Errands + Flu = don't combine them, stupid

[aruan]

Not quite feeling as run-down anymore. It was touch and go for about half an hour at the mall there though. Let's remember not to walk around with a fever and severe chest congestion. I really don't know how to be sick.

So, JC and Duran Duran at the Superbowl? Seriously, if this flu doesn't kill me, that will. I [[heart]] the AeroSYNC performance (Walk This Way! Dude Looks Like A Lady!) but that combination? *melts into a puddle of 80's rock-loving fangirl goo*

As far as the acquaintances of celebrities and invasion of privacy is concerned. Well, if they're going to gallivant with stars and be photographed, then they become a de facto public figure. I'm not saying this means they should be drawing up fact sheets and giving interviews (people who feel entitlement to anything about anyone else weird me in a big way), but some section of that star's fanbase is going to be interested. Some within that fanbase are also resourceful.

If someone doesn't want others to find out information about them, there are many ways to go about that. I think invasion of privacy is a very tricky thing. If an acquaintance is reluctant (i.e. JC's siblings) I think people should respect their wishes to stay out of the spotlight. But Jessie has put himself out there to be taken an interest in - he knows that by coming to events with Lance, he's become part of Lance's public life, and the fact that there are people who would want to know more should be an expected consequence. Which isn't to say that the moment one steps into the spotlight, one waives all rights (just like the celebrity hasn't by becoming a public figure) but one shouldn't be surprised when fans call them by name or ask him or her personal questions.

Which, euw and creepy, yo.

Personally, even having been in his presence and heard Lance call him by name, I wouldn't address Jessie by name unless we were formally introduced. But then, just because the information is out there, I wouldn't think to ask questions of the guys themselves like, "How's your niece?" or "How do you like your new house?" Just because he mentioned Leighton or I read a blurb in EW about his new Beverly Hills digs, these are both incredibly personal things and that's just, no. That's just basic etiquette, in my opinion.

The only reason why I'd want knowledge like Jessie's last name or the fact that he went to UCF or that he's a model is for canon purposes. I am a canon whore and damnit, I like the kid, and I like that Lance likes him, and I might well (as I am doing right now, matter of fact) be inclined to write him, and such facts lend the story a kind of authenticity. I have no intention of stalking him or using him to get to Lance - however, I am also aware that I can't say the same about anyone else who would have access to such information were it made public. Which sucks. "A lot."

That didn't quite go anywhere. Oh, well. Lalala, YMMV.

Haven't seen RotK, could kiss you all for the cut tags. After Boston and New York. Let's just make it there first.

I need to not be blabbing. Packing awaits.

Comments

[fickwalker.livejournal.com]

JC's doing a show with Duran Duran? Cool!! I just saw them last weekend in Sydney with Robbie Williams.

Very very cool. *g* Sorry, saw their name and just had to comment. *hides*

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

I've seen a couple of people on my friendslist mention a rumor, nothing substantiated though. You'll read it here first when that happens. ;) And Duran Duran rocks, man - feel free to drop a comment anytime though.

[digital-diva.livejournal.com]

JC and Duran Duran at the Superbowl?

Excuse me? What? Are you serious?

*faints*

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

Unsubstantiated rumor being bandied about on my friendslist. No clue where it came from or if there's any veracity. It's almost one of those too good to be true scenarios, but I hold out hope.

[jenbeth78.livejournal.com]

i hope you feel better soon! Flu symptoms + cold weather = bad! *hugs* have safe travels

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweets! The Day/NyQuil is definitely helping with symptom control, and really, I can live with that and be sick for the rest of the break if it means I won't be coughing and sniffling all through the shows. None of that.

[tallories.livejournal.com]

When did Jessie become the object of such attention? I had no idea.

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

People like him. Freddy was a skeezy asshole, Trace seems to be written off by a lot of people on the whole, Carlos doesn't seem terribly interesting - but Jessie makes Lance the kind of happy I haven't seen outside of pictures when he's with Joey. And having met him, I can personally vouch for his upstanding yet sufficiently snarky disposition. We like Jessie, so naturally we want to know more.

[tallories.livejournal.com]

Who are those first three people to Lance? I've never heard of Freddy, and I thought Trace and Carlos were more associated with Justin and JC, respectively. Of course, I'm a hiatus fan so there's plenty I don't know about... teach me?

Poor Jessie... the black hole of fandom adoration calls... just try to resist the pull! *cackles*

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

Freddy was Lance's "Space Project Coordinator" or somesuch - in actuality, he was a slimy sleazeball who once posted pictures of himself, Lance, JC, and Joey partying and other such... compromising things in compromising places. I may or may not have the one of Lance in bed with that boy saved, depending on how squicked I was feeling about it the day I came across them. But, yes. Sleazeball, went to Russia with Lance, is hopefully out of the picture as it would seem, and good riddance to bad rubbish as Mel Brooks would say.

The other two are respectively Justin and JC's crew, I just pointed them out as examples of other people associated with them who have chosen to step into their respective friend's spotlight. We just don't care much about Carlos, and satisfied with what we've got about Trace.

[tallories.livejournal.com]

I bet Jessie totally kicked Freddy's ass.

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

Jessie is such the good (boy)friend! I was so charmed by their little stunt in front of the Hollywood House of Blues. And did I mention he makes Lance smile? Like, really smile. There's no bad there.

[tallories.livejournal.com]

I think I can safely say that I will never, ever forget their stunt in front of the Hollywood House of Blues. *g* Nor the look on notjustwonderfu's face when I turned from my mockery to find her wide-eyed and certain that that was, indeed, a taxi full of our boys.

[coolwhipdiva.livejournal.com]

Where did the JC/Duran Duran at the Superbowl rumor come from? I hope it's true!

Agree with you on the celeb thing, though I'm still wondering what started that..

Have a great time seeing the rest of the shows! I'm so jealous but I'll be thinking fondly of y'all around 9 Eastern time Friday and Saturday!

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

No clue. Just people on my friendslist mentioning it, but unsourced. Shall eagerly await further developments.

Someone made a post - they'd found out Jessie's last name and the modeling agency that reps him and posted said info, and people had privacy rights concerns.

Thank you! It's gonna be... well, you know how it's gonna be. *g* But colder. Brr.