David Archuleta — “Crush” — The Stats

Thursday, August 21, 2008, 02:33 PM | David Archuleta

MJ’s Big Blog has compiled a bunch of stats from Billboard Chart Beat about David Archuleta’s “Crush”. Wow, I didn’t know stats could be this exciting! Enjoy Archeys! Go David Archuleta!

1. The highest new entry on the Hot 100 of 2008.
2. The highest debut ever for an American Idol song not performed on the series.
3. The highest-debuting single since the No. 2 bow of Fall Out Boy’s “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race” the week of Feb. 3, 2007.
4. Archie’s peak position to date is higher than the winner, David Cook. Cook’s coronation single, “Time of My Life” peaked at #3 on the Hot 100.
5. “Crush,” which debuts at No. 1 on Hot Digital Songs, is the fourth entry for Archuleta on the Hot 100.
6. “Crush” is the seventh single to debut inside the top 10 of the Hot 100 in 2008, including Taylor Swift’s “Change,” which enters this week at No. 10.

375 Comments for David Archuleta — “Crush” — The Stats

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HOLY MOLY!! CONGRATULATIONS DAVID JAMES ARCHULETA and the Arch Angels!!!

woo hoooooooooo- CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES.. Come On!

ealbino on August 21, 2008 at 2:43 pm
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Can’t get over that video.

UGH.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 2:46 pm
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WOW! So proud of you David! Hard to keep up with you guys switching threads on me

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 2:48 pm
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The Idols are in Tampa tonight but it is so crazy there with the storm stuff. Has anybody heard any news on the concert tonight? Wonder if there will be a cellcast?

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 2:49 pm
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Oh David, there are no words to describe how proud and happy that we for you. It is just an awesome time for you right now and you deserve all of the wonderful things and accolades that are coming your way. CONGRATULATIONS, CRUSHER!!!

archiefanatic on August 21, 2008 at 2:54 pm
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Wow thats great! Thanks for posting Rickey. And thanks for posting the shoutout video haha. We <3.

loonyluna00 on August 21, 2008 at 2:55 pm
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I am so unbelievably happy for him!

I was thinking back to the dreaded finale week.

Someone back then asked me why it would be so important for him to win….I responded immediately, “VALIDATION”.

We all knew how talented his was and how much potential he had, but after all the pounding he received from the media and naysayers during the final weeks of the show, it became very important to me that he knew how special he was too and I was terribly disappointed with the outcome.

Well, you don’t debut at #2 on the Billboard charts without being “something special”. I guess you could say he’s officially been VALIDATED! Amen.

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 2:58 pm
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YAY!! I’m sooooo proud of him!

I realize that along with all of this popularity comes fame, and sometimes you find that thats all people are interested in…is the fame. Not with David though, I feel as though he could care less about the fame and fortune…he’s doing what he loves..singing..for who he loves…us. He deserves the very very best…

WE LOVE YOU DAVID!!!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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archiefanatic – I posted on the other thread but in case you didn’t see it.. I LOVE your pictures.. Thanks so much for sharing!!

ealbino on August 21, 2008 at 3:01 pm
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amen Joner!!! Validation is sweet lol. i know that David’s specialness isnt to everyones taste but there is no denying his talent and its simply heaven to have him prove his talent like this (even though he doesnt need to prove it)

LuvnugsRarofan on August 21, 2008 at 3:02 pm
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Hey SCOUT! Rickey put up a button for you to click on up above. I think it’s got your name on it actually

Josie on August 21, 2008 at 3:04 pm
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Hi everyone!

Luvnugs – your story from last night (about your daughter) was hilarious! It reminded me of another funny quote from my little beene. She was looking at a snapshot of the family (me, hubby and son) from when I was pregnant with her. I was enormously pregnant. She asked why she wasn’t in the picture, and I said, “Well you kind of are since you were in my tummy.” Her eyes got very wide and she looked a little freaked out. She whispered, “did you eat me?”

beene on August 21, 2008 at 3:07 pm
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Scout, in scanning over the last couple of threads I see that you have done a fine job of maintaining the frenzy from yesterday. May I make one suggestion?

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii105/RipLo99/Cowbell-small.jpg

beene on August 21, 2008 at 3:09 pm
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Scout’s Weekly Rant:

Ok, does any of this surprise you: #2 Billboard debut? #1 on iTunes? Rave reviews? Me neither.

Did you ever get the feeling in the last six months that everyone in the world was DEAF except you? We all heard the way this kid can sing last February. Why couldn’t you “experts” hear it? Chris Sligh? Michael Slezak? Ann Powers? Sorry, you’re idiots.

Come on, this isn’t brain surgery. His career is unfolding exactly like we thought it would.

Next week, #1.

We await your apologies.

I’m Scout and I approved this rant.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 3:10 pm
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Yayyy!! I’m so proud :]:]

Omg…Hagood Coxe accepted my friend request on Facebook :] Haha I’m so excited.

Tib on August 21, 2008 at 3:11 pm
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Scout I’m also awaiting their apologies. (Not allowed to rant, myself, so… what you said.

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 3:13 pm
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(beene i LOVE Walken… but don’t know the cowbell reference)

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 3:14 pm
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lol Click here if your naughty? Rickey trying to tell us something?

Boy you know I was just thinking about when his first CD hits and all those new songs. Not to mention concert performances with his new songs….. Danger Will Robinson Danger!

Major overload.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 3:14 pm
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lmao beene, my nephew actually said something similar to me when i was pregnant with my little princess. and your story reminds me of my girl last week when she turned to me and said “mommy how does the man (note how she doesnt say daddy lol im a single mum) put the baby in the mommy’s tummy” and im like i so dont want to have this conversation with you yet so i say “i’ll tell you when you are older” and she goes “but i want to know now. Please mommy i need to know”

LuvnugsRarofan on August 21, 2008 at 3:17 pm
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#12, #13, #14

Ha ha ha ha ha lmbo, lmao, you people are the best, truly!!!

beebee- an SNL skit in a recording studio. Walken is the producer. Will Farrell too. “We need more cowbell” Try to find the video and watch it, it’s hysterical!!

Jen A on August 21, 2008 at 3:17 pm
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Josie,
The naughty button? Isn’t that my picture in the middle?

beene,
I am eagerly awaiting the “Cowbell Remix” of “Crush” that Lucid is surely working on as I write this.

Random Archufact: David Archuleta once played rugby by himself. He went undefeated.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 3:18 pm
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beebee:

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

warning – don’t drink anything while watching unless you want it spewing across your computer.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 3:20 pm
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Bravo, Scout – #14. Very well said.

Yes, ealbino, I did see your comment about my pix in the other thread. Thank you.

archiefanatic on August 21, 2008 at 3:20 pm
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scout i love you!! you are always saying what im thinking lol. I would love to see those people eat there words.

LuvnugsRarofan on August 21, 2008 at 3:20 pm
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A must read, ‘CRUSH’ TO JUDGMENT:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/bonus_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003841437

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 3:21 pm
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ahhhhhhhhhhh i love rugby!!! Daniel Carter for the win!!!!!
sorry bout that, i saw the word rugby and my fingers started typing on their own.

LuvnugsRarofan on August 21, 2008 at 3:22 pm
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Beene – #12. That is very cute and funny. BTW, I loved your recap on Lexington.

archiefanatic on August 21, 2008 at 3:23 pm
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thank you wanda and archiefanatic for sharing your pictures!! you must be so over the moon wanda, david wearing your necklace… i bet you he’s wearing it on the video!

xeno, you must have supersharp eyes, i don’t see any runner legs at the video shoot, can i borrow your eyes? lol!!

scout, your archufacts are hilarious and witty. seriously, you should compile it in a mini-book and give it to david. he will have a good laugh! i also noted some funny archufacts from the other angels, maybe you can include thos too…just sayin’..

TES, you must be counting the days until your trip! please don’t forget to post your recap and pics…

have a good day angels!

mrsdarchie222 on August 21, 2008 at 3:26 pm
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Jen A and beene — Thank you. Hard to believe I missed that one. (What WAS I doing that I missed that??)

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 3:28 pm
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From MTV:

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1593274/20080821/id_0.jhtml

Josie on August 21, 2008 at 3:28 pm
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archiefanatic, thanks! I loved your recap and photos too! Thank goodness for those of you who got decent pics.

Luvnugs, now that’s a conversation that I will put off at all costs. So far I haven’t gotten hit up directly for an answer. *crosses fingers for a little more time*

Scout, why don’t you audition to play cowbell on David’s first tour? I’ll bet you’ve got some of those moves tucked away, don’t you?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 3:30 pm
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Josie, thanks for bringing us all this good stuff today!

Nice press does the heart good, doesn’t it?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 3:32 pm
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I got a fever. And the only prescription is, more cowbell.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 3:32 pm
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Scout, why don’t you lay down that cowbell right now … with us?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 3:33 pm
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Did you ever get the feeling in the last six months that everyone in the world was DEAF except you?

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 3:10 pm
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Yes, in more ways than one, if you get my emo/alt rock drift.

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 3:36 pm
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jamec *wags finger* you are naughty.

Gotta go get little beene and junior beene from school.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 3:38 pm
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Scout That ‘CRUSH TO JUDGEMENT’ ARTICLE IS THE BEST! WOW!

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 3:39 pm
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Lay it on us Scout.

Wanda— love your PIX!

Josie— nice little find there. Thanks.

Dang it — Safari hates Billboard apparently (and Firefox hates Rickeys apparently) … so I use Safari for Rickey, and Firefox for the billboard links, and now even Firefox is giving me lip. Sheesh it ain’t easy …

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 3:39 pm
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archiefanatic- I just sent you a myspace message.

Beebee!, I LOVE DAVID ARCHULETA! *hugs*

Beene!- *hugs* to you too!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 3:40 pm
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http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b25317_idol_wild_archuleta_crushes_cook_on.html

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 3:41 pm
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I hear you, beebee, about the browsers.

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 3:42 pm
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Thanks, Joner.

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 3:43 pm
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I’M HERE TO SERVE…

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 3:45 pm
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Oh man, just that tingly feeling again. I don’t know… I only get it when David Archueta sings I guess.

BambiHilton on August 21, 2008 at 3:47 pm
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Beene, the last time I checked, David didn’t have a whole lot of songs that feature the cowbell, so I’d be doing myself a disservice, and every member of this forum if I didn’t perform the dang out of this.

jamec, yes, I do get your drift!

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 3:47 pm
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these articles from billboard & eonline are good, but i just hate it when the authors make it look like there is still competition between archie & cook…

mrsdarchie222 on August 21, 2008 at 3:48 pm
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What can I say?

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/04/nigel_lythgoe.jpg

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 3:57 pm
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lol! Kristi Howard (loves David Archuleta!)
{{hugs}} right back!

And Kristi, just so’s you know where I stand re: Crush Kisses: I doubt there will be a kiss in the video, only because the whole song is about the crush, not *the next step*. It’s all about furtive glances, and a friend with whom the crusher “hangs” and has fun. However, since we know David is capable of glances that can vaporize hot lava . . . I’m thinkin’ there will be no disappointment for anyone.

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 3:57 pm
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Hi, Kristi. I just responded.

archiefanatic on August 21, 2008 at 3:59 pm
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Have mercy, jamec, and I don’t mean that in the FunnyGirl way.

mrsdarchie222 – I, too, long for the day when it won’t be David vs. David. Sadly, I don’t think that day will come anytime soon.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 3:59 pm
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LOL, Jamec – #47. Sometimes pictures speak for themselves. No captions needed for that.

archiefanatic on August 21, 2008 at 4:04 pm
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Beebee

David giving glances filled with “longing”….

TSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Just sayin’!

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 4:04 pm
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I always seem to be in the wrong thread!!! A day late and a dollar short seems to be my motto!

SCOUT…I am giving you top billing of eight gold medals along with the fabulous Michael Phelps for your superior humor and most awesome and funny postings. I don’t even know you and I absolutely adore you!!! You make my day with your little bits of naughty humor! Mrs. Scout is one lucky lady to have you around to keep things lively! Gosh!

BEENE—I have been humming “pass the hot sauce” all day long. Just can’t get that song out of my head. Hope you got some good sleep last night. I think I gained at least 10 pounds with dreams of chocolate chips, frosting cans lurking in the refrigerator calling my name, and brown sugar.

KRISTI HOWARD, you are so adorable and if you ever come to Utah I will be your surrogate mom!

WALLS, you beat me to the punch on the shrinking t-shirts. They definitely shrink a ton, even if you don’t put them in the dryer they still seem to shrink! Go figure! Counting down the days til school starts…more free time to spend on ODDism.

Okay, back to “work,” and a quick look at WYSYLM video. SIGHHHHHH…ttyl

AngelMom on August 21, 2008 at 4:04 pm
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jamec #47,

Res ipsa loquitur. (legalese for “the thing speaks for itself”)

Random Archufact: When David Archuleta plays dodgeball, he doesn’t move. The balls dodge him.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:05 pm
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jamec – #47 ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww..My eyes.. my eyes…yuckkkkkkkkk

I need to wash out my eyes with SOAP now!

ealbino on August 21, 2008 at 4:06 pm
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WOW!! I am so very proud of David! I can’t think of anyone more deserving of all this success than David! I can’t wait to see him nab that first Grammy!!!!!!!!!

We ♥ David Archuleta!!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on August 21, 2008 at 4:07 pm
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I agree AngelMom… SCOUT for the gold medal WIN!

ealbino on August 21, 2008 at 4:08 pm
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Yeah, I agree. I’m happy David is getting some much deserved headlines, but I don’t know why it always has to be a David v David thing.

Has EW reported anything? Normally, they post anytime an Idol alum farts let alone anything else, so they better say something or I’ll be pissed.

houstonrufus on August 21, 2008 at 4:08 pm
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Mrs. Scout is one lucky lady to have you around to keep things lively! Gosh!

AngelMom

I keep telling her that. Can I quote you?

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:11 pm
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I think we all knew when we heard David’s first single was named “Crush” where the media would take it. Nature of the beast I’m afraid.

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 4:11 pm
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Hey wanda, it you are still here, can u meet kristi and me at teamarchie? Thanks

archiefanatic on August 21, 2008 at 4:13 pm
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beebee- ohhh those stares. AHHHHHH!

AngelMom- Awww, thankyou very much! I actually do plan on coming out to Utah sometime before Christmas. I’m coming out there to visit a college!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:14 pm
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Hey if there are any Cookies lurking we didn’t write that ET thing.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 4:16 pm
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Wow, went in for a meeting and alot happened while I was away. Loved the Billboard article. jamec loved the picture!!! How astute of you. Scout-you are the best. I wish I could think as fast as you–love all your posts.

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 4:16 pm
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Has EW reported anything? Normally, they post anytime an Idol alum farts let alone anything else, so they better say something or I’ll be pissed.

houstonrufus on August 21, 2008 at 4:08 pm
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LOL, houston, love your attitude. A true fellow Texan.

Everybody else, you’re too quiet. Come on girls, let’s have a little hate in here –

http://davidarchuletafans.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/hagoodcoxe_crushgirl.jpg

You think the jacket got discarded because they couldn’t get the makeup stains out?

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:16 pm
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houston, I think Slezak just might be passive aggressive.

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 4:16 pm
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Clowns no more clowns!

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 4:17 pm
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Ah, Scout – we’re all about the LOOOVVVEEEEE. There will be no hate from us – right girls?

DAVID IS SITTING ON TOP OF THE MUSIC WORLD AND THINGS HAVEN’T EVEN HEATED UP YET.

Once that video hits the screen, there will be a collective *THUD* heard round the world.

It’s all good

Josie on August 21, 2008 at 4:20 pm
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Scout Make up stains? Are you trying to stir things up agin! I think poor Xeno before was going over the edge. Maybe she did cause we haven’t heard from her lately. Xeno you OK?

He’s not gonna kiss the girl!

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 4:21 pm
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Evil clown:

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0fSieBP58QbfK/610x.jpg

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:21 pm
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hmmm, i wonder where did that sparkly jacket go? ebay??

mrsdarchie222 on August 21, 2008 at 4:22 pm
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Slezak is a spin doctor without a degree.

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 4:22 pm
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He’s not gonna kiss the girl!

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 4:21 pm
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Gonna? He already did. Look at her, she’s gorgeous, she’s blonde, I’ll bet she can cook and play cowbell. Or spin the bottle.

http://davidarchuletafans.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/hagoodcoxe_crushgirl.jpg

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:23 pm
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I’m with Josie, no hate from me!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:24 pm
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Nigel Time Machine:

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/03_01/aNigelTeethGinFocus_468×388.jpg

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 4:24 pm
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Scout REALLY wants David to Kiss The Girl!

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 4:25 pm
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Stop the insanity, jamec!!!!!!!

I’m going to lose my lunch. Where’s FunnyGirl when you need her. I need me some killer Archie pictures to counter the horrors I’ve seen–either that or I need to bleach my brain.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 4:28 pm
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But remember Scout…

We cant always get what we want…

We meaning everyone except Kristi.

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:28 pm
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mrsdarchie222,
Where the jacket went –

I thought you all would like to learn about a little known Honduran coming-of-age tradition. Customarily, after his first kiss, a youth finds a butt-ugly article of clothing and burns it in celebration of this milestone event. Fortunately, David did not have to look far to find such a garment.

The ceremonial burning symbolizes leaving behind childhood, ugly producers, emo bartenders, and gratuitous references to Disney.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:28 pm
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jamec,

When Nigel fell out of the ugly tree, he hit every branch on the way down.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:30 pm
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dang it! I messed up on my italics!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:30 pm
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Scout,
LMAO–How funny!

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 4:31 pm
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Josie um… RIGHT … no hate. No ma’am. (Jamec, Joner, it’s taking all of my will power here. :X )

Scout lmao! You’re good. You’re really gooood. (Now, git your lil booty to the naughty corner… how many minutes for you??)

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 4:31 pm
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Ok, listen up everyone – take a look at this Jesse McCartney video directed by Declan Whitebloom (Crush). (I think my beebs posted it a few days ago)…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pts-t0mGEYE

No kissing, but hugging…

Josie on August 21, 2008 at 4:31 pm
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Enough of Nigel!

She is beautiful and I wouldn’t mind if he did kiss her but he won’t. At least on camera.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 4:32 pm
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Kristi Howard,

http://davidarchuletafans.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/hagoodcoxe_crushgirl.jpg

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:32 pm
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While Archuleta now claims the higher Hot 100 debut, Cook’s “The Time of My Life” did better in the download department, selling 236,000 digital copies in its opening week to 166,000 copies for “Crush.” Cook also set a SoundScan-era record that first week, when 11 of his songs cracked the Hot 100, topping Miley Cyrus’ record of six. Only the Beatles have charted more songs at once with 14 spots back in ‘64.
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I think they did Cook justice.. He has some good records of his own based on this eonline article.

ealbino on August 21, 2008 at 4:33 pm
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When Nigel fell out of the ugly tree, he hit every branch on the way down.

OMGGGGGGGGG ….haaaaaaaa.. SCOUT.. you’re killin me!

ealbino on August 21, 2008 at 4:35 pm
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Wish they would not compare Davids — they are both working very hard to succeed!

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 4:36 pm
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Mr. Scout- Okay…Okay…I agree…their should be a kiss…but lets drop that video girl and put this one….

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=44769168&albumID=380303&imageID=11572105

I like her.

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:36 pm
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To any teachers on here: bless you. My daughters both filed in from the school bus, grabbed a drink and snack and went to their respective rooms to do homework.

Leaving me to Archuobsess for an hour.

BAMBIHILTON — welcome! Have you been on before? (If you are here every day, please excuse me. I obsess way too much but ‘real life’ lures me away plenty.

MRSDARCHIE222 and ITTO and HOUSTONRUFUS — I agree. I hate the comparisons between Cook and David. I suppose we can count on seeing them for a while, though.

KH on August 21, 2008 at 4:37 pm
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David, what qualities do you look for in a girl?

“Well, I like a girl with self-respect, a great sense of adventure, and mad cowbell skillz.”

beene on August 21, 2008 at 4:37 pm
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Kristi – !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well played.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 4:39 pm
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Josie That video is pretty out there with my thoughts of David. Is the producer for Jesse the same as Davids? That kind of thing would def be a super whoa! Nice video though. Feeling a storm a brewing with this video… That’s why he took off the jacket! To prepare us all!

EALBINO Thanks! Glad you put that up about Cook. Want good feelings for all of us.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 4:40 pm
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Scout, you are one of a kind. I sure with you and Mrs. Scout were coming to Houston. I have a feeling you’d be the life of the party, just like you are here.

houstonrufus on August 21, 2008 at 4:40 pm
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KRISTI — your girl is gorgeous and she has a lot of spunk. I don’t know about the Hagood girl.

KH on August 21, 2008 at 4:40 pm
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kristi

Is that you? If so you are so pretty…

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 4:41 pm
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Thanks Beene!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:41 pm
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ha!!! Sorry, I must have a sudden lisp. With=wish.

houstonrufus on August 21, 2008 at 4:41 pm
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Kristi Howard #90,

Listen to beene. It’s not enough to be drop-dead gorgeous. Can you learn to play cowbell? If so, there’s hope.

Trust me, guys dig chicks that can play cowbell.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:42 pm
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dfan- yes that is me, and thankyou!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:42 pm
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After reading dozens of passive aggressive comments downplaying David’s success, I’m glad they also mentioned this:

Unfortunately for Cook, his No. 3 peak for “Time” also made him just the second Idol champ whose big-moment single failed to open in one of the top two spots. (Jordin Sparks missed the mark as well with a tepid No. 15 bow for “This Is My Now.”)

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 4:42 pm
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Over at FOD there are now 29 pics of the video shoot. Hugging too.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 4:44 pm
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KH- Thanks! I like my girl too!

Scout- Dont laugh at me, but..I dont know what playing cowbell means!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:44 pm
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Kristi:

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

cowbell.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 4:47 pm
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SCOUT: I can just see that beautiful little blonde leaning in behind David’s right ear beating that cow bell

Where is the jacket? It’s at my house…I’ve had it sewn on.

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 4:49 pm
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Kristi Howard,

Aww, Kristi, you’re among friends here. You want to learn how to play cowbell? Easy. Go here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT4cGVNuSnA

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:49 pm
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From the last thread:

Random ArchuFact: David Archuleta knows what Willis is talkin’ about.

Scout1971 on August 20, 2008 at 10:19 pm

hahah Scout that’s so weird. I posted an archufact almost identical to that about a week ago except it said:

Random Archufact: David Archuleta is what Willis was talkin’ about.

hahaha. same brainwaves! wooo. :]

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 4:49 pm
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…although it’s kind of fun to think of what “playing the cowbell” could be a euphemism for. Oh, that’s too easy.

And while we are on the subject, caseydog, it wasn’t until I was in carpool line this afternoon that I “got” the oreo Archufact. I guess I needed my afternoon coffee to kick in for my brain to really work. LOL! Good idea keeping that one to yourself!

beene on August 21, 2008 at 4:50 pm
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David looked a little stiff in some of those pictures, so I don’t think any kissing going on!!!Go Kristi

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 4:53 pm
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I have no idea what beene is talking about.

Did you know that Hagood Coxe plays “Cowbell Hero” on the “expert” level?

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 4:55 pm
112

DFAN: risky choice of words there

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 4:55 pm
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hahah yes kristi! Goooood observation!!!
*sticks tongue out at Scout*
and yes, i’m too old for that, but i thought the occasion called for it.

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 4:55 pm
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Holy Moly.. they look good together!! That director knows how to pick em.. Is she the lead?

http://fansofdavid.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/crush-video241.jpg

ealbino on August 21, 2008 at 4:55 pm
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No No–clean mind here….

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 4:55 pm
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Did you ever get the feeling in the last six months that everyone in the world was DEAF except you? We all heard the way this kid can sing last February. Why couldn’t you “experts” hear it? Chris Sligh? Michael Slezak? Ann Powers? Sorry, you’re idiots.
Come on, this isn’t brain surgery. His career is unfolding exactly like we thought it would.
Next week, #1.
We await your apologies.
—————————

Agreeeeeed!

And haha, we’re all pretty much over any hatred for those music video girls, we just want to see the video!!!

David Archuleta + that Tyler Parks guy = TOO HOT TO HANDLE!!!
^ Xeno understands me.

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 4:56 pm
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Scout, neither do I.

Love the “Cowbell Hero”!

beene on August 21, 2008 at 4:56 pm
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don’t they look good together?

http://fansofdavid.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/crush-video241.jpg

go david, kiss her too!!!

omygoshashley on August 21, 2008 at 4:57 pm
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LOL SCOUT!! thanks for enlightening me…

did you guys see all those bigger pics at the video shoot (from FOD site)? there sure are lots of exposed skin and cleavage for our david…

mrsdarchie222 on August 21, 2008 at 4:57 pm
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ealbino, she is not the lead, Hagood Coxe (the blonde) is the lead.

It makes sense, how all the other girls are brunette, wearing short skirts (apparently David says he doesn’t understand that trend), and they can do cartwheels.
And the girl he’s after is the only blonde, her dress goes down to her knees, and she just sits there watching the girls do cartwheels.

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 4:58 pm
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Oh, I think I dislike homework as much as my kids do. *sigh*

See you later.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 4:58 pm
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Did you know that Kristi Howard plays “cowbell hero” on the level above the expert level? Hmm?

Its true.

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 4:59 pm
123

But Scout, did you see the beginning of caseydog’s Oreo Archufact?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 5:01 pm
124

oh yeah i forgot, he’s exposed almost daily to bobeesha’s and the rest of the ladies concert outfits. him being modest, i did not think he was uncomfortable doing that shoot with those pretty teens in short shorts and tiny weensy tops…

mrsdarchie222 on August 21, 2008 at 5:01 pm
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Kristi Howard IS the “Cowbell Hero.”

beene on August 21, 2008 at 5:01 pm
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Just kidding my last comment was for DFAN1956. and oh my gosh…

DFAN: risky choice of words there

archuleta addict

Wait one second while i go wash out my brain.

*pure thoughts, pure thoughts*

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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thanks Shereen.. But I don’t see too many of the blonde… Am I looking in the wrong place?

I’m looking at the 29 pics at fans of david. Is that right?

ealbino on August 21, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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Archuleta addict Did you watch WYSYLM from Sunrise? Simply amazing. And no jacket. Hey I thought I was supposed to get part of it girl. Oh yeah I think I said I would take the school boy outfit off his hands.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 5:04 pm
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and btw, I’m still trying to figure out what cowbell is…

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 5:05 pm
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wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww,

GREAT JOB ARCHIE!!!!!!!

wohhhhoooo, Rickey, I’ve been reading stats since this morning, lol. I love them now lol lol

yahoo article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20080821/en_tv_eo/25317
absolutely love it too.

ml on August 21, 2008 at 5:05 pm
131

There is a poll going on at Fanblast as to whether or not the “jacket” will “reappear” tonight. Gosh, I hope not!

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm
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Okay, how many people had to scroll back up to check out DFAN’s risky word choice?

I did. And I can proudly state that I let that one fly right past me the first time around.

KH on August 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm
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beene #122,

Yes, I did see that, but being pure of mind and spirit, I couldn’t figure it out.

Sometimes it’s hard being so innocent. (sigh)

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm
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Ealbino I’m confused about who is who too. Need an expert here. Scout any opinions?

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm
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Ohhh Thanks Beene!

“MooOooOooOoo On …Baby!”

(Rock On baby)

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 5:07 pm
136

KH #130,

You ain’t convincing nobody.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:08 pm
137

KH (#130) – Thankfully I did, too. However, now that someone pointed it out…

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:09 pm
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Mrs. Scout is one lucky lady to have you around to keep things lively! Gosh!

AngelMom

I keep telling her that. Can I quote you?

________________________________

Indeed, Scout, you may quote me!

AngelMom on August 21, 2008 at 5:09 pm
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Just watched the cowbell video.

4 minutes of my life i’ll never get back.

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 5:10 pm
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ealbino – The ‘crush’ is the one with blonde hair in the red dress:

http://fansofdavid.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/crush-video19.jpg

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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tx for the articles guys. wooohooo.

SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!!

Is the CD Out Yet??? i cant wait

ml on August 21, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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Touche, Scout.

The blonde lead, Hagood (is that right?) is in the back in a lot of the groups shots. I’m noticing that the guy in grey has a slightly similar appearance to David. (Slightly.) Often in music vids, they use an ‘acting couple’ to act out scenes with cut-ins of the musician, both in the scene and performing. I’m wondering if they’ll do such a thing with the “Crush” video. I believe they did this with the Jesse McCartney video someone posted earlier.

KH on August 21, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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You guys can sure be silly sometimes!

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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We certainly could do with less Simon Cowbell…

I expect him to be announcing “I wanted David A to win” any moment now.

From MJ’s – This is so funny:

I met Archie. Yesterday. [August 17th] HE WAS SO FREAKING SWEET! Like seriously, he was so nice. He was really shy and giggled a lot. He smiled a lot too but sometimes he looked kinda like a robot haha. Like he was going down the line kinda fast, but he wasn’t zooming. He tried to take his time but you could tell he was kinda rushing. He signed my tour book and a picture of David Squared. Then I was like “your voice is amazing” and he started singing some song I didn’t know like really quietly. Then I asked him for a picture and he didn’t say anything. I asked him again and he still didn’t respond. He finally took one with me though. Haha. Then the funniest thing happened. He accidentally got a sharpie mark on my arm when he was reaching out to sign someone’s stuff. I was like “thank you” because he had just taken a picture with me. He was like “you’re welcome, but I think I might have made a mark on you too” and then he like, licked his finger and rubbed it on the mark on me. He was like “ahh sorry” and he was really shy. He didn’t mean to do that he just did it out of habit haha. But when he left, all the wordnerds were like, “you have archie’s DNA on you hahahaha” it was funny. Then some girl gave archie a huge basket of stuff. He was like amazed. it was bigger than him haha. He went inside and put it down and then came back out and finished going down the line.

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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KH…just now getting to the email. I am in tears! Thanks so much!

AngelMom on August 21, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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kimk #132,

As far as I know, Hagood Coxe is supposed to be the love interest that David will be swappin’ spit with. She’s the only blonde I saw, but wasn’t in all the pictures.

In the pictures where she was missing she was probably in the dressing room putting her thong on for the lake scene.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:13 pm
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I believe David’s “Crush” is the beautiful blonde, and I mean she is beautiful. She and David look so good together! What a lucky, lucky girl!

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 5:13 pm
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ealbino – David’s ‘crush’ in her knee-length dress:

http://fansofdavid.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/crush-video291.jpg

I think the point Shereen is getting at is that while the other girls are all dressed rather scantily, the girl David is attracted to is the one most modestly dressed–which is actually kind of interesting considering David’s personal thoughts on the matter.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:14 pm
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Just popping in – Did everyone see these photos from the video shoot? Click a photo, then click it again to see a bit larger:

http://fansofdavid.com/?p=1380

violet4ever on August 21, 2008 at 5:18 pm
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imaginethat #137, LOL, sorrrrreeee.

archftw, #142, Simon Cowbell? Genius. Wish I’d thought of it first.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:18 pm
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In the pictures where she was missing she was probably in the dressing room putting her thong on for the lake scene.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:13 pm

————————

DAVID….STEP AWAY FROM THE BUTT FLOSS!!!

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 5:18 pm
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ITTO: I’m guessing the reason that her dress is knee length is by design, don’t you think?

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 5:18 pm
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Swapping spit?

archftw I was there Sunday and it was crazy. Saw the basket and we were all like whoa! He is one determined soul to be there for everyone. I was just amazed how much time he spent signing. No other idol even tried to equal it that day.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 5:20 pm
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archuleta addict – That very well could be the case, but I don’t know. I did have to chuckle a bit in the boat picture because you’ll notice David’s guy friends either are shirtless or wearing a tank top. David, on the other hand, is wearing a T-shirt. I do know THAT is by design.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:21 pm
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haha Scout no worries…it was slightly amusing…in a weird way…

Joner – ROTFL! butt floss hahahahah!

*looking at pics from the shoot*

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 5:22 pm
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#148 – It’s OK Scout, YOU are Master of the Forum…

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 5:22 pm
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kimk #151,

That’s what we used to call it on the band buses coming back from football games. That’s what I heard, anyway.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:23 pm
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I just gotta say, Scout, you continue to crack me up. Reminds me of the days we had another wiseacre in here. A real rascal he was!

Hmm… maybe they had a scene in the video where the blonde helps David with his guitar playing… You know, sort of moves behind him and reaches down to help him with his finger placements? Would have meant their heads would be close together too of course. And with her left hand …

caseydog on August 21, 2008 at 5:23 pm
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ANGELMOM — glad you got it. I, too, am in tears, but talking about things is cathartic.

ITTO and ALL — David is uniquely modest, and I love that about him. Besides, he looks darn fine in his jeans and tees.

KH on August 21, 2008 at 5:25 pm
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ITTO#152,

I’d say the odds of David wearing a speedo in his video are only slightly better than the odds of me beating Michael Phelps in the 200 free.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:27 pm
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In all seriousness, I have not seen any indication that Jive is trying to promote David as anything other than who he truly is.

I doubt we should anticipate any blatant expressions of affection in his video.

Joner on August 21, 2008 at 5:27 pm
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ITTO: Yes I see that David is fully clothed, and wearing Wanda’s necklace For me, it shows that David does have say so in what he is involved with and won’t compromise his core values. Obviously the director/Jive respect that. I think it’s going to be a really pure, sweet and lovely music video…without kissing.

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 5:30 pm
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haha Scout you’re too funny

And I love David’s modesty. :] It shows a level of maturity, I think, and it says a lot about him.

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 5:30 pm
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Hi all ANGELS!!!!!!!

I am back, but only briefly, so I can celebrate with you guys about DA’s great achievement!!!

I am reposting these thoughts from Fanblast that I posted earlier today. Have a great happy I-Love-David-Archuleta Day!!!!!!!!! YAY!!! GO DAVID!!!

The Return Of The Little King:

Ah yes, but David Archuleta never really left, did he? Not since he blew off the stage on Star Search, not since he charmed the pants off of the AI judges, and not since he captured my heart, soul, and spirit during his post-performance charms of Shop Around on AI, did he really ever “leave” me, and especially not since he’s been on tour. He had crushed the competition on AI, in the most unique, sweetest, most endearing way of his, in spite of all the pimping against him on that show. And now, he crushed all the other competition on the Billboard Hot 100 chart too, with Rihanna, the hottest singer of the past three years, barely holding onto her top spot. Wow, what an astounding accomplishment for someone like him, in this day and age, who is not “manufactured” like some of the other nameless musical crap being forced upon us.

I haven’t really cared that much about the doubters/hatas to really want to analyze their lack of response to David. I think if I do analyze them, I am afraid of what I might find: that there is nothing there in them to begin with that will be of interest to me and I will be bored to death of their lack of spirit/passion/heart/life/whatever, so I don’t think of them. Is this a harsh view of them? Well, it’s no harsher than their views of David…

As an atheist, it takes a lot for me to believe in anything. In David, I believe that he is a spirit so rare and a personality so innocence that it leaves me with a sense of passionate helplessness as to what to do with him. If joy is what life should have; if laughter is to be enjoyed; if music a spiritual way of connecting to another soul; if caring for others is a virtue; if absolute beauty and truth lie in a huge heart like his, then I must support and enjoy him in everything that he does.

The partially-paralyzed vocal cords that give rise to this most glorious, perfect VOICE in music in a generation has arrived and nothing, NOTHING will stop our little smiling dynamite, David Archuleta.

daisawesome on August 21, 2008 at 5:33 pm
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Scout – Speedo? I doubt he’ll ever lose so much as his shirt…LOL!

Joner – I have to give Jive mad props for giving David as much leeway as they do in terms of guarding his image. Hopefully that will never change. However, there will be plenty of expression of affection in the video–just no kissing.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:33 pm
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Random Archufact: Once upon a time in Eden when Eve offered the apple to David he said, “No,…but thanks for asking.”

He would easily resist a kiss…

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 5:34 pm
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imaginethat,

I can’t take credit; it’s only funny because everyone knows how modest David is.

Fair or not, I tend to judge people by how their kids turn out. I’d say Lupe & Jeff did alright.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:34 pm
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Alas, I have dinner to make and teachers to meet. I’ll leave you with another great David story I found on another site. This one is from Larissa, the Singapore girl who flew 10,000 miles to see David.

http://archuletafanscene.com/

KH on August 21, 2008 at 5:35 pm
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Oh, and I must add…daisawesome, I LOVE your post!

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:35 pm
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Joner My feelings also. But he did do that crazy Guitar hero.

Scout Actually have heard that expression before but not in the same context as Archie.

Archie and Speedo too

EWE! Any guy in a speedo!

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 5:36 pm
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Be sure to leave David a nice comment and rating on that YouTube video blog from the shoot. I am so glad he did that video blog.

If you don’t have YouTube account it’s easy to make one and very handy because any video you mark as a favorite gets added to a list you can get at from the Account menu. Makes it easier to find your favorite videos again.

Where he posted the video blog (his official YouTube account)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmI2G-cqp0I

violet4ever on August 21, 2008 at 5:38 pm
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I’m going to be gone for a couple of days, then we’re going to the Bossier City idols show. I’ve picked out a picture for autographs. If I can get the right signatures, I’ll share it when I return.

Everybody have fun, ok?

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 5:44 pm
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ITTO: how are you? Isn’t our DA becoming such a chick-magnet now???????????

daisawesome on August 21, 2008 at 5:44 pm
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daisawesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please stay – please!!!

How have you been? What have you been up to?

♥

ITTO ♥

Josie on August 21, 2008 at 5:47 pm
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daisawesome – Yes, yes he is and it’s only going to get worse as he gets older and inevitably, better looking.

Scout – Check your email.

Josie – ♥

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:53 pm
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This is kind of interesting to think about. Anyone know if it’s true?

“I think Archie will have a harder time than Cook. Pop these days seems to be more singles driven than selling a whole cd. I think he will do well enough to get another album. I hope he does because I want to listen to him grow.

Congrats Archie!”

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 5:54 pm
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HAHA! This video is hilarious!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx67Ze3rY4Y

oh my gosh this just made my day!!! hahahahaha
he sounds like a hyper teenage girl and then like a drunk man. All the while looking as cute as ever! hahahahaha!

Go Watch It!

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 5:55 pm
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I just got off the phone with my business partner. *sigh* I’m feeling guilty because she is giving 100% of her free time to the business and, clearly, I am not. It’s too fun to play here! But our busy season is upon us and we have so much inventory to build up, and I have to get serious. How does one wean oneself from this addiction? Suggestions? Working from home makes it oh-so-hard to stay away…

It’s tough to be a slacker with a guilty conscience.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 5:56 pm
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Mamma JOSIE!!!!!! I miss you so!!!!!! and all the angels………

Sorry I haven’t been around much, but I have been reading you guys! As usual, I LMAO at some of the comments here!!! You guys rock and it’s so fun to come here to relax by just reading some of the posts. When a major event like DA debuting at #2 on the HOT 100 happens, I HAD to come and post! Just for the love of the guy!

It’s been a busy summer, needed to go out and enjoy the sun after a long, dark, wet winter here. I also went away for a bit, to Amsterdam for Pride there (awesome time!) and will be going to Edmonton/Vancouver in a couple of weeks. Must enjoy the weather before it’s gone again! But guys, remember, I always make time to read some, if not all your comments at least a few minutes a day!!!

I had made a promise to say I love David Archuleta everyday, so for today:

I love David Archuleta!!!!!

daisawesome on August 21, 2008 at 5:56 pm
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KH: Thank you so much for posting that. WOW, what a touching story! It was obviously a mutually wonderful experience for David and that beautiful traveler. I am in awe of David Archuleta.

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 5:56 pm
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archftw – I think it’s going to be hard for BOTH Archie and Cook in terms of album sales. Popular music is driven by singles–whether it be pop or rock.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:57 pm
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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/08/exclusive-inter.html

OMG NEW EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!!!

Some quotes:

Does David have a “Crush” of his own? “I’m just afraid to mention anything now,” confessed David. And he’s right to be afraid. Recently, after one of David’s female friends attended his show, she received a deluge of hate mail from David’s fans. “They said, ‘You’re not good enough for him, and you’re ugly,” David said, shuddering. “You can see why people want to keep things to themselves.” Despite the fact that his rabid fans harassed his guest, however, David continued to defend them. “They’re just really protective,” he concluded.

It was one of David’s loyal fans, in fact, who first informed him of his chart-topping success. “She told me and I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ ” David recalled. He never dreamed his first single would debut at No. 2. “I was like, maybe it will get to the top 40. I just can’t believe it.”

David couldn’t reveal much about his music video for “Crush,” except to say that it involved –- you guessed it –- a “crush.” “I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it,” David said of the video shoot, adding, “I can’t wait to see how the end product comes out!” One of the reasons David enjoyed shooting the video so much may have been his affection for the actress playing his crush. “She’s really funny. Like, she acted a lot like me,” David said, laughing.

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 5:57 pm
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Bye Scout! Be good and have a great time -

beene on August 21, 2008 at 5:58 pm
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Check this out:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/08/exclusive-inter.html

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 5:59 pm
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ITTO,

Message received, you rock! Use the msn address for best results if you need to reach me.

Scout1971 on August 21, 2008 at 6:01 pm
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LOL imaginethat !!!!!!!!!!

daisawesome on August 21, 2008 at 6:05 pm
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Hey Kim! Sorry, I didn’t see your earlier post until just now. Yes! I did see the video and I’m ready to go to another concert!!!

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 6:06 pm
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Shereen aww thats a shame. Some people get so cruel and hateful when they have ODD…one of the less pleasant side effects. Fortunately I haven’t experienced that kind of intense jealousy lol. I’m SOOO glad he loved the shoot!! Thanks for posting that!

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 6:07 pm
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SCOUT: Have a great time at your concert and look forward to your recap of everything!

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 6:07 pm
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LOL I always post links on here at the same time as someone else. I don’t know if it was ITTO last time, but it happened in the rush of posting the jacketless videos last night, and it happened with this article.

READ THE ARTICLE

Awe, my boy has a CRUSH!

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 6:07 pm
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Awwwwww…poor Mietra! I wasn’t aware that she had received hate mail. Now that’s just uncalled for!

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 6:09 pm
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If you haven’t read this you should. It’s very touching and David is awesome.

http://archuletafanscene.com/

Thanks for posting, KH.

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 6:10 pm
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It really pisses me off that people would say things like that to Mietra. I mean, I would be a little jealous at first when David finds his girl, but unless it was Miley Cyrus, I would never EVER say horrible things like that.

And OMG I THINK HE HAS A CRUSH Every time they ask him about it, he doesn’t say no, he just sort of goes around the question. This time, he just said he’s afraid to mention anything. Poor David, by not mentioning anything, it says a LOT!

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 6:10 pm
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Scariest line of that LA Times blog:

“Note to Archie’s small-screen crush: Expect hate mail.”

Methinks David probably shouldn’t have mentioned how much he enjoyed interacting with Hagood. Uh-oh.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 6:10 pm
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Hagood is SO NICE! A girl (from the same Facebook group that me & Xeno & the girl who messaged Abbey) messaged Hagood and was talking about the video, she just seemed SO SWEET! All the girls on that video seem sweet. Abbey, Hagood, Kat!

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 6:12 pm
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SHEREEN: I agree with you, I think he does have a crush…awwwww

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 6:13 pm
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BTW, I must comment on how intelligent David is in that blog. I think he realizes how being in any kind of public relationship will impact how his fans perceive him. That’s mightly mature for someone his age.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 6:18 pm
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Loved that article, ITTO! Loved all of them.

I have been soooo busy today. Ugh. I missed that party. Boo work. Booo real life.

Scout, I can’t wait to read your recap. It is sure to be top drawer.

houstonrufus on August 21, 2008 at 6:19 pm
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Poor Mietra indeed. How can people be so cruel? Mietra is David’s very best friend. Don’t these silly fangirls realize that they are hurting David with comments like that? Nevermind, I think I just answered my own question.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 6:20 pm
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mightly = mighty

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 6:21 pm
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I don’t think the crush is Mietra or Hagood, obviously, because I think he’s had his eyes on someone for a while. In a TCA interview on the red carpet, they asked if he had a crush and he just laughed it off. He said “Maybe” (I think).

LOL maybe it’s Kristy (silly David, she’s engaged…don’t be a homewrecker).

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 6:28 pm
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Awwww….poor Mietra! That is really sad that some people have to act like that. It only makes us other fans look bad. I really hope that David, and even Meitra realize that we all aren’t like that!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on August 21, 2008 at 6:29 pm
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OK. For those of you who have not read the blog at 190, you must. No fan of David should go without reading this. I’ve heard of Larissa’s story, but I hadn’t read this yet.

Prepare to thud and thud and thud again. No further proof needed that our D is an extraordinary person.

houstonrufus on August 21, 2008 at 6:30 pm
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Shereen – Well I know that David says that Mietra is “like a sister,” so I doubt it’s her as well. No matter who it is, he obviously wants to keep it to himself and I applaud that.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 6:32 pm
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I can’t believe I looked at all of those pics from the video shoot . . .

And ITTO, you are right David IS S.M.A.R.T. – whether he has a crush or doesn’t, he’s not going to say! I’m leaning towards that he doesn’t – unless somethings changed in the last week and a half.

archu_adorable on August 21, 2008 at 6:35 pm
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I can’t imagine Hagood Coxe getting much hate mail. She’s a beautiful girl and that’s what this society is all about…beautiful and thin. It’s sad but true. I recall David making the statement before that “personality is where it’s at”…there is so much depth to him and he is more mature than most people twice his age.

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 6:37 pm
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archu_adorable – Remember though, what happenened a week-and-a-half ago may not have been based on current information or it could be that David just doesn’t tell anyone.

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 6:39 pm
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INDOMASS: Congratulations to you on your auditions! My hat is off to you for following your dreams! There is next year!

archuleta addict on August 21, 2008 at 6:40 pm
209

happened, not happenened

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 6:41 pm
210

Guys, Larissa is at the teamarchie chat every once in awhile. :] Just so you know lol… She gave me her story to read just a little while ago. It was beautiful. It made me tear up. And let me tell you, it takes a lot to make me do that.

imaginethat on August 21, 2008 at 6:43 pm
211

Larissa’s article moved me to tears. David is truly an amazing person.

dfan1956 on August 21, 2008 at 6:48 pm
212

Even at his TCA interview, when asked about having a crush he said “maybe.” That was 3 weeks ago.

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 6:54 pm
213

wow, david is sure getting headline news in the internet about his single being a hit. he is on the front page of comcast.net…

mrsdarchie222 on August 21, 2008 at 6:55 pm
214

Im actually talking with Larissa right now in the chatroom, what a lovely lady! We exchanged reports…and hers…wow…its just beautiful!

Kristi Howard on August 21, 2008 at 7:03 pm
215

ITTO, that’s true of course! I’m just thinking ‘when does he have the time?’

archu_adorable on August 21, 2008 at 7:10 pm
216

Yes, you MUST read the post at #190 about the girl from Singapore, Larissa. I usually skip fan stories now because they all seem to be the same thing (“He was soooo cute, he hugged me, etc.), but this one is amazing. Our David is AMAZING. The whole thing is just A-MAZ-ING.

Whew.. End of gushing…

newangel on August 21, 2008 at 7:12 pm
217

Good point, archu!!!

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 7:15 pm
218

I think I may be close to losing my mind for good. Today, at Target, I seriously contemplated buying J-14 for the picture of David in there. I mean, these the type of magazines I laughed at when I WAS a teenager. If my husband knew about this, he’d be googling “straitjacket” right now.

newangel on August 21, 2008 at 7:15 pm
219

http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/

HEADS UP ANGELS!!!

Larry King Live is on TONIGHT, not tomorrow!

THEY SWITCHED ON US!

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 7:16 pm
220

“I think Archie will have a harder time than Cook. Pop these days seems to be more singles driven than selling a whole cd. I think he will do well enough to get another album. I hope he does because I want to listen to him grow.

Congrats Archie!”

These passive-aggressive comments really are an art form. I love how they are usually “worried” about something.

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 7:17 pm
221

HEADS UP, ANGELS!

LARRY KING LIVE IS ON TONIGHT!

Looks like they switched days on us!

TELL EVERYONE.

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 7:17 pm
222

More photos from the music video shoot:

http://idolforums.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=575438&view=findpost&p=17157520

ITTO on August 21, 2008 at 7:18 pm
223

i ♥ you guys

i really really do.

MC on August 21, 2008 at 7:19 pm
224

Thanks for the new pics ITTO.

newangel on August 21, 2008 at 7:22 pm
225

jamec, it IS soooo heart warming to know how ‘worried’ and concerned Cook fans are about David isn’t it?

Actually they’ve been really nice for the most part – or silent.

On another topic – why do they keep cutting David’s hair? Am I the only one who thinks he looks better with it longer? You guys may have already discussed this when I was in lurk mode.

archu_adorable on August 21, 2008 at 7:25 pm
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Good Evening ANGELS!!

I just looked at the Larry King Site and I think it is the old idols Interview..Tomm the new on is on.

YOU GUYS ARE ALL SOOOO FUNNY!!

Scout u KILL ME!! LMFAO!!

OMGGG David has a Crush???? hmmmmmm

stina8614 on August 21, 2008 at 7:25 pm
227

I think I may have an idea on who David’s crush is. o_O lol.

jazzyf11 on August 21, 2008 at 7:27 pm
228

david and hagood look so good together

omygoshashley on August 21, 2008 at 7:29 pm
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archu,
I totally agree. His hair looks better a little longer. Plus, there are more options for styling it. But, that said, he’s smokin’ hot either way.
I like it in the “Toronto” blog.

newangel on August 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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Hi again everyone here. Everyone keeps saying that David will definitely NOT take off his shirt? What did I miss? Is there a story behind everyone thinking this? I know he’s modest (good thing) and Mormon, but Mormons swim. I just wondered if anyone knows something I don’t related to David and his modesty/shirtlessness.

Just curious. GO DAVID!

soozq on August 21, 2008 at 7:43 pm
231

About the claim that pop albums are having a difficult time, the top twenty albums on the Billboard 200 chart currently represent the following genres:

Pop: 11 (albums in the top twenty)
Rock: 2
Hip hop: 3
Country: 2
Alternative: 1
R&B/soul: 1

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 7:48 pm
232

stina, it’s the new one! i looked @ the site and it doesn’t say anything about the idols being on tomorrow. just says donald trump

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 7:53 pm
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Hmmm..but it says “Idols talk about Upcoming tour”

*Goes Back to check*

stina8614 on August 21, 2008 at 7:55 pm
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Was just checking all the David news and not only is it positive… there is a lot of it! Go David!

Seems to me he has a Crush and he did say maybe to the Crush question at TCA’s too….. and then he blushed and giggled.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm
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So is LKL a repeat? Will check.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 8:01 pm
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He said his friends tell him he should hook up with Olympic gymnast Shawna Johnson. Haha – I thought of that when they were showing her in Bejing. She just seems like a nice, girl next door type.

chloe756 on August 21, 2008 at 8:04 pm
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Well jazzy, don’t hold out on us! What’s your theory?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 8:04 pm
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archu_adorable –

I like David’s hair any way he wears it…LOL…but, I personally like it better short and when he wears it like he did on finale night!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on August 21, 2008 at 8:07 pm
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well, they DID film it recently so it can’t be a repeat, and it’s the only one they have scheduled to air!

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 8:08 pm
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beene, anything new on the twonkie front?

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 8:12 pm
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TVguide online has this listed

CNN Fri, Aug 22
9:00 PM Larry King Live
Donald and Ivanka Trump. Also: “American Idol” winner David Cook and the other finalists discuss… more

stina8614 on August 21, 2008 at 8:16 pm
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Think it’s not a repeat . LKL tonight.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 8:16 pm
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Went to website and said tonite?

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 8:17 pm
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Here is the link

http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/larry-king-live/tv-listings/202593

stina8614 on August 21, 2008 at 8:17 pm
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jamec – As a matter of fact, there is! I just came from downstairs, where I met the newest twonkie to enter our household. He’s green and his name is Snodgrass. According to his “papers” he is short, speedy and fickle. (I had not realized until this evening that twonkies carry documentation, but they do.) He only has one eye, but we haven’t heard the story behind his injury. We also have yet to learn where he will fall within the hierarchy of the twonkie pack. I’ll keep you posted.

(I swear on David’s church slacks that I did not make one bit of that up.)

beene on August 21, 2008 at 8:29 pm
246

Oh, and little beene announced at dinner tonight that she intends to have a twonkie-themed birthday party. I have no idea what that entails.

(Too bad I can’t convince her to have a David Archuleta-themed birthday party!)

beene on August 21, 2008 at 8:30 pm
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beene LOL! Sorry about that. What if it’s Jason’s sister, Jackie? They do look cute together! haha!

jazzyf11 on August 21, 2008 at 8:32 pm
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Hello to all the angels this evening. Daisawesome I will completely agree with your post on how David is just one of a kind and so unique. He just makes me feel like nothing else matters in life except just to listen to his music. I have never connected with any artist let alone any human as I have with David. He really reaches your inner soul with so much depth and heart and when your hooked there is no letting go . He is a fine example of how young people should be like today. They could learn alot from David. Not everyday a humble, down to earth,loving,kindhearted soul graces and touches our hearts like Little Archey. Simply put he is 100 percent an angel sent by our loving God. Larissa’s story had me in tears. Only David would take his time to read and sign every autograph with loving care. That is a true meaning of such a wonderful person. There are no words that I can find to describe how we feel about David. Joner- I will join you with throwing the towel away. I threw it away so long ago that the dog drags it all over the back yard. Those video’s of no jacket and hunkerdowns make me have more diabetic shakes. We are all so proud and happy about David’s “CRUSH” debuting at #2 on the billboard hot 100 and may he pass everyone up to #1. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO David.

graycat on August 21, 2008 at 8:32 pm
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jazzy, Don’t think that particular pairing hasn’t crossed my mind! Give it a few years and we’ll see. She seems like a smart, fun girl (but a little young at the moment).

beene on August 21, 2008 at 8:34 pm
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graycat, you always write the nicest posts.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 8:35 pm
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beene, thanks for the twonkie update! I love those little creatures.

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 8:35 pm
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Well, jamec, I get far too much pleasure out of my twonkie reports, so thanks for asking.

I swear, one of these days the movies will make it onto youtube. We need an actual webcam to make it work, I think, but when we get one – watch out!

beene on August 21, 2008 at 8:38 pm
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graycat may I add something to your lovely post? You said, “He is a fine example of how young people should be like today.” I would add, all people should be like today. I believe his most admirable trait is his gratefulness for every opportunity that has come his way. He freely admits to the excessive amount of work he’s done, in fact yesterday he said he was glad he didn’t have a nervous breakdown on AI, and yet he’s grateful for the opportunity to do the hard work.

Janey on August 21, 2008 at 8:46 pm
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daisawesome – You are awesome. What a wonderful post at 162.

Wanda – where can I see your photos?

166 – The story of the girl who flew 10,000 miles to meet David and bring him the international Archie book – what a great story,

Did everyone see this spoof video – Rickey posted it for some Idol thread. All kinds of Idol clips with the speaking and singing voices replaced with clips from other movies and tv shows – cracks me up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFLR_8_4euI

And who wanted a picture to clear their mind – I just love this one. Look at his lips.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/sora-loves-kairi/DA132-1.jpg

soozq – Once one of David’s friends said he knows for a fact that David has never worn a swimsuit. And that the only time they saw David in his family’s pool, he was dressed. Also the Mormon guidelines for teens say teen boys cannot swim with girls. I know a lot of Mormon teens don’t follow those rules, but they are there.

violet4ever on August 21, 2008 at 8:48 pm
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Those pics at idolforums (#219) are really sweet. What a great bunch of good looking kids!! Neat to see David having fun!

houstonrufus on August 21, 2008 at 8:55 pm
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And just a reminder. The Hot 100 is basically a chart of performance in one week. I think we’ve got a long way to go to get Crush up on the continuous performance charts. So remember to request request request, stream, spread the word, gift etc. Let’s help keep Crush growing in exposure. Remember the Billboard Top 40 has tons of tunes with 1 million and even 2 million sales and tons of airplay.

My poll and request links are in post 332 here:
http://www.rickey.org/?p=8677

violet4ever on August 21, 2008 at 8:56 pm
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its tonight: they’re on on Larry Kign LIve

(well its the dang politics right now [being 15, i dont care])

MC on August 21, 2008 at 9:04 pm
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Hello all. I heard that the idols will be on LKL tonight. Sorry if this has been posted already. I just turned it on and they are talking politics now. So I don’t know for sure.

archiefanatic on August 21, 2008 at 9:05 pm
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Good evening to Dominic4Archuleta- Could you please help me? I think you always do such an excellent job cellcasting and reporting on David Archuleta. Your photos and reports are awesome. The support and love you have for David shows that you think he is an amazing human being with so many good qualities and that is how my mother and I feel and that is just so awesome. My mother e-mailed Rickey on Sunday 17, 08 after we got home from Lexington. She had asked if we could cellcast for him at the Evansville,IN show on 09-11-08. She asked for after the party passes, but Rickey said he doesn’t have any passes to give because of that incident where some one had him thrown out at one of the shows. My mother e-mailed Rickey back and we are still going cellcast and Rickey told her to ask someone who posts how to go about asking for passes and do we have to ask Jeff. This would make my mom and me very happy especially my mother. This her 3rd show and never went to concerts in her entire life up until now. David has the most beautiful voice she has ever heard in a long, long time and I am her daughter of 39 years. I know Kristi Howard is a sweet and excellent reporter as well. So can someone please help us and we will be forever in your gratitude. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God bless you

graycat on August 21, 2008 at 9:07 pm
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I forgot to include my e-mail address. It is susanandpuck@zoomtown.com. Thank you so much for any kind of help.

graycat on August 21, 2008 at 9:12 pm
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graycat, if you find a way to get passes, please let me know. I would be willing to cellcast (for Providence, RI) as well as take tons of pictures and even call an angel who hasn’t had the chance to go to a concert and try to get David to talk to them via phone. I have been asking around for a way to get passes, but haven’t had any luck yet. It would mean the world to me too!
I actually have health issues and haven’t gone to a concert since 2001 and I wasn’t sure I could get through one but I got medication and a cane and I went and I made it. I had such a good time, I am attempting a second concert with floor seats but it would seriously made my whole LIFE to be able to meet David! I don’t know what kind of shape I’ll be in when he goes on solo tour and I’m kind of feeling like this is the only chance I may get to meet him face to face.
My email is: velcrogirl10@aol.com to Dominic or to anyone else who may be able to help me out.

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 9:19 pm
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Awww. Carly & David:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVtOBbZzL7I

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 9:21 pm
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Shereeeeeeeeeeen!!!

I cant believe Hagood just confirmed our request! She’s sooo Beautiful inside and out! I am in love with her pictures especially with the horses.

If she and david dates i’m totally excited, because they look freaking stinkin perfect together!!!

Squeeeeeeeeee!!! David has a crush!!!
He’s growing up!!! OMYGOD!!! But my heart goes to mietra!!! Kids, leave her alone!!!

And, yep… i was TYLERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR PARKSSSSSSSSSS!!! If i get the chance to meet David in Bridgeport and PA , i will ask him about Tyler! Oh my goodness, i think I’M IN LOVE WITH TYLERRR!!! HELPPPPPPP!!!

Xenophilius on August 21, 2008 at 9:25 pm
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Grandma loves David Archuleta:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhXWDB8g8ms

jamec on August 21, 2008 at 9:30 pm
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Xeno, you never fail to put me in an upbeat mood. Love ya!

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 9:33 pm
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Idols are on LKL now!

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 9:34 pm
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Yep i totally agree with Shereen… i dont think its mietra (i really find her look exotic and beautiful), i think it’s someone he met recently…

I think i might have an idea who david has a crush on, He added her in his private myspace months ago while thousands thried to add him… he only added HER! “she’s his 8th friend”, they met several times…. and i think she has his number.
Ring a bell? You know who it is!!!

Xenophilius on August 21, 2008 at 9:38 pm
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAVID HAS A CRUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO DEPRESSED!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS!!

tenderloins on August 21, 2008 at 9:39 pm
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Oh Xeno, I know who you mean. Do they keep in touch though?

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 9:39 pm
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Hi everyone–just checking in today! School starts next week and I had meetings all day today.

Freo on August 21, 2008 at 9:50 pm
271

beene wherefore art thou?

xeno who are you talking about?

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 9:53 pm
272

xeno!!! why?!?!

tenderloins on August 21, 2008 at 9:56 pm
273

Beebee, hello! I’m in and out right now, but I’m around. How are you?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:00 pm
274

Daniel and cousin Vanessa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8L0mfi-H-s

They sound really good!

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 10:01 pm
275

oh, there you are, beene. Thrilled to hear of your new family member, Snodgrass. LOL! Liittle beene just keeps those hits right on coming. You’ve got mail.

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 10:04 pm
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Hi Freo

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 10:05 pm
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Okay….I am officially going to DIE!!!!!!! I was on Larry King Live!!! OMG!!!! I was on there like several times and I look like a freakin’ COW!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo humiliated….LOL! I can’t believe this week! But, at least David was wearing his necklace…haha!

I have seen a photo of him from Tampa today at the preshow signings and he has changed necklaces, by the way! I couldn’t see what it was, but the chain was different. I’m just thankful he wore mine at all!!!

I love David!!!!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on August 21, 2008 at 10:05 pm
278

David I think is the cutest person in the world.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 10:10 pm
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i wish i was older so i wouldn’t get jealous if he was with other girls! dang it!

tenderloins on August 21, 2008 at 10:11 pm
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Woah Wanda, what a week you’re having!

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 10:12 pm
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beebee, I love you so. You know just how to make my day.

Those are some seriously angry twonkies!

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:13 pm
282

and Alwayz…i’m happy he wore your necklace, i think i know how you feel lol

tenderloins on August 21, 2008 at 10:14 pm
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beebee, the “Eat This Simon” poster is the best! Although bubblegum has excellent taste, doesn’t she?

Alwayz, first off, you are a STAR!!! I’ll have to rewatch to see you. Secondly, may I ask where you saw the photos of today’s signing?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:15 pm
284

LKL interview was pretty strange. If he’s gonna interview the top ten about the tour he should at least have a clue about what goes on. I thought his questions were pretty lame too.

I think he likes them all, it’s just kind of odd (and I don’t mean our kind of ODD)!

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 10:16 pm
285

The Jacket is back?

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 10:17 pm
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lol.. no prob beene. Of course you know, I’m feedng my OWN Twokie, er, problem. Had to take t all the way with the flames. (Pretty lame flames, but hey.. it’s all playtime) If you are inspired to re-write or otherwise change something. . . in other words, if you have any specific requests, just let me know. (You can e me)

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 10:17 pm
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archftw, I agree that it was a weird interview. I honestly think that he just enjoyed them so much last time that he wanted to have them back on, but didn’t bother to come up with any decent questions.

But David looked great, and he was wearing Wanda’s necklace!

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:18 pm
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oopsie, twonkie misspelling. sowwy.

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 10:18 pm
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beebee, will do, or I might have to hire you if indeed little beene wins her campaign for a twonkie-themed bday. We’ll need fabulous invites.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:19 pm
290

Yes, beebee, twokies are another thing altogether.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:20 pm
291

On LKL Larry was lame but the idols weren’t. Did Cook really tattoo an eye on his wrist or was this a joke?

They did mention that his song was #1 on itunes. That was free pr.

kimk on August 21, 2008 at 10:21 pm
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Wanda and Wanda’s necklace FTW!

I do love it when David smiles so humongously huge like he did at the end…He has so many different kinds of smiles.

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 10:21 pm
293

kimk, that was a real tattoo.

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 10:22 pm
294

kimk, that is really a tattoo, and I find it rather skeery.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:23 pm
295

Larry King is so painfully bad, I almost can’t watch… even when David is on. There’s just no excuse for how bad he is. (And he laughs like beavis AND butthead)

beene Helping with lil beene’s b’day would be my pleasure. (hire schmire… ha!)

beebeecava on August 21, 2008 at 10:24 pm
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“Pretty dang exciting”:

http://www.mediatraffic.de/tracks.htm

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 10:27 pm
297

Just watched the Larry King interview….Little D looked so nervous! He wanted to lick his lips so bad hehe but he stopped himself from a full-on lick….poor thing got confused with Larry’s dumb Ryan Seacrest question..although I don’t know why the Idols had to correct him, I interpreted the question the same way David did and would have also said, no there is no host we introduce ourselves blah blah…

For the first time EVER, I actually thought Cook looked pretty attractive – gah! Has he lost weight?

AngelFire on August 21, 2008 at 10:30 pm
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archftw – that’s awesome! Did you notice whom he’s sandwiched between?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:30 pm
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Howdy AngelFire!

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:31 pm
300

btw, do you all think David will get any kind of break (they have 2 days until the next concert), or will they fly him somewhere to record?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:34 pm
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angelfire, I think Cook got a haircut maybe? He did look pretty cute and I usually don’t think so either.

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 10:34 pm
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AngelFire, rumor has it that David rejacketed.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:35 pm
303

Hi Beene!!

AngelFire on August 21, 2008 at 10:36 pm
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beene & beebee- I am so enjoying the Twonkie saga… the visuals are SWEET and the newest members (snodgrass LOL) is a hoot! I think PBS needs to contact you STAT! It could be the new “Twonkielubbies” LOL

beene- I know you sew but do you sew other things besides T-shirts?

Alwayz- I’m so excited for you and the success of your necklace! Wow, you are like MOLTEN LAVA HOT, ON FIRE, BABY!! I hope I only can be as lucky with my shirt *fingers crossed*

Kristi- When you come to Utah, we need to do lunch!

I thought the LKL interview was so-so. The idols clearly got laughs at Larry’s expense and the questions were lame. The best question of the night was about him being #1 on itunes and Davids response…”really, still?” I do think David was a bit bored or nervous. Also does anyone know when this Cancer support show (I don’t remember the name) is suppose to air, and how the idols will be involved?

wallsbeme on August 21, 2008 at 10:38 pm
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Good God! Be warned…

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm455/muldur/DC/IMG_0617.jpg

archftw on August 21, 2008 at 10:38 pm
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Fanblast says the jacket was back,

And what is this about a crush??? David has a real crush? Where is this info?

violet4ever on August 21, 2008 at 10:38 pm
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I know, I heard about that! I thought we said NO REJACKETING?????? awwww archie

fa3ry – thanks I’m glad you agree, it was a strange feeling for me, I’ve never thought he was remotely attractive, not my type at all! Oh well, first time for everything…
it was cute when cook patted David on the back when he got nervous about a question – he really is his big bro

Gah, I’m totally addicted to that Jesse McCartney song “Just So You Know” after checking it out to see the work of David’s director! Can’t stop playing it! (In rotation with Crush, of course )

AngelFire on August 21, 2008 at 10:40 pm
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archftw – HOLY CRAP!!! That look on his face…OMG!!!!!!!!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on August 21, 2008 at 10:41 pm
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XENO #262! I know who you’re talking about!!! haha! I am willing to bet my puppies, though, that it’s not her. I’ve seen your pics on here and I’d rather it be you than her.

jazzyf11 on August 21, 2008 at 10:45 pm
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archftw .. WOW.

Shereen on August 21, 2008 at 10:47 pm
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archftw – that photo ftw!

Walls, we mainly do appliqued t-shirts and that type of thing, but we are expanding this fall to include belts, aprons, bloomers (for little girls), and a few other goodies perhaps. Don’t really know how we plan to manage with only two of us.

As for other sewing, I can do simple sewing for little beene (also low-risk items like Halloween costumes), but I am not skilled or patient enough to do anything remotely complicated.

I can email you our website if you want to see what our stuff looks like.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:49 pm
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WALLS and ITTO since you live near me, do you know if the Larry King interview will be rebroadcast later tonight? I had a wedding shower tonight and just got home and found out it was on tonight! When I looked on the satellite schedule on the TV, it shows Anderson Cooper until 10 and then Larry King but it said something else besides American Idols.

Thanks so much!

AngelMom on August 21, 2008 at 10:49 pm
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archftw – that picture deserves 2 thuds and an OHMYGOSHASHLEY.

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 10:52 pm
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beebee, you’ve got mail.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:52 pm
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OMG David you are the best!!!!!! CRUSH THE ENTIRE CHARTSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ALREADY you are one AMAZING KID, i cant WAIT FOR THE MUSIC VIDEO WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey all ANGELS how are you doing tonight???

ARCHIE IS THE BEST BOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Dominic4Archuleta on August 21, 2008 at 10:53 pm
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Well, good evening, Dominic!

beene on August 21, 2008 at 10:57 pm
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angelmom – I’m in Utah as well and you can catch LKL again at 10:00 tonight.

archu_adorable on August 21, 2008 at 10:58 pm
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beene- yes, please email me your web site! I was wondering if you do quilting? heho480@msn.com

Angelmom- I’m glad your here! Email me please too!
As for the LKL, I don’t know, but I TIVOed it, if I could figure out a way to get it to you, then I would. I also bet that it will be on youtube before long. Most of the interviews ( well anything David related lol) seems to be there.

wallsbeme on August 21, 2008 at 10:58 pm
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Hi Angels! Hi Archu_adorable, dom, beene and faery!

A new art for our David

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9892/p1re4.jpg

Rabid_4_DAVID on August 21, 2008 at 10:59 pm
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#299
Holy Thuddddddddd!!!!! That look almost makes up for the rejacketing. Almost.
Well, on second look, yeah, it’s pretty much…THUDDDDDDDDILY DELICIOUS.

newangel on August 21, 2008 at 11:03 pm
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Walls, I will email you – I have quilted and I love it but I haven’t had much time to over the past couple of years. I have several unfinished projects inviting moths in the closets.

Do you quilt?

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:04 pm
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Anyone who gave David that teal 2-tone shirt he wore on Larry King? I am wondering what brand/store it is.

violet4ever on August 21, 2008 at 11:05 pm
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Fe is dead. THud, dead, gone. OMGOSH ASHLEY, #2 on BB Hot 100!!!! UNBELIEVABLE! INCREDIBLE! MONUMENTAL! Congratulations David James…the BEST is yet to come!

Fe on August 21, 2008 at 11:11 pm
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AngelMom, MJ’s already got the interview up if you want to view it over there.

walls, you’ve got mail.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:12 pm
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beene- now what do you think?? You are now entering the Twilight Zone… I just thought you did!!!!!

Angelmom- you can email me when you get a chance, I just want to compare notes

wallsbeme on August 21, 2008 at 11:13 pm
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Wanda, #271, sweetie, you do NOT look like a cow. You’re absolutely gorgeous.

Fe on August 21, 2008 at 11:13 pm
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Fe, don’t die! There’s too much thudding left to do. Wait at least until he hits #1.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:14 pm
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Janey and Beene thank you for the nice compliments. The compliments and knowing that David is beyond number one and just such an angel melts away the rotten day I had at the office today. His spirit and love for life does wonders to lift my soul. Beene your posts are funny and they make me laugh. Thank you! Janey your posts are great too. Thank you!

My boyfriend and I have been talking about getting married we have been together for 11 years. It is now a long distance relationship. He lives in North Carolina and I in Cincinnati. We met in Cincinnati in 1997. I am just writing this because it is hard. Since I started watching David through the whole process from the beginning it has just made me feel so much better watching and listening to a young mature person with so much to talent. His music is like the cure for whatever your going through in your life or whatever ails you. David’s ability to reach out and connect with us on his level with his music is so outstanding and it is pure awesomeness. I probably sound like a broken record but I don’t have any old records. I should have saved them from the 70’s and I would have some extra ones. fa3ry1rl- I hope you are doing ok. I am sorry to hear about your condition . Please let us know that you are doing okay. My heart goes out to you and I know what you are going through because my boyfriend has to go through water and land therapy. He can’t walk on his right leg and he has get spinal shots twice a week. They told him it will take about 6 months to be able to walk with a cane with a limp. Right now he has to use a walker. I will try to e-mail you and see how you are doing and if I find anything out about passes I will most certainly let you know. You definitely do deserve to meet our David before me due to your health issues. I hope you get to your concert and meet David in person. Please be careful. My email address is susanandpuck@zoomtown.com. May god bless you in your recovery to better health.

graycat on August 21, 2008 at 11:14 pm
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I don’t know if this link will work but I put my pics up on m’MySpace. I think you have to be logged in to see them but I left the album public. I put spaces after the http to see if it would post that way.

http

://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhotos&albumID=2232719&MyToken=71a04f7a-68aa-45a4-af9f-8a07c663957c

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 11:15 pm
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beene – I saw a post on Fan Blast earlier tonight from someone who was at the preshow signing in Tampa and she had sent a picture of David. It only shows him from the shoulders up, though…so, all you can see is the chain…nothing else. It looks like the same chain that the shield necklace was on. So, he might be back to wearing that one. Or it could be the one that archiefanatic gave him (he gave him a dog tag necklace). If David isn’t wearing my necklace anymore, I hope he is wearing archiefanatic’s!!

AlwayzAnArchAngel on August 21, 2008 at 11:15 pm
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Walls, let’s go fabric shoppin’ sometime! Maybe one of these days we can meet at the big quilt show in Houston! Oooh, I get shaky just thinkin’ ’bout all that fabric …. *sigh*

Now for a personal question … how big is your stash? (of fabric, that is)

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:17 pm
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beene, not to butt in but I used to have quite a stash of fabric. I took up quilting but never finished a single project. I did do, however, A LOT of sewing, especially english smocking and french handsewing by machine (which is big in the southern states).

Fe on August 21, 2008 at 11:20 pm
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Thanks Wanda (for the link), graycat (for the kind words), and fa3ryg1rl (for the photos).

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:20 pm
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beene- don’t even get me started on fabric!!! I just want to make my own fort with all of those bolts LOL! Yes, Houston it is!! We won’t ever come back As for my stash ( you know that could be taken the wrong way hehe) I’m ashamed to even tell you! *hides closets and drawers*

wallsbeme on August 21, 2008 at 11:21 pm
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graycat, I sent you an email.

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 11:24 pm
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Fe, butt in anytime! In fact, don’t consider it butting at all. Now what you are talking about is the serious stuff. I am impressed. I don’t know if I would have the patience to smock! I am a simple seams kind of girl.

I am with you on the unfinished projects. We lived in Tokyo for 2 years and it was there that I started my first full-sized quilt – I was in a quilting group there. All I have to do is finish the binding and I’m done. 4 years back in the states and I still haven’t done it! It sits in my spare closet with the big stash of yarn that will probably never get used either.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:24 pm
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Ooooh, a fabric fort. Heaven!

I got rid of a ton of fabric recently and it didn’t even make a dent. My partner and I now have a studio space where we store and design (we still sew at home) and we are trying to sort thru stuff to make room for the new bolts we’ve got coming. It’s amazing. I think fabric actually breeds and multiplies on its own.

(Ok, all non-sewers are thinking, “What absolute nerds!” As David would say, “I am … I admit it.”)

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:27 pm
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Angels , i dunno if i posted this new art or not(blame it on odd and work hahaha)

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9892/p1re4.jpg

Rabid_4_DAVID on August 21, 2008 at 11:34 pm
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I’m putting my hand up in agreement…”I’m a nerd and proud of it”

Okay I’ll email you about my latest finds…ooohhhh I’m just thinkin now…;-)
tomorrow okay?

Fe, you are very SKILLED to say the least with English smocking and French hand sewing on machine as your forte? WOW! I bow down to you!!

well I gotta sign off for tonight, my family has been patient enough with me! Happy David dreams everyone!!

wallsbeme on August 21, 2008 at 11:35 pm
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I still have a nice collection of french laces, swiss trims, and gorgeous imported fabrics. When it comes to the laces, I am a snob…I will admit. I made my daughter dozens and dozens of hand smocked garments from sun dresses, to fancy dresses, blouses, skirts, nighties, hair bows, lol..if I could pleat the fabric, it was smocked, tee hee. I also smocked clothing for my son, lots of little suits and shirts. I did smock a few things for my first granddaughter (she is 3-1/2 yrs old now) but it seems that my daughter really didn’t seem all that interested, so I stopped doing it. Now my son…he can’t wait to get his hands on all the things I made for him. He wants me to hand them down and that pleases me. As for the stuff I made my daughter, I will hand those down to whomever shows an interest…hopefully it will be one of my granddaughters (I have two).

Fe on August 21, 2008 at 11:36 pm
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Good night, walls.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:38 pm
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RABID, nice!!
I am making another shirt w/your art for my next concert.
If you go to the link I just posted, you can see the pics we used for the other shirts we did.

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 11:38 pm
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RABID!!! how dare you! OH MY GOSH!!! You’ve given me a heartchuleta attack. Good grief R4D, that is simply to freakin die for. WELL DONE!!!! It’s now my new Rabid artwork fav!

Fe on August 21, 2008 at 11:39 pm
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Fe, you could make a living here in Memphis. All of that delicate smocking is so popular, but as with anything, well-crafted things are hard to come by.

I think it is very sweet that your son wants what you made him.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:40 pm
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I’m off to at least try to go to sleep. G’nite everyone!

fa3ryg1rl on August 21, 2008 at 11:40 pm
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I’m off to get some sleep myself. G’nite to all the sweet angels here!

Fe on August 21, 2008 at 11:41 pm
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thanks fe!

Rabid_4_DAVID on August 21, 2008 at 11:42 pm
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Actually, I’m off to bed too. Trying to be better about the late nights!

Good night, everyone.

beene on August 21, 2008 at 11:42 pm
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Congrats David for the #2 debut and breaking several records in the process. Amazing! Be proud of yourself, I know I am.

Legolas on August 21, 2008 at 11:43 pm
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David has a crush? That’s good from my pov. Every new experience will make him become a better songwriter.

Legolas on August 21, 2008 at 11:50 pm
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And I’m so over the Davids comparison as well. They are now competing with the big boys.

Legolas on August 21, 2008 at 11:56 pm
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Dominic- sorry to bother you. If you get a chance could you please read my post #259. Thank you and have a good evening. Susan (aka graycat)

graycat on August 21, 2008 at 11:59 pm
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okayyyyyy…

update from david’s CRUSH from Toxicglitter/ Hescrushing :

Thanks for Shereen for this…

“All I can say is she isn’t from Utah. It isn’t a long time friend either. And he is a very private person. If something more comes of it, you will all know about it. Until than its a simple interest in a certain girl. Whether or not it becomes anything more is unknown as of right now. There is nothing more to it. But she isn’t from Utah and he didn’t just meet her, he has known her about a year or less maybe.”

She met the girl on IDOL…

Xenophilius on August 22, 2008 at 12:22 am
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Hey graycat— im really not sure how to get passes really i was just lucky enough to get them in Lexington, sorry wish i was more of a help to you, I HOPE you get them though!!!! Talk to you soon and have a great night graycat!!!

Dominic4Archuleta on August 22, 2008 at 12:23 am
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but she wasnt on idol (the show) he met recently too….

hmmmmmmmm…speculation..speculation…

Xenophilius on August 22, 2008 at 12:24 am
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“This is the last thing I will say. He met her during Idol but she wasn’t on Idol. And she isn’t a fan girl either! Well I suppose she is a fan of his. LOL But he didn’t meet her as a fan.”

URGH it’s killing me now! Like, if TG hadn’t said that, we would’ve left the topic alone!

We know too much now…:(

Shereen on August 22, 2008 at 12:28 am
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You know, just the way he sings that song, I knew he HAD to be having those feelings himself!

I think that’s awesome. David seems so shy and sheltered, he needs to come out of his shell. I hope his little Crush likes him too

AngelFire on August 22, 2008 at 12:29 am
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Hmmm Xeno do you think it is that SD Couture Doll person???

AngelFire on August 22, 2008 at 12:30 am
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i got this from
ai boards “I heard somewhere it was someone’s sister (someone from the show)”

But yea…

I really do hope its her, i met and talked to her… she’s amazing, adorable and she told me she LOOVES david … and i LOVE her too!

Xenophilius on August 22, 2008 at 12:30 am
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maybe that almost validates my previous speculation? lol

jazzyf11 on August 22, 2008 at 12:31 am
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Xeno, I knew it! How old is she? She seemed older than him to me, no?

AngelFire on August 22, 2008 at 12:32 am
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which is the same as Xeno’s

jazzyf11 on August 22, 2008 at 12:32 am
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She’s 19, though. And she looks older than him too.

This is too much!

Shereen on August 22, 2008 at 12:39 am
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Its crazy that right away we all figured out who it was! LOL!

Xeno, how did you meet her – was she in NY – backstage or something?

AngelFire on August 22, 2008 at 12:43 am
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Angelfire,

I didnt meet sdcoutouredoll, she’s not in ny.

i dont think we’re thinking about the same girl! lol

LMAOOOO… i have to remind this is all FUN SPECULATION OKAY??? NOTHING IS ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN!
If david is happy with her (whomever she is), heck i’m happy for him!

Xenophilius on August 22, 2008 at 12:50 am
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well hmm! I still think its her…I guess we shall see!

Okay, I’m going to bed, night angels!

AngelFire on August 22, 2008 at 12:53 am
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Interesting – I know a lot of MSD and tiny BJD couture people but I don’t own any SD size and I am not familiar with people who specialize in clothes for those. If anyone is interested, most of what’s here is my BJDs (Asian resin ball-jointed dolls). My favorites are Elfdoll, Narae, and Unoa.
http://www.thedollpage.com/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=820

And I can’t believe our David has a crush. Sweet but sad in a way – his purity was so enticing.

violet4ever on August 22, 2008 at 1:00 am
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I am just catching up and am late to the party:

Daisawesome- Speaking of haters- I go on the AI boards and try to gently defend David when people say awful things. In the past week there is a new poster who is there to obviously tear down David Archuleta and he said that Cook and David A will have no success. He also said some really awful things about David’s success being manufactured because fans are buying multiple copies of Crush, asking people to call radio station and request and several other things I can’t remember. When I gently explained that the Archies are mostly gifting to International Archies and to young ones who can’t buy it, he really got nasty and went on and on saying that the Archies creep him out because they are like a cult forcing David’s music like a religion and controlling people- telling them what to do. He said it must be the Mormon way of doing things, insinuating that David’s fans are only Mormon and that they are controlling people’s minds. He said he felt like he was being brainwashed. I really try to be a peacemaker but I could not let what he said go and told him I could tell his dislike for David was about his religion. Anyway as usual, when someone is WAY out of line on the AI boards, I am not the only one to chime in, but it was very unsettling to me to think someone is trying so hard to tear David A down.

Newangel- I was telling my husband about a lady on rickey.org buying j-14 magazine for the centerfold of David, and he asked if I should buy it for me. Of course I told him no, but I was tempted.

Soozq- I think David is just an extra modest person.

Violet4ever- I am not aware of any rules that Mormon guys and girls can not swim together

I am really tired and having a hard time figuring out the crush. Give me a hint. Is it a star or is it the sister of another idol?

lk08 on August 22, 2008 at 1:03 am
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lk08, that’s horrible! I got even more angry when I heard that person start going into the religion. I HATE when people bash religions, even when they’re not my own. Well, people bash my own religion so much, I have sympathy when people bash others.
Anyways, don’t give it too much thought. Don’t waste your time trying to make peace with this poster, they’re obviously a mind that cannot be changed. Channel it into postive energy…something that can help Crush rise on the charts.

P.S. me & Xeno are having a lot of fun speculating privately…;) hahaha

Shereen on August 22, 2008 at 1:32 am
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Re swimming – I cannot find the document where I read that – maybe it was old.

djisawesome – The haters make me sick. It is not possible to argue with them. Their minds will not be changed unless they change their own heart. Sometimes it takes all of my willpower to not lash out at them. But I try to think “what would David do” and I just say something nice in a reasonable way that somewhat counters whatever they said. I was checking a music board all week to try to find out about midweek stats on Crush and 3 different people said David had no personality. One of them also wished they could demolish him. Another elite *ss said someone give him a #1 so he can laminate it and go away. It’s sad. I am also extremely upset about whatever Archie fans harassed his female friend that sat with his Dad on Idol. It’s today’s cruel world I guess – it was not like this when I was a kid.

violet4ever on August 22, 2008 at 1:52 am
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Violet, yeah seen that. I’ve been lurking on that forum as well. The nasty stuff can really get to you if you are an obsessed fan.

Legolas on August 22, 2008 at 3:43 am
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Whoever David’s crush is, I hope we never find out, at least not before it has a chance to grow into “something that will last forever” in private. Go for it David!

Legolas on August 22, 2008 at 4:43 am
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That’s sad about fans sending hate emails to Mitra. Poor little girls!

Angelfire, ita with you regarding your post on another thread about Jeff Archuleta’s public profile.

Legolas on August 22, 2008 at 5:04 am
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#370, violet4ever : I hear you and empathize with you. These hatas can be a pain in the you-know-where. Just imagine them wearing diapers as they lament their ignorant comments and you will feel better, promise!

For today:

I love David Archuleta!

daisawesome on August 22, 2008 at 12:27 pm
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graycat/susan: I just had to make a few comments to you. Firstly, a big HUG from me. Second, hang in there, your boyfriend will get better soon. Thirdly, DA has gotten me through some tough times too, so I am sure his music will carry you well and will protect you. I laughed at your “diabetic shakes” comment; is that a new symptom of ODD?

lk08: ah yes, the eternal itch-that-can’t-be-scratched issue of the haters. Here’s how I do it: it depends on the circumstances of the hate and your mood at the time. I usually respond if the hate comes from some well-known papers, like LATimes, etc. If I don’t feel up to it, I just ignore them. But if they get to me, I would usually try two ways in response: come hard and fast at them, or use lots of sarcasms/humour. For the bloggers who hate, well, some of them really only want to stir crap so they can increase their hits. The best way to deal with the bloggers is just post positive comments about DA as is and leave it. Don’t get into direct one on one arguments with them. As for Idol forum, I don’t go there so I don’t really know, but my impression is that, on the internet in general, DA is so popular that you will also find fellow Angels out there defending DA. And that’s what makes it so special to be a fan of DA: is the benefit of knowing you’re not the only one!!!!!!!

daisawesome on August 22, 2008 at 9:42 pm