NY Newsday blog: 'Eric the Midget,' Howard Stern, Diana DeGarmo all meet
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'Eric the Midget,' Howard Stern, Diana DeGarmo all meet
By Adam Abramson
Howard Stern and one of his most notorious callers, Eric the Midget,
rarely accomplish anything, which is why Monday morning's Sirius
Satellite Radio Show was one for the history books.
Eric Lynch, a fixture on Stern's show, flew across the country to
appear on air for the first time after years of calling in on a daily
basis.
Lynch, who is referred to as Eric the Midget by Stern and his staff,
came in with a entourage and made his presence felt. After countless
hours on hold and arguing with Stern and everyone behind the scenes,
the parties met in what was a rather cordial and eventful segment.
Pet Rock was privy to this meeting, along with Dixie Chicks lead
singer Natalie Maines, a show fanatic, as well as several other
personalities that have had a role with Eric being on the show.
Seated on Eric's side of the studio on the famous red couch were two
women, Cherry and Holly, from the Bunny Ranch, a brothel in Nevada.
The pair discussed their sexual relations with Eric both in Nevada and
in New York, but were clear to say no money exchanged hands in
Manhattan. Lynch, who generally maintains a rather guarded presence
when calling in, factilitated a rather detailed account of his
evenings with the pair.
Stern, show regulars Artie Lange and Robin Quivers, as well as myself
and Natalie Maines, interviewed Eric about his relationships and his
trek to the Avenue of Americas.
Lynch, normally quick to criticize, thought the appearance was a
success, but admitted there was a mixture of emotion before the
long-waited meeting.
"A little bit of nerves, but also some anticipation to see who they
had for me to meet," Lynch said. "There was also some anticipation to
get the first visit over and done with. I was calm, as well."
Stern then announced he had arranged two surprise guests for Lynch,
who refers to himself as Eric the Actor after landing several roles.
He quickly said he knew famous wrestler Kurt Angle would be in the
studio for the segment, but could not guess the other.
After a few hints, Lynch surmised that Diana DeGarmo would be showing
face in the studio to meet Eric. DeGarmo, who achieved fame on
American Idol, has been a topic of discussion between Stern and Lynch
for years, as Lynch has made it no secret he admired DeGarmo.
The singer, who admitted she does not listen to Stern much but knew of
Lynch's admiration, then came into the studio and stood by Eric while
receiving questions from the gang. DeGarmo said the experience went
well, even taking into account the stereotypical hi-jinx of the show.
"I was definitely in kind of a little bit of shock [by the whole
experience] because I don't really listen but I know Howard Stern. But
I had a good time." said DeGarmo, who was pressured to accept an
invitation to dinner with Lynch, but gave "we'll see" as a reply.
"I've known about this whole thing for at least two years. I have a
dear friend whose husband is a die hard fan. He'd call or text me
every time my name was brought up ... My mom said one 'Do you know why
Howard Stern is calling us?' "
Angle was the next to enter the studio and took a seat on the couch
next to Lynch and spoke with Howard about his relationship with his
former employer, WWE, his personal life and his new relationship with
Lynch. Angle candidness as a guest and his warmth towards Lynch was
genuine, making him a great guest for the segment.
Angle said he had a lot of respect for Lynch, who is confined to a
wheelchair.
"Eric is a special kid. He had the courage to come on the Howard Stern
show considering he's not exactly 100% healthy due to his illness. I
give him a lot of credit, a lot of people like him will stay in the
background and not stick their head into anything," said Angle, who
threatened to handle any mockery from the press during his interview.
"I give him a lot of credit for coming here ... It just shows what a
strong individual he is. Hopefully people with sicknesses and
illnesses and people with disabilities will look up to him."
During the show, Angle offered Lynch the opportunity to be an honorary
member of The Main Event Mafia -- a group of wrestlers in TNA
wrestling, where Angle performs.
Overall, the morning was a momentous occasion for the show. Head of
security, Ronnie Mund, told me the halls are rarely crowded like they
were after Lynch's appearance. Cameras, microphones, handshakes and
hugs were the culmination to Lynch's big morning on the show,
something he's sure to never forget.
"I think it went well, other than getting hit by High Pitch Eric ...
That was bad." Lynch said, referring to a show prank where another
caller phones in as Kelly Clarkson. "Some of the lines of questioning,
I was trying to see how I could avoid answering certain questions, but
all-in-all I think it went pretty well."
Lynch said it was pretty cool and he would indeed come back for a
return visit.
Lynch's interview, and my appearance, on the show are available on
Sirius Satellite Radio and through HowardTV, inDemand programming
available through your cable provider.
KK
> From NY Newsday's Pet Rock: The Pop Culture Blog, " 'Eric the Midget,'
> Howard Stern, Diana DeGarmo all meet", at:
(...)
> Pet Rock was privy to this meeting,
Remember when Stern bragged that he paid a publicist to keep his show out
of the papers? Now he invites them in for the attention.
KK
> Yeah, but that's a big story! Probably the biggest they ever had.
Oh, yeah. Surly midget meets yesterday's one-hit-wonder. I'm surprised
CNN wasn't there.
> and the only thing wrong was he didn't fly with balloons.
That's always been the whole deal. Stern caved!
tar~bal
"KK" <_K...@furburger.net> wrote in message
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How can he stop them? What with a group of "A-listers" like that...
KK
> How can he stop them? What with a group of "A-listers" like that...
Hey, wait a second - does the subject say "Newsday *blog*"?
It wasn't even in the real paper?
tar~bal
And one of the lackies probably started the story on the blog.
KK
> Natalie Maines was there. She's A-list.
No, she's not. I don't know who the fuck she is.
KK
> Sheesh! She's the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks.
Great. That's not A-list by any stretch of the imagination.
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How sad is it that a deformed midget, not the King of No Media, attracted
all the press
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> Yeah, but that's a big story! Probably the biggest they ever had.
> Makes me a little misty...Eric meets his dream girl, Howard meets his
> dream midget, and the only thing wrong was he didn't fly with
> balloons.
>
It was great. It was like the show of 85. Midgets, wrestlers, freaks,
shitty singers, a fat guy on heroin, an obviously high Kurt Angle...great
stuff.
tar~bal
"JimmyM" <m...@nnn.com> wrote in message
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What song do they sing?
tar~bal
Would Devo be an A-list act?
KK
> On Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:52:07 GMT, KK <_K...@furburger.net> wrote:
>
> No, actually it is.
Seriously, it's not. The Dixie Chicks aren't at the top of anyone's pop
music list, and even if they were, they're not recognizable to the
majority of people.
In pop music? Bono is A-list. Sting is A-list. Springsteen is A-list.
Billy Joel. Madonna.
Not that their music is necessarily good, but that their names and faces
are known and recognizable.
I might not be a teenager, but I'm pretty aware of popular culture. And
I couldn't pick the Dixie Chicks out of a lineup, name one of the members
of the group, or even name one of their songs.
An informal survey of several people, mostly younger, had similar results.
Yepp
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Never heard them do Tallahasse Lassie? I haven't seen the Dixie Chicks
since they made some statement against the US years ago.
Yepp
Yepp
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> Well I guess that means you speak for everyone on earth, and not the
> millions of fans they have that make every album platinum and sell out
> their shows.
>
I don't think anyone here speaks for everyone on earth including you
saying they are so popular. Maybe they are below the Mason-Dixon line but
north of it they aren't known. At least I haven't heard of them since
they were in the news bashing the US.
Yepp
tar~bal
> millions of fans they have that make every album platinum and sell out
> their shows.
What song do they sing?
KK
> Well I guess that means you speak for everyone on earth, and not the
> millions of fans they have that make every album platinum and sell out
> their shows.
No, dummy. I don't have to "speak for everyone on earth" to reasonably
confirm that a person or group is not universally recognizable.
And recording records that reach platinum sales certainly don't qualify
someone as "A-list" on its own.
To hit "platinum" in the US, a group needs to sell one million albums -
that's what, 0.3% of the population? Oh yeah, universal recognition and
high demand.
tar~bal
>
> "The Dixie Chicks are a multiple Grammy Award-winning country music
> group, comprised of Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Robison,
> having sold over 36 million albums as of May 2008.[1]
>
> "In 1998, the Dixie Chicks sold more CDs than all other country music
> groups combined.[18] Big Country music took note of the Chicks,
> awarding them the Horizon Award for new artists in 1998, which,
> according to CBS News, is "given to someone expected to have a long,
> successful career".[19] By 1999, the album won the new line up their
> first Grammy Awards as well as acclaim from the Country Music
> Association, the Academy of Country Music, and other high profile
> awards. As of 2008, Wide Open Spaces has gone on to sell more than 12
> million copies worldwide, making it a diamond album. [
>
> "The Dixie Chicks further proved themselves with another hit album,
> Fly on August 31, 1999 which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts
> selling over 10 million copies, and making the Dixie Chicks the only
> country group and the only female group of any genre to hold the
> distinction of having earned two rare repeat RIAA certified diamond
> albums, back-to-back.,[16] Nine singles emerged from it, including
> country No. 1's "Cowboy Take Me Away" and "Without You." Because of
> this success, the Dixie Chicks have albums that have continued to
> place in the list of the 50 best-selling albums in American history,
> over a half-decade after they were released.[20] Fly again won Grammy
> awards and honors from the Country Music Association and the Academy
> of Country Music, and a humbling amount of honors from a variety of
> other sources for their accomplishments.[
>
> "After obtaining their own label imprint, Home was released. The band
> embarked upon a tour that following the album, named after a song on
> the album, "Top of the World", composed by Patty Griffin, whose songs
> had become staple cover songs and favorites of the Chicks. It was a
> high point for the band, who proceeded to tape the tour and release
> both an album from it: Top of the World Tour: Live, and Top of the
> World Tour: Live on DVD, released in 2003.[26] The band played the
> Grand Ole Opry, with one of the songs rendered being a Fleetwood Mac
> song, "Landslide", which the Chicks later made into a video with the
> help of the song's composer, Stevie Nicks who later sang it with them
> in the VH1 concert Divas Live in Las Vegas, hosted by comedian Ellen
> Degeneres. Early 2003 brought another boost of exposure for the
> Chicks, as they performed the "Star Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl
> XXXVII.
>
> "In 2006, Taking the Long Way was the ninth best-selling album in the
> United States. It won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Album, Best
> Record, and Best Song (for "Not Ready To Make Nice") - 14 years since
> one artist or group last swept those three awards[44] - and Best
> Country Album on February 11, 2007. After their Grammy win, Dixie
> Chicks album Taking the Long Way hit #8 on Billboard 200 and #1 on the
> country album charts and the Song of the Year-winning Not Ready to
> Make Nice re-entered the charts at #4 on the Hot 100."
>
> OK, Kenneth Keith, tell me what's not A-list about that, 4 albums and
> 36 million copies later.
<<eyes glazed>>
Hmm, nothin.
KK
> OK, Kenneth Keith, tell me what's not A-list about that, 4 albums and 36
> million copies later.
Because no matter how many albums they've released or how often you
pleasure yourself pretending that you, Jimmy, are a Dixie Chick, those
things don't translate to what makes a person "A-list".
It doesn't automatically mean recognizability - as I and others have
pointed out. It doesn't mean social desirability - you don't see them in
the rags on the social or gossip pages.
They're certainly a successful musical group. And they have some degree
of fame. The article says that much.
But that's it. I still wouldn't know who they are if they walked into my
office singing their most popular song.
Drumrboy
Not to mention that their most known song is someone else's.
KK
> On Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:33:52 GMT, KK <_K...@furburger.net> wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:43:43 -0500, JimmyM wrote:
>>
>>> OK, Kenneth Keith, tell me what's not A-list about that, 4 albums and
>>> 36 million copies later.
>>
>>Because no matter how many albums they've released or how often you
>>pleasure yourself pretending that you, Jimmy, are a Dixie Chick, those
>>things don't translate to what makes a person "A-list".
>>
>>It doesn't automatically mean recognizability - as I and others have
>>pointed out. It doesn't mean social desirability - you don't see them
>>in the rags on the social or gossip pages.
>
> Michael Jackson came to Natalie's Halloween party. Would Michael go to
> someone's Halloween party if they weren't A-list? I think not.
Michael Jackson is a nearly bankrupt weirdo. His going to someone's
party doesn't make them "A-list".
>
>>They're certainly a successful musical group. And they have some degree
>>of fame. The article says that much.
>
> Some degree? Dude, that's about as good as it gets for anyone.
No, dummy. The names I mentioned before. Britney Spears (barf). Paris
Hilton (more barf). *They* have recognizability and fame.
>>But that's it. I still wouldn't know who they are if they walked into
>>my office singing their most popular song.
>
> Yeah, but you'd never forget them once they left.
You are one love-struck faggot.
KK
> They're a great act. What's so bad about liking a great act? Come on,
> you're letting your irrational Howard hate (even though you still
> listen) color your perception. That makes you a douchebag.
Nothing's wrong with liking them. But they're not as popular or as well-
known as you seem to think they are. And that's not colored by whatever
feelings I have about Stern.
BaJoRi
>>
>>> OK, Kenneth Keith, tell me what's not A-list about that, 4 albums and 36
>>> million copies later.
>>
>>Because no matter how many albums they've released or how often you
>>pleasure yourself pretending that you, Jimmy, are a Dixie Chick, those
>>things don't translate to what makes a person "A-list".
>>
>>It doesn't automatically mean recognizability - as I and others have
>>pointed out. It doesn't mean social desirability - you don't see them in
>>the rags on the social or gossip pages.
>
> to someone's Halloween party if they weren't A-list? I think not.
Michael just wanted a shot at the trick-or-treaters.
>
>>They're certainly a successful musical group. And they have some degree
>>of fame. The article says that much.
>
> Some degree? Dude, that's about as good as it gets for anyone.
The Dixie Chicks are not a-list. Never have been, and their most famous song
isn't theirs. Their biggest exposure came from political commentary, not
music.
That being said, I never saw Howard's show being about A-listers, and it is
the weirdos and wanna-bes that make the best guests, because they will say
anything to reach that brass ring.
>
>>But that's it. I still wouldn't know who they are if they walked into my
>>office singing their most popular song.
>
> Yeah, but you'd never forget them once they left.
I don't see them as being all that talented, really. And their looks are a
dima a dozen. They have good marketing though, I'll give them that.
tar~bal
> On Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:33:52 GMT, KK <_K...@furburger.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>> OK, Kenneth Keith, tell me what's not A-list about that, 4 albums and 36
>>> million copies later.
>>
>>Because no matter how many albums they've released or how often you
>>pleasure yourself pretending that you, Jimmy, are a Dixie Chick, those
>>things don't translate to what makes a person "A-list".
>>
>>It doesn't automatically mean recognizability - as I and others have
>>pointed out. It doesn't mean social desirability - you don't see them in
>>the rags on the social or gossip pages.
>
> to someone's Halloween party if they weren't A-list? I think not.
All you have to do to get Michael Jackson to your Halloween party is invite
a bunch of 8 year old boys...
tar~bal
> on, you're letting your irrational Howard hate (even though you still
> listen) color your perception. That makes you a douchebag.
The only thing mildly interesting about them is the broad that plays a
fiddle. I'm still wondering what song it is that made them famous...
tar~bal
"BaJoRi" <baron...@aol.com> wrote in message
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I don't know, he used to have some pretty big acts on the show.
Drumrboy
and some tequila... and a guitar....maybe a fireman or two.....
Rocinante
So, using your own logic, the very limited sampling of opinions you did to
come up with your uninformed conclusion represents what percentage of the
population?
It doesn't matter anyway, because according to you losers who listen to the
show more than the fans, Howard is irrelevant. He is irrelevant even though
the media still reports whenever he has A and B list guests on his show.
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upon the silence.
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11/5/2008 9:47:07 AM
Yepp
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"Get Your Tounge Out of My Mouty I'm Kissing You Goodbye".
Was that it?
Yepp
Yepp
216.196.97.131:
> "Get Your Tounge Out of My Mouth I'm Kissing You Goodbye".
>
> Was that it?
>
> Yepp
>
Fixed my typo!
Drumrboy
> It doesn't matter anyway, because according to you losers who listen to the
> show more than the fans, Howard is irrelevant.
Speaking of irrelevant, how's your SIRI doing?
Ooops, 30 pennies, nevermind.....
Hope you sold the dead cat bounce.
Drumrboy
I liked it better the other way.
tar~bal
"Yepp" <noemail@localhost> wrote in message
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Beats me, I'd almost rather listen to rap or American Idol than that country
shit.
tar~bal
"Drumrboy" <dru...@aql.com> wrote in message
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I can play "Smooth Criminal"...
KK
> On Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:58:59 GMT, KK wrote:
>> No, dummy. I don't have to "speak for everyone on earth" to reasonably
>> confirm that a person or group is not universally recognizable.
>>
>> And recording records that reach platinum sales certainly don't qualify
>> someone as "A-list" on its own.
>>
>> To hit "platinum" in the US, a group needs to sell one million albums -
>> that's what, 0.3% of the population? Oh yeah, universal recognition
>> and high demand.
>
> So, using your own logic, the very limited sampling of opinions you did
> to come up with your uninformed conclusion represents what percentage of
> the population?
Aww, how romantic of you to come to your girlfriend's aid.
You'll look back on my post and see the word "informal". I've heard of
the DC's (when they made their comments about Bush a few years ago but
not since) but again, wouldn't recognize them or any of their music, or
any of the names of their members.
On the off-chance my not knowing was an aberration, I asked various
people at work and in my family, most or all younger than me, about 2/3
female, what they knew about the DCs. Not one could name a member. Two
(of eight) could name one song.
> It doesn't matter anyway, because according to you losers who listen to
> the show more than the fans, Howard is irrelevant. He is irrelevant even
> though the media still reports whenever he has A and B list guests on
> his show.
My lack of knowledge of the DCs has nothing - zero - to do with Stern.
Drumrboy
"Please watch you little children around Hoppy, he little to touch
little boys"
Rocinante
I never bought that stock.
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Famous last words: What happens if you touch these two wires
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11/6/2008 11:11:55 AM
Drumrboy
> On Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:09:16 -0500, Drumrboy wrote:
>
>> On 2008-11-05 09:52:31 -0500, Rocinante <Rocinante...@gmail.com> said:
>>
>>> It doesn't matter anyway, because according to you losers who listen to the
>>> show more than the fans, Howard is irrelevant.
>>
>> Speaking of irrelevant, how's your SIRI doing?
>>
>> Ooops, 30 pennies, nevermind.....
>>
>> Hope you sold the dead cat bounce.
>
> I never bought that stock.
Neither did Hoo Hoo.