(02-24-2013, 02:07 AM)Tusk Wrote: I am one lucky Halien, and about now, I might as well just give up wondering why me? and just enjoy the ride. 
There are Haliens out there who don't blog, who don't tweet, who don't instagram or Facebook, but are true and true Haliens. I heard more WTF stories tonight from enthusiastic fans. Some were forced to sit down and give a listen to Haley while on a ski trip, one even heard her for the first time on Idol while on a business trip in China!!
Haley has her vocal fans, like myself, but she also has fans that are not so vocal online, but are very supportive none the less.
Tonight is one of them. Besides hiring Haley and Keith so they can enjoy the performances for themselves, these Haliens invited people who have never heard her before, or those that only 'kinda sorta' knows her. This was about exposing Haley to new fans, passing out CD's for them to buy and get signed.... True and blue fans getting the word out on someone they truly believe in. By the end of the night, we were all were hooping, hollering and clapping like any Halien. I think mission accomplished and Haley gained new fans.
The host made a speech about how he was FORCED to watch S10 AI, despite having a low regard for the show. Needless to say, once he heard Haley, it was all over, he was hooked line and sinkered. "This girl can sing!!" he exclaimed, amazed that such a talent can come from a show he had little to no interest in.
I was a little bit of a disadvantage as I arrived, because some of the other guests knew of Tusk, so when I was introduced as such, I heard ..."Oh you're Tusk" 
...So when I start gettin 'recognised', it's a little something to get used to.
Haley was a delight, as usual, friendly and smiling and HOLY COW, she looked AMAZING. They had to fly Keith in from Florida, and he looked very dapper. I think Haley was surprised to see me there as much as I was surprised to be invited.
One of the hosts passed out CD's for her to sign for some of her new fans.
Thank You, Thank You to my wonderful hosts and their guests (I had fun sparring, discussing politics, religion, life's lessons and experienceswith many of the guest before the show)
So I was shoveling snow in Minnesota today....
Needless to say, we all loved the recap Anthony (the Halien formerly known as Tusk) and had our own WTF moments courtesy of another Tusk adventure. So, being a classic overthinker (me, not you, well maybe you too) in the midst of many others, including Questioners...what this confirms for us.
Millions of people saw and heard what we all did in Season 10 of Idol. The Haley Effect knows no boundaries. We often heard that Haley had a wide ranging demographic of fans...including a significant number of well-seasoned Haliens (just look around the room). The beauty of this type of fan base is that the more seasoned fans have greater resources but may not be as passionate outwardly as the teenagers...with the exception of the Haliens here at HF.com of course.
As we have mentioned a number of times...people take greater ownership of their "finds" if they feel they discovered them on their own vs. being told to like something. Your hosts in LA have experienced the same thing we all have...Haley is an amazing singer with a huge personality and presence. We love that they organized this private party and put a lot of resources into the event and hopefully Haley's Shoe Fund...loved the heels...best keep those away from JDA.
If your hosts know you from the forums, then they probably have been here at HF.com. So here's to the LA Hosts...whoever you are online
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I, like Miguel, got a chuckle out of the "sparring, discussing politics, religion," in the midst of the party. You wouldn't be Tusk if you didn't debate the issues of the day...hopefully you motivated a few to take their Haley passion to another level.
I couldn't help but think that our fine HF.com contributors here may be more motivated to have that private party now with Haley. We have talked about the Haleypalooza in Wheeling with our host Himm2. He may not have a baby grand in the back yard, but he does have a replica of the baseball stadium. Nothing says Halien fun better than Beer, Brats and Da Bears with the Queen herself.
My suggestion to Himm2 is to find out what we would need to pay (ask Harry & Patti) for Haley to perform at the HF.com Haleypalooza private party. I mean we really need a $ amount right? 30-50 Haliens making the journey and contributing from all over the country? The first annual Haleypalooza!
