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May 16, 2008

NKOTB On The Today Show: Didn't They (Blow Your Mind)?

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Don't even pretend that The New Kids On The Block's Today Show appearance wasn't the biggest entertainment news of the morning. My generation's most-loved Non Threatening Males took over the plaza and performed hits like "Step By Step" and "The Right Stuff" for an ecstatic raincoat-clad crowd. (What, no "Dirty Dawg"? I guess they'll save that for their summer tour.) I tried to retain an ironic distance while watching this, but aside from some gentle chuckling at the idea of these old guys dancing, I failed. It was like when I tried to pretend I hated them for most of fifth grade until finally pledging my allegiance to Jordan Knight, who I still maintain was (WAS) the only cute one.

I wonder if Jonathan Knight's real-estate buddies are going to make fun of him for this.

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Scott

They sound terrible.

Posted by: Scott profile link at 05/16/08 11:40 AM | Reply
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what

I'm SO glad I'm not the only who hasn't forgotten all those sweet NKOTB classic dance moves.

Posted by: what profile link at 05/16/08 2:00 PM | Reply
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Ok, for all the NKOTB haters out there....it has been 15 years and if they can sell the tickets and entertain their fans then why hate? They may have sounded a bit rusty but let's remember that they performed LIVE in the crappy NYC weather which is more than most artists these days can say. All my girlfriends and I are already planning to see them when they arrive in Auburn Hills, MI in October and we are going to have a blast! Aside from the midlife crisis! Love the new song Summertime btw.

Posted by: elizabeth at 05/16/08 2:50 PM | Reply
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Every birthday, my older sister would blast that freakin' "Happy Birthday" NKOTB song at dawn. If I hear them sing that song, I'm going to bust out the Running Man on Danny Wood's face.

Posted by: Clarissa at 05/16/08 3:35 PM | Reply
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