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aruanNot 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.
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.
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Date: December 17th, 2003 10:19 pm (UTC)Very very cool. *g* Sorry, saw their name and just had to comment. *hides*
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Date: December 21st, 2003 11:48 pm (UTC)