Quote Of The Day

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“Canada was a warm-up — a good place to get the kinks out. Our hometown is here, in the Northeast. These are the fans who help take the show to another level.”

- Joey McIntyre tells Rolling Stone, of the New Kids on the Block' first reunion concert in the U.S. - in Jersey - earlier this week

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Sep 26, 2008 at 12:00 pm / Email this »

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stephanielit says – reply to this

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Hmm what a comment to make since one of them is from TORONTO origionally!!
AriesBeauty says – reply to this

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Way to offend our friends to the North, Joe….this is why I always "loved" Danny…he's quiet…
AriesBeauty says – reply to this

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Really, as if their videos aren't completely womanizing…now they offend the north…only six more days till I see them in concern (nope, not ashamed at all..)
budsgal says – reply to this

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I was unfortunately working at their Canadian show and I cant' believe anyone would actually pay money to see these cheesey losers. Warm up my ass. YOu guys just plain SUCK ASS.
JusticeStoon says – reply to this

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Fuck you Joey! Are you that overzealous enough to realize that you have disconsciously disregarded the great country of Canada as to being metaphorically just the salad before the main course!! How dare you~! Canada is a great contributor and supporter of the entertainment world. Many important, respected, accomplished artists hail from this Great place in the Northern Hemisphere….You lost the support of Canada. Of all the lame-brained things you could have said, I mean seriously HOW FUCKING HURTFUL. FYI Wikipedia doesnt even list you as one of the famous people of New Jersey, although Tara Reid made the list you fricken hasbeen embarking on your midlife crisise 'geritol' tour. Do Canada a favour and retire your dried up image NOW.
DALE says – reply to this

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Why would anyone pay to see them! They only got back together as a cash grab.
Retrokitten says – reply to this

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Roses are blue
Violets are red
Joe Mcintyre
Is fucked in the head

I was a big fan but now Im so turned off! I still love there music but now what they sad at the Toronto concert I went to is all bullshit! I was there when Donnie cried it looked so sincere but remember Donnie is a actor now! Face Time I want Face Time to say what I feel about this comment I really hope he was misquoted but i doubt it! Oh well hopfully NSYNC will reunite!
Retrokitten says – reply to this

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Re: JusticeStoon – I agree with you
Toronto Amber says – reply to this

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Wow! Talk about bashing your Canadian fans Joey!!! I actually liked you before that comment!!! Kinda rude to assume that Canadian fans didn't appreciate you enough for you to feel that you could take it to the next level… for that matter, instead of "working the kinks out" on Canadian fans, how bout you give them their money's worth and 'work the kinks out' in your SOUNDCHECK….asshole.
ilaaloo says – reply to this

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oh my god I am SO offended and pissed off. I have been a fan since I was 13, and have now seen them in concert 5 times in Toronto - and 2 of those shows were in the last two weeks.

I am actually friends with one of them, and am shocked that Joe would make this comment.

If I wasn't a friend, I WOULD boycott. I'm so mad! Way to piss on your Canadian fans! You booked one TO show, and had to book TWO MORE because there was so much demand.

You should be kissing our fucking feet.
Retrokitten says – reply to this

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Re: stephanielit – Im from Brampton to and I know Jordan and Jon are from Toronto! Im so pissed that this comment was made but wow they do put on a amazing show! Best concert everrrrrrrrrrrr!
ilaaloo says – reply to this

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who the hell's photo was that?!? Here I am.
ilaaloo says – reply to this

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Re: Retrokitten – TF is that you?!?!? LOL!
chonee says – reply to this

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IT IS A SAD DAY FOR CANADIAN NKOTB FANS…Unfortunately they have lost a very strong fanbase. Canadian fans were loyal until now…stupid comments..how insulting. I CAN'T BELEVE WE PINED OVER YOU!!! How stupid. I guess its time to move on. NO MORE GAMES you idiots!!!! Canadians DON'T WANT YOUR OLD ASSES BACK! stay in the US where your effin comeback would not have happened if it weren't for CANADIAN Fans. I am so ashamed to like you for so long!!!! We need an apology ASAP Fuckers! I am burning your stupid Block CD and will not recommend it!!!!!
nadineeee says – reply to this

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I went to the Montreal Show on the 20th,
Im only 15 and I am inlove with those boys, me and my sisters went down to Montreal all the way from Ottawa just to see them, to support them, and I bet you half of the people in the Bell Centre were from Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec.
I don't know what Joey M was thinking when saying that quote, but It truly hurt, just a warm-up? What, were we a test run?
Are we not good enough.
How come NKOTB is coming back to Canada later on in the year?
If thats what they truly think about us, then we dont need preformers using us to "work out the kinks".
I love NKOTB with all my heart, and I will always be behind them 100% but saying that.. well it just wasnt right..
Canadian fans and just as good as American fans..
As I see it,
Fans are one community one family
and it shouldnt matter which country you live in.
Retrokitten says – reply to this

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Re: ilaaloo – OMG hun its meeeeeeeeee! How funny is this! Wow great minds think alike!
girlysue89 says – reply to this

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Just wanted to share that i saw that they are giving away 4 tickets to see them in San Diego at www.bestbuy.com/nkotb. For those who might be interested thats all.
Retrokitten says – reply to this

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Re: chonee – Sad so sad!
miss_ava says – reply to this

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With all the hard work they put into this reunion, I think his quote was taken out of context just like all the other quotes the guys have made. For example, when there was that big hoopla about Donnie saying they didn't want new fans. Really? Do you seriously think that's what he was saying? I don't. That doesn't make sense.

As with Joe, I have high doubts that Joe meant to diss the Canadian fans when all this time, they've been saying how much they love it up here. Again, doesn't make sense. Could just be another hater trying to stir up trouble for them as always.
Clemy says – reply to this

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I'm somwhat pissed considering the show in montreal was really great and the bell centre freakin shook the screaming was so loud. Also consedering we canadian fans gave them a number 1 album. But in any show you have to work out the kinks in the fist few shows.

I still like their music!!! But hay everyone makes mistakes him too. and I'm not going to make the whole band pay for something said by just one of them.
divagirly says – reply to this

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What a stuuupid thing to say Joey Mac 'n Cheese !

First of all, you should be grateful that people are even appearing at these stupid shows after all these years, second, I think your over inflated ego needs to be deflated on the double.

You're just a stupid pop group who made money from little girls who pined after you because they thought you guys were cute not because your songs are going down in history as the best well written songs in the world…..who the hell do you think you are, John Lennon ?

And what's with that stupid scarf you wrap around your neck all the time ??
Is it snowing in your world Joey ? Or is all that "coke" you guys have done falling down from the sky ?
Yes NKOTB fans, they use your hard earned money to buy themselves drugs and stupid scarfs and get hair plugs, (Donnie!) and some also go and hide in the fucking closet and LIE to all their fans about his fucking sexuality making millions of women swoon over someone who likes sucking cock !

Luckily I didn't attend your concerts, but your comments will surely ruin your pathetic, old, and gay….(yes you Jonathan)….asses !!!!!

Hooray for PEREZ HILTON for bringing these comments to us and for outing every motherfucker who stays in the closet !!!

FUCK YOU New Kids on the fucking Block.
maria c says – reply to this

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that made me feel stupid since i paid to see their concert in toronto…never again!!
euphonium says – reply to this

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Not that I like NKOTB (at all), but wtf? Canada get's totally shafted from everything. We all (Canadians) think you're all totally worthless, untalented idiots who couldn't get any other work - so you all hopped on the 'comeback train'. They all probably think they're really important.
lovelyS says – reply to this

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Im not from canada (im from los angeles) but i agree that was a rude thing to say….. what a bitch!
Canadian_JamieAnne says – reply to this

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Wow, what an ingrate. I guess "working the kinks out" means that they couldn't sing live, because I don't know about the show at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, but at the Montreal show I went to, those boys were lipsynching the WHOLE time. And yet, the crowd STILL went WILDLY insane for them. Way to dismiss your fans douchebag. What Jillian`CND said was right on. Throwing rocks at them would have been awesome "Now the people will know we were here!"
sarah29 says – reply to this

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OUCH!!! Not a very nice comment considering Canadian fans, Toronto in particular sold out the Air Canada Centre 3 nights! Also, their album is gold in Canada right now….Nice boys, thanks
Des003 says – reply to this

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That made me MAD. Give me back all my CANADIAN money I have spent on you JOEY the last 20 years~also, I always knew you were a jerk-that u just confirmed. Warm up huh? screw you!!!
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Wow! That makes us Canadians feel REALLY good, Joe - Thanks!
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: euphonium – Please don't speak for all Canadians. You just sounded so ignorant it's embarassing …
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: euphonium – Please don't speak on behalf of all Canadians. Your opinion was so ignorant it's embarassing!
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: divagirly – LMFAO!
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: chonee – lmao.
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: JusticeStoon – LMFAOOO …
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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What's this about one of then being from Toronto?
bricesmiles says – reply to this

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Wow. Obviously your first performance in 15 years is going to be a warm up for the rest of the tour. But you don't TELL the media during an interview that a good portion of your fans just paid to attend your dress rehearsal.

Not a great way to sell yourself. Want anything to drink, to wash down that foot Joe? LOL
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: Marco Pervo – Real money? WTF does that mean?!
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: vancityrockgirl – Yeah, I want 50% of my money back x 2 seats x 2 shows!
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: Jillian`CDN – Those WERE some TIIIGHT pants!
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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The tickets weren't even really selling until Toronto bought up all the seats to the first show prompting 2 more shows to be added. Then the US "fans" jumped on the band-wagon! Well, I'm SO glad I bought 2 sets of the most expensive seats for the first 2 shows just to watch a preview of what US fans will be getting.
fuck new kids on the block says – reply to this

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these guys are total douche bags, who would even want to see 50 yr old men dancing and singing songs 20 yr olds are supposed to be singing. stay the fuck out of Canada u assholes, we don't want you
divagirly says – reply to this

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……….and I'm not done with my rant either, I really PISSED off about what Joey said, I mean who the hell does this talentless loser think he is ??

People came from other cities too and paid for their flight, hotel and tickets and dished out quite a bit of money and then he takes a big dump on Canada with his stupid comments.
And what pisses me off even more is that they're trying to convince people that they're doing this because they "love" what they do and the "time was right"……..sure, it's time to replenish their funds and pay for their kids education and let's not forget their retirement home bills which is fast approaching for them………if you can believe it, in another 20 years they will be almost 60 years old !! Shake your sexy osteoporosis ridden bodies fellas !
c00ugar says – reply to this

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Screw you NKOTB, I'm glad I didnt go see your show because you don't seem to care about the Canadian fans too much. Give it up guys….
divagirly says – reply to this

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…………AND….another thing that PISSES me off royally is that they tell everyone that their personal lives are off limits but then they talk about their personal lives in interviews, one interview on ETalk, Joey said he made out with Tiffany once, and then he goes on to say later in the conversation that he
wants to make more babies with his wife………what a doorknob.

Also, Jonathan hasn't come forth to clarify all the rumors about his sexual orientation and he just continually says that he suffers from anxiety.
Sure, I'd suffer from anxiety too if I was living in the closet as long as you have !
Maybe he'll find Jimmy Hoffa in there along with some cock rings and NKOTB t-shirts.
LOSERS.
Retrokitten says – reply to this

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Re: divagirly – LMF BLOCKHEAD ASS OFFFFFFFFFFFF!
divagirly says – reply to this

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Re: Retrokitten – ……LOL…..they really are dickheads !

The funny thing is, Jordan and Jonathan were at pridefest in St. Louis last year and I saw some pictures of jonathan hiding himself and crouching behind the stage like a total loser………or maybe he was sucking some some St. Louis cock back there.

I can't stand people who hide their sexual orientation because the message that he's giving is that people who are gay should be ashamed of themselves.

I'm not gay, but I sure do feel sorry for all his fans who are females who actually think this guy gives a flying fuck about them and those women who actually think they have a shot at even going out with him.

People are paying tons of money to see you perform and you aren't even honest with them your fans. Nice.
Courtnney says – reply to this

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dudes, Canada is no fucking warm up!! we were insane! i was there!! so me another one of your concerts being THAT crazy?! please, don't insult us!!
princematty says – reply to this

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Check out their first comeback performance (takes place in Canada) on Much Music! Look it up on the Much Music Video Awards… It's almost as big of a joke as Joey's comment. PS- NKOTB don't dis your sounding board… or it wont be there on your 2nd comeback
jspencerxo says – reply to this

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seriously, canada is fucking forgotten all the damn time
this is just the stupidest comment anyone could make
like what the fuck? FUCK YOU NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
you can be sure as hell i WONT BE SUPPORTING YOU IN THE FUTURE.
Icequeenie622 says – reply to this

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HA! Wellllllllllll that expains why Donnie was fucking CRYING like a baby at our concert in Toronto. Maybe it was soooooooooo hard "warming up" in Toronto that he felt he had to cry for 10 mintues straight…… good job boys!
PinkyTSX says – reply to this

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Boooo to Joey Mac! I went to the 3rd TO show, and had a blast… But these guys should have ironed the kinks out before de blasted tour began.

But y'all know that's why they started the tour in Canada. Everybody was probably thinking thing same thing but Joey was the dumb ass that said it.

Fawkers, gimme my money back bitch!
RAMADA says – reply to this

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WHAT REASON WOULD 5 "GROWN" MEN KNOWN AS "NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK"
WANT TO MAKE A COME BACK.DANNY LOOKS LIKE A FEMALE TO MALE TRANSGENDER.JONATHAN LOOKS LIKE THE DAD FROM "FULL HOUSE".JORDAN LOOKS LIKE A GAY ROBIN THICKE ON DRUGS.DONNIE LOOKS AS PHONY AS HIS BROTHER "MARKIE MARK" LOOKED WITH THE "FUNKY BUNCH" AND WE ALL
KNOW JOEY THINK HE'S FRANK SINATRA
Brooktini says – reply to this

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Very Nice Joey Joe! I applaud you! I have been a NKOTB fan since I was a little girl. I was at your first concert in Toronto on the 18th and had a great time. If I had of known you were such an asshole, I wouldn't have wasted my time or money! I also wouldn't have wasted my childhood obsessing over you guys! The CD is coming out of my player and in the garbage! FUKTARD!
queenbalehead says – reply to this

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lol nobody will like them
in like, a year
uoklop says – reply to this

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This is the part of the quote that really insults me: "These are the fans who help take the show to another level.” I guess the way the Canadian fans welcomed them back by screaming, cheering, clapping, singing and selling out the shows wasn't good enough??

And to Canadian_JamieAnne - I was at the Montreal concert too (right up front) and they definitely weren't lip syncing.
rachaelmarie says – reply to this

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a WARMUP!!! thanks for that guys…i was at your toronto show and it was amazing. but i guess that as just a warmup for even better ones in the

U S(UCK) A
kathie! says – reply to this

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They are the ones that need a warm up.
It was widely reported that they danced terribly, did very basic moves and the show (s) were mediocre at best.
They should audition for "Dancing with the stars" as they ALL need some professional dance instruction.
kathie! says – reply to this

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I heard that in the beginning when they first started out, American fans were not at all interested in them….and after a visit to Canada it was Canadians who appreciated them and put them on the map.

Then for a decade no one was interested in them….ANYWHERE in the world, not even in tribes.

Joey should be pistol whipped. It even looks like he has pubic hair on his head!
m_monroe2004 says – reply to this

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dude…that is not nice at all. I was there at all 3 shows in Toronto. You guys said the same speech each time saying we rocked etc. etc..to me it was awesome, but I saw that there were a few kinks in the show, a bit of awkwardness etc…but overall, great shows. Joe's parts were some of the best, but it is unfair to say you might have better audiences, I think they're all probably really great..maybe one in the end will stand oout. but i'll have everyone know here we SOLD OUT here in TO..there are unbelievable loyal fans out here and we're not american, we give great audiences to ppl. anyways it would be nice if someone addresses that. oh well, whatever,
char2017 says – reply to this

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i like how their ego is so big that they look down on canada.
like their better then us, way to care more about the money then fans!
get a grip. not everyone loves senior porn videos on muchmusic.
billabongchickk says – reply to this

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what an asshole!
the only reason why they are having a "come back tour" is because they are broke pieces of shit..
chelseayo says – reply to this

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way to diss your canadian fans wow
Petros The Pelican says – reply to this

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Re: Queen Of All Canada –
You like DG too?
sweetcarebear says – reply to this

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I am a fan of NKOTB and I am Canadian, and I didn't take Joe's comment to heart. Joe is even my favorite New Kid. Someone mentioned here that his comment was probably taken out of context, and I truly believe that. This just has gone WAY over board in my opinion. People need to lighten up !
Kaos19 says – reply to this

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and what the States is soo much better than canada.. yeah def not,
open mouth insert foot Much Joey?!
divagirly says – reply to this

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Look, if you haven't performed in AGES and you're coming back into the spotlight, the last thing I would say is that you used us to get the "kinks out" and that the people in your homwtown take it to another level.

You sound like an ingrate by saying that, he could have said so many other things, why would he say such a moronic thing ?

There is also such a thing as being HUMBLE…….try it next time JOEY……the only one who doesn't appear to have a big head is Jonathan…..he's just in search of head.
gilly83 says – reply to this

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There better be a shit load of back peddling after that comment. To insult a place that was only scheduled for 1 concert but managed to sell out three and then insult everyone of those fans…ridiculous! NKOTB is not welcome back….I was at the concert….I won't go again!
jadiepoo says – reply to this

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lol.
canada never asked for you, you just kinda showed up.
and thank god you're fucking off, now.
dodgenhaz says – reply to this

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What the fuck? Canada a warm up??? Fuck you too! Maybe he is bitter because hardly any of us Canadians bought tickets to their washed up sucky shows. Face it New kids, you guys are washed up old wrinkled puke heads. Bahahahaha. Loser should shut his cock sucking mouth.
Baby_doll says – reply to this

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I love it how some bitches seem to know what they are thinking too

…"he didn't mean it"…bitch how do you know he didn't mean it?

or "if you're a true fan you wouldn't be insulted"…just shut the fuck up. They'll say anything to make more money. Before it was all special because they were starting in Canada then when they go back to the states they reveal they only started in Canada to make sure it was good enough for the usa. Fuck you bastards, you greedy greedy cock suckers.
Eclectic84 says – reply to this

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Re: jadiepoo – LMFAO!
kinky_pinky_princess says – reply to this

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New kids are all washed up.. They need to give it up and appreciate their fans no matter where they come from
cmelchor1 says – reply to this

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And that is why I have NEVER paid for tickets to a NKOTB concert. Yep. I've seen them several times and have never paid. All you need is connections. Sure I'm a fan….but does it make me less of a fan if I don't pay? I have resources…and believe me…if any of you had connections too…you wouldn't want to pay. It's amazing that some of these fans take their vacation days off…spend their money on following these guys…or any other band. That's just stalkerish. I do agree that what Joe said was inappropriate. Where was his publicist? Sheesh!
Niela Jay says – reply to this

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i've never been a fan but after this i def won't be starting anytime soon.
wow that was nice, just great. so glad you think sooo highly of all your canadian fans.
FUCK YOU GUYS/
karmine says – reply to this

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You've got to be kidding me! just a fucking warm up? I definitely agree with sweethotashes, inyourdefense and sammymarie, plus anyone else who agrees.
New Kids on the Block fucking sucks ass.
carly__ says – reply to this

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what he said was ridiculous.
is that why there were three sold out shows in BOSTON?
oh wait, there wasn't.
he better respond to what he said with some kind of an apology cause im sure he doesn't realize how much he's pissed of his Canadian fans.
Booba says – reply to this

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What a loser Joey seems to be!! How many Canadians spent their hard earned money on them???? I think needs to give him a good old fashioned Canadian ass kicking!!