’t done one teeny weeeny bit of work!!! I’m gonna try to do some now..

Be back later!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 12:31 pm
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I’m back and lovin’ the fan fiction, FunnyGirl. I hope that saloon has bottled water though! I think the horse should be named Angel or Imagine. Does he ride off into the sunset down the long and winding road towards the smoky mountains? Ha ha. Sorry, I’ll leave it to you. You’re doing great.

newangel on June 23, 2008 at 12:31 pm
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“I walked over to the other window and watched him get back on his horse.”

i WOULD give evrything to be that HORSSSSSSSEEEEEEEE!!!! Ohhh la la…

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 12:32 pm
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I hope that saloon has bottled water though! I think the horse should be named Angel or Imagine. Does he ride off into the sunset down the long and winding road towards the smoky mountains? Ha ha. Sorry, I’ll leave it to you. You’re doing great.

newangel on June 23, 2008 at 12:31 pm
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*DIES*

Xeno – lmao thats probably the horse that Daniels been raping

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:34 pm
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Believe it or not I just wrote all that while I was sitting here! I had been thinking about it before though. I could keep going but I am neglecting my kids! LOL!

I’m glad you guys liked it!! I have a non-PG version in my head too that I cannot share – sorry Xeno!

Disclaimer – all charcters in my fanfics are over 18!! YEAH!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:34 pm
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Great story Funnygirl. We have some very talented creative writers here (you and Xeno)!!

MC, I downloaded both versions – enhanced and HDTV. The HDTV works fine on my computer, not having the issues you are. I think both enhance or HDTV are great but the HDTV one seems a bit more clearer. I can see better the audience, background singers, etc. without blur faces.

rlskis on June 23, 2008 at 12:35 pm
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HATS OFF TO YOU FUNNYGIRL!! Thanks for sharing the story…your’re very talented. Can’t wait to see what happens when Ashley sees Sheriff Archie next time!

fan4idol on June 23, 2008 at 12:36 pm
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Wait til you find out what’s engraved on his spurs! And wait til you find out how and when Ashley finds out! XENO will need to be revived for sure….

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:37 pm
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FUNNYGIRL——HOOOLY SMOOOOOOOKES…chaps…please!!!!

I LOVE IT!!!!! ……I CAN NOT wait for the next installment…..

I would seriously love to see him riding a horse…

“Well Oh My Gosh Ashley, I think we are gonna be fast friends” he said.
BRILLIANT!!!

funnygirl I replied to your email!!!!

ojs759 on June 23, 2008 at 12:38 pm
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aww thanks guys for all the compliments! As you can tell, the ODD has taken over my life!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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GO FUNNYGIRL!!!

rlskis – dang it! yea the i downloaded the HDTV of WOTWTC and Heaven but i soon deleted it after i downloaded the enhanced ones. but that HDTV was like pure magic! you even saw his chappedlips lmao. and his dimple from like miles away..but im doing great with my enhanced as well.

could you download these into your itunes?

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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Lord have MERCY, FUNNYGIRL! This thread will go down in HISTORY!!
You hath outDONE yourself, “Ma’am”!!! STANDING “O”

Morning Angels! I know (or HOPE, anyway) for the most part we’re over the Finale and moving forward with glee. (LOL, obviously!!) I just wanted to get this (below) off my chest—And then move on, full throttle, to HATS, COWBOY BOOTS, UNDERWEAR er, THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DA WARDROBE…and SHERIFF ARCHIE!

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rainbowskyway Re: the final outcome #1012 in the previous thread “Unforseen events, like David Cook delivering knockout performances (”Billie Jean” and “ABMB”), showcasing his edge, and giving him the fan advantage, derailed their Chosen One.”

I’ve entertained similar but not exactly the same theories. F’rinstance, I think Simon’s final little campaign to pimp DC and therefore effectively dis DA (Ellen show and others) was an obvious ploy, but I suspect it was actually to motivate closet Archies. I think his over the top “Dis DC/ Pimp DA” on final 2 competition night was not so much a desire to pronounce a sincere assessment of performances but a desire to motivate DC fans to vote—tho I totally agreed with what he said and thanks to Archie’s absolutely brilliant and exquisite performance he could utter those accurate and glowing Archie-loving pronouncements with a clear conscience. My theory is that Simon wanted to balance the scales per his recent (Ellen, etc.) DC pimping.

I believe the voting statistics up to final 3 night probably showed DA to have a healthy edge (in spite of the many ways the competition “hog-tied” him and kept him from showcasing the full glory of all his diversity, talent and strengths) and Simon’s mission was to close the gap. I can’t help but smile at DA’s comment in the “Sleazie” interview that it woulda “really been bad if you SUCKED in your final performance and then WON”– much better to have it the other way around–which he mos def DID! Just like DA, however, I was appalled at Simon’s taking it all one step further by thoroughly and aggressively dissing DC on final two night. But I know why he did it — not so much because of DC’s performance as because it was SCRIPTED.

On final two night I think Simon was doing his (scripted) part to influence the final vote count to be quite close, regardless of winner. In other words, all of Simon’s “pot stirring” was carefully calculated in that: I think TPTB really wanted a very close horse race — they wanted two winners and would have been utterly OVERJOYED if they could have declared a statistical tie—and in fact, I think that is what they were attempting to pull off (or at least intensely HOPED they had on their hands) at the end of Final Two Night. (They have treated the winner and runner up as if it had been a neck-in-neck finish.)

I absolutely DESPISED the idiotic Boxing analogy. And of course it was tailor made and scripted to support a “TKO” pronouncement. So you know, regardless of anybody’s actual performance that night, Simon was gonna say what he said. It was in the script. It was in the wardrobe and SET. IT WAS IDIOTIC. (Sorry, had to get that out– to me that whole boxing theme circus was an insult of indescribable proportions to both artists–not to mention the audience. TPTB are above nothing.)

I think the “miscalculation” was (1) that indeed Simon’s DA Pimping (to motivate DC fans) on Final Two night was far more effective than he and TPTB bargained for and (2) that the DC fan demographic are not only tech savvy, but fully equipped for power voting, and larger numbers of them were more likely to be willing and ABLE to put in the hours of power voting employing all the power voting techniques available RELATIVE TO the fan base demographic for DA (and perhaps even some technical tactics to block DA votes, but I won’t go there…no need). In other words, if DC’s fan base overall is numerically stronger in the, say, 25-45 year old (and a more male) demographic relative to DA’s, then in spite of both bases being highly motivated to vote HARD, the cookies had the edge there in the “power vote” department.

I think TPTB adore both of the Davids—and why wouldn’t they? A bonafide double whammy gold mine, really. (As our adorable fedora-sporting cutie recently said on the orange carpet, “It’s alllll good!”)

I also get the impression that both Davids see pretty clearly both the constricts and the advantages to all that 19 Entertainment can give them, and that they will both do their level best to make the most of it — and are BOTH pretty dang level-headed and “zen” in their attitudes toward the whole experience. (Not to mention humble.)

[I realize a gifted editor could re-write the above to convey my points twice as effectively with a fraction of the verbiage -- SO SORRY for running on--gawd! ITTO, how much would you charge me to email you my posts, and you EDIT/CONDENSE (please lord!)/RE-WRITE them! Although you could do it for free, simply as a "public service" LOL! ]

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kpham I’ll never be able to see your name now without thinking of *Poopster!* LMAO!

KRISTI HOWARD LOVES DAVID ARCHULETA! (lest anyone ever forget!)

FunnyGirl!!! BRING ON MORE CHAPS, SPURS, COWBOY BOOTS (and DANG… them Strawberry LIPS!) BoyHOWDY!! You are a freakin’ HOOT! (lol… I am absolutely positive that horse’s name is LUCKY!)

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/LadyFaenya/ffffff.png

WTF WHERE DID THAT PICTURE COME FROM!?!

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:40 pm
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Did anyone else ever read that post awhile ago on AI forums called “David Archuleta Ruined My Life” ? It was sooo funny– about how this girl’s ODD had caused her all sorts of problems with school, her housework, not working out and becoming a fat lazy, slob basically. I think that’s what’s happening to me! I used to work out 4-5 times a week and it’s down to 2 and the house is falling apart. I’ll say it once again– WHERE ARE THE NEW Q&A VIDEOS!!!!!?????

newangel on June 23, 2008 at 12:40 pm
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Rickey….I must add that the HAT picture at the top…is EARTH SHATTERING!!! the best of the best!!!

all my thanks!

ojs759 on June 23, 2008 at 12:42 pm
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I shall not say what needs to be said about the “standing O” other than the fact that there is one in my non-PG fanfic which I cannot share!!!!!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:43 pm
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– Were you named that coz you are funny? Did this come out bold.

Rickey should post this thread on Archie’s myspace – he will be in stitches.

Since we are carried away into the journey of your fantasy world PLAY HARD TO GET WITH ARCHIE. He seems like a cowboy gentleman not paying attention to the gorgeous girl! Keep it going.

sandyparks on June 23, 2008 at 12:47 pm
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sandyparks – somehow I don’t think Archie’s ready to hear about his horse named Lucky or his strawberry lips……

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:49 pm
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ojs759 – I didn’t get your e-mail!!

sandyparks – that line was not BOLD.

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 12:50 pm
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MC “lmao thats probably the horse that Daniels been raping”…HAHA!!! He’s molesting that freaking horse!!! OMIGOOOOOOSSSH!!! what if david is humping a horseeeeeeeeeee!!! oh sh*t screw that horse! hump me inside david!!! oh david let’s get it onnnnnnnnn!!! haha

FunnyGirl – As long as ASHLEY stay her freakin lips away from archie..i’m fine with that! She better not make hot raveneous love to him… i’m going hunt down and kill her! oooh kidding!!! WAAAAAAAAAHHH!!! your fanfic is freakin amazing! Sheriff Archie makes me cry! in joy, in pleasure ,in pain! OMG! funnnnny girl! YOU MAKE MY LIFE! my heart cant handle this anymore! It’s exploding frooooom love!

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 12:51 pm
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Thanks Funnygirl! Now I’m a bit more unable to get work done than I was!

And whoever posted that brief photo booth video of David and Michael Johns in the last thread – that cracks me up. When he has to sit on Michael’s knee in the small booth David says something like “ok – it’s like grandpa”. And the bit afterwards where David says he’s not photogenic. Do you think he realizes yet that he is sizzling our retinas?

Scout (and other guys) –

1. Check out this topic on Fanblast and post if you want – the first Transcendence of David’s Music was about older women, and this one is about guys who like David and his music – both great articles and comments:
http://davidarchuletafanblast.com/2008/06/22/the-transcendence-of-davids-music-part-2/

2. Also – did you check out the saved Fanblast chat with Masterclass Lady about David’s voice and singing ability? Click on her photo to get to the transcript:
http://davidarchuletafanblast.com/2008/06/20/masterclass-guest-tonight-in-the-fan-blast-chatbox/

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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beebeecava—- I so enjoyed your post. Great job of breaking it all down!!!

I completely agree with your assessment on the DC fan power voting—-I am from Canada and I never until the finale had trouble voting with Gizmo— I will always feel something was up?

thanks for the great post I am going to read it again.

MC—-I have never seen that photo—must go take another look …it is GOOD!

ojs759 on June 23, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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FunnyGirl

EMMMMMMMMMMMMAILLLL me your “NON PG” archulicious Fanfic!!! pretty plllllllllleaaaaaaseee???

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 12:54 pm
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All the fan girls in here are TMTH…AND I LOVE IT!

LOL~

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 12:54 pm
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Xeno…did you buy Equus tickets yet? I want to buy them, but they are soooo expensive…

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 12:55 pm
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wow! fangirl overdrive. it’s awesome to witness this from lurkdom!!!

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 12:56 pm
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MC—is he wearing a sweater? MY Gosh !!!!!!

funnygirl–really I will re send it……

ojs759 on June 23, 2008 at 12:56 pm
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ojs – I think the Gizmo site was overwhelmed finale night. And I do not totally trust that Gizmo’s votes get accepted (esp the bit about voting longer than you should be able to). I do wonder if those votes got thrown out.

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 12:57 pm
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okay time to eat my breakfast

talk to you later Angels

(hoping to read HILARIOUS posts during my absense)

MC on June 23, 2008 at 12:57 pm
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Hey MC! How did you do on your regents? Excellent I expect?

I have a week and a half left of my class…July 3rd can’t come soon enough!

I want the Summer of Archuleta to FINALLY kick off for me!

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 12:57 pm
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Hey MC,

Yea I believe there is a way to put the xfactors videos onto the IPOD but you need to convert them first. I haven’t done that yet because I have the itunes videos on my IPOD. Let me check and I’ll get back to you.

rlskis on June 23, 2008 at 12:57 pm
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Wonder where Jorgiegirl is?!?!?

*goes back to lurking*

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 12:59 pm
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Indomass

Omigosh! The tickets are freakin ridiculoussss!!!I mean i NEED to see it on the front rooooooowww! I’m going to die from his nudity! danggggggg!!! I’m sooo excited to see Harry Potter naked!!! What are you bringing? I’m bringing my BINOCULARS!!! and drool bucket

I’ll be watching it between 11/20 11/23, it the same time of the movie releaseee!

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 1:01 pm
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Hey Kristi. How are you? I am lurking too. Fangirl day at Rickeys. lol

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 1:02 pm
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XENO – LMAO!! – I haven’t written it yet! It is just a vision in my demented brain that haunts me all the time!

E-mail me at thearchuhulk@yahoo.com and we can talk more about it! I don’t think I can legally write that until Dec. 28 DANG IT!

I’d hate to hear about myself on the news “Local Mom Arrested for X-rated FanFic about a Minor, story at 11:00″

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:02 pm
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violet4ever—
I think the Gizmo site was overwhelmed that night–I voted for the whole 4 hours…..and I hardly got thru at all!
Oh well, it is all over now…..and everything has worked out for the best!!!

ojs759 on June 23, 2008 at 1:02 pm
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FUNNY GIRL – you are a dreamer – Aren’t you? Very creative. Keep it mysterious. I have tons of work to do but looks like I will be burning my food, neglecting my kid and not take a shower after go through this thread.

Hey BeeBee – Wear your funny hat too – ebbybody – loved it. Are you going to the concert? I am trying to get 1 ticket for San Jose.

sandyparks on June 23, 2008 at 1:03 pm
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archiefanatic- I’m good!! I’ve been busy this morning trying to figure out which classes I want/need to take next semester. Hahaha, it is a crazy fangirl day isnt it?!?!? I’ll have to join the fun later!! How are you?!?

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:05 pm
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XENO—

I’m So excited for the Fall of Daniel Radcliffe!

LoL~

But it won’t compare to our Angel’s Summer of Archuleta!

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm
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Hi Kristi!

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm
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MC….love that he’s wearing a sweater!

(testing emoticons)

fan4idol on June 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm
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Hi again, everyone! I’m catching up on the comments and I just have to say this:

FunnyGirl – OMG! I am soooo luvin’ your story…gotta go get caught up!

And…this comment from archuleta addict:

Good morning to everyone!

Okay, obviously no one can function normally anymore since we were all introduced to David Archuleta. We’re all sleep deprived and our homes and relationships have gone completely awry. I think we should all run away, maybe to Murray, Utah, and start a Kibbutz. We’re all creative, intelligent people and can become very self-sufficient. There will be hundreds of us…daily mantra will be “OM…David…OM”…I’m packing my bags cos I’m totally useless here. I’m spending more time on the internet than anywhere else…in fact, life intrudes! Work is SUCH a nuisance! Dominic, you can be our leader and keep us all in check!

Omg!! archuleta addict, you are soooo on the money!

I ♥ David!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on June 23, 2008 at 1:08 pm
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Hey Indomass!! I miss the trivia!!

I think everyone should watch this video at least…50 times a day!! OhhMyGosh!! He is soooo beautiful!!

:*:*:*Group Spotlight Break!!*:*:*:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NCsGIWKLzmY

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:10 pm
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Hi Everyone!!

Hi Kristi! =)

jorgiegirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:11 pm
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Oh man, I think I am an airhead too. I was all excited about the View coming on and started to record it but finally realize David is not on it until tomorrow. Geez.

rlskis on June 23, 2008 at 1:12 pm
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Hi Kristi. I am well. Ah that’s right, classes for you. Will you be a sophomore or junior this coming year? Being a teacher, such a rewarding yet under appreciated profession. When do classes start for you?

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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Hey Jorgiegirl!!
How are you?!?

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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Funnygirl!

I feel like something is missing.
Maybe Sheriff Archie can you know..in this… like perhaps handcuffs, or perhaps whips and chains? tee hee. I’m just kidding! I love you!You’re a real inspiration. I mean that.

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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o my gosh, new video on david’s official youtube channel!

omygoshashley on June 23, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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ojs759 – I still did not get your e-mail reply. Did you resend it yet?

Alwayz – you are a riot!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:14 pm
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Kristi – I’m great!! I’m gonna be off and on today…like..I gotta go right now. But I’ll be back soon! And sometime today I’m gonna send you a message. =) How are you?

jorgiegirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:14 pm
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=AZram7kK8mo

GO WATCH!

jorgiegirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:16 pm
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MC – Any videos you want to put on an Ipod have to be converted to .MP4/Ipod format first.

I use this with mixed results – some videos convert stretched and others convert fine (but I have mostly been converting flv’s I download from YouTube. You pick your Ipod model and video quality with a simple dropdown menu:
http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-Video-to-iPod-Converter.htm

After converting, you can drag the resulting file to the word Library near the top left of the Itunes program. Then go look for it in Movies or somewhere. Play it and make sure it looks reasonable (remembering it will be smaller and sharper on your IPod screen). Then you may want to do a Get Info on the file and select that it is a music video (will move it to a different section), edit the title and artist, etc. When you are done, hook up your Ipod and Itones should sync (transfer) it to your Ipod.

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 1:17 pm
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It’s his new video!

jorgiegirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:17 pm
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Thank you Kristy…I neeeded a GROUP SPOTLIGHT break……
I LOVE LOVE LOVE how he shakes his moneymaker when he is singing “you say do want no diamond rings…” GOSH…..
o.k I must go…life is a callin’
thanks again Kristi…I love that video..LOVE IT !!!

ojs759 on June 23, 2008 at 1:18 pm
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archiefanatic- I’ll be a sophomore. Yes I completely agree!! I just loooove kids, I think teachers are way underpaid though. I always wanted to be a teacher…but then I found out that the pay wasnt to good, so once I started college I decided on nursing. However…I started working at a school last year with kids, and I knew thats what I wanted to do…thats where my heart is. I feel like, if I do something just for the money, and its not something i would enjoy doing, im going to regret it really really bad. Being a teacher has always been my dream!! I’m pretty sure classes start August 20th…something like that!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:19 pm
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hey look at these cool pics of our pimpchuleta:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3EwmN7ml3Q

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 1:19 pm
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oh my gosh! I LOVE the very very end “wait for it…” “hahahaha oh boy”

That just made my day! =)

jorgiegirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:21 pm
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Video Response,

Hi, archie, I’m Xeno , I am madly INLOVE with your sexiness, my goal for this summer is to freakin stalk you on tour and have your babies!

Love,
Xeno

i’m just kidding.

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 1:22 pm
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Kristi that is so cool. You gave me goosebumps reading your post. I know, you will be a GREAT teacher. Good luck and God Bless.

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 1:22 pm
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ojs759- You’re very welcome!! I love that video!! Jorgiegirl is the one introduced it to me!!

Jorgiegirl- Alrighty!! Talk to you later!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:23 pm
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OMG he is the cutest thing ever!!!

ojs759 – “shakes his money maker” LOL
did you see the new video blog???

XENO – you crack me up!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:24 pm
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archiefanatic- Awwww, Thank you so much!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:24 pm
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FUNNY GIRL – Now, which town is the focus of your story? Is he eating Padthai during his breaks or cowboy food. HeeHaw!

sandyparks on June 23, 2008 at 1:25 pm
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wait..is this his new video?!?

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:26 pm
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Kristi, did you see the new video blog???
I posted the link!! =)
Alright – I’m leaving now!

jorgiegirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:26 pm
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EVERYONE:

David’s NEW VIDEO BLOG!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AZram7kK8mo

jorgiegirl on June 23, 2008 at 1:27 pm
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Lettuce and Thai food are too ethereal for a cowboy

sandyparks on June 23, 2008 at 1:27 pm
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Xeno—- cannot wait to hear your story, cant wait!!!!!!!

Im back everyone!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 1:28 pm
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YAY!!!!! A new one!!!!
be sure u watch the whole thing…there’s a little extra at the end.
He’s perfect……………..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZram7kK8mo

sheebee on June 23, 2008 at 1:28 pm
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Thanks Jorgiegirl!! I’ll talk to you later!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:30 pm
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Hurry. check out the new blog. the link is at #212

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 1:30 pm
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Okay, FunnyGirl, I just finished reading your fanfic….and…..

My GOD!! I am tore up from the floor up…LOL! Now I must go to confession…and I am NOT even a Catholic!!!

What the hell has happened to all of us? My house is a wreck, my laundry hasn’t been done in a week, I have not cooked dinner in months, and I probably haven’t had a shower in days (I honestly don’t remember…LOL)!!

All I know for sure at this point is that I cannot get David out of my head!!!! I swear….he is like an addiction!!!!

I ♥ David!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on June 23, 2008 at 1:31 pm
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hey guys I’m back! went out to take my daughter to school. By the way, I am LOVING all the X Factor downloads but I was also thinking that we angels should probably still watch Archie’s videos in youtube to keep all his VIEWS COUNTS up! Although it’s no denying that it’s far better to watch the X Factors downloads. Well you know, they always look at who gets most viewed and stuff like that. It’s crazy but that’s reality.

Archie_the_great on June 23, 2008 at 1:37 pm
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OMG a new video how great is this kid really he is so super AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 1:45 pm
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Okay…i want these X factor videos. How do i get them?!?!?!?

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 1:45 pm
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beebeecava – You did just fine on your own, my dear. Great post! Bravo! I concur with almost everything you said, except that Simon was trying to motivate Archies by making such criticisms–I really do think he wanted Cook to win when Cook’s songs started selling well on iTunes and was willing to do whatever it took to make sure of it. Just look at his respective comments to each of the Davids. It became pretty obvious to me that Cook was given overwhelming praise by Simon even when his singing was subpar at best. The prime example of this was Top 3 week. Cook’s renditions of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” were painfully off-key, yet Simon was drooling all over him that night.

On the flip side, Archie couldn’t buy a compliment from Simon that night even though “And So It Goes” was sung perfectly and he sang the whole first part acapella. True, Simon said he sang “Longer” well, but he was less than enthusiastic and made a special point to bag on the song choice, even though David had absolutely no control over it and it was really irrelevant to how David performed it in the first place.

Other instances in which I thought Simon was going out of his way to criticize Archie when it was entirely unwarranted was calling his performance of “Angels” as “nasally.” I had to wonder why David got criticized for the way he sang the song when Cook never ever got criticized for singing off-key–which he was often very prone to do. Simon did the same thing to David after “Stand By Me” in saying that he “struggled” at the end. It’s funny because the whole rest of the world heard a flawless, brilliant performance.

The other double-standard we all saw was that Cook was overwhelmingly praised for changing the arrangement of songs–even when he was using other artists’ arrangements, yet David not only got criticized for being “forgettable” by Simon when he sang “Think Of Me,” but virtually got no credit whatsoever for completely changing the arrangement of the song. Yet, Simon turned around and once again drooled over Cook’s “Music of the Night” which was sung completely straight which some people might see as being boring and forgettable.

I just think that all-in-all, Simon was being particularly nitpicky with David’s performances, but let a lot slide by on Cook’s side. The only time Simon couldn’t get away with it was when it was so glaringly obvious that David killed the songs (LMT, DLTSGDOM, WYB, ITM, Imagine). He would have looked silly otherwise.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 1:46 pm
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ok. can this kid get anymore endearing. i mean OMG!! i’m just speachless after seeing that!!!

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 1:48 pm
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KRISTI——- you have to go to this site and go to the videos that you want to download and click on it, you will have to download megaupload to download them and watch the videos!!!!

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=549397

http://www.megaupload.com/

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 1:52 pm
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ITTO— your post was great!!!!! I agree with everything you say!!!!! You def. are on the same path is i am on, we do def. believe in the same aspects on american idol!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 1:54 pm
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David’s new video blog…

P-R-I-C-E-L-E-S-S

Is it just me or is David getting better and better? This one is my absolute favorite. He’s just beyond adorable and that ending had me belly-laughing. His laugh is contagious.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 1:56 pm
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Hola everyone!!!

I just visited Archie’s MySpace and saw the video with new questions… Is that video new??? I was away this weekend but checke everything yesterday and no one mentioned the new video. They ask him if he is a runner, about people calling him Archie and about school… He tell us to write about our plans for the summer!!! Yey!!! I will…

karidol on June 23, 2008 at 1:58 pm
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ITTO. Everything you said is truth. The only thing that I’ll add is that from now on, everything Simon says will sound silly to me. He has betrayed my trust.

I love the new vlog! Love how he seems to be talking to his fans, love the laugh. For some reason, I love the poor kid’s eyelids? How is he so cute?

And, before I get offline to attend to work and my daughters, I want to thank whoever posted the Archie snippets from the group songs. I have a lot of them on my iPod, but not the first. They are precious. Long live Archuleta on iTunes!

KH on June 23, 2008 at 1:59 pm
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OMG. The Fan Video. GOSH.

ITTO– you are so very correct! All your points about the overpraise for subpar performances esp. compared to DA. I can definitely get worked up about it if I allow myself to dwell. I don’t allow myself too much, tho, cuz it’s pointless, and it was all so very obviously manipulated in every conceivable way to the bitter end. AND… in spite of it all, DA is just so unbelievably MAGNIFICENT! And that makes me so unbelievably happy!

OMG. The Fan Video. ::::goin’ to watch again::::

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm
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ITTO- I 100% completely agree with you. But we all know Simon is about one thing…the money…he also knows that a alot of people take interest in what he says…meaning…(they always think he’s right…or he’s the judge you need to lisetn to). I dont like Simon. I just find it weird to praise someone (David A.) in the beginning of the competition…saying how “he’s the one to beat…” and other good remarks…and as he consistently gets better and better each week…make smart remarks and snide comments. It just doesnt make sense. It makes sense in the fact that Simon is after one thing..(As I’ve said already)..money. Once he saw how well Cook was doing on itunes, Simon saw $$$ signs. To him, its not about who the best singer is, or who the real american idol is…its about who is going to make him rick. I’m not saying Cook didnt deserve to win, I think he was just as deserving as Archie and the rest of the group. They all worked very hard, but to be honest, working hard doesnt seem to matter, its about the money!

*goes back to lurking* (I’m tired)

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 2:01 pm
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sorry…meant to say RICH up there!! Oopsy daisy!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 2:04 pm
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He is getting so good with interviews and being on camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:05 pm
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KRISTI——- you have to go to this site and go to the videos that you want to download and click on it, you will have to download megaupload to download them and watch the videos!!!!!!!

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=549397

http://www.megaupload.com/

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:06 pm
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WoW-o-WoW I LOVE HIS NEW BLOG!! OhhhMan, I want David to get to know me!! Gosh, he is soooooo perfect! I feel like crying some happy tears!! He is the guy of my dreams, not because he’s “DAVID ARCHULETA”, but because of his attitude, and his kindness, and his personality, he’s such a sweet guy! Goodness!! I LOVE HIM!!

I LOVE DAVID ARCHULETA!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 2:09 pm
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Kristi—- i agree with you 100% he is a great kid!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:11 pm
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And the way he said “endorphins” and “tour” and made the quote sign with his hands. Unbelievable!!

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 2:12 pm
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Hi angels! ♥

David’s newest video blog – OMGosh. Simply adorable. His happiness just exudes from every part of him! He just makes me emote – happiness, tears, utter and unabashed joy, compassion…the list could on and on.

I cannot wait to see what question was asked that made him say, “Oh BOY!”.

ITTO Simon is an A&&. Every week that went by, I would wait to see how he would react to David’s performances. Sometimes I would get so frustrated that if I could have written to Simon somewhere, I would have. He’s not stupid, but he sure looked like it on some weeks with his OTT nauseating praise of less than stellar performances of another contestant. ( ) I finally had to mute his comments to David because I was close to throwing my shoe at my new flat screen, because Simon’s face was as big as life up there on my wall. Made for an easy target!

As you all know and feel the same way, I’m sure, I have never been so invested in AI, or any single contestant. But David wormed his way into my heart and soul and I will forever feel like I should defend him, even thought he really doesn’t need it. But this thing called ODD forces me to stand up for him. Even if it’s venting here about Simon the A&&.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 2:15 pm
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Hey XENO, saw your comment on Archie’s myspace.

I left a comment too and gave you a little shout out.

coca on June 23, 2008 at 2:15 pm
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Thanks for your comments, Kristi. You hit the nail on the head when you said that AI isn’t about finding the best singer. It’s a sad fact. It SHOULD be about finding the best singer. Unfortunately, with all of the emphasis on the sales of former AI contestants, it’s become less and less about singing and more about popularity. Yes, I like Cook and think he’s talented, but he doesn’t hold a candle to Archuleta in terms of singing ability.

I think the truly unfortunate thing is that I think it still would have come down to the two Davids without all of the manipulation and maneuvering. If the producers (and the judges) would have just let the cards fall where they may, either David would have been able to pull off the win and the other would have found the same level of success post-Idol. The ironic thing is that had TPTB just let things play out fairly not only in this season, but in prior seasons, they probably wouldn’t even be in the situation they are now in with people questioning the legitimacy of the show. As it stands, however, people see the show as a joke in how much audience manipulation goes on.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 2:16 pm
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Hi Josie. Vent away, my friend.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 2:19 pm
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ITTO— your post was great!!!!! I agree with everything you say!!!!! You def. are on the same path is i am on, we do def. believe in the same aspects on american idol!!!!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:22 pm
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Josie, Itto, Kristi and anyone else talking about Simon. I for one, thanks to Simon and tptb and their manipulation, will not be watching AI8. I hope other people will do the same and I hope to see a serious drop in their ratting because of it. They need to be sent a messsage that the viewing public is not stupid and we are on to all of them and their manipulations.

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 2:23 pm
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Delurking for a moment … it’s a little, um, warm in here today, isn’t it? FunnyGirl, you are very creative and quick-witted, but I’m blushing a bit.

ITTO and beebeecava, great posts!

And ITTO, was it you who asked about the backup singer on Idol Wrap/Extra? I loved when the backup singers were on, so I do remember them. While the one who was wiping tears during the “Heaven” audition had nice things to say, she was a bit reserved about all of them, if I recall (she was on after top 3 I think, so they had to rush over each performance). When Kenya Hathaway was on, however, she said that David was “the bee’s knees” and that “everyone should have a David Archuleta to take home with them.” She went on to say great things about his voice too, and raved about his humility. And the other b/u singer (I can’t remember her name, but she’s the tallest one with the shortest hair) addressed the criticism that his consistency was boring – she rolled her eyes and said, “well how would you feel if you were paying to see him in concert and he WASN’T that consistent?” She also said that every time David sings, she feels like “something great is happening” (something about the way she said it gave me chills, it was so heartfelt), and she said “he’s got a sweet, SWEET voice and a great personality.” I remember that in particular because she specifically commented on David’s and Brooke’s personalities. (She also got a bit fangirly about Jason’s eyes.)

I can’t believe I remember that so well, but I do really love to hear people say nice things about David so I watched those interviews several times each. I really value the opinions of backup singers, musicians, etc. because they are with the contestants so much behind the scenes and see them at their best and worst.

And oh, that new video blog is the best yet! I always love it when David says, “AAaaww boy.” In that video it’s like the cherry on the sundae.

beene on June 23, 2008 at 2:23 pm
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ITTO- how is work? I keep thinking to myself, “I will NOT log on to rickey.org, I will NOT log on to fanblast.com, I will NOT reply if I log on to these sites…” Ahhhh

What’s a girl to do??

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 2:23 pm
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Josie you go girl Vent away we all agree with you hun!!!!!!!!!!1

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:24 pm
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coca,

AWWWWW, I love you Coca. <3

P.S. Can you bring me some vomit bags? I might absolutely NEED it. I hope i dont get too excited though…

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 2:24 pm
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The hat makes David look “different”, like a young Brad Pitt. I like his hat, but I don’t think he should wear it regularly. I still prefer to see his messy hair much more. Haha…
Check out his MySpace because a NEW video was just up today morning! I looove his giggle “oh boy!”
So cute. Haha….

nploan on June 23, 2008 at 2:26 pm
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#223:

I totally agree with you, ITTO.

Simon is about money and about always being right, desperately. Now that Josiah Leming has a record deal with Warner Bros., Simon is suddenly saying that he actually wanted to see Josiah in the Top 24, but Paula and Randy didn’t.

Well, I guess he could always present a public apology, because he surely got a lot of practice in backpedaling this season. Or is it (sing along with me) too late to apologize, too laaaaaaate?

jamec on June 23, 2008 at 2:29 pm
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seriously how much cuter can “Archie” get!!

hes like the only person who can make me smile nonstop for 4 minutes straight! and hes not making jokes or anything – hes just talking!!

I ♥ DAVID ARCHULETA

MC on June 23, 2008 at 2:29 pm
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archiefanatic succinctly said! I will not be watching AI ever again…partly because of Simon, but also because of David, the perfect American Idol has arrived.

At the end of the day, Simon did David a favor, while doing his show AI, a disservice. He made the show out to be a total farce while (unknowingly, I’m sure) elevating David post – idol. When I think about all the attention David is receiving, I have to thank Simon for “throwing” his weight around to acheive the results he did. David is more than fine and will continue to rise up the ladder of success.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 2:29 pm
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Good Afternoon Angels!

LOVE the new vlog!

Speaking of videos. I just rewatched the video from the AI Summer Tour Rehearsals thread and
there is unintentional FORESHADOWING by Carly!
The interviewer asks the idols about geting noticed when they go out and Carly says, “It is hard to get around…but yes, WE COULD ALL PUT HATS ON.” LOL!!!

tabbycat224 on June 23, 2008 at 2:29 pm
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ITTO #239 – “I think the truly unfortunate thing is that I think it still would have come down to the two Davids without all of the manipulation and maneuvering.”

___

ITA. I’ve had the same thought. It’s a shame because through their (mis)behavior TPTB took a bit of the “shine” off of the victory (regardless if the winner) – and both Davids worked too hard to deserve that.

beene on June 23, 2008 at 2:32 pm
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beene – Oh thank you!!! I had been hearing about what the back-up singers had said about David, but I never could find the YouTube clips. So this would have been after Top 3 or were they on at various times during the season?

“everyone should have a David Archuleta to take home with them.”

“something great is happening”

“he’s got a sweet, SWEET voice and a great personality.”

Okay, I officially love these backup singers. I think the one that cried during David’s “Heaven” performance is actually the AI vocal coach so I would imagine that’s why she has to be more reserved and fair in her assessment of all the contestants. Still, the mere fact that she was brought to tears by David tells me all I need to know about her musical tastes.

Josie – I’m not getting a lot of work done today, as you can imagine. David should be restricted from releasing video blogs during the work week.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 2:33 pm
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#252 oops – “if” = “of”

beene on June 23, 2008 at 2:33 pm
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Just to let you all know…there is a new article on People.com abour David Cook. In this one, he is defending Jeff Archuleta! Go have a look!

I ♥ David!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on June 23, 2008 at 2:34 pm
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Hola again!!!

Are you alive after seeing Archie’s new video??? It was adorable and I just love how he says “Oh Boy” at the end… Priceless. He is getting better and better each time and cuter to if that is possible!!!

I wrote a comment on my plans for the summer YEY!!! I you can write a comment too… Archie’s orders are our commands!!!

karidol on June 23, 2008 at 2:35 pm
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jamec – LOL! You are absolutely correct. I love it! I, too, thought that was hilarious that Simon did all that backpeddling with Josiah Lemming. I think that’s also why he had to be so apologetic to David Cook on the final results night. It’s a classic, obvious case of CYA.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 2:36 pm
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Great Posts People!!
This year has done it for me as far as AI is concerned. First of all, for the first time I felt SO manipulated by TPTB and secondly it was an emotionally exhausting season for me. I actually lost almost 10 lbs. during the last month and a half with all the stressing out about song choices and performances and manipulations and bashers. Whatever happened was “meant to be” as David would say. I also think what’s meant to be is that he will be a HUGE player in the music industry for MANY YEARS TO COME! It’s all good! (Even though to THIS DAY I can’t watch the finale performances without a lump in my throat…I hope I get over that, it really bugs me!)

Joner on June 23, 2008 at 2:37 pm
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coca – do i have you as a friend on myspace?

MC on June 23, 2008 at 2:39 pm
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ITTO – if I remember correctly, Kenya Hathaway was on after Neil Diamond week? Was that the week that David literally looked floored that he was safe (remember Ryan gave him that “I’m sorry” look right before telling him to head to the couches?). It was after that results show, because Justin and Kenya were (affectionately) giggling about David’s surprise at being safe. The other one (I think is her name is Charlotte) was on right after David sang “Angels.” And as I said, the one who cried during “Heaven” was on after top 3 night.

And I haven’t found them on youtube either! I didn’t file them under “keep” on my DVR so they got erased.

beene on June 23, 2008 at 2:39 pm
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Alwayz – Wow, that’s really cool of Cook to say that about Jeff Archuleta. I think various contestants have said some very nice things about him. It’s too bad nobody ever listens to the people who actually know and have been around him so much over the sleezy tabloids.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 2:40 pm
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I just don’t know how it’s possible to love someone quite this much! David truly warms my heart and soul. It doesn’t matter what he says or how he says it…it always makes me smile!

I absolutely love the way he laughs…it’s so contagious. I love the way he does the quotations with his hands…I do that all the time myself and people make fun of me…LOL! I love how he said the word “awesome” when he was talking about his fans connecting with him. I love how he sometimes looks like he just woke up and rolled out of bed.

I love him….period!

I ♥ David!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on June 23, 2008 at 2:40 pm
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ITTO,

Hola Roswell/ X-Files sister!!! Where did you get the backup singers quotes??? I’m glad to read their comments!!! The people at Fanblast should locate the backup singer/ AI coach that cried during Heaven to chat with her jajaja!!!!

karidol on June 23, 2008 at 2:41 pm
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Hello Angels, to everyoen just joining us!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:42 pm
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Alwayz – do you have a link to the People.com story?

tabbycat224 on June 23, 2008 at 2:43 pm
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And if I can dwell for a moment on those interviews, I have to elaborate on the “something great is happening” quote. It WAS the week of “Angels” because they were also talking about the IGB performances. This b/u singer was funny and blunt – not especially warm and fuzzy – and she, Justin and Kimberly were chuckling at some of the IGB performers (namely, Terri Hatcher and band). So when she got serious and said what she said about David, and with such sincerity, I really did tear up a bit.

beene on June 23, 2008 at 2:44 pm
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Violet4ever,

Thanks for refering me to the fanblast articles. I always enjoy Masterclass Lady’s articles. She get into the technical side of singing, and always manages to say something nice about everyone.

The article aimed at David’s male fans hit home. I guess you could say I have a lot of empathy for David and his situation. Without going into the details, he’s a lot like I was at that age – and I mean a lot. Well, except that little detail that I didn’t have a world-class voice. Still don’t (sigh). Anyway, whether he knows it or not, he gets a lot of prayers offered up for him.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 2:45 pm
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Joner! LOL-I think I lost weight too with all my ODD – One weekend, my entire family went skiing and I stayed home with all my dogs and blogged all day and well into the night and ate almost nothing that weekend – I think I ate a brownie or something… To add to it, I almost never ate well on Tuesday and Wednesday nights! One Tuesday in particular, I think it was The Long and Winding Road week, I had eaten one bite and simply got up from table and went to my bedroom to watch and paced around until he was finished. By that time, I was so dang excited that he had performed a masterclass, I wasn’t hungry anymore! And so it went

So I hear ya friend!

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 2:46 pm
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karidol – Hola, mi Roswell/X-Files hermana. To answer your question, beene posted the backup singer quotes in post 243. I’m now on a mission to find the video clips of them actually saying them on Idol Extra.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 2:46 pm
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Coming out of delurk (again) to say that I’m another who won’t be watching Idol again, much to my hubby’s bemusement. I have zero interest. I’d want to throw things at Simon’s face on my big screen (like you, Josie) and I know I’d compare everyone to Archie, and that no one would compare. To me, he’s very rare and special.

And did I say that his eyelids and eyes and laugh were gorgeous in the latest vlog? Go look. They are. Really.

KH on June 23, 2008 at 2:46 pm
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Yea!!!!! New fan Q&A video!!!! I’ve been waiting soooooo long! Omigosh, can he get any cuter? I always think not and then he does. Love him, love him, love him. What a sweetheart.
*Getting the cloning lab ready*

newangel on June 23, 2008 at 2:48 pm
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YOu all are great people, just wanted to let you all know that, so caring and defending our little David, its so cool reading your posts and everything because i have the sam viewpoints as everyone in here it seems!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:48 pm
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I’m not sure if any of you like this video from YouTube or not…but, I love it. So, I thought we could all watch it…LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puyYi0rH8jQ

Tabbycatt224 – Here is the link to the article:

http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/06/23/idol-winner-calls-david-archuletas-dad-caring/

I ♥ David!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on June 23, 2008 at 2:50 pm
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Scout you and me both!!!!!!! Us male fans adore Archie in that aspect and i am very proud to be called an Arch-Angel!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:51 pm
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Here is the link to the People.com interview w/cook:

http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/06/23/idol-winner-calls-david-archuletas-dad-caring/?xid=rss-topheadlines

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 2:54 pm
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Sorry..my granny came to visit!! I’m back now!!

I’m not one to say bad things about people, I really try to see the good in everyone, and I know that Simon has a good heart, I mean…he’s nice to animals…and he seemed like a very sincere person with the Idol Gives Back stuff…however…the facts are plain to see that he is defintely all about the money, thats why I get so annoyed with him!

I just wanted to throw that out there!! I didnt want everyone to think that i hated ALL of Simon…and that I was a meaniebutt! Theres just certain aspects of Simon that I dont like!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 2:54 pm
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KH:

“To me, he’s very rare and special.”

********

To be honest, I think that’s how a lot of us feel. That’s why I always get a chuckle out of those who say David’s the typical boy band wannabe. I’ve NEVER liked boy bands, even when I was a mere girl, yet I’m now mesmerized by a 17 year-old singer.

David is a very rare and special individual. I can’t think of one singer out there who’s like him in terms of his raw talent, high moral standards, inner and outer beauty, and endearing personality. Not every gets him, but those of us who do are smitten.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 2:54 pm
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Scout I will guess to bet David knows we keep him in our prayers and believe me, he’s very thankful.

beene I love hearing what the b/u singers have said for the simple fact that they are closest to him on performance nights. I recall watching one performance for the eleventeenth time and noticing that the b/u singers were just grinning ear to ear while David was singing. I hope they all realize they were part of something extremely rare and special.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 2:54 pm
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OH Joner! Just the Angel I wanted to see: Hep me, Hep me!

I cannot manage to download anything from megaupload. Do I actually have download their software and use it to download the x-factors? I didn’t have to do that for any other x-factor dowload sources—I was hoping to avoid having to do that. (LIfe is hard for a pea brain, dang it.)

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 2:55 pm
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Welcome back Kristi!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 2:56 pm
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Kristi – I don’t think Simon is a bad person. My issue with him is as you say, he’s all about the money. Still, he is a businessman, so it’s to be expected. It doesn’t mean that I have to respect him for what he does.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 2:56 pm
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Kristi – &heart;s you really do have a heart of gold =]

ill go into lurkmode because all of your posts are aweinspiring.

MC on June 23, 2008 at 2:57 pm
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♥ **

MC on June 23, 2008 at 2:58 pm
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ITTO, I actually think they appeared on Idol Wrap rather than Extra. I don’t know if that will help you locate the interviews or not. Good luck!

I also have 2 completely random observations. I was up most of the night (still sick) and rewatched the Larry King interviews. First, I have to say that while I obviously have no first-hand knowledge, I think that David really downplays the challenge of singing with one functioning vocal cord. I’m a speech pathologist and I have to say that what David manages to pull off every time he sings is pretty amazing. At the least, it must be really exhausting. During the Wed. finale I thought he looked tired during the last few songs (especially during Apologize) – it seemed to me like he was working so very hard – but his voice NEVER WAVERED. That is AMAZING! And a sign of some seriously good training and hard, hard work.

Secondly, when Larry King asked them to sing something and they sang a bit of “Freedom,” I wondered why David didn’t really join in. In thinking about it, I’ll bet that he wasn’t sure if they were permitted to sing on the show. He hadn’t even been allowed to sing Happy Birthday on the radio during his homecoming, and we just saw that they weren’t allowed to sing anything during that Good Day LA interview … I will just bet that he had that in mind during the Larry King interview. He seems like such a good rule-following boy that I wouldn’t be surprised at all if that was his reason for not joining in.

beene on June 23, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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Scout—– you and me both!!!!!!! Us male fans adore Archie in that aspect and i am very proud to be called an Arch-Angel!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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I noticed the backup singers grinning, too, Josie! Especially after Stand By Me — and David grinned, too. He knew he nailed that song… and he had no idea about the controversy brewing…

Becky, exactly! We who know how special he is are a bit flummoxed by our intense love for him! We’re congregating to talk about it still. We’re helping each other try to identify what, exactly, this is we ARE feeling. Yesterday I had David’s “With You” stuck in my head, and listened to it on my iPod before I went to bed. I realized that I just feel so LUCKY to have caught onto him. He is such a joy, and I have this feeling that he’s a fledgling star on his way to a lonnnnng career. I feel so fortunate to be among those who recognize this, and who will get to see and support him throughout a long career for the rest of my life.

KH on June 23, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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Dom I think YOU rock

Newanagel LOL – cloning him are ya? What a brilliant idea!

ITTO those of us who “get him” are smitten. And that is an understatement. As for it being a Monday and trying to work, it’s such a dreary day here in NH that hanging out with you guys lifts my spirits!

Work, shmirk.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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You male fans rock! You are man enough to admit that you are fans of a young male star, and you have excellent ears for fine music. If you are involved, I hope your SOs recognize what they have in you. If not, then I think the other Angels ought to look in your direction.

I will never understand why people put restrictions on fan groups: supposedly it is ONLY the teen girls who can like Archie. But that’s so silly! I’m sure that most musicans would hope that their fan bases aren’t thus limited.

KH on June 23, 2008 at 3:04 pm
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Josie – you are in NH? I just moved to TN. from Salem, NH a few months ago. Small world isn’t it?

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 3:04 pm
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Josie thank you for that you are amazing also, this E-Family is just an amazing one and Thank GOD for Archie but thanks Archie for bringing you all to ME!!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 3:07 pm
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ITTO, I’m always glad to see yours posts. There’s no need for me to restate what you’ve already expressed quite well, but I did want to make a few comments in support of your writing.

When Cookie was in the middle of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”, I turned to my wife and said, “He doesn’t want to win this thing. Listen to him, he’s trying to throw the contest.” That was followed by Simon’s comment somewhere along the lines that the song was the greatest thing yet produced by western civilization surpassing the works of Shakespeare, Newton, Einstein, and Michelangelo.

Does Cookie have trouble staying on pitch? Well, remember when his fans made excuses for his abortion of a performance of the national anthem? That performance failed to get my attention because HE SANG IT PRETTY MUCH THE SAME WAY HE ALWAYS SANG EVERYTHING ELSE. He just didn’t have a band or a cheerleader to cover for him. I’m sure most of you have heard the side-by-side comparisons of the two Davids singing that piece. Sometimes the truth can be cruel, but it is still the truth.

If anyone other than Cookie had performed “Music of the Night”, I can only imagine what Simon would have said. How about this: “If I heard that on the radio, I would have changed stations.”

Sorry for the rant – I get carried away sometimes.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 3:07 pm
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archie-*HELLO* really? Small world, most definitely. Why did you move? I live on the seacoast in Hampton.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 3:09 pm
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Dom, thanks.

KH, on Idol I always cheer for the person I think is the best musician. Sometimes I don’t really like anyone. I appreciated Elliott Yamin and Carrie Underwood during their seasons. Archie’s in a different class altogether. What if a 17 year-old Stevie Wonder had auditioned for Idol?

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 3:10 pm
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ITTO,
Yep, he is very rare and special and I’m one smitten kitten. And I pray for him every day. Bless his little Archie heart. XOXOX

newangel on June 23, 2008 at 3:12 pm
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Josie – I have family down here and I decided to move closer to them. I LOVE Hampton Beach. I have spent many sunny summer afternoons there. I do miss it, but TN is beautiful – just no beaches around that I know of.

archiefanatic on June 23, 2008 at 3:13 pm
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KH your post wast cool. I am Archies (biggest) male fan lol. If not the biggest or #1 male fan im right up there, i would have to say that i think i would honestly take a bullet for this kid and that is the truth!!!!! He has touched me and has inspired me so very much and i will never change my view points on David!!!!! YOU ROCK man and we your male fans just love you and adore you David!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also you are amazing and i am so very proud of you Archie!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 3:14 pm
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Kristi, The Trivia games will be back soon, I PROMISE.

Probably next weekend another game will be held, just got to coordinate with matrix.

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 3:16 pm
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BTW, this is kind of funny. My son said this morning, “Mom, I bet you would sell us on e-bay and buy David Archuleta if you could.” Of course, I recognized a teaching moment and said, “Well, I bet David would make his bed without having to be reminded!” Ha, that will keep him in line.

newangel on June 23, 2008 at 3:16 pm
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Scout, we were Elliott fans, also. (And of course I’m a Carrie fan. Isn’t everyone? ) Of all of the past Idol contestants on the show this season, and of most of the guest performers, his performance was my favorite. (Did that make sense?)

Your analysis of Simon’s biased comments is hilarious. I got the same impression. My husband’s mother was an operatic singer, and my husband has a fine ear, and he winced sometimes during Cook’s performances. I think Cook is GREAT at performing, but maybe not that outstanding at singing.

And Archie is one of a kind. That voice, those interpretations … sigh. Keeps me blogging about him when I’m supposed to be doing all kinds of other things… and I have a feeling it’ll be the same way in a month, and three, and six. Blogging about David Archuleta has become a way of life, for me.

KH on June 23, 2008 at 3:17 pm
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Dom-and isn’t it amazing that we all still congregate to enjoy all things David Archuleta? I never tire of our discussions here, nor do I tire of our fun either- the pictures, the trivia, the hat! You said it right-our eFamily

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 3:18 pm
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BEEBEE – I think you just need to download 2 things – the converter and then the videos. All I needed was the CONVERTER and then I clicked on the videos and they gave you a choice of where to download from. I used mega sometimes but the others I used mediafire.

http://www.divx.com/

The link below is to all the HD videos

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=549397

Joner can explain it better than I !

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:18 pm
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#292:

What if a 17-year-old Stevie Wonder had auditioned for Idol?

Well, Simon would have said that he lacks personality and hasn’t worked hard enough to deserve the win (because, for some strange reason, musical training doesn’t count as hard work in Simon’s book).

jamec on June 23, 2008 at 3:20 pm
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Special Hugs going out to ITTO, JOSIE and SCOUT for their magnificant posts..

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:20 pm
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Newangel—– how cute lol that is cool!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 3:21 pm
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LMAO, newangel!

Did Joner disappear? Can anybody shed light on my #278 question?

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 3:21 pm
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It’s all good, Scout. I like Cook and never had a problem with him. Yes he was pitchy during a lot of his performances, but he had the benefit of the loud band to distract people from noticing it and was also able to use his song arranging skills to divert attention away from it. Good for him. Like I said, Cook didn’t need the judges pimping because he was talented enough on his own.

If you think about it, all of the behind-the-scenes shenanigans were not Cook’s fault and I have a gut feeling that deep down, even he would admit that Archuleta is the better singer. I suspect that’s one of the reasons why Cook has been so complimentary and inclusionary of David’s talent in his various interviews. So I can’t hate the guy.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 3:22 pm
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Bee – I answered you

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:23 pm
309

KH-DA has become a way of life. There isn’t a day that I don’t wake up thinking about him (checking the blogs) or hearing him (my alarm usually plays Think of Me at 5:00 am every day) and then of course, during the day-I am here – even if I’m lurking, I am here. I must hear his voice singing every day! When will it ever change? I doubt it will…

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 3:23 pm
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LOL newangel! The way my kids are acting today, I’d do it in a second!

DavidAsfan on June 23, 2008 at 3:23 pm
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Oh, and I wouldnt even care if he didnt make his bed!! LOL

DavidAsfan on June 23, 2008 at 3:25 pm
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LOL! Ealbino! Dang! Where??? (lol… don’t tell me…don’t tell me…) ::::::zipping back up for a RE-EXAMINATION!::::: (…. such is pea brain life)

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 3:26 pm
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ITTO – “I have a gut feeling that deep down, even he would admit that Archuleta is the better singer.”

___

He actually has said at least once that “Archie has more talent at 17 than I would know what to do with at 25″ (or something to that effect). And I do think that’s one of the reasons he’s treated David with such respect – because he knows he was more than a worthy competitor.

beene on June 23, 2008 at 3:27 pm
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tabbycat224 – I just sent you an email on MySpace!

I ♥ David!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on June 23, 2008 at 3:29 pm
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jamec – I think it’s the ultimate irony that Simon would think that being a lowly working class bartender means you’re the better singer considering that Simon came from a very wealthy family himself (with a father who was a music executive, no less) and I’d be pretty dang shocked if he was down at the local pub peddling pints as a young lad.

In short, he was full of crap with his bartender comments. It had nothing to do with Simon trying to reward the working class hero and everything to do with $$$.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 3:30 pm
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BeeBee – post #300

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:30 pm
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Another favorite video of mine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb1qgvdDMnE

He eats so sweetly!

I ♥ David!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on June 23, 2008 at 3:31 pm
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ITTO #304, agree completely, I think Cook’s a stand-up guy, and the 2nd most talented performer this season. He’s not responsible for Simon, and he played “the game” as well or better than anyone in any season. He probably would, or maybe I should say should have won if he’d competed last year. I’ll probably buy his music; I’ve got a couple of things from his Analog Heart album that I really like. He’s probably a better writer than singer in my opinion.

I just can’t resist needling some of this fans though. I won’t say this too loud because I don’t want to offend anyone, but, just between you and me, a lot of his fans are real assholes.

Nobody heard me say that, did they?

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 3:33 pm
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Ohhhh Man!! Last night, right after i shut down my computer, I was watching Fresh Prince…and guess what?!?!? He started “singing”…”And I’m telling you…”, It made me think of David!!
I love him.

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 3:34 pm
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haaaaaaaa AlwayzanArch – love it! He is too gosh darn ADORABLE!

oh lord.. I haven’t even read the newspaper or logged on the cnn since heaven auditions?? Did Obama win? LOL

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:35 pm
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Scout…LOL. I agree too…shhh.

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 3:36 pm
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ealbino, while you were blogging Bill Gates bought the United States, and is now president.

The mandatory Zune-for-iPod exchange program begins next week. You will obey.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 3:38 pm
323

Ew, no I don’t like that hat. Ugly outfit too…

notcrazyforrickey on June 23, 2008 at 3:38 pm
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Indomass, yeah, well, I tried to keep the fact that Nigel’s an ass secret, too, and look how that turned out.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 3:39 pm
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scout – you are funny.

ealbino – no, actually Hilary won. Guess what?
She has ODD and just passed a law that boys named Archie must wear white pants! I always knew she was a Tiger! LOL

Work the hat Archie – WORK IT BBOOIIYYYYYY!

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 3:39 pm
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EALBINO– On my computer screen, post #300 is from Jamec and says:

___________________________________________
#292:

What if a 17-year-old Stevie Wonder had auditioned for Idol?

Well, Simon would have said that he lacks personality and hasn’t worked hard enough to deserve the win (because, for some strange reason, musical training doesn’t count as hard work in Simon’s book).

jamec on June 23, 2008 at 3:20 pm

_______________________________________

welcome to the twighlight zone
:::doo doo doo doo::: doo doo doo doo::::

I seriously do not see your answer to my question on my screen.

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 3:40 pm
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FunnyGirl, what’s a Tiger? Is that the same as a cougar (serious question).

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 3:41 pm
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Kristi— i watched that yesterday too Will Smith is so freaking funny lol!!!!!

Scout—- I have met a lot of Cook fans at the finale and around my area, you are so right theya re very rude and crude, and they have nothing but rude comments about david which OF COURSE gets me fired up none the less lol. I just cant help myself but get upset when someone talks bad about Archie

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 3:43 pm
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Yesterday they were trying to come up with name for us “older” female fans but we do not like Cougars cuz of Cook’s fanbase. I think we settled on Archie’s Tigers but we are not “coming out” until after Dec. 28 for fear of the dateline investigators that are lurking…..

FunnyGirl on June 23, 2008 at 3:44 pm
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OK all Angels heading to work now but ill be on later after work aaround 11:30 or so so i will see you all then!!! Have a great afternoon and a great evening!!!!!! Love you all endlessly!!!!!!!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on June 23, 2008 at 3:45 pm
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Ok, I’m going to try to get a little rest after my 20 minutes of sleep last night … I can’t believe I’m still upright. Great chatting with everyone! Take care!

beene on June 23, 2008 at 3:45 pm
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haaaaaaaaaaaaa Scout… you always crack me up!

I swear I’m not lying.. I’m so outta of it..I missed my plane to the Bahamas back on 4 because I was worried about auction tickets on ticketmaster I looked at the e-ticket wrong..
and had to wait 3 hours to catch the next flight out. Hubby said.. wow.. that’s not like you…how did you get the wrong time on the flight??

I said..oh honey.. work had me stressing…sorry

Hope he doesn’t know how to get on to rickeys

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:47 pm
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I think I may go for a while too…i have some stuff i need to do!! Be back in a little while guys!!

Kristi Howard on June 23, 2008 at 3:47 pm
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meant to say June 4…

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:48 pm
335

E! special hugs to you my friend ♥

ITTO It’s not that I don’t like DC, it’s that I don’t care about his style of music. Cook and David are on opposite ends of the musical spectrum, so to even try to compare them is next to impossible for me. The reaction that I had the instant I heard David sing, was magnetic – I was so drawn to his voice that I felt like I was having an out of body experience. How could I possible NEED to listen to one song repeatedly for an hour? (yes, I kept replaying Shop Around that night he performed). And from that moment on, I rarely even watched the other contestants. It’s not that I didn’t think they were talented, but like I said before, David grabbed hold of my heart and has not let go. So, yes, I think David Cook is a nice person, but he doesn’t knock my socks off, doesn’t even come close

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 3:49 pm
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beebeecava,

If a 17 y/o Stevie Wonder had auditioned, during top 24 week Simon would have said: “When you’ve got, you’ve got it. That was a smart audition. You checked all the boxes, check, check, check. You’re the front runner, and the one to beat,”

However, during top 10 week, he would have said “I don’t believe you picked that song yourself,” then given a glowing review to Taylor Hicks, who he then pimped continuously to the very end while Paula Abdul was passing her hotel room key to him under the table.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 3:50 pm
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BEEBEE..that is post 301… I’m right above that…post 300….

the post number is ABOVE what you write.. not below

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:51 pm
338

Scout # 333 – haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…I bet that really happened with Paula.. LOL

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:52 pm
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Josie –
David grabbed hold of my heart and has not let go. So, yes, I think David Cook is a nice person, but he doesn’t knock my socks off, doesn’t even come close.

—–

and that is why I connect with you.. My sentiments EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:53 pm
340

Hey Dom,

If you read this later, remember all the crap you hear from the Cook fans is just fuel for the fire buddy, just fuel for the fire.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 3:54 pm
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And E-I will always, always remember the very first time I posted here at Rickey’s. You welcome me way back when and that is why I connect with you! Thank you Maybe I should go looking for that post just to see it

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 3:57 pm
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No, EALBINO… not on my computer. There is NO ANSWER from you ON MY COMPUTER SCREEN. (lol… this is reminding me of Dom’s experience the other nite…)

Number 300 (ON MY SCREEN) is the one I quoted from jamec– not an answer from you.

And Number 301 is from you but merely says:
__________________________
Special Hugs going out to ITTO, JOSIE and SCOUT for their magnificant posts..

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 3:20 pm
_____________________
Am I losing my mind? (answer, uh, yes) Wanna try posting again and see if it “takes” ?? (lol…seriously, I’m at a loss here… no idea why your answer doesn’t show for me)

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 3:57 pm
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Happy Monday Angels – all of you!

Does anybody shop at Albertson’s? Weird question you say. Stay with me. I was shopping at my local Albertson’s Saturday evening with a friend and all of a sudden stopped still and exclaimed, That’s my David!” (I never listen to overhead music – this just penetrated my consciousness for some reason). The store was quite noisy so I couldn’t tell for sure, but it sounded like David singing Angels! Since this store is a likely place for the Archuleta’s to shop I thought maybe it was just a local thing. When I got to the checkout stand I asked about it and was told that all stores’ music is piped in by Albertson’s corporate headquarters.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Granny on June 23, 2008 at 3:58 pm
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Bee- that is post 302… you have to look ABOVEEE..anyway.. let me try again..

300
BEEBEE – I think you just need to download 2 things – the converter and then the videos. All I needed was the CONVERTER and then I clicked on the videos and they gave you a choice of where to download from. I used mega sometimes but the others I used mediafire.

http://www.divx.com/

The link below is to all the HD videos

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=549397

Joner can explain it better than I !

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 4:00 pm
345

Granny – they were playing David’s music at Albertson’s?

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 4:01 pm
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Josieeeee!

“has become a way of life. There isn’t a day that I don’t wake up thinking about him (checking the blogs) or hearing him (my alarm usually plays Think of Me at 5:00 am every day) and then of course, during the day-I am here – even if I’m lurking, I am here. I must hear his voice singing every day! When will it ever change? I doubt it will…”

This fandom is just not about a SINGER. It’s a “LIFESTYLE”.

Every morning i wake up, thinking about him, in the park, in the shower, in the tub, in school, in the subway..and so on. It’s remarkable that Our love for this kid is absolute and it will never die! All we have to do is stick together, and honestly thats like the best thing this archey fandom does. We know to stick together through hard times. We will fight through any future Anti -DA scandals and thrive on forever. Its crazy how one PERSON, one special boy who is endowed with so much raw talent his charisma is enough to leave anyone breatless and grasping for more! His passion is evident from the very first moment i laid my eyes on him… i can feel the surge of his passion through his lingering voice and his alluring eyes. I know this is might be freakish…but i can imagine that David is capable to lead thousands or even millions of people to live a certain way. To be a certain person, David Archuleta’s presence in this worlf is a lifestyle. It trully is. I also want to thank David (if any team archuleta are lurking here)for giving me that outlet to plug into, the outlet that gives me an optimism to live a life worth living. He had given me the opportunity to be engrossed in a community of people much like myself, who experienced his singing to help them live an amazing life. I have gained friendships with the most amazing people (some of whom i have met alreday and some i will meet still), all of whom I consider wonderful friends.

Stay amazing All of you angels! I’m happy to call all of you one of my Archey friends! We are after all the greatest American Idol fan base that has ever been formed. We’re a part of history in the making.

I LOVE YOU ALL!

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 4:02 pm
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Scout (#315) – I agree…there are a lot of downright nasty Cook fans, but honestly I think everyone has their share. He probably just has a disproportionately larger number. I chalk it up to them trying to somehow prove they’re the “cool” crowd that’s fighting against the establishment. As to why they’re even watching a show like AI is anybody’s guess because that pretty much invalidates their claim to be musical anarchists. LOL

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 4:04 pm
348

FunnyGirl, thanks for the definition of Tiger.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s102/kahne8198/ChrisHanson.jpg

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 4:05 pm
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Granny Wow, how very cool and awesome that must have been! I can’t wait to hear David singing on terrestrial radio – although, I haven’t listened to it in over a year what with Sirus and more recently my iPod. But I will look forward to that time when I can anticipate his song coming on my station just so I can squeal like a 17 year old Then, once I’ve heard it, I’ll switch over to my iPod so I can hear only David, all the time until the next time I go in search of him on the radio.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 4:05 pm
350

Bravo Xeno

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 4:06 pm
351

ITTO #342,

No, they’re assholes.

Haha, just kidding.

Maybe.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 4:07 pm
352

Dangit, Cook, stop being nice, you’re making me look bad.

http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/06/23/idol-winner-calls-david-archuletas-dad-caring/

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 4:11 pm
353

Xeno-you are so right sweetie! And our party goes on!

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 4:12 pm
354

ok..do do do dodododo twilight zone time.. SCOUT.. post #342 is my question to granny…

342
Granny – they were playing David’s music at Albertson’s?

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 4:12 pm
355

Scout – LOL! Very well…carry on.

It certainly does make one wonder why these people are so threatened by a 17 year-old kid. Why not just ignore him? Why spend so much time and energy trying to tear him down all of the time?

Inquiring minds would love to know.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 4:14 pm
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ealbino & Josie – I ‘think’ it was David. Dang noise in the store! I don’t know what states have Albertson’s stores so I’m asking if anyone else has heard it. If you shop Albertson’s, pay attention…lol. I think my friend was thinking, “Oh, no – more of David Archuleta.” She had just listened to me rave through dinner.

Xeno – love back to you too. Love to all Angels!

I’m enjoying the posts here today and will look back in as I take little breaks from work.

Carry on!

Granny on June 23, 2008 at 4:14 pm
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Scout – It’s hard to dislike someone who is a nice person. So it’s more his fans who get me all worked into a lather, not him.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 4:15 pm
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Scout – ROFL – that was very good!!!

ITTO – as always, you eloquently state what I feel and think – you should seriuosly consider being a writer!

I miss David!!!!

archie-angel fan on June 23, 2008 at 4:15 pm
359

In the end it wasn’t David vs. David, it was AI vs. David A.

I don’t really bear any bad will against David Cook just TPTB. I was very angry at their ridiculous and obvious manipulations at the end of the season, but now I have to say I am glad that our David was runner-up.

I think DA will get time to figure things out a little bit and not have as much media pressure, which I think is better for him at this age. And, since he was sooooo gracious toward Cook (unbelievably gracious, really), I think people will be willing to give him more of a chance, and then be blown away by his incredible talent. As he said recently, “It’s all good.”

That being said, Nigel and Simon are still a$$es, of course…

archftw on June 23, 2008 at 4:17 pm
360

Scout – I meant the link to the tiger response – LOL

archie-angel fan on June 23, 2008 at 4:19 pm
361

#278 Hi Bee,

Regarding clicking on the megaupload link to download the xfactor videos, near the top of the screen, where it says please enter (the three letters), type those letters in the adjacent box named “here”, and then click on download. You are then brought to another screen where you have to wait 45 seconds to download. After the 45 seconds (in the free column)click on the free download button and it will ask you to save it. That’s it. Oh, and you may need to download that DIVX thing Joner says if your computer is unable to watch the video. With megaupload, you are only allowed to download 2-3 videos a day before it says you have reached your download limit. Just wait 24 hours and do it again. ENJOY the clear videos of David.

Hope that helps.

rlskis on June 23, 2008 at 4:20 pm
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Josie – I think you’re on to something about how fanbases can affect the public’s perception about the singer themselves. I think that possibly could be the reason why there are so many hating on Archuleta. I love younger female fans, bless their hearts, but I get the impression that at least some of the anti-Archuleta vote was perceived as being a vote against the screaming mosh-pit, “will-you-marry-me-you’re-oh-so-cute” fangirls.

I know that for me personally, I probably would have been more open to DC winning had it not been for the fact that I can’t stand his die-hard fanbase. DC deserved to win just as much as Archuleta, but I just didn’t want to give them the satisfaction.

So I guess it goes both ways.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 4:22 pm
363

“In the end it wasn’t David vs. David, it was AI vs. David A.”

I nominate this for Post of the Day.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 4:23 pm
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Hey all, how ya’ll!

I’m still luvin’ that nuggety hat, and the new David’s new vlog. Awww, he is so considerate wanting to know what his fans are doing for summer.

#306 Josie, we all suffer from ODD,in other words–Obssesive David Disorder. Defined in the Psychiatrist Journal as: Can’t-go-an-hour (much less a day)without looking for/reading something/talking about David James Archuleta-syndrome.

Archfanatic, thanx for the People.com/Cook link. I hope that will squash the “stage dad” garbage about Jeff Archuleta.

goboywonder on June 23, 2008 at 4:23 pm
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I don’t have speakers at work so I have to wait until I get home to see the new video blog – but I’ve watched it WITHOUT sound about 5 times

He’s so cute – everything about him just yells out sunshine, kindness, sincerity, gracefulness and the list could go on and on – who in their right mind would not LOVE this young man?

archie-angel fan on June 23, 2008 at 4:25 pm
366

I forgot to mention that instead of using DIVX to watch the videos, I downloaded something called Xvid
http://www.xvid.org/Downloads.15.0.html
This allows me to watch the enhance videos on Realplayer, and the HDTV ones on the windows media player, and then I can make the video full screen

rlskis on June 23, 2008 at 4:29 pm
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goboywonder:

“I hope that will squash the “stage dad” garbage about Jeff Archuleta.”

I wouldn’t bet on it as I’m pretty sure I saw some comments over at People.com to the effect of, “that’s so nice that Cook’s trying to protect Archuleta that he’s willing to lie for him.” Honestly, I don’t think the fact that Simon, Ryan, Chikezie, Jason, Cook, etc. have all said that Jeff is a good guy means squat to people. They operate under the where-there’s-smoke-there’s-fire theory and nothing is ever going to be able to change their minds. It’d be like them having to admit they were wrong after all this time and most people don’t ever like to admit that.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 4:29 pm
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OK, well, I downloaded “Shop Around” in hd during lunch, and finally got a chance to play it.

When we watched that episode live in February, my wife & I just looked at each other, and I said, “I think we just saw this year’s winner.”

Turns out we were right.

Now I’ve got to get “Don’t Let”.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 4:31 pm
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ITTO, and I guess besides all that you have said, that smoke that they see is someone kicking up dirt and unfortunately dirt sells.

Funnygirl, your story had me hooked for the very beginning–when when you first novel be published?

goboywonder on June 23, 2008 at 4:36 pm
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P.S. Can you bring me some vomit bags? I might absolutely NEED it. I hope i dont get too excited though…

Xenophilius on June 23, 2008 at 2:24 pm
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I refuse to take you to an ER at any of the concerts. You’ll stay put until you locate David.

do i have you as a friend on myspace?
MC on June 23, 2008 at 2:39 pm
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I have two friends on myspace. David and some guy named Tom.
I’m myspace challenged. Not sure how it all works.

Joner
Like you this is my last AI season

ITTO
I think Cook has survivor’s guilt cause he knows who really won.

Scout
A ggodly amount of Cook’s fans do him a disservice by being such jerks

ealbino
Missing a plane to the Bahamas qualifies you for the finals of the most ODD Fan competition.

coca on June 23, 2008 at 4:36 pm
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ITTO-I also think that somewhere along the way, the media thought Cook was “cool” and the whole Daughtry thing needed to be vindicated. They should have called it “Cool American Dude” vs. American Idol, because I know I sound like a broken record, but David Archuleta, is the epitome of an American Idol. Cook’s fans have said some of the most cruel and disturbing things I’ve ever read about another human being and I’d be willing to bet Cook would be horrified to know how they treated his friend, Archie.

Goboy-love that word Nugget in any form its used Actually, it’s one of my favorites…maybe you all knew that

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 4:37 pm
372

I think David’s greatness is sensed by all, believers and “so called” non-believers, making him a target for any holywood gossip – I think he knows it and he is prepared to deal with it. I think Jeff prepared him for this. They will both be fine, David is going to be so incredibly successful as the years go by, the criticism will not go away, but as David says, he knows who he is and knows what’s going on, so he’s not worried.

ITTO – help me out here – what am I trying to say that doesn’t come out well???? LOL

archie-angel fan on June 23, 2008 at 4:40 pm
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Riskis (#356 and #361) — Thank you so much for that info! I believe I may have managed to download one of them simply by bumbling my way through it–but was never successful after that! Now armed with your instrux… I’ll shall now march my l’il bootie right back to MU and try again… with confidence! I also found a firefox add-on that supposedly allows one to bypass that limited download feature. (Vee shall see!)

I already have both of those players and tend to use the VLC for all flavors of x-factors, because it plays all of them beautifully!

And… Ealbino Thank you, too, for your IMAGINARY answer to my question. :p

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 4:44 pm
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I can see I’m missing some great posts….can’t wait to get home and read them all!

Special shout-out to InspiredbyLittleDavid – I know you’re probably lurking at work and know that you can’t post! Hopefully we’ll see you tonight!

archieangel on June 23, 2008 at 4:44 pm
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archie-angel fan, that makes me have even more respect for David. He is so young and yet see how he handles ALL the negative trash about he and his family. When I was that young I couldn’t handle anybody not liking me. But I think it’s also a credit to his parents for giving him a great family foundation and helping him to stay grounded and true to himself.

goboywonder on June 23, 2008 at 4:46 pm
376

Does anyone else think that You’re The Voice is one of David’s best studio versions?

Or does this simply mean that I’m old? Because I think I can remember the song when oh, thinking about my younger years.

Or maybe I like it because Simon hated it.

By the way, personality seems to be Nigel’s new buzzword. Shortly after the finale, he said that both Davids could use a little more personality.

If personality is something that Nigel has, then I’m only glad the two Davids lack in that department, because I can’t stand Nigel-ish people.

jamec on June 23, 2008 at 4:50 pm
377

#368 Good luck Bee

Also, forgot to add that you can only download one video at a time with the free megaupload thing.

rlskis on June 23, 2008 at 4:52 pm
378

goboywonder -a re you kidding me? at 44 I wouldn’t be able to handle it as well as he does LOL – well, I never thought I’d say I have a 17 year old as a role model, but now that I’ve seen David and how gracefully he behaves when facing difficulties – I’ve become better at doing it myself – I’m always taking the higher road now when dealing with conflict resolution – rather than get defensive or bitter when things aren’t going my way – a 17 year old taught me that – AMAZING!!!!

archie-angel fan on June 23, 2008 at 4:52 pm
379

coca – “Survivor’s guilt”…hmm, that could be true, but I doubt he’d ever admit something like that. I do think he knows who’s the better singer and it’s not the guy he sees in the mirror every morning. At least he acknowledges that.

Josie – I also think Cook would be rather surprised at some of the comments his fans have made about Archie, just as I think Archie would be disapproving of what his fans have said about Cook. That being said, maybe I’m biased, but the level of hate thrown at Cook pales in comparison to the downright horrible things I’ve seen some people say about Archuleta. The funny thing is that David is oblivious to it all so I wonder why the haters even bother since their target is never even going to hear what they have to say.

On the other hand, maybe they get their jollies from harassing David’s fans because they know it upsets us, which is why I refuse to let it get to me. This all gets back to the point I was trying to make last week that the more we engage the haters, the more they thrive on it. If enough people ignore them, eventually they’ll crawl back into their holes.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 4:53 pm
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beeeeeeeeeeeeee- I posted it again… in post #41…did you not see that one either?? omgggggggg I must be in the twilight zone…

coca – thanks for not laughing at me missing my plane! and I’ll take that award

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 4:55 pm
381

jamec,

I really liked the studio version of “You’re the Voice” MUCH better than the live version. I wasn’t familiar with the music before David’s performance, and I didn’t care for the live arrangement.

As for Nigel, I think he’s an ass. He and Simon have something in common: they know the music business, but they don’t know jack about music.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 4:56 pm
382

Jamec -I liked it…but I think his voice was amazinggggggg in So it goes….and DLTSGDM..

bee – I meant again in post 341.

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 4:58 pm
383

ITTO I’ve said it before, I think not only Cook fans, but even the media, say things just to push our buttons. But since hearing David respond to the negative things Constantine said with, “oh, that’s too bad, he doesn’t even know me”, then I am going to let that stuff roll off my shoulders! We WILL NEVER change their minds about our David. And there really are so many of us that adore him, we are out in full force. By staying positive, we show David our full support.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm
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ITTO I’ve said it before, I think not only Cook fans, but even the media, say things just to push our buttons. But since hearing David respond to the negative things Constantine said with, “oh, that’s too bad, he doesn’t even know me”, then I am going to let that stuff roll off my shoulders! We WILL NEVER change their minds about our David. And there really are so many of us that adore him, we are out in full force. By staying positive, we show David our full support.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm
385

*just wanted to point out before i go out:

rlskis – i can download more than once from megaupload…the only time where it says ‘download limit is exceeded’ or whatever is if i try to download more than once at the same time..or maybe its cause im downloading from the enhanced section..

bye angels – be back laters.

*I LOVE ALL THESE INSIGHTFUL POSTS*

MC on June 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm
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ITTO – once again, there you go saying what I was trying to – you are awesome – although I too appreciate the candor of some of archie’s fans, IMHO, the competition is over and it’s not about what happened or how and if it was fair or not – and if one competitor was better than the other -for me personally, NOW it’s about moving forward and standing next to david in his journey.

I’m sorry -I’m not that good at writing my thoughts – really not at saying them either ha!

archie-angel fan on June 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm
387

Wow…I haven’t double posted since like, March! Sorry I guess I wanted to get my point across!

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 5:01 pm
388

Now, see how this works? My daughter has a rash and we were out of cream, so we ran to the store, bought a bunch of stuff an came home. I threw it all in the cabinets and rushed down to the computer to check in on Archie’s world.

And I see that the discussion is still rousing and wonderful. I love the things you all say, because it is what I feel. We are all now Angels for life.

About Cook fans: I don’t know how many times I’ve complained to my husband about something said online, about how the person appears to be ‘mean,’ and he has had to calm me down. He says he thinks Cook may have more younger fans than anyone realized — it comes across as immature. I don’t know what it is. But I do know that I am proud to be among this group of articulate and devoted fans. I love how we all get along 99% of the time. And how we are connecting.

Whew! This is an experience, isn’t it? Archie has been a life-change just like getting married or having a baby. Wow.

KH on June 23, 2008 at 5:01 pm
389

jamec – I LOVE the studio version of YTV! It’s a great song with a great message sung so beautifully by our David.

Nigel seems to have a thing with personality. He’s been after a dancer on So You Think You Can Dance for the same thing, and that dancer has a great personality.

Going back into semi-lurk mode here.

Granny on June 23, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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GOOD AFTERNOON ANGELS !!!
Here we go..
A special shout-out to: Inspired, Kristi, jorgiegirl, treb, MomWithODD, Xeno, MC, archieangel, FunnyGirl, beene, beebeecava, archie-angel fan, dominic, Indomass, matrix63, Rabid, talented38, stina, froggcooke, archuletagem, whimzical, Kobisan, inasina, artchie, melanie s., AlwayzAnArchAngel, bianca, KH, fan4idol, Cinny, i.heart.da, farfaraway, coca, ree, Fe, Joner, karidol, fa3rygirl, dada8, Blue Sandals, Josie, Munch, ojs759, archuleta addict, kpham54, pattylovesarchie, juvecute, ealbino, rlskis, Luvnugs, aquayers, ITTO, angelofindonesia, violet4ever, Granny, marly, cindylouhoo, rightsaidcat, sheebee, Scout1971, Archie_the_great, supershopper, indicgo, Daffy, mcluvin me some david, tabbycat, rainbowskyway, ohmygoshasley, ijklm, vilmagardiner, newyoricannyc, Janey, BigFanLittleDavid, newangel, goboywonder, sandyparks, SAM1346, carole4, Squirelly, Suzanne, trebor, Carly, Jen A, archiesangel08, verymads, davidawillwin, DavidAsfan, archftw, rapture, therang, nploan, jamec, Legolas.. Love y’all!
Hello, dearest lurkers! Please do say hello when y’all have the time!

♫ ♪ ♫ ♪

Ahh..
I need to read the FunnyGirl’s fanfic (You are a brilliant writer!) and catch up on the posts. I will be back <3

Ann on June 23, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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archie-angel fan, me too! I now think about how gracious David has been in all aspect of the AI7 debacle and the nasty media and try to handle things the way he would—And a child shall lead them!

jamec, all I can say is WHOOOA, WHOOOA,is always near my conscious thoughts. Often I realize a song is playing in my mind and when I think about it, its YTV. But last night and this morning it was TOM. I tell someone would think my mind is the DavidJams.com station.

goboywonder on June 23, 2008 at 5:03 pm
392

Jamec, hear, hear on your post 371 about Nigel-ish people. I don’t need to be around people with such “personality.” You know they just wanted the outrageous or polarizing personalities for their ratings — they’ve forgotten that sometimes people just want the feel-good moment, something that David and David could have provided in spades if TPTB would’ve just let things play out.

KH on June 23, 2008 at 5:04 pm
393

Hey Ann, a big THANX, for the shoutout.

goboywonder on June 23, 2008 at 5:05 pm
394

ITTO – by chance do you know if there will be a a fanblast gatering in NY that Xeno had mentioned? She said she couldn’t find info anymore so maybe it was squashed.

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 5:06 pm
395

And here is dear Ann who remembers us all!

Granny on June 23, 2008 at 5:06 pm
396

ealbino Guess what…#341 is not you…lol…for me, that is. (It’s a long post from xeno to josie, I swear!) I think you and I will simply declare a truce with today and our attempts to communicate techie instrux to one another. (Tomorrow is a brand new day!)

For whatever reason, the rickey gods have permitted riskis to communicate such matters to me today, and who are we to question the rickey gods?

I must get back to work. I canNOT believe I have played this long today. If I’m lucky I’ll be able to lurk some. Y’all carry ON!

beebeecava on June 23, 2008 at 5:07 pm
397

Hey to Ann, too! Thanks for the shout-out!

And with a good day to all of you, I really MUST leave. I need to get the stuff in the cabinets better organized before the hubby gets home, or he might not be quite as sweet about the ODD problem!

KH on June 23, 2008 at 5:08 pm
398

Hey Ann…..Let us know if you like the fanfic from funnygirl!

goboy- DavidJams.com – LOL

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 5:08 pm
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Kristi -

I did not have to download megaupload to download or watch the HQ videos. I used the slow download method.

Most people downloaded the “smaller” ones here – (the first list):
http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=549397

When you click a Megaupload link, just enter the 3 letters it wants in the box up top and it will take you to a page where you have to wait 45 seconds before you can download. Ignore any occasional dating site popup windows – you do not have to register for anything. Some videos have a different kind of link that lists the places to download from at the bottom – I picked Megaupload then did same as above. And I think one takes you to a page that has a download link.

To watch may require the divx codec so Windows Media Player can play them.
http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/download/

They are nice – I wish my laptop’s screen was bigger because I think I am watching them about 1/2 size!

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 5:10 pm
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It might just be me, but someone who thinks it’s a brilliant idea to give a 25+ year-old, cheesy wedding ballad to a 17 year-old kid should be the last person anyone should listen to regarding what constitutes having a good personality.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 5:10 pm
401

My best friend is a Cook fan, and even he gets nasty when we exchange words about each others particular David.

I think in the end what it REALLY boils down to with Cook Fans being such jerks is that they all really do feel threatened by David Archuleta’s talent and success and popularity.

It’s ironic, because the Idol they proudly love and admonish and bash anyone else who stands in his way seems to be a genuine and caring individual towards Archey.

Indomass on June 23, 2008 at 5:12 pm
402

Where Scout when we need him – okay – I’ll jump in – Nigel is an A@@

archie-angel fan on June 23, 2008 at 5:12 pm
403

ealbino – Unfortunately, my knowledge of Fan Blast tour parties is limited to the local one here in Salt Lake. You might try sending an email to Eric fanblast2008@aol.com to ask him about it.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 5:12 pm
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One other thing – if your main goal is to put them on your Ipod – this giant archive supposedly contains all of Archie’s performances in Ipod format (that should avoid having to convert a bunch of other-format files):
http://www.archuletafans.com/David-American-Idol-Preformances-For-Your-Ipod-t9525.html

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 5:12 pm
405

noooooooo Bee that’s 343 you’re reading.. go up two posts from that and tell me what you see…

This is driving me nuts!! LOL

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 5:13 pm
406

Huge hugs to Ann!

Poor Beebee we love you!!!

-a funny thing – I decided to go back to March 1st here on Rickey just to peek at some of our posts (which were only 100 posts threads and that was long) and I see you all over the place – I am so thoroughly enjoying reading things (save a few meanie ones from other fans).

We now are a way of life. Enjoy it! I know I will/am.

Josie on June 23, 2008 at 5:13 pm
407

ok.. cool Itto..I will do so…

Leaving work now Angels.. See you later!

ealbino on June 23, 2008 at 5:15 pm
408

Hellooooo Angels!

It’s another day in Paradise, here at Rickey’s!

Many posts! Much reading! Funny, Insightful, always informative, good links, pics, etc., etc.!

Whew!

Itto – please don’t ever leave!

Funnygirl- Who’s your publisher?

Regarding the whole TPTB Idol manipulation thing…
I agree with EVERTHING brought up here.

One thing that wasn’t…the voting process. I hated it before and I hate it more than ever now.

This is what urks me the most. The Cook fans have that so-called 12 million differential to throw at us and it’s bogus. Especially when someone refers to 12 million PEOPLE!

Does anyone here think that will change next season? (Not that I’m watching again!)

Vikilee on June 23, 2008 at 5:17 pm
409

Fanblast tickets for the Long Island concert
http://fanblastinlongislandny.eventbrite.com/

For New Jersey
http://fanblastinnewark.eventbrite.com/

coca on June 23, 2008 at 5:18 pm
410

Indomass – Next time your Cook fan friend starts getting after David, ask him/her why they hate him so much. I’d be curious if they could come up with any real rational explanation. I totally get those Cook fans who simply don’t like David’s style of music, but even that argument doesn’t explain why they would attack him personally.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 5:19 pm
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Hey Granny & beebee how’s it going

see you later kh, take care.

ealbino, yeah non-stop lip licking,hand waving, eyes closing, hips shaking, toe tapping, head whipping, movin’ & grovin’ to the music station.

goboywonder on June 23, 2008 at 5:19 pm
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I gotta make this quick –

ITTO: I hated, hated, hated Longer. Hated it when it was new, hated it when it was on the radio, hate it today.

archie-angel fan: Here I am! You are correct, Nigel’s an ass.

Everyone, enjoyed the conversations this afternoon. I finished downloading “Don’t Let the Sun” and watched just enough to make my eyes tear up before I stopped it. I wasn’t crying, dammit, just my allergies bothering me. OK, gotta finish up and get out of here, later everyone.

Scout1971 on June 23, 2008 at 5:22 pm
413

I know Fanblast is having an early morning (I think) videotaped shout out to Archie of fans wearing tour color shirts (I think) and bringing posters, etc. – also some fan interviews – I think the morning of each concert, outdoors. You can access the list and the free (but limited) tickets for them. Just go here and click the link, on the right where it says GOING TO A CONCERT? CHECK THIS OUT <- click that.
http://davidarchuletafanblast.com/

The Fanblast (breakfast?) party in Washington, DC with Fanblast VIPs (not Archie) had $150 tickets but I don’t know if any are left. You may have to email fanblast about those.

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 5:24 pm
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ITTO – It was interesting to read you comments to Kpham and Beebee’s comments yesterday.

I think Simon and Brits in general call a spade a spade. I have a friend like that who can be offensive to some and affectionate and loving to some. It is hard for them to fake – may be their genetic make up or it is in their culture. I did think Simon was sincere but for the last 3/4 standing episodes. My doubts about his intentions became clear after reading enough about British idol. The fact that a judge(s) are allowed to go out to the media and comment whom they think will win or whom they prefer seemed bizzare and unforgiving for me. As a viewer a judge or ANYTHING needs to be fair but that kind of burst my bubble for me.

Paula, all about squishing and squeezing DA, calling him a gem initially, gave so-so comments to DA in the last 5 or 6 episodes. It was strange that she gave standing ovations, drooled and gave over-the-top comments on DC’s sub-par performances. I think the only person who stayed true to himself was Randy. It was difficult for him to hide his feelings as it was evident in his emotional judgements right from the start.

People like Slezak whose pay check depended on bringing DA down shut up to some extent after DA’s final performance. His interview “idolatry” was a testament to what a sleaze he could be trying to ask manipulative questions to naive DA about the lyric he mumbled and have him admit to that. My only peeve is that DA should not underestimate his performances in the future. His repeated interviews about the fact that the result of AI was not depended upon ONE performance alone and how they did the entire season seemed a little unsettling for me. Which performance he is talking about? Every one of his performance was a GEM including “YTV”, WY” and even “WCWIO”. His strep was underplayed while Ramiele (20 yr old going on 10)was all pouty when she was sick and got some publicity about it.

Sorry for the long post but I had to vent.

sandyparks on June 23, 2008 at 5:32 pm
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Quick!!! Go to the new thread… It’s Rickey live!

Vikilee on June 23, 2008 at 5:34 pm
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Hello goboywonder, Granny, KH and Josie! Thank you for the acknowledgment, too (:

ealbino – Oh my gosh.. here’s what I think.

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I have never read fanfiction before, so this is a first. I must say, it’s a work of art, a masterpiece, if you will. What imagery and diction! It’s a good thing I’m alone so I don’t have to bottle up my emotions. I giggled, I sighed. I felt like I was there, witnessing all that was happening. Goodness gracious. Love the references, the stylistic manner of writing, the raw feeling instilled in every sentence.. everything!

FunnyGirl, I applaud your brilliance and excellence <3
Can’t wait for the next segment.

Ann on June 23, 2008 at 5:44 pm
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Hi Angels – browsing on my break @work.

any HOFFAS ready to join the “gang”?! lol. HOFFA=Hot Older Fans For Archey!!

#183-sandyparks……i may have a floor seat available for sale for the san jose show….will know today……..row n, i think on the floor….r u still interested in a ticket?

mcluvin me some david on June 23, 2008 at 5:44 pm
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I just found this…

Jan Westmark – Celebrity News Service
Los Angeles, CA (CNS) – “American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta was a star during the show, but his father Jeff Archuleta took some heat for how he handled his son.

Jeff was said to have micromanaged his son’s career during the show, and toward the end of the season he had his backstage passes revoked. Despite that, David has continued to say his dad is nothing but great.

Now another David is stepping up and saying the same thing. David Cook, who won this season of “Idol,” said he has never seen Jeff be anything but a caring and loving father. Cook, 25, thinks the whole thing has been blown out of proportion. In fact, Cook is looking forward to Jeff joining the Idols on the tour bus for the American Idols Live! tour. The tour kicks of July 1 in Glendale, Arizona.

Young David has taken to writing on his MySpace blog recently, and even thanked his fans for wishing his dad a happy Father’s Day.

archie-angel fan on June 23, 2008 at 5:44 pm
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coca – I do not think those are concert tickets – they are Fanblast Shout-out tickets. Fans meet in the morning and are videotaped shouting out to David. I know the Philly one is 8-9AM.

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 5:44 pm
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Hello goboywonder, Granny, KH and Josie! Thank you for the acknowledgment, too (:

ealbino – Oh my gosh.. here’s what I think.

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I have never read fanfiction before, so this is a first. I must say, it’s a work of art, a masterpiece, if you will. What imagery and diction! It’s a good thing I’m alone so I don’t have to bottle up my emotions. I giggled, I sighed. I felt like I was there, witnessing all that was happening. Goodness gracious. Love the references, the stylistic manner of writing, the raw feeling instilled in every sentence.. everything!

FunnyGirl, I applaud your brilliance and excellence <3
Can’t wait for the next segment.

Ann on June 23, 2008 at 5:45 pm
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sandyparks – I get what you are saying about David’s tendency to downplay his performances. I sometimes wish he wouldn’t keep saying that Cook should have won because I think the reality supports the opposite scenario. However, what we’re seeing is David just being his usual, brutally honest self. He’s never going to change. Those that don’t understand that are going to take what he says as gospel, but the people who do understand know that David will say anything to elevate those people around him and downplay anything that elevates his own position, even if it doesn’t reflect the reality of the situation. He’s humble, even sometimes to a fault, but that’s what a lot of people love about him. So in the end, is it really a bad thing?

Personally, I’d prefer him to always stay as unassuming as he is if it means that he’ll always work hard and will never take anything for granted. Not many really famous, successful people have managed to do that. Perhaps he can set the example.

ITTO on June 23, 2008 at 5:48 pm
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That Rickey Live thing crashes my Firefox 3 on Win2000 at work. Bummer.

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 5:49 pm
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violet – yea those are the tickets xeno && ealbino asked for.

NEW THREAD EVERYONE!!

MC on June 23, 2008 at 5:49 pm
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ITTO – Ditto. I don’t mind him saying he doesn’t mind at all coming in second to Cook. But in one interview Archie said he didn’t know how he made it so far on Idol and that lots of people were better than him. And he thinks he looks and sounds weird.

I am still hoping that somehow he will get my fan mail. I said:

Believe in yourself. The reason you were in the top 2 is because you are great. We did feel what you wanted us to feel – we felt it strongly. Stay sweet and humble and sing to us some more.

violet4ever on June 23, 2008 at 5:55 pm
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ITTO
“He’s humble, even sometimes to a fault…” I BOW TO YOUR WISDOM.. Does this emanate from UTAHites alone. I think hanging on Rickey’s thread should rub off some on us.

I agree with you. AI used him for all the publicity they need for their choice of winner. It was rather pathetic to notice that DC would talk to reporters while DA was like a beautiful wall paper behind him. Just one resonating word out of DA mouth he starts to own the interview or show. Ryan Seacrest tries desperately to showcase DC on their E-news which is probably bringing yawns. After watching one public appearance alone by himself(WALL-E)it shows that he is going to be larger than life. I don’s believe that he is going to be able to fathom any time soon about who he is and what he is doing to people around him. I think that is pure giftedness.

To be a phenomenon at 17 or a life-force, is certainly special gift of creation that we need to celebrate.

I think you are taking the place of RASCAL here. Like somebody in this thread said. Dont leave… Thanks.

sandyparks on June 23, 2008 at 6:01 pm
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Hi to all David’s angels!

Was just reading all the posts about David Cook’s fans and their negative comments. I don’t think David Archuleta is the only oblivious one to those. I honestly don’t know another single person (out here in real life) that reads blogs on the internet about David and David. We’re (Rickey’s posters) such a tiny percentage of David’s fans that reach worldwide. David’s music and exemplary lifestyle will speak for itself; millions of people will love it. In my opinion, It’s not worth my energy to diss Cook or read comments that aren’t favorable. David is God sent and what Simon, American Idol, et al have done is all a moot point now…David was presented to us and we will embrace him always.

Just a bit worried…do Clay Aiken fans still blog madly? I’m wondering if I need to take early retirement and stay home. This is almost a full-time job!

archuleta addict on June 23, 2008 at 6:17 pm
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I’m just sitting here watching the Fan Blast videos on justin.tv and I swear, I laugh so hard at that Guillermo’s piece!! David is such a cutie in those! I love it when he says “I didn’t smell her or sniff her” when he’s talking about whether Paula smells good or not…LOL!

BTW…does anyone have the “And So It Goes” mp3??

I ♥ David!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on June 23, 2008 at 6:26 pm
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Wow. Nobody responded to my post about the voting process.

Vikilee on June 23, 2008 at 6:32 pm
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good afternoon angels *waves*

ITTO,Scout1971,archieangelfan and other angels in the current discussion——

Here is my two cents:

As for the whole AI and TPTB: I honestly don’t think that they knew what to do with David from the beginning. David was so far and above talent wise than anyone else, and they knew it. Just look at the judges reactions on “heaven”. I think that maybe they were a little worried because this is “suppose” to be a competition. I think as the season went along, a lot of behind the scene things went on to somehow “encourage” the idea of a more “fair” competition. They knew from the beginning what they had on their hands and the money making potential David could bring. Cook came on as well mid-way through the season, and the money signs started glowing.

Cook Fans: I think that there are harsh fans on both sides, however, I do think that the nastiness towards DA is worse. What is there to hate? David is about as perfect as you can get in both a singer and a person. It’s like a person who does not want to focus on their faults and choices, so they feel the need to tear the other down with the hopes it will build the other up. The problem with this line of thinking is that most people end up seeing through the BS. Cook seems to be genuine. Yes he is a little “smug”, and that is what I have a hard time with. However he has defended DA and for that I feel Cook deserves the benefit of the doubt.
The media: I believe that the media as TPTB don’t know what to do with David. They can’t believe anyone is so “untouched” as he is in his personal life. So the natural conclusion is to make fun of him, tear him down and try to validate their opinion. I’m with ITTO on this one, why don’t they just leave him alone? Surely if he is as boring as they make him out to be, he wouldn’t be news worthy? I think that they are baffled by his popularity and want the success that David will no doubt bring to their own organizations. That is why the constant flip-flopping back and forth.

Whew….. sorry so long, but I had to respond.

wallsbeme on June 23, 2008 at 6:58 pm
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Yay! My internet connection is down so it’s only now that I’m able to get on Rickeys. Just wanted to post that…

I LOVE DAVID ARCHULETA! I love his hat too!

I can’t believe his hat became an issue. ROFL!!!

ree on June 24, 2008 at 12:53 am
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You all have to admit ~> He’s got presentable style. lol

kyo2590 on June 24, 2008 at 9:07 pm
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Reasons why David is loved in the Philippines besides his beautiful voice:

Filipinos can easily spot individual that has a lot of respect to others, and love family above all.
Filipinos are very passionate and emotional poeple, and David sings, with a lot of passion and emotions. that’s an A+
Filipinos love anything that related to spanish,(100 yrs colonized by Spain) Most of them claim have Spanish background.
David looks very “mestizo” always admired among filipinos.
David acts his age, not trying to be grown up.
The hmmmmmm and ohhhhhhhhhh when he sings is one to dye for.
Filipinos love children that want’s their parents to be around all the time,(strong family ties)
David’s looks are basically a dream for most young one’s boyfriend.

For now, this is all I can think of. I will be adding some later.

eburg on June 25, 2008 at 8:17 am
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lol, correction on my comment “die” instead of “dye”. we are all human we mistakes! lol

eburg on June 25, 2008 at 8:26 am
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~~hhhhmmmm~~

LuvnugsRarofan on July 1, 2008 at 6:52 am