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Thoughts: Can we get a real @BackstreetBoys/@ShaniaTwain duet?

Thoughts: Can we get a real @BackstreetBoys/@ShaniaTwain duet?

Am I the only one that needs a real Backstreet Boys/Shania Twain duet?

Seriously it’s a real question. It’s been almost 22 years since we had the pleasure of seeing Shania Twain sing “From This Moment On” (her duet with country singer Bryan White) with the Backstreet Boys. 

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When you get Fangirl Q&A’s from Non-@BackstreetBoys fans

When you get Fangirl Q&A’s from Non-@BackstreetBoys fans

“I wish I was as dedicated and loyal to ANYTHING in my life as you are to the Backstreet Boys.” – Former Co-Worker 

Whether she meant it as a compliment or not, my former co-worker expressed a sentiment shared by many colleagues and friends in my life. And, as with most foreign concepts, there is a lot of curiosity around what it means to be a Backstreet Boys “fangirl.” Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions from people outside the fandom and my best responses (feel free to adapt and recycle where appropriate!).

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First Impressions of a Backstreet Boy: @NickCarter

First Impressions of a Backstreet Boy: @NickCarter

1996. The year I became a fan. I can tell you that this wasn’t the year that I fell head over heels for Nick Carter. Nick and I are 8 years, 8 months and 2 days apart. He’s the youngest member of the Backstreet Boys and he was my least favorite member for the longest time. Sure, I loved him like I loved the others but I just didn’t get what the big deal was. Why did every girl fawn over this kid? Even if I was still a kid myself, I personally liked tall, dark and old as dirt…sorry Kev.

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