Loyal Kids Defend Their New Kids on the Block

As soon as I read your “reviews” of New Kids on the Block, I was disgusted and nauseous (“Low Voltage Outing for New Kids,” by Mike Boehm; “Old Kids Watch From a Distance,” by Randy Lewis, Sept. 14). It’s people like you that feel they always have to dog the New Kids. I know I personally would rather listen to NKOTB than, say, Guns N’ Roses.

And then there are the people that write (and edit) without checking the facts before printing them for millions of American people to see. Unless that was Mr. Lewis’ intention. For your information, Danny Wood (snatch--”The Sorta Dumb Awkward One that every pre-adolescent kid can relate to”) happens to have a full scholarship in engineering and dancing. Although I will admit Joe McIntyre is as adorable as a Kewpie doll (whatever that is) Jonathan Knight (who has “no discernible talent”) can also sing tenor, just as his brother, Jordan Knight.

For all the adults who think “being cute” is all that attracts teen-agers, you are dead wrong. I happen to be a 13-year-old girl who looks for more than just looks. I never fell in love with Joe McIntyre “just because he’s cute.” I personally look for talent in a group. Although Joe did sound better at my age, I love his voice now. Plus, singing isn’t all the Boston Boys can do. If you paid attention to the dance moves instead of writing in your little book every time Jordan cracked a note, you would have had a much better time.

LEAH R. ZEPEL

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