Caption This! David Archuleta and Kathy Griffin Backstage

OH, lo. Between this and the Priscilla pics, it’s been a mighty interesting week of pics. I’m glad D is proving to be such a good sport. There is a pic of him from a photoshoot at the AMAs where he is jumping so that he’s taller than the girl who presented with him. He’s having fun, and that is good to see.

♪ ♫ I’m strong to the finich ’cause I eats me spinach. ♪ ♫

That’s good Ozarka. He doesn’t even look like he is struggling to hold her.

Hypertwink (below)- very clever!

Beware, Cook…I’m taking all your cougars away! Bwahahaha!

No Tweens for me, thank you very much!

^lol that I like

That Blue Shirt is mine!!! (that could explain why the bid is for over $3500.00)

Conquering the world … one cynic at a time.

I would love to know how this picture came about. It’s such a great picture.

ETA–I just went over to http://www.bonniehunt.com to check on that auction for the shirt. Her front page plays a clip from a show upon opening–and it’s the exchange with David A about a girlfriend–Bonnie’s little flirt-fest with him. And it’s not being run because that show is being re-run this week.

Conquering the world à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ one cynic at a time.

Nice. Except that I think, when it came to Archie, she was a fan from the get-go. Or am I thinking of Chelsea Handler?

Chelsea Handler was definitely a fan, from what I remember. Kathy joked in her act about DA having autism, so I assumed she was not a fan.

eta: Of course I usually don’t know what I’m talking about, so I could have my info wrong.

^Not that whats happened… if you look to the comments in her video there is a woman complaining about that… but lets forgive and forget… This is so much fun…

Chelsea Handler was the fan of Archie. Kathy, not so much. But maybe now since she knows he can carry her around.

but lets forgive and forgetà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ This is so much funà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

It really is fun watching him win people over.

Yeah, I’m not complaining. It comes with the territory. Kathy is an equal-opportunity comic. Her schtick is skewering celebs so, everyone is game. And most of the time, she’s actually very funny.

Now that I’ve caught a cougar what do I DO with it? COOK, HELP!!!!!

Pickin’ up Chicks…one D-Lister at a time.

“Workin’ my way up to the A-List.”

haha mhann!

“Hey Priscilla, guess who just scored Archie’s first kiss?”

(sorry, I couldn’t resist)

Ah, chivalry is not dead after all!

“Look archies… nananana”

I’m afraid that as soon as Archie turns 18 that he will be Kathy’s next victim to help him out of the closet. Not that he’s gay or anything but that won’t matter to Kathy if she decides to skewer him.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m afraid that as soon as Archie turns 18 that he will be Kathyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s next victim to help him out of the closet. Not that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gay or anything but that wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t matter to Kathy if she decides to skewer him.

Well, the good news is that whatever anyone decides to say about him, he’s pretty good at ignoring it. He doesn’t seem easily rattled.

” Okay, can I put Grandma down now?”

I’m surprised he could hold her up. I guess he’s stronger than he looks.

^lol good one…

“Oh my hero…”

“Sorry girls I like them mature”

“Who needs a 15-person posse when I have David to carry me to the car!”

*David’s thoughts*… Haha I don’t really think her ankle is sprained but whatever haha

*Kathy’s* .. Priscilla , Eat your heart out….

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m surprised he could hold her up. I guess heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s stronger than he looks.

Have you seen the arms on the kid? The fangirls are gaga over his arms. haha!

“Exactly what kind of threshold did you have in mind?”

And it’s not like Kathy’s an amazon.

“Of course I’ll carry you over the threshold.”

ETA too late.

Have you seen the arms on the kid? The fangirls are gaga over his arms. haha!

I know. He gets them from Jeff. Have you seen his arms? Or maybe it’s from all the hand standing he does. Haha!

“Here ya go, Taylor.”

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m afraid that as soon as Archie turns 18 that he will be Kathyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s next victim to help him out of the closet. Not that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gay or anything but that wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t matter to Kathy if she decides to skewer him.

Well, the good news is that whatever anyone decides to say about him, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s pretty good at ignoring it. He doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem easily rattled.

Yeah with Archie already somewhat getting Clay-like treatment from some, I am certain that the older he gets, the worse the insuations will get. I do think he might be able to deal with it better than Clay did though perhaps and not get as defensive. What I think is odd is that the very people who say they are so accepting of the gay community are usually the ones that use the “gay” insinuation to make fun of people and insult them. I don’t understand that at all.

He could marry some woman someday and have a pack of kids with her and people will still be begging for him to say he’s gay.

“101 ways to pick up a chick”

“You’re doing it wrong!”

Great picture.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m surprised he could hold her up. I guess heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s stronger than he looks.

I think he’s physically and emotionally stronger than he looks or gives the impression of to some people. After being labeled the “one to beat” and the “chosen one” on Idol for most of the season, he took his loss with maturity and grace after many predictions of how he was going to break down on the show. I first noticed his physical strength and athleticism when he aced the handstand Cookie challenged him to during the Summer. It was always baffles me when I see those condescending and ignorant articles that refer to him as “frail.” It’s like people continue to have such a warped perception of him. But it’s all good as he does tend to win over cynics sometimes.

Cook: Whatever you do Archie , just don’t play her Barbasol!!

It’s interesting that he seems so short on TV and in pictures because when I met him, he didn’t seem that short to me. Maybe for a guy he is or maybe he’s just usually around tall people – LOL!

He definitely seems to be winning over the cynics one at a time. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve talked to personally or heard people talk who’ve interviewed him say that after meeting him or seeing him perform since Idol, that they were really impressed by him. He’s just such a positive ray of light that you can’t help but like him. Even my sister who made fun of him a lot on Idol said she feels bad for it now and that he seems like a really sweet kid.

Behind the Scenes with David and his fans!

http://myplay.com/videos/david-archuleta/behind-the-scenes?locale=US

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s interesting that he seems so short on TV and in pictures because when I met him, he didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem that short to me. Maybe for a guy he is or maybe heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just usually around tall people – LOL!

He’s short for a guy at 5’6-5’7 but a lot of woman he has to be around do love their heels. Kathy is slightly shorter than him in their standing picture together but she was luckily wearing flats like him. Unlike the girl at the AMAs who had the bright idea to wear monster heels to present with him even though she’s much closer to his height without them.

‘Hey mom guess what I brought home! Can I keep it??’

And STAY OUT! *dumps Kathy out the door* Dang cougars! The name on the dressing room says Archuleta.. not Cook!

‘Hey Cook! Look what I got you for your birthday! haha’

ROFL frog, hilarious!

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Hey Cook! Look what I got you for your birthday! hahaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

Cook: Uhhh thanks .. but I would prefer a newer model…

hahahaha

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Hey Cook! Look what I got you for your birthday! hahaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

Cook: … Uhh Thanks Archie but I’m kinda scared to unwrap it…

I really dislike Kathy G. a LOT…but David A. is so great about everything! And you all are funneeeeeee.

Archie’s New Caption Blog!

Hey EVERYONE!

I recently attended the American Music Awards and I won THIS!! My mom won’t let me keep her.. so I have to return this cougar back to the wild.. unless someone can adopt her! ha ha

*squeak* *squeak* DANG IT mouse!! *tosses the cougar on the couch and hunts for the mouse*

ETA:

♪ ♫ Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m strong to the finich à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹cause I eats me spinach. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Archie the Singinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Man. ♪ ♫

“Yeah with Archie already somewhat getting Clay-like treatment from some, I am certain that the older he gets, the worse the insuations will get. I do think he might be able to deal with it better than Clay did though perhaps and not get as defensive.”

I’m not doing the whole defend someone thing because I think it’s absurd, but, Clay really did get slammed unmercifully for quite a long time, and it was ridiculously ugly, still is, in some quarters; yet I felt he handled it with grace, dignity, some snark, and humor, but ya know? After a an ungodly good while of people wanting to know your intimate private life details, and the lengths they went to? Yep, I guess defensive could present itself. To me, it’s irrelevant whether the person IS or IS NOT the “perceived” impression (‘nother issue..stereotypes…hates ‘em); it’s the question being asked itself. Over the line…for anyone. I guess being in the public eye makes some media peeps think nothing is off limits but it truly is. But that’s a whole ‘nother discussion.:-)

As to David, I hope he’s left alone, but I doubt that will happen. But with a good core group of loyal support in his private circle, and his seemingly sunny nature, hopefully he’ll be just fine. It’s a tough business and getting uglier by the day. Damn shame, really.

Caption?

“Hmmm…must speak to bodyguard….”

You guys made me laugh so hard!

As far as the things people say about David and how he chooses to react- he is an incredible example of kindness, forgiveness, and grace in the face of ugliness. I am sure Kathy will continue to joke about him as she did on Bonnie Hunt’s show when she said he had a huge posse and they have a tight leash on him, but I would hope she now has a ton of respect for him as a person after meeting him.

I too have seen it over and over how he just brushes off criticism (“that’s too bad”) and wins people over with his kindness and sincerity. Even Jack from the JHOP radio station who sponsored the Sacramento Jingle Ball has said some not kind things about David. You could tell in that interview at the Del Taco that day that he has tremendous respect and awe for David. I wrote him an e-mail telling him thanks for inviting David to sing at the Jingle Ball. He wrote me back and said:

“It is our pleasure to have someone like David to Nor-Cal. He is truly one of the nicest/down to earth artists I’ve ever encountered and should be around for a long time. Have a great week and write anytime.”

Workdog- David seems to accept the nastiness and criticism as part of the business- way better than I could, so I think he will be fine.

I think Archie being a teen will really cut back on a lot of the Clay Aiken snark. Plus he looks even younger than his years. He handled the Constantine comments quite well and is much more tough minded that people might expect.And he’s a very nice kid who seems to win people over. For example, Kathy Griffin.

I know some people compared him to Clay Aiken during his season but Archie’s musical tastes are much more current. He really fits in very well with current radio artists so comparing them musically doesn’t make much sense (if it ever did).

Kathy Griffin is famous for being nice to your face and sticking knives in your back after the fact. I can’t believe I’m sticking up for Clay but he was always a good sport and never said a bad word to her or about her. If you think that being nice to Kathy makes a difference, well just remember that she is always looking for new material for her act. I’m scared for David because she is setting him up the same way she set up Clay. I have to wonder too, have any of the ones that peg Clay’s music as this or that ever listened to his new album? It is very contemporary and with any label support he would have fit in just fine on pop radio.

jpfan-I honestly don’t get why they say things about David anyway, other than the fact that he has not had a girlfriend- something I understand completely because I live in Utah and many kids here take things much more slowly. Also he is not a boorish type male like Gaston (beauty and the beast).

I really think it is insecure and jealous people like Constantine who insist on not being nice about David. Thank goodness that David doesn’t take it seriously.

I understand completely because I live in Utah and many kids here take things much more slowly.

Actually I learned recently that Mormons kids aren ´t allow to date until they are 16:

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Following guidelines gives us security and brings us happiness.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Proper dating includes waiting until the appropriate age.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ There is a higher rate of inappropriate physical relationships when dating begins too early.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Waiting to date allows time to mature mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

One of my coworkers told me that… and if you see it that way is not that weird that Archie hasn ´t ever being in a date, after all, he has pass an entire year in a show very sheltered,at least you count going out to eat with KLC a date, and before that he was 16 and he is really shy so is not that weird…

And beside according to their religion:

After turning 16, it is best to date in groups and avoid pairing off with just one partner. Take it easy. Enjoy your friendships before moving into serious dating relationships. Dating is sort of a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“trial runà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  for selecting a marriage partner, so you should date the kinds of people you would consider marrying.

Hope this help to understend Archie best…

Actually David has been on a number of dates, paired off but in groups. Even at 16, they go on group dates like that, usually until college or often until after they go on a mission.

As far an not being allowed to single date- it is advised and most parents do help their kids abide by that.

I honestly donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get why they say things about David anyway, other than the fact that he has not had a girlfriend

Almost every celebrity has had Teh Gay factored in somehow, from Lance Bass even before Nsync broke up to Tom Cruise, from the Gossip Guys/Gays to even Jared and Jensen from Supernatural, who live in the same house. Any “evidence” will be put forth to back up the claim…(although I totally believe in TC’s non-hetero-ness).

Kathy Griffin is famous for being nice to your face and sticking knives in your back after the fact.

Do people take what Kathy Griffin says as anything but part of her comedy routine? I mean, what she says is not meant to be taken seriously. Here she is again on Clay –

http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20081204/en_top_eo/71669

(ETA – just noticed that this has already been posted in the headline thread.)

As for the caption – “David, you do know I am in fact a gay man, right?”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4HZVn0eAYE

Hazehel- in that yahoo news article, it says:

“Griffin said she was, at the very least, hoping for some sort of thank-you or acknowledgement for her role in helping him come out.”

It seems to me like making fun of someone isn’t the best way to get them come out. It seems like it would just make them feel more shame.

Every LDS youth is given a booklet titled For the Strength of Youth.
In the chapter on dating, this is what it states…

Date only those who have high standards and in whose company you can maintain your standards. A young man and a young woman on a date are responsible to help each other maintain their standards and to protect each otherà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s honor and virtue. You must honor the sanctity of the priesthood and of womanhood.

When you begin dating, go in groups or on double dates. Avoid going on frequent dates with the same person. Make sure your parents meet those you date. You may want to invite your dates to activities with your family. Plan dating activities that are positive and inexpensive and that will help you get to know each other. Do things that will help you and your companions maintain your self-respect and remain close to the Spirit of the Lord.

Hmm – about one of the comments on the article, I know that anyone can write anything on the internets but I am inclined to believe him.

JakiHL109

09:20 AMDec 05 2008

I am crushed. I was a HUGE Kathy Griffin fan and somehow found myself in the room when the Clay/Kathy re-union happened. It was awkward and uncomfortable and I thought Mr Aiken handled himself like a gentleman…Kathy however was everything she said she wasn’t. She isn’t one of us secretly among THEM. She is a pushy obnoxious celebrity and I for one am deeply disappointed. This incident did not play out the way she described it. How do I know any of the other hilarious anecdotes did? Mr Aiken just seemed like a nice kid and I feel rotten for enjoying what seemed like anonymous victimization in the past.

It’s part of her comedy, nothing she says is really true (I mean, ghetto blaster?). On the Jay Leno show, she says she is a gay man, she says her mother steals things, do you really take that seriously?

The problem was never really about Clay’s sexuality, but more about his fans reactions. That was the main reason it became bigger than it really was. By becoming overprotective and critical of all those that made fun of him, all they did was give these people more to work with.

LoL. That picture is funny. David looks like he’s lifting a feather haha. Anyway, yeah, David has been very good at taking all the bad things that have been said about him. As long as he keeps his cool he’ll be fine.

Archie: “Wow! You’re really not as heavy as you look…”

Kathy (smiling through gritted teeth): “You were supposed to say that I weigh next to nothing!”

Good one, RemusL! I can see that actually happening. Thanks for playing. :laugh_tb:

“Well, now that Clay hates me, I guess I’ll try you…”

I am crushed. I was a HUGE Kathy Griffin fan and somehow found myself in the room when the Clay/Kathy re-union happened.

Some random fan just happened to be in the room when it happened? I don’t believe that.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s part of her comedy, nothing she says is really true (I mean, ghetto blaster?). On the Jay Leno show, she says she is a gay man, she says her mother steals things, do you really take that seriously?

Exactly. It’s called c-o-m-e-d-y. I take it with a grain of salt.

Met David. He’s 5″7 and buff. Surprised me, cause I’d heard he was “tiny”. He was running past our group at the AI buses, heading for the other end of the line. Mmmmm….yeah……he looks really good running……he’s a natural athlete.

Not such a good angle for ol’ Griffith in that pic

I love that he messed with her head when she asked what bracelet he was wearing during their backstage clip (“the invivisble children” bracelet) – killed her sarcastic routine. Then he turned the tables on her by leaning against the dresser and asking “so, do you sing?” I love this kid!

Oops, double post.

But I’ll add a comment to cruz’s post. Mormon kids are taught to strive for strength of mind, body and character. David is a great example of how far a young person can go when they follow these guidelines.

Interestingly, I’ve noticed that it’s usually guys who are trying to “out” other guys. Must be some of their own gay tendencies that they’re trying to cover up – LOL! I’ll be the first to admit that I have pretty much zero “gaydar” if that even exists. It doesn’t even occur to me to think of people as gay or not gay. They’re just people. I guess that is why I fail to understand the obsession so many people have with the “gayness” of others, especially celebrities.

Oh crap. Double post. Sorry

The problem was never really about Clayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sexuality, but more about his fans reactions. That was the main reason it became bigger than it really was. By becoming overprotective and critical of all those that made fun of him, all they did was give these people more to work with.

True dat, treating the mere mention that someone might be gay as THE WORST THING TO SAY IN THE WORLD just makes you more of a target. And if it turns out the person actually is gay, it makes you look silly. Just let it go. Archie, unlike Clay, doesn’t seem to care about it so I think his fans should continue to take his lead.

Archie, unlike Clay, doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem to care about it

It was his fans that cared about it. Clay can’t be blamed for that any more than Archie, Cookie, Taylor or any other celebrity should be blamed for the behavior of their fans.

Kathy: You know David, a couple of beers and I’m yours.
David: There ain’t enough beers in the world lady…

^ :lol_tb:

We have a winner :clap_tb:

I have to wonder too, have any of the ones that peg Clayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music as this or that ever listened to his new album? It is very contemporary and with any label support he would have fit in just fine on pop radio.

Since you’re asking, I listened to it, I even bought it. I didn’t like it. I don’t think it’s contemporary or that it would fit in on pop radio. Just an opinion – from someone who did listen to it.

Exactly. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s called c-o-m-e-d-y. I take it with a grain of salt.

Same here, I think Kathy’s funny most of the time. Now and then she crosses the line (for me anyway) but I didn’t think she was all that hard on Clay.

This latest bit from yahoo, I don’t get it – was it a joke, or serious? I can’t tell.

David A does handle criticism well. If his fans stay calm and don’t get too defensive, it will all work out fine over time, imo.

p.s. David A. holding Kathy up, that’s so cute. LOL