I have always kept elements of myself at bay on this forum and on Claire's. Andy's inspiration has led us all to mistrust and doubt the characters we have all created. Characters without faces or back-stories, just names. We fear the fate of Raaawb. There are creatures reading these posts which will pervert any truths and send the rest into the shadows only briefly speculating, then retreating into mystery. The well of speculation seems to be drying out; a result of realizations, shattered trust, and hardened shells.
How much of all of this phenomenon that we (some) have been a part of for 3 years can be attributed simply to lies and our mistrust? How much of that is the heart of the character of Andy Kaufman?
I wish I was duped into going to Vegas, so I would have faces to the names and personal relationships with some of you here.
I am going to retreat to the shadows, reading, occasionally speculating, and waiting for the day that the curtains will be drawn back on all the monikers and half-truths and we can spend our time enjoy Andy's memory and each other's company.
Just trying to breathe life into a board that I check daily, and a phenomenom that seems to have faked it's own death prematurely.
I miss the way it used to be. I miss Enrique and Claire's dogs, Lynne's occassional "pop-in", Stories and speculations and a feeling of togetherness in pursuit of truth, or the closest thing we could get.... Oh well.
I couldnt have said it better myself. I joined the discussion about one year ago. Popping in...looking for truth. I wasnt here to make friends. But you know, I did recently discover some truths on my own via some hacking, so if anyone want to know what I found out...take the time to e-mail me. I want to protect my investment.
I like this post, kayfabe. I didn't go to Vegas but I almost did!!! However, I got to know some of the people here well (or so I thought) and I miss them.
My life has gotten so crazy in the last year that I haven't been around as much as I used to be (I did move to New York City after all!!) and I regret that I haven't had the time to spend like I used to. But it doesn't seem like I've missed that much.
don't give up kayfabe! the inner well of speculation can never go dry. those post-reading truth-perverting creatures can't touch how Andy inspired us... which is real and what led us all here and the ultimate truth.
I agree. I believe the ultimate truth is that it doesn't matter if he faked his death or not, the fact that we are all posting on a message board in the possibility or belief that he did is the ultimate and most important truth. The fact that a man could make some question the absolute nature of death through character work and performances is all that I need.
Well said all. I continue to check in, even though I harbor little hope that any big revelation if forthcoming. I just like to see whats on peoples minds and have enjoyed many of the discusions that were completely unrelated to Andy. I do feal like hI have freinds on this board. And I feal we have more in common than just an interest in and appreciation of Andy. Anybody seen a good movie or read a good book lately?
Well said, indeed. I can't believe it's been two years I've been lurking around here and piping up on occassion. Back in spring of 2004 (and then just a little bit last year with the Vegas shenanigans), I had legitimate hope that Andy Kaufman, whom I greatly admire, was living and breathing. And I'm not ashamed that I thought that because it means that age hasn't drained me of all my innocence. I hope I fall for some other hoax just as hard one day. I hope that I don't become so jaded as deny myself that possibility. And I hope you all don't either.
I'd like to vote that Rob start showing his face again. I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling that the personal attacks on the other board are a bunch of bull. Rob's a stand-up guy, for sure.
Movies? The Devil and Daniel Johnston. Talking about a pure, sincere performer. Iggy, I know it's playing in a couple of theatres up here in L.A.
