Goodbye.
The time has come, my children…
As I sit here rocking out to 'NSync's first CD, I can't help but wonder what the hell happened to 'NSync. I mean, at first they were just five corny ass white boys who sang slightly crappy, yet very catchy pop songs. And they made a successful growth into "No Strings Attached". I was feelin' them. But now… now, they just flat out annoy me. Word.
I know, I know… I said on numerous occasions that I wasn't leaving. I told everyone that I was here to stay, that me and Cassie "never make a promise that we can't keep." Obviously, I lied. Sorry. I mean, the obsession over 'NSync is gone. I just can't see myself dedicating so much time to something like this anymore. The inspiration just isn't there, and for that, I apologize. I know that a lot of y'all are disappointed and for that I am truly sorry, but seriously, me and Cassie saw this coming for awhile. I remember how I used to always hate getting addicted to a site and then having it shut down on me, or having one of the webmasters leave, but I that's the way it has to be. I just can't sit at my computer and continue to churn out humor anymore… like I said, the inspiration is gone. The idea of making up sketches about 'NSync just bores the hell outta me now. It's time to move on…
And I just wanna say that the day I stumbled onto Cassie's site and laughed my ass off was a great day, and I'm very thankful for it. It's been a great year on this site, but it's time to go forward. I have to dedicate myself to my career as a writer now, and writing cute little sketches about 'NSync's goofiness isn't helping me. I see things differently now and I don't agree with what I see, so I'm setting out to change it. And I'm starting with 'NSync, who are not the same 'NSync I liked at first.
I mean, I'm tired of seeing all these celebrities out there who are so nonchalant about being famous. I mean, shit, what kind of country do we live in where some people are paid millions and others nothing at all? What kind of world do we live in where those who are popular can look down on those that are not? Shit, they may not do it to your face, but most of them think it in the backs of their minds. Jesus, I'm not gonna sit around and let some kid that's only a year older than me assume that he's sooo much higher than me and is more mature than me because "he's had to grow up really fast and never had a childhood". Well excuuuse me. It's not my fault that you went on "Star Search" with a star-spangled shirt on. It's not my fault you wanted to be a Mousketeer, punk. And it definitely ain't my fault that you wanted to be a pop star. Deal. I've had to deal with a lotta shit in my life, REAL FUCKING ISSUES BITCH, and you don't hear me bitching. Nope, I'm still doing what I have to do.
Screw that. I'm sooo tired of all these celebrities that bitch and piss and moan about "how they just wanna be normal." I don't give a fuck what anybody says. When you decide that you wanna be in showbiz, be it acting or singing or anything else that puts you in the public eye, you take on all the consequences of it. In other words, don't think that you're gonna be able to go to the mall and shop like you always do if you've managed to break a goddamned SoundScan record. Don't think that when you walk down the street or out of a hotel room that you won't be asked for autographs. Don't think that because you're having a bad day that you can take it out on the people who adore you. Sorry, but being a celebrity doesn't work like that. When you are in front of a fan, you can't let them see your "bad day". You have to smile and grin like you can't fucking get enough of them. You wanna know why? Because from that fan's point-of-view, that is the more than likely the first, last, and only time they'll ever meet you, and you have to make it great for them. So if you're being an asshole to the fans, they'll remember that forever, whereas you'll probably forget it the same day.
Jesus, if they can't even fake being interested in all their fans (as horrible as it sounds, but it IS a necessity sometimes), how in the fuck do they think they can be actors? And SPEAKING OF WHICH, what's this shit I hear about them supposedly making a "Grease 3"? Dear God… Allow me to rant for a few seconds. See, THIS is the reason why Hollywood needs people like me. Is it just me, or is that fine line between music and movies pretty non-existent right now? I mean, first I get word that DMX is doing "The Crow 4", which is about a rap star that is slain and comes back to avenge his death (good choice of musician-turned-actor, bad plot… very bad plot). Then, I hear about "Juwanna Mann", which is supposed to co-star Lil' Kim. And just when I think that I can't take it anymore, I find out that 1) Mariah Carey is starring in some dumb assed '80's slated movie (pardon me while I go barf) and 2) 'NSync is doing "Grease 3", which MIGHT also star Britney Spears. Gag me.
If I make it into Hollywood, I'm gonna do a bit of housecleaning. First off, my scripts are gonna have GOOD plots, not something I would wipe my ass with. Also, only musicians that can ACT will be in my movies. For example, Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, DMX, and possibly Aaliyah… after she takes some more acting classes. And when they're in my movies, they aren't allowed to use their stage names. In other words, on the closing credits you'll see Dana Owens as opposed to Queen Latifah. You'll see Earl Simmons as opposed to DMX. I'm all about employing ACTORS, not musicians who think they can act.
But anyways, back to why I'm leaving the site. In a nutshell, it doesn't interest me anymore. Haven't y'all noticed how far and few the updates were? Man… Working two jobs plus trying to perfect my writing craft has drained me. But at the same time, it EXCITES me… the idea that I'm actually going after my dream makes me so elated that I don't wanna stop. And the thought of having to stop writing a very interesting story to update "Crunk Baby Crunk" makes me feel as if I'm taking two steps back as opposed to two steps forward.
Don't get me wrong, I still like 'NSync, but not like I used to. It seems to me like they're all about the money now, and it should just be about the music. To quote Chris Rock, "Didn't you see New Kids on the Block? Don't you know how this movie's gonna end?" Yep… I honestly don't think 'NSync is gonna be around in another two years. Sad, but true. The same goes for the Backstreet Boys. And I'll tell you why it's like that. It's the oldest reason in the book: over-exposure. When there's an 'NSync lunchbox, numerous photo packs, 'NSync watches, electronic equipment, and ISP from 'NSync, 'NSync LIP BALM(!), and like 100 'NSync VHS tapes and DVDs out, fans are bound to get tired of them. And to do a movie, sheesh! That's the Kiss of Death. Just look at Vanilla Ice… It's weird to hear them say, "Oh, we're not playing ourselves. That's where the Spice Girls went wrong." No, that's NOT where the Spice Girls went wrong. They went wrong when they decided to do a MOVIE, period. And the same goes for 'NSync.
As for musicals, well, let me drop some knowledge on y'all. People go, "Hmm… 'NSync are musicians, so yeah, they should do a musical. That makes sense." NO! Musicals are usually for actors who have mediocre singing skills. I'm dead serious. Just look at the first two "Grease" movies. Look at "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"… and "Little Shop of Horrors". The 49% of bad singing in musicals is overshadowed by the 51% of GOOD ACTING, hence making the bad singing actually amusing. But when 49% of good singing is overshadowed by 51% of bad acting? That turns into one corny ass movie. Sorry.
But I'm not bitter as I end my romp into the world of humor. Nope. I still LOVE 'NSync. I still think they're awesome, but not for the same reasons as most people. I don't like 'NSync because of their popularity or because they're hot or because they can dance. I like them for the reason I originally started to like them: the music. And that's what this should be all about. Not about who can break a SoundScan record or who can debut at number one. I partially blame the record companies for putting so much pressure on artists to sell a lot of records and have a successful crossover album. I also blame networks like MTV and VH1 for always reporting and emphasizing who debuts where on the charts like that shit is really important. I mean, if an album is good, why the fuck should it matter if they debuted at number one or number one-hundred? Everybody these days just wants to make money it seems, and music isn't pure anymore. That's why I rock so hard off of my Monkees CD. LOL It's good music.
But I'm rambling, and am quite far off of the subject. I love 'NSync because of their beautiful five-part harmonies. Because they can open their mouths and create a sound that has the power to make me close my eyes and just drift away. I don't give a damn if Lance and Justin don't really get along, if Joey is a slut, if Chris is a smart-ass about everything and everyone, or if JC and Lance are screwin' on the sneak tip (just a rumor, but a juicy one at that. I'll comment on that later, though.) I love the fact that when 'NSync come together and harmonize, they are truly in synch. Here are some other reasons why I'm still a fan of 'NSync:
In a nutshell, I'm not interested in seeing them in concert, in meeting them again, or in seeing their TV appearances. I just wanna listen to the music and pretend like they aren't superstars… 'cause superstars burn out quicker than stars do. So as I bid you all adieu, I'd just like to say this:
Goodbye to all the people out there who visited the site! You will all be missed! Keep in touch. And by the way… it feels great to be a fan of 'NSync's music!
P.S. Some of you all might be wondering about the sequel to "Guardian Angels". If the writing bug hits me and the story comes like I said, then with Cassie's permission I'll put it up. So don't fret, I haven't forgotten about y'all!