Remember that there are millions, and millions of people worlwide, who love Elvis, and everything that has to do with him!!!! Do not bee embarrashed!!!
You are adorable and if Elvis ever heard you, he would love it. I love Elvis to the moon and back. I am proud of the fact that I have his back and promote him. Never be ashamed of what you are made of and whom your heart loves.
It's a very common situation that we all, Elvis' fans, occasionally live. Unfortunately we are so used to being made fun of or looked at strangely that we are prejudiced when someone delves into the topic in depth. And so even in front of genuinely interested people, we end up being distant and with the desire to end the conversation immediately for fear of yet another stupid person who makes stupid comments. Maybe for you, who are even younger, it is even more difficult. Personally, I ignore idiots and continue to be proud to love Elvis because he and his music have been a true gift to my soul. ❤
I was a teenager when Elvis died. At that time, Elvis was older and heavy and not at his best. My friends and I were into all the new pop music, not Elvis. Fast forward to now and my son asked me why I don't talk about the great Elvis and so I told him I just wasn't into him he was too old. I decided to maybe change my view so for a couple of months now I've been researching the "King" that I didn't take time to know before. I wanted to know everything, good and bad. I can now tell you that I love him completely. I am under his spell. His voice, his dancing, singing, his smile, his kindness, sense of humour etc....he undoubtedly deserves the title. He was one of a kind, an extraordinary man. After all the interviews, documentaries, etc.., I do believe he had his demons and I believe some produced unacceptable behaviours. I chose to love the good parts of him😊
You are very introspective ! Anyway Just the fact that most people to this day recognize his image and know his name is actually amazing after almost 50 yrs after his passing ! It does blow the mind.
You schould be proud of what you do .❤️🙏 And I agree, we schould all speak up when people ask us about Elvis . 😍 But I do understand, because when I went to school as a teenager in the 70’s , it was really uncool to love Elvis 👎 But I did’nt know that , until they started teasing me about it . I wasn’t in the incrowd, and this definitly made me an outsider . But proud to be !❤️I wore my badges and t-shirts and had his picture on my jeansjacket and keyrings and so on … But they hated me for it. And laughed. And it has always been that way ,and it hurts. And in my case, I don’t get much conversation about it these days,because I don’t wear anything or carry anything With me ,that would suggest that I am an Elvis fan . Thought about it just now ,when you talked about your backpack . I haven’t had that for most of my adult life … sounds fun ,maybe I schould get me a bag or t-shirt 😍😍😍
Throughout my life, I’ve always worn my love for Elvis on my sleeve, through every decade, through every fad, never once have I denied Elvis, but recently after the Baz Elvis movie, I was in a FYE music store (remember them) and overheard this woman talking crap about Elvis, and all she knew was that he was a child molester and talking about inconsequential matters about his private life, but nothing based on his merit as an artist/ musician/actor… You can’t always articulate or express how you feel or think about something everytime your out and about, but stick up for what you believe and love. It doesn’t matter what the next person says. 😊
I hear you girl, think of an 80 year old who loved him from 1956. I have spent my life defending Elvis, so glad he was nice to you because you are such a nice person. I will never get over him. Remember, we are a group from all over the world. Saw a reaction from 2 girls in India, they are about your age, they are obsessed. You keep doing you and be blessed doing it.
There is mockery most of the time when we say we love Elvis. so having experienced it I don't post it, because what bothers me is that the mockery towards me (I don't care) but through this mockery it is Elvis who is being mocked and that, that hurts me. so I remain on the defensive. I hope this intelligent gentleman is watching you.
This is absolutely amazing and self reflective!!!! I do exactly this…. I met so many people who watch my videos at a ginger event recently and I was so thankful to meet everyone but when someone asked who I was, I totally backed down and didn’t want to share my channel…. Later on I thought about it and thought, by not backing myself I wasn’t backing the subscribers = friends!!!!!!! I thought… I gotta change this! That’s crazy that we have had such a similar experience. Although my channel is not comparable to yours… as yours is so powerful for ELVIS’ legacy. That’s fact and not at all self defeating by me. You own it love ❤️ because as a subscriber…. I think you are intensely important in the ELVIS story moving forward!!!! Great video as always and bonkers that it’s so relatable to my own recent experience. It’s got me thinking again. Thanks for that xxx
Hi Mary ♥ I totally understand where you are coming from. When I was at school, I was the most uncool person in my class because I loved Elvis ♥ Now if someone asks me about Elvis ❤ because of my bag or a t-shirt I'm wearing, I answer with yes I love him and leave it at that. If they say me too, I cant stop talking to them😂 😂 😂 . I love to meet young fans, I feel so proud. You explained the encounter with the gentleman perfectly. I'm so pleased you had that great experience. Thank you Mary ♥ as usual xxx 💝
Great advice girl. Be you. Stand up for what you believe and, yes, "who cares?" I learned that lesson a long time ago. And in this case, we should actually be proud of Elvis. I have found out from RUclips and personal experience that when people find out the truth and give his catalog a chance, they become big fans. And if they refuse to listen, that's fine too.
Hi Mary, I liked hearing about your conversation with the stranger about Elvis. Sounds like you caught on quick and was able to see this was a different situation. I think he knew Elvis was very special and wanted to hear more from a real fan like you. Thanks for sharing.
@@karentranter7806 Hey Sexy, 😘 always nice to hear from you. We gotta stop meeting like this or people will start talking 😉😉😉. Doing good, how are you?
Amen, Mary. You’ve articulated an experience many Elvis fans encounter. Our go to low key simplistic responses to those presenting us with the, “Oh, you like Elvis?” Is because we figure they have only the pop culture knowledge of Elvis, along with the ridiculous jokes surrounding it. We have to get confirmation that they are truly curious.
Wow, I can relate to this so much!! Not concerning Elvis, but just being a fan of celebrities in general. They mean so much to me; I have grown so much as a person through loving these people and they're such a firm part of my life...yet, when faced with talking about that part of me in person, I freeze. I've experienced so much backlash in the past for my interests that, like you, I already decide nobody cares and I just minimize its importance. It's easy to be bold online, but in person...not so much. Thanks for this encouragement! I've long sought for validation from the people around me, but it took me way too long to realize I don't have to have that. I know God cares about me, my interests, and how He's brought it all together in a story I hope to share someday. Thanks for this video, Mary!
Im so happy to have found your videos! Ive always liked elvis, but for some reason he suddenly came in to my life last autumn. It was was so sudden. Now im obsessed. He makes me so happy to read about, to listen to his music, im in the process of watching all his movies, documentaries etc. Hes all i want to talk about lately 😂
I'm a new follower, you may have done one already, but could you list the books you have and which ones to read. I just started on the books. I've read elvis and me and one by Ray Connolly. But there are SO MANY. I'll probably want to read them all, even the bad ones, but which should I absolutely have in my collection?
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Makes me HAPPY when people talk about Elvis Love Elvis so much ❤❤❤
Remember that there are millions, and millions of people worlwide, who love Elvis, and everything that has to do with him!!!! Do not bee embarrashed!!!
You are adorable and if Elvis ever heard you, he would love it. I love Elvis to the moon and back. I am proud of the fact that I have his back and promote him. Never be ashamed of what you are made of and whom your heart loves.
It's a very common situation that we all, Elvis' fans, occasionally live. Unfortunately we are so used to being made fun of or looked at strangely that we are prejudiced when someone delves into the topic in depth. And so even in front of genuinely interested people, we end up being distant and with the desire to end the conversation immediately for fear of yet another stupid person who makes stupid comments. Maybe for you, who are even younger, it is even more difficult. Personally, I ignore idiots and continue to be proud to love Elvis because he and his music have been a true gift to my soul. ❤
I was a teenager when Elvis died. At that time, Elvis was older and heavy and not at his best. My friends and I were into all the new pop music, not Elvis.
Fast forward to now and my son asked me why I don't talk about the great Elvis and so I told him I just wasn't into him he was too old.
I decided to maybe change my view so for a couple of months now I've been researching the "King" that I didn't take time to know before.
I wanted to know everything, good and bad. I can now tell you that I love him completely. I am under his spell. His voice, his dancing, singing, his smile, his kindness, sense of humour etc....he undoubtedly deserves the title. He was one of a kind, an extraordinary man.
After all the interviews, documentaries, etc.., I do believe he had his demons and I believe some produced unacceptable behaviours. I chose to love the good parts of him😊
You are very introspective ! Anyway Just the fact that most people to this day recognize his image and know his name is actually amazing after almost 50 yrs after his passing ! It does blow the mind.
Girl, The amount I can relate to this is unbelievable!!
You schould be proud of what you do .❤️🙏
And I agree, we schould all speak up when people ask us about Elvis . 😍
But I do understand, because when I went to school as a teenager in the 70’s , it was really uncool to love Elvis 👎
But I did’nt know that , until they started teasing me about it . I wasn’t in the incrowd, and this definitly made me an outsider . But proud to be !❤️I wore my badges and t-shirts and had his picture on my jeansjacket and keyrings and so on …
But they hated me for it. And laughed. And it has always been that way ,and it hurts.
And in my case, I don’t get much conversation about it these days,because I don’t wear anything or carry anything With me ,that would suggest that I am an Elvis fan . Thought about it just now ,when you talked about your backpack .
I haven’t had that for most of my adult life … sounds fun ,maybe I schould get me a bag or t-shirt 😍😍😍
Throughout my life, I’ve always worn my love for Elvis on my sleeve, through every decade, through every fad, never once have I denied Elvis, but recently after the Baz Elvis movie, I was in a FYE music store (remember them) and overheard this woman talking crap about Elvis, and all she knew was that he was a child molester and talking about inconsequential matters about his private life, but nothing based on his merit as an artist/ musician/actor… You can’t always articulate or express how you feel or think about something everytime your out and about, but stick up for what you believe and love. It doesn’t matter what the next person says. 😊
All she knew was he was a child molester? He was not a child molester.
I hear you girl, think of an 80 year old who loved him from 1956. I have spent my life defending Elvis, so glad he was nice to you because you are such a nice person. I will never get over him. Remember, we are a group from all over the world. Saw a reaction from 2 girls in India, they are about your age, they are obsessed. You keep doing you and be blessed doing it.
This was brilliant, Elvis will never die
There is mockery most of the time when we say we love Elvis. so having experienced it I don't post it, because what bothers me is that the mockery towards me (I don't care) but through this mockery it is Elvis who is being mocked and that, that hurts me. so I remain on the defensive. I hope this intelligent gentleman is watching you.
The intro is precious 💕 Thanks for this video...a joy during this Sunday afternoon 😂 Hi from Italy 🇮🇹
Greetings from Hamburg Germany and thank you so much !
Stephan
Love your videos Mary. Thanks for honoring Elvis' legacy, defending him while still telling the truth, and keeping his memory alive.
This is absolutely amazing and self reflective!!!! I do exactly this…. I met so many people who watch my videos at a ginger event recently and I was so thankful to meet everyone but when someone asked who I was, I totally backed down and didn’t want to share my channel…. Later on I thought about it and thought, by not backing myself I wasn’t backing the subscribers = friends!!!!!!! I thought… I gotta change this!
That’s crazy that we have had such a similar experience.
Although my channel is not comparable to yours… as yours is so powerful for ELVIS’ legacy. That’s fact and not at all self defeating by me.
You own it love ❤️ because as a subscriber…. I think you are intensely important in the ELVIS story moving forward!!!!
Great video as always and bonkers that it’s so relatable to my own recent experience. It’s got me thinking again. Thanks for that xxx
That was such a nice video. And as I tell people sometimes I don't apologize for anything.We are the lucky ones.
Hi Mary ♥
I totally understand where you are coming from.
When I was at school, I was the most uncool person in my class because I loved Elvis ♥
Now if someone asks me about Elvis ❤ because of my bag or a t-shirt I'm wearing, I answer with yes I love him and leave it at that.
If they say me too, I cant stop talking to them😂 😂 😂 .
I love to meet young fans, I feel so proud.
You explained the encounter with the gentleman perfectly. I'm so pleased you had that great experience.
Thank you Mary ♥ as usual xxx 💝
Great advice girl. Be you. Stand up for what you believe and, yes, "who cares?" I learned that lesson a long time ago. And in this case, we should actually be proud of Elvis. I have found out from RUclips and personal experience that when people find out the truth and give his catalog a chance, they become big fans. And if they refuse to listen, that's fine too.
Hi Mary, I liked hearing about your conversation with the stranger about Elvis. Sounds like you caught on quick and was able to see this was a different situation. I think he knew Elvis was very special and wanted to hear more from a real fan like you.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Levi ♥
Hope that everything is well with you my friend
@@karentranter7806 Hey Sexy, 😘 always nice to hear from you. We gotta stop meeting like this or people will start talking 😉😉😉.
Doing good, how are you?
Amen, Mary. You’ve articulated an experience many Elvis fans encounter. Our go to low key simplistic responses to those presenting us with the, “Oh, you like Elvis?” Is because we figure they have only the pop culture knowledge of Elvis, along with the ridiculous jokes surrounding it. We have to get confirmation that they are truly curious.
Wow, I can relate to this so much!! Not concerning Elvis, but just being a fan of celebrities in general. They mean so much to me; I have grown so much as a person through loving these people and they're such a firm part of my life...yet, when faced with talking about that part of me in person, I freeze. I've experienced so much backlash in the past for my interests that, like you, I already decide nobody cares and I just minimize its importance. It's easy to be bold online, but in person...not so much. Thanks for this encouragement! I've long sought for validation from the people around me, but it took me way too long to realize I don't have to have that. I know God cares about me, my interests, and how He's brought it all together in a story I hope to share someday. Thanks for this video, Mary!
Im so happy to have found your videos! Ive always liked elvis, but for some reason he suddenly came in to my life last autumn. It was was so sudden. Now im obsessed. He makes me so happy to read about, to listen to his music, im in the process of watching all his movies, documentaries etc. Hes all i want to talk about lately 😂
I'm a new follower, you may have done one already, but could you list the books you have and which ones to read.
I just started on the books. I've read elvis and me and one by Ray Connolly. But there are SO MANY. I'll probably want to read them all, even the bad ones, but which should I absolutely have in my collection?
I meant billy smith down in memphis
If you eliminate the word "like" when you're talking, that will get your point across much better. Just a suggestion.