My co-worker Erin just sent me a link with a picture of what the New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) look like now. 8O It was quite unexpected as I didn’t think I’d ever hear about them in the context of “now.” But, I guess there are rumors they might be getting back together. :roll: Whatever. However, everyone will know on Friday as they’re appearing on “Today” to address those rumors.
As I looked at their picture, a rush of memories went through my mind. If you know me, you know I was obsessed (understatement of the year) with them when I was in my teens.
- I used to always think I’d marry Joey McIntyre or Jonathan Knight. After all, they’re only six and ten years older than me, respectively. :lol:
- I had all their albums and some of their music videos.
- I had a couple of story books about them, a puzzle, and millions upon millions of magazines featuring them.
- My bedroom walls were plastered with posters and pictures from magazines. You couldn’t see the paint on my walls.
- I still remember each one of their birthdays and Joey’s, Jonathan’s, and Jordan’s middle names. :oops:
- I even wanted to name my daughter after Jonathan–Rashleigh Marie. 8O
Without further ado, here’s a picture of what they looked like then and what they look like now.
Yikes! Super scary. I thought about you when this came out. I remember how much of a freak you were about these guys. I guess I was the same way (not about them). I think you learned how to “paper” your walls from me… :) Except mine were of movie stars. Ahhh those were the days. No worries.
Love ya!
I am so right there with you. I was obsessed with the NKOTB when I was in 5th and 6th grade. I even got to see then in concert once and we were in the fourth row. I swear Danny looked at me. My favorite was Donnie and then Joe. Maybe we can go to their reunion concert together!
Tee-hee! I was in love with Donnie, the bad boy. I just couldn’t get over how HOT he was! Someday, if I am ever insane, I will show you an old home video of me doing a tour of my bedroom with every square inch of wall plastered with NKOTB posters. I had a watch . . . a pillowcase . . . you name it. Oh, and some friend and I lip-synced to “Hangin’ Tough” at the 5th grade talent show auditions. We didn’t make the cut. Oh, well. I got some cool ripped jeans out of the deal, which my mom reluctantly let me have.