The Backstreet Boys were briefly on Oprah today as part of a "Where are They Now?: Teen Heartthrob Edition".
As many of you who actually read this blog likely know, I was literally obsessed with "BSB" for the majority of my awkward years. I'd say from about 6th grade-11th grade, with dwindling enthusiasm.
I kind of forgot they existed for the most part, and I felt extremely awkward watching them today. Almost like a second-hand embarrassment for my former self.
First of all, I felt like I should be calling my mom to request that she tape their appearance for me (cause I'd be at school, duhhh) on a specifically designated VHS tape, on which I recorded all of their appearances.
I was able to make the following observations:
1-Brian was always my favorite, and he says THE most awkward things of any of them. He's just cheesy. This probably explains a lot about my awkwardness.
2-Nick seems to be going through a "skinny phase". You can never be too sure with him. Go Nick!
3-Kevin is so monotone and smug looking. I almost think that he didn't actually agree to be on the show and they just sedated him, but then I remembered that he was always like that. Ugh, he's my least favorite for sure
4-Howie was pretty much non-existent as always.
5-AJ appeared to not be on any drugs, but then again he was wearing sunglasses. It was always rumored the Howie was the closeted gay one (a requirement for a boy band), but I'm starting to lean towards AJ. AJ was always my second favorite though. Not sure why.
They then sang "I Want It That Way". I can't believe there was a time when this was not only a favorite of teenage girls, but of the entire country when it was a #1 hit. Crazy. I guess this may be my first moment of "I can't believe we used to like this" and "I can't believe I was one of those weird girls". I still remember the words to all of their songs though, including the little side comments they always make during them in their live performances. Sad. Very sad.
Oh and apparently they have a new CD out? Who did the PR for this? They showed a clip of the new music video and the backdrop was a graffiti filled wall and they were still doing choreographed dance moves. I guess they're trying to be more "edgy". I'd still say the song of theirs that can stand the test of time is "The Call", and is kind of the boyband pre-cursor to Lady Gaga's "Telephone". I remember that video was pretty "controversial" for them when it came out. Good times.
Ok, I think I've taken a long enough trip down memory lane. I feel awkward just reminiscing about it.
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