Monday, October 09, 2006

My Emotions Feel Officially Screwed With

Okay, so, I had a totally CRAP day, and I come home to see 37 comments on Schnitzel's montage (And there are, like, twice that many now). Loving my gorgeous twin as much as I do, I got uber exited for her... Only to find that, while the first comment concerned the beautious montage, the others did not. According to a fan from the LJ forums (I'm not saying that this person isn't telling the truth, so please don't hijak the KKD truck to come after me...), Benji told them that his girlfriend is NOT Donny.

Here's the recount of the discussion on foxforums (I haven't actually seen that discussion. This is from a comment Anonymous @ 2:06):

"I don't know what made me blurt it out, but I did. I asked him if he could tell us who this "special someone" was. he said he couldn't but that he could tell us he was seeing her today. So we asked if that meant she wasn't there last night and he confirmed it. We made a disappointed sound and he said he knew we wanted him with Donyelle, but that she has a boyfriend. Then he went on to say "Who knows what the future hold?" which we told him was mean because it gave us hope. He kind of smiled and said something else, which I don't really remember...but there it is."


Here's a comment that Sherry made on Benji's blog, with an analysis by Winone (It's not a new blog, just the original one about a 'special someone'):

Okay, I'm offically confused. I've been lurking here for like ever and when this message came I to totally thought it was Donny too! But now I'm hearing different stuff from fans. What's going on Benji? I figured when all these people started congratulating you and Donny, and then you never corrected them that it was true? I mean if its not her shouldn't you say so? Then I read this:

Sorry Benji is not fooling me.

1. One to protect his "NEW" girl's feelings he would know that it would be foolish to say he has a special someone in his life on myspace, when he knows that everyone would assume it was him a Donny and flood his message board with message about them.
2. Benji has maintained on a show that he didn't want to do the long distance thing on tour for obvious reasons and was not looking for anyone at the moment.
3. Look at his actions at the NYC show. Benji and Donny choose to wear similar outfits to look all couply. Also The NYC was the first time that he got to take pics with Donny at a meet and greet and I can tell you he was totally happy.
3. Also he made two blogs in the wake of NYC and those blogs came 2 or 3 hours the meet and greet ended About how he loved NYC and about the great energy that was at Madison square garden he was totally happy about taking pic with Donny and nothing else because Benji got a lukewarm rececption at the actual show.
4. Also Benji is smart he, knew what he was doing he made the "special somebody" blog after taking pics with Donny knowing that those pics would be plastered all over his myspace. Also Benji added Sosweety and the girl Janet to his top friends list just to have those pics on the front of the MS page.
5. Finally at the Philly show he told the girl that made the cute animation of him and Donny that he has that pic as his screen saver and told her to put it up on his MS so EVRYONE could see it. When you have a new girlfriend you don't do things like that.
6. Plus Benji has increased his PDA at the shows and is kissing and rubbing on Donny which is not apart of the routine. If he has a new girl other than Donny he wouldn't; be adding all the extra PDA. (remember how he acted with Nat when they were paired together) He's loyal to his girl and wouldn't do things like that.
7. Lastly how on earth could he have possibly found a "new" girl why on tour????????

Benji is not fooling me actions have been speaking louder than words this whole time, so I'm not going to take his words over his actions.

Sorry Benji is not fooling me. Still shipping.

And it confused me even more...so whats the Deal B-Man? It seems that a lot folks are wondering, and a few are getting upset...at least thats what i saw on the boards today. Dude, you should claify and soon!

Posted by Sherry on Monday, October 09, 2006 at 3:30 PM



A compilation of various pieces of evidence that it could still be Donny (Some from Sherry, some from the comments on here, and some from me. Feel free to comment here if you want recognition for a certain point, but most were made by several different people.):

• He said throughout the show that he didn't want a long distance relationship.
• When would he have time to meet and get to know someone who's not on tour with him?
• If he did meet someone, she'd be a fangirl (They said they spend their free time sleeping, so he'd have no real opportunity to meet her somewhere else).
• He didn't mention this after the LA show, so he would have met her in another state (Which takes us back to the long distance thing).
• If, by chance, she is from his hometown, and he knew her previously: Why are they suddenly getting together on tour, when he won't see her?
• Actually, the quote Anonymous gave us states that he'd be seeing her that day, so it's rather unlikely that she's be from Redlands.
• Donny is STILL number two on his MySpace.
• He has not discredited the rumors flooding the web about how the Benjelle is together.
• We'd never seen him do that to her ass before ; )

• You can see him trying SO hard not to laugh, smiling like an idiot... She's stepping up the sexy. He's unbelievably pleased. he's walking backwards to face her as they leave the stage.

• Note the 'what I can TRUTHFULLY say', 'my MAGICAL partner', the face running down her back, the cheek kiss, her air kiss, etc.

• Whispering by the buses:
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• Denies to a fan that it is each of the girls BUT Donny... He avoids that one...
• Each smiles when a fan asks them about their relationship.
• He signed 'I do too' on the 'I love Donny' poster, and signs 'CTB' on everything.
• Uh, note how, while talking about this "other girl" he mentions that there may be a future with Donny... Ummm... (Note that he's also made a point of saying that his relationship isn't official yet... That's the future, folks.)
• All of a sudden, he has fans who just so happen to have Benjelle pics as their defaults in his Top Friends.
• He smooshed that Allison rumor immediately, but not this one.
• He still has the Forrest and Jenny pic up, and none of him with this "other girl"
• Uh, MySpace songs
• Said he'd show Donny my shippy montage
• Has Mandah's comic as his screensaver, and asked her to put it on MySpace so EVERYONE could see it.
• He continues to say in the VFW intro that he 'doesn't know' what's going on, rather than killing the rumors.
• She wore his hat.
• His 'I don't know' temporarily switched to 'no comment'.
• There are the behind the creen escapades.
• He kissed her at the end of the VFW in Phoenix.
• They were on opposite sides of the stage, and started laughing together.
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• *drools*
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• He kissed her on the forehead as she signed autographs.
• She rubbed and squeezed his waist as HE signed autographs.
• He's been known to caress her cheek in the ending pose of the VFW.
• Nuf said:
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• Look how damn close their lips are : D
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• Aw, squee
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• Maybe it's just me, but it totally looks like he's staring at her bare stomach...
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• They stood near each other, making it clear that they wanted people to take pictures of them together:
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• Also from Heather, these are just NOT the same : D
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• When asked about Benjelle in the past, he simply answered that Donny was in a relationship at the time, and faithful.
• His answers have also been (To Vixen, for instance), along the lines of 'feelings are private.'

Now, I could go on for hours, but I've already spent well over an hour on this post, and I REALLY need to do homework, so I'll leave it off there. I'm not saying I don't believe that Benji said that (It's possible he didn't, but I have no reason to believe that this person is untrustworthy), but it's very possible that he's trying to throw us off.

Also, a TON of comments have been added since I started writing this, so if you mentioned one of those things, and are the only person who did, sorry for not giving you credit : (. It's just a coinkidink that I wrote what you did.

So, in closing, as I said in the comments *ahem*:

99 big Moosey hugs on the wall
99 big Moosey hugs
Take one down
Pass it around
98 big Moosey hugs on the wall


Spread the lurv, folks! It's been said many times before (Most recently pointed out by my sis Thallie, I believe), that this blog is our own little Benjelle sanctuary. Unlike those boards suh as foforums that are not exlusively Benjelle, the people here USUALLY agree on the major issues, and we tend to have minimal disgreements. Please try to keep this place a safe haven for all Benjellies. We need to stick together : D

Much love!

Oh, and nevermind to that first thing : D A ton more comments just popped up, and they praise the almighty Schnitzel. MWAH!

~ Moosey ~

'Waiting' Montage

Yay! It's Schnitzel's beautious second montage! : D I loooooooo[infinty+one]ve you!!



I have purtiful pictures to upload, but that'll have to wait until tomorrow, 'cause it's 12:22, and I'm going to bed, even though I'm gonna fail my calculus and french tests : (.

~ Moosey ~

Sunday, October 08, 2006

"You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This" (Toby Keith)

These song lyrics were pointed out to me by Kat,who discovered them with Jenny, 'cause they're fairly squeeably Benjelle-ish (I'd prolly be more elouent if calculus hadn't taken such a toll on me... And I still have, like, 3 hours worth of studying to go, if I ignore my other homework... *tear*)

I got a funny feeling
The moment that your lips touched mine
Something shot right through me
My heart skipped a beat in time

There's a different feel about you tonight
It's got me thinkin' lots of crazy things
I even think I saw a flash of light
It felt like electricity

You shouldn't kiss me like this
Unless you mean it like that
Cause I'll just close my eyes
And I won't know where I'm at
We'll get lost on this dance floor
Spinnin' around
And around
And around
And around

They're all watchin' us now
They think we're falling in love
They'd never believe we're just friends
When you kiss me like this
I think you mean it like that
If you do baby kiss me again

Everybody swears we make the perfect pair
But dancing is as far as it goes
Girl you've never moved me quite
The way you moved me tonight
I just wanted you to know
I just wanted you to know

You shouldn't kiss me like this
Unless you mean it like that
Cause I'll just close my eyes
And I won't know where I'm at
We'll get lost on this dance floor
Spinnin' around
And around
And around
And around

They're all watchin' us now
They think we're falling in love
They'd never believe we're just friends
When you kiss me like this
I think you mean it like that
If you do baby kiss me again
Kiss me again


~ Moosey ~

:) :)

This is suuch a contagious smile! :) Im grinning like a dumb fool right now!




Benji's sweater is hawt. :D

-Tay Tay :P

*Sigh*

Okay, so I'm going to try my hardest not to be online for the rest of the day (I have a shrimp load of homework), but I just thought I should mention this one thing...

There is an anonymous person on here (I assume it's the same person each time), who's seemed fairly consistently skeptical and anti-Benjelle, and who appears to be pretty behind on Benjelle news. Now, much love and hugs to this person if he/she is just another SYTYCD fan, but I have a slight suspicion that this person MIGHT be Bigfoot/Deb/*looks around for anyone listening in, and whispers*Tahir. I don't want to get anybody worried like people were when we first found out he'd been here, and I don't want you to edit what you say, EXCEPT that I'd like to ask that you PLEASE try not to link other Benjelle sites on here (People on the fanfic board were really worried about that, and I don't want him invading Seosy or Suzu's blogs, either). Mentioning them is, of course, fine, just please avoid putting the direct link. Most of us already have the links to these sites, anyway, and for those who don't: Sorry. (We already know he knows about foxforums, so that's fine, but, seriously, who needs a link to the main SYTYCD page?)

Also: It happened last night, and I heard it happened before, that a gabber came on, didn't identify his/herself, and didn't talk at all. I seriously doubt it's him, but who knows? *shrugs* If you've ever done this: We don't bite : D. Feel free to join in our conversations!

~ Moosey ~

Myspace vids!!

WEE! I found videos!

Aww! Dont hurt em Lacey!!! :) I love this video :) Benji with his booty poppin, Donny has taught him well :D


Get this video and more at MySpace.com


And this one is a second vid of Benji speaking Spanish!! Just one more reason why Donny *cough cough* CTB (chose the Benji!) :) :) WOOT!


Get this video and more at MySpace.com



This is the best week ever! And thats why we crown this National Benjelle Week. But as soon as Benjelle confirms the lovin (I hope there is lovin!!!)we can have National Benjelle Day! And squee all day long! And have gabbly parities! :)

btw, Im going to be on gabbly tonight! YAY!

gabbly.com/aftersytycd.blogspot.com



-Taylor :P

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Schnitzel's Montage!!!

Yay!!! Schnitzel/Candy Cheeks/CC/Pineapple Princess just made her very first Benjelly montage to comemorate our wonderfee Benjelle news : D




I loooooooooooo[infinity+one]ve you, Schnitzel!

~ Moose ~

Videos From Philly : D : D : D : D : D

Thanks to Anonymous for the link to the VFW, and KidNicky for the videos!!!

Vietnamese Fighting Waltz Intro and Dance

*turns into a pile of mashed potatoes - Benjelle seems to have that effect on people : D*
OMG:
• Yay for adlibbing in intro!
• Pulling on his shirt in the "Is it getting hot in here?" manner.
• Benji smiling like an idiot and fidgeting nervously.
• Benji making funny face after the lift : D
• Cheek kiss when he dips her at the end of the dance!
• I think they're whispering in that ending pose!
Anonymous said...

The girls on fox gave us some new SQUEE!!

At the end of the VFW when Benjelle do their final hug, Donyelle "air kisses" Benji. You see her pucker up with a quick air kiss Benji then pulls his head back slightly, and grins even wider... (he does this while continuing to stroke her cheek)

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

I have watched that a few times...I saw it clearly on the utube version.

That does it, Donyelle is the "new girl" in his life.

air kisses
cheek kisses
hand kisses
nose along back

Anonymous #2

9:21 PM, October 07, 2006
• veevee said...

OHHH i know why he says truthfully!!
"Whats goin on with you and Donyelle??"
"All i can say is... i don't know *lie*, but what i can TRUTHFULLY say is we have a spark ect."
So he was lying before and THEN he tells the truth!!

9:32 PM, October 07, 2006





Donny's Solo




Benji's Introduction to the Cuban Rumba




Ramalama




Argentine Tango Intro (Different Angle)

OMG:
• Benji looks so happy : D, and you can see that Donny's teasing him in a not so scripted way ; D
• I love when they go into the shaddows... Makes my little shipper mind go crazy!!!




Too Much Booty

Sorry, it's only part of it, and there's no screen scene. Stupid question: Hs he always bumped her ass like that? : D




~ Moosey ~

Who Do You Ship?

As we all bask in the warmth and glory of this wonderful scent of Benjelle wafting through the air, why not humor Moose by answering her random question?

Are you guys solely Benjellies, or do you ship couples from other TV shows, too? Here are my other ones : D

SYTYCD
• Ivason (Ivan/Allison - DUH): Don't worry, I'm not nearly as obsessed with that pairing as I am with Benjelle, but I still love them : D

Gilmore Girls
• Lukelai/Java Junkie (Luke/Lorelai): *tear* I must admit that, after years of devoted shipping, I wanted Lorelai to dump him for being such an ass in season six... But I didn't want her to sleep with Chris!!! *tear* *tear* and *tear* And they have to get back together, eventually!!! They're the first couple (and only other couple) I wrote fanfiction about : (
• Morty? (Rory/Marty): What can I say? I'm a maverick : D (I've also gone back and forth between Rory/Dean nd Rory/Jess over the years, but have hated each of them at certain times...)

Monk
• Monkona?/Sheronk? (Haha, pronounced 'Shrunk') (Sherona/Monk): I'm probably the only person on the planet who ships them, but I can't help it : D... They should have paid her more so she'd stay on the show :' (

ER
• Carby (Carter/Abby): My poor little heart had dreams of them stamped out of it a verrrrrrrrrry long time ago...
• REELA (Ray/Neela): I'm still rooting for them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Law and Order: SVU
• Ellivia?/Olliot? (Oliva/Elliot): Mwah!

House: MD
• Camouse?/Houseron? (House/Cameron): I came into the show late, so when I heard that people shipped the couple, I thought they were insane... But I love them, now : D

The West Wing
• Jonna?/Dosh? (Josh/Donna): : D : D : D

Ed
• Edroll?/Cared? (Ed/Caroll): Wow, that show's been over for a long time : D

I'm sure there are more, but those are the only ones I can think of : D

Much love!

~ Moosey ~

Whispering By The Buses

My GOD Kemi, do you have any idea how much I love you right now (And always, of course : D)??!!! You're on fire!!

MizzGlib said...

I know Bajan! Dying here!!!!

Ok, so I'm on another study break, teehee.

I just found this posted on the boards. It's a pic of Benjelle at the tour buses when he's whispering something to her. Here's the link to it on idolforums:

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=442321&st=3760

They are just too cute for words!!! OMG, I'm all squeeed and swooned out!

*Le sigh, again*

3:23 PM, October 07, 2006


Here's the pic:

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NOW, I'm gonna do homework... Maybe.....

~ Moosey ~

Conversation With Benji

Kemi, Kemi, how do I love thee? The conversation and comic belong to Mandah - Big round of applause for her!

MizzGlib said...
Yah Jessica, is having fun with all the fangirls, lmao!!

Ok, so this was just posted on the boards by ilovemybenji on the boards (no worries, I'm getting my reading done, but taking short Benjelle breaks, teehee). She found this on the LJ:

did you all see the videos/pics/spoilers on Benjelle LJ.

Here's something too from the LJ:

" Here is the conversation I promised...

I stood there, the people in front of me disappeared so it was me and Benji and I was grinning.

Me: "Hi Benji...." I sounded r*tarded cause I was trying not to giggle

Benji: "Hey!" he leaned over and embraced me in a long big *ss hug *so warm and soft...*

Me: "Can you sign my book and also I have another favor could you sign 2 pages on this tablet for my friends that couldn't be here"
Benji: "Sure thing"

Me: "So Benji, I have to ask. Since i lurk around your blog on and off"
Benji: "I know, i've seen you. I know who you are!"

Me: *insert servre blushing* "Um... so your new post. Whose the lucky girl?"
Benji: *leans over* "Well I can't give a name because it's not completely offical, but when it is *insert random girl screaming his name* you'll/you guys (couldn't hear that part) first to know. Since my last girlfriend got harassed, i'm keeping ti quiet until it's completely official.

Me: "Awe that's awesome, good luck with that. I love watching you and Donyelle *notice how I insinuate (sp) about Donyelle after the comment* perform. You guys perform so beutiful together and I enjoy watching. It kinda sparked me to do some comic like artwork.

Benji: "Really? By any chance did you do the Benjellelite. The comic where it has Dony's arm locked around me?"

Me: *insert me wide eyed as hell* "Yes..."

Benji: "OMG YOU'RE THE ARTIST!!! I have that picture as my screensaver on my computer!!!"

Me: "You do? Omg I was too embrassed hoping that image wouldn't be seen anywhere near you"

Benji: "I'm adding it to my image site, please post it on my my*space so everyone can see it! Also put your information so I can probably credit you for the artwork when the site is full up"

Me: "Ok!" "

So, I don't know who this girl is, but here is her artwork (remove the space in the link):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/
v411/kidnicky/BenjelleLite.jpg

OMG, the drawing is sooooo cute, and I'm havin a SQUEEE meltdown that B has this as his screensaver!! Gahhhhhhhhh!!!

*swoon*

2:54 PM, October 07, 2006


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Okay, NOW, I'm off to do homework...

~ Moosey ~

Pictures : D : D : D

Thanks AGAIN to Kemi for the link, and to BamaBenjelle/Karen for the pictures!!!

Now, it took a REALLY long time to look through the album, individually download them, individually upload them to photobucket, and paste the codes here, so you're required to squee *I'm watching you* : D

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Haha : D

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*DIES AT HOW CLOSE THEIR MOUTHS ARE*

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Squeeeeee

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BEHOLD THE BUTT SLAP

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And just because I've wanted to know for quite some time just what her belt says (And I love Ivason, but there are even shippier Ivason pics ; D):

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The full album can be viewed here: http://picasaweb.google.com/nyckaren/20061005SoYouThinkYouCanDance

I'm ACTUALLY off to do homework, now...

~ Moosey ~

A Happy Week To Be A Benjelly

Hey guys : D

Here are some happy comments from foxforums:


From: quana18
To: trinity993

I think its funny how a day after Benji makes his "new girl' comment. He adds two Shippers to his MS Top 20, and both of their main pics are pics of him & D from the NYC show. I was there when those pics were taken(i actually got one with me & them Squueeeee!!!) and they were definately into each other. They were also the very last ones to come out. Heidi and Ryan came out a good 10 minutes b4 D showed up and B came out a little while after. That very same night is the day they decided to match and wear the same color green tops. Then a hour after he leaves the Garden, he makes those blogs. Something magical happened backstage at that show, im sure of it.

And i see people saying that they dont see B as someone who would steal somebody's girl. RJ's soulmate quote pretty much said it all for me. Also the fact that u cant help who you fall in love with. If she is "cheating", it isnt just a random nobody she will date for a few weeks. This is the person who she fell in love with and someone she has a future with. They are destined 2 be together and who is her "boyfriend" to stand in the way of destiny.



From: seosanimhin
To: mishelly888

his non response to the blog is evidence enough that its D. I've read the comments, people are all congratulating him on the "girl" and they know it Donyelle..why wouldnt he clarify if it wasnt. He sure as hell clarified and fast when the Allison rumor came up.



From: mishelly888
To: seosanimhin

ITA seo. Benji is in no way denying that it is Donyelle because it is if fact the truth. It is not a rumor or a prank. It is a cold hard fact.



: D : D : D : D : D

~ Moosey ~

SqueeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEE

Sheesh, somebody's been eating her Benjelle Wheaties news-wise! I LOVE you, Kemi!!!!!!!!!!

MizzGlib said...

Ok, this just in: Someone at the Philly show last night was asking B about who his 'someone special' could be, and he denied everyone, including Allison and Jessica, BUT NOT DONYELLE (he avoided answering at that point - loves it)!!

VICTORY LADIES, VICTORY!!

*Does victor Chicken Noodle Soup dance*

"And let it rain, and clear it out..."

12:10 PM, October 07, 2006


~ Moose : D : D : D ~

Philly Recap And Video!!!

Sheesh, Kemi, you're totally spoiling us with all these great tip offs : D

And Etendue? You're God right now!

From: etendue
To: ALL

10-06-06 PHILLY SHOW SPOILERS PART ONE!!!! WARNING: LONNGGGG POST

Okay, I’ve gotten a little sleep and some coffee so here’s my spoiler. I’ll do the Benjelle stuff first, then do a second post with my thoughts on the rest of the show. I have a few vids that I am still working on. Bear with me – I know next to nothing about video processing, editing, file conversion, etc. so I’m muddling through. I have one so far, linked below. This is part 1 of my spoilers with just Benjelle stuff. General show review will be in part 2.

NOW THE BENJELLE STUFF:

I was eager to see this, since it was the first show since Benji announced that he had someone special in his life. Mostly though, I didn’t see anything too unusual in the onstage vibe with him and D. That is, they weren’t more affectionate/shippy than in previous shows. But there was one point where I noticed a BIG difference….

Tango Intro: okay, you probably know from previous spoilers that they do a little scripted flirty thing while introducing Allison & Ivan’s tango routine. D climbs her fingers up B’s arm and drapes her leg over him, talking in a sexy voice saying they (Benjelle) never got to do the Argentine tango together. That part was the same as previous vid spoilers I’ve seen. BUT…I was pretty much blown away by B’s reaction this time!

In vids from the early part of the tour, B acts geeky and nervously backs away from D after she touches him. Later in the tour, the vids have shown him standing there more calmly like he can take it. This time…when she gets on him and caresses his arm, he actually looks at her all macho-like, shaking his head kind of slowly and smiling with a look on his face like “Yeah, you’re hot, but I’m wise to you…it’s gonna take more than that to shake me up”. Then he steps away from her a little while she’s caressing his back with her right hand. She starts to remove her hand and he…get this…actually jerks his arm away from her. His vibe was very player, like “okay, baby, save that for later, I’ll tell you when I want it.” Wow! Wasn’t expecting that from B. Apparently D wasn’t either. When he jerked his arm away, she kept smiling, but looked down for a moment, just like she did at after the VFW stare on the show. Dang..B had his game on for sure.

So I know you want to see this for yourself. Here’s the link to watch online:
http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e131670P2rw3k3A
When you get to the page, there's also a link to download the file.

As for VW…
B’s intro wasn’t super different than before, i.e. he didn’t mention anything that would relate to his announcement Friday that he has a “special someone”. Here's his speech, transcribed:

“getting personal…many people asked me while on the show, Hey Benji, ‘you know, ah, what is it between you and Donyelle?’ and all I can say is this: I don’t know. …But…(puts his hand in his pocket here) what I truthfully can say is: from the moment that we started dancing together, in practice and rehearsals, there was…a spark. There was (removes hand from pocket) a connection. There was something magical between us and um…(here, the audience collectively said aaaaawwwwwwww… to tell him they thought that was sweet) but you know, one of the most memorable experiences we had on the show was when we got to dance the Viennese waltz, or as Donyelle says, the Vietnamese waltz. It was such a wonderful memory, we’d be stupid not to do it for all of you tonight. So, please, welcome to the floor..my magical partner, miss donyelle”

I thought saying “Miss Donyelle” was a little odd, I thought that’s mainly a Southern thing and neither of them is Southern. Other than that, it was very clear that the “I don’t know” part of the speech was delivered as a throwaway, stagey type of line like “okay, the script tells me I have to say this, but I totally don’t believe it”. When B moved on to saying “truthfully”, his voice tone changed completely to being very sincere. I took the hand in the pocket to indicate he was a little nervous when he started the truthful part.

And the ending…B kissed her on the cheek in the final dip before the end. At the ending pose, they stayed together a good long time and kind of swayed a little together. Don’t know if you’d call it a sexy grind exactly, but it was noticeable to me. I couldn’t see their faces real well during the ending pose and my video isn’t good, but definitely no kiss during it, just the cheek kiss during the dip. I don’t have the video online for this yet, but I will warn you the quality is not great, plus I forgot to pan the camera so short parts of the routine are off camera (the parts where the are on one side of the stage).

The dance was lovely, of course, but I was distracted and annoyed by frequent loud, piercing screams from some of the fangirls. Why they would shriek during a waltz is beyond me, but it kind of spoiled the beautiful and romantic mood of the dance, unfortunately.

TMB ROUTINE:

Not much to report here, though I think they may have kissed behind the screen before taking the stage. I watched the screen carefully but it was still kind of hard to tell. Their bodies definitely came together/toward each other, that much I’m clear. The routine itself was super energetic. Nothing interesting to report about the ending; he pulled her up as usual but they didn’t hug for super long or anything. Video to come later.

BROADWAY:

I think B gave D a booty slap at the beginning but I am not 100% positive. I had glanced away for a moment; I just remember his hand moving toward her. Sorry, I don’t have it on video. Did notice that B really jumped wide in the leapfrog move to avoid hitting her like he did with his knee earlier in the tour.

ONE OTHER SUPER BIT OF BENJELLE NEWS:

I got to meet the dancers afterward and told Benji I hoped that he and Donyelle would dance together after the tour was over. He said they would be in a couple of shows, yay!! He wasn’t specific, but at least we have more Benjelle to look forward to.


Okay guys, so, in case you're too lazy to go to the link : D, here's the video:



Okay, so I believe some (perhaps all) of this was mentioned in the recap, but my memory sucks, so here's what I noticed in the video:

• Obviously (Well, for those who have watched all the other versions), they're beginning to adlib.
• He's plays up the confidance with his littleshrug, as if to say, "Ha! Like Dmitry has a chance with you : D"
• When she says "Tango", he smiles and shakes his head a little.
• She looks down after he pulls away, still smiling.
• It doesn't sound as though the fact that he stepped and then jerked away would be a good thing, but you can tell he's just playing around.
• At the end, she walks off with her hand in her pocket, like, "Did I really just do that?" lol (She was definitely stepping up the schmexay ; D)

Yeah, so you can easily see all that for yourself... : D

Much love!

~ Moosey ~

Moose's MySpace

Hey everybody : D!!!

I know that more of you guys must have MySpaces than those I've found, but I don't know what they are : (

So, if you are so inclined, feel free to add this one of my MySpace pages to your friends list (If not, I understand... *tear* Hehe):

http://www.myspace.com/s_y_t_y_c_d

Much love!

~ Moose ~

IT'S NOT JESSICA : D

Okay, so most of us already acknowledge that Jessica is not the 'special someone', but here's PROOF, courtesy of Fanofyourblog and Kemi : D


MizzGlib said...
Ok, I officially LOVE Fanofyourblog for posting this in my absence. I totally went to check it out, and all Bensica rumors should fortwith be ceased! Here's what Fan said!

"Just a couple of things:
Jessica's boyfriend posted a comment on her Myspace so it is definitely not her.

If Benji put that space together for Jessica he made sure to put him and Donyelle right beside each other in her friends list. "

And now this matter can be put to rest finally!

And Moosey, I loved all the hints you wrote - SO SQUEELICIOUS!!!! And thanx for all the love sweetie!! Muah!!

2:08 AM, October 07, 2006


~ Moosey ~

Friday, October 06, 2006

Benji's Hints

Anybody still have doubts as to who Benji's 'SPECIAL SOMEONE' is? Well, while I'm waiting for people to comment on the new chapter of my fic (*hint hint* *wink wink* *nudge nudge*), why not review those little hints Benji has left us (Just from online and the tour, because it would take days to type up ones from the show)...??

1) She's the Jenny to his Forrest... And he STILL has that pic up.
2) He signs his name with "CTB"!!!
3) They get awefully close in those pictures... (HIS HAND GOES UNDER HER DRESS STRAPS)
4) He says he "doesn't know" what's going on with them, not "we're not together."
5) He smiles like an idiot when Megan Mullally announces that Donyelle is there.
6) He abruptly pulls Heidi out of the way.
7) He rather enjoys her belly dance on Tyra.
8) ... And looks rather pleased during their dance-off, aswell.
9) He manages to slap her butt in the Hairspray dance about being geeky friends : D
10) She wears his hat : D : D : D Hehe
11) He said he'd show her my shippy montage on the tour bus. (April said that the buses were gender segregated, so I LOVE that they end up on one together!!!)
12) He'd neer REALLY throw a lamp at her head (Haha, just had to throw that one in there : D)
13) He jumps extra high so as not to hit her in Broadway.
14) He doesn't look too unhappy when she presses up against his leg in the Argentine Tango intro ; )
15) He varies the introduction to the VFW with arious adjectives for her : D
16) At one point, he changed "I don't know" to "no comment".
17) Did I mention he signs "CTB"???!!
18) There's that little behind the screen (Haha, like behind the scenes : D I'M TIRED) escapde...
19) And a peck on the lips at the end of the VFW.
20) And (People are gonna slap me for this, lol) that little "wardrobe malfunction" ; D...
21) There are always his MySpace songs, of course.
22) And, oh yeah, did I mention the "CTB" yet..??
23) And then there are things like this... Which make me drool : D
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24) And where he kissed her (Sadly not on the mouth) after the show, when signing authographs...
25) And SHE rubbed his side...
26) And he stroked her cheek at the end of a VFW...
27) And they kept glancing at each other last night...
28) And they were on opposite sides of the stage for a group thing, and started laughing together...
29) Have I mentioned "CTB" enough...??

Hehe, you know I could go onnnnn, and onnnnnn, and onnnnnnnnn... I'm the Energizer Moose : D Except i'm purple, not pink, of course...

Sadly, I doubt anything will be officially announced at the tour, or anything, for a while, as thry're still under contract, and Nigel doesn't seem too keen on that idea... I do, howeer, have high hopes for the end of the tour ; D!!! I vote he proposes (Like he was supposed to for the show finale, lol), and our story can play out, at last!!! MWAHAHA.

Much love!

~ Moosey ~

Tour reveals the secret???

Omigosh! I just realized some crucial (and oh-so-juicy), Benjelle stuff!!

On the tour Benji says "Many people come up to me and ask whats going on between Donyelle and I...I dont know" but if she is the special someone he will know!!

"Many people come up to me and ask whats going on between Donyelle and I....we are dating, and we couldnt be happier...here she is, my dance partner, and the love of my life. Donyelle." awww! I would have a squee meltdown if he said that!! :) :) :) I hope so! I wonder when the next show is!

-Taylor :P

btw, Pineapple Princess (Candy Cheeks, CC) pointed out that Benji didnt say he "found someone special" he said he "has someone special" :)

: D : D : D : D : D

The phrase 'someone special' is totally making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside : D

Thanks Bajan! And OF COURSE we don't mind you pimping her blog! : D Mwah!

bajandancer said...
omg guys!!!!!! ok so this is my new theory on the whole sumone special in benji's life situation and that special sumone possibly being donyelle *crosses fingers*...which thanx to suzu and her wonderful blog i was able to cum up with. ok so here it is:
on suzu's blog she has a review on the NYC show posted by Farah on idf
apparently donny didnt stay outside for too long to meet fans and that she soon left ...wen Farah asked heidi if donny was okay...heidi sed that she was feeling under the weather. so my theory is that maybe ..jus maybe she was feeling "under the weather" bcuz sumthin happened with her and tahir...perhaps they broke up (????) so this cud be how donny is that special sumone in benji's life now!
oh another thing from suzu's blog:
u guys kno that hat donny was wearin the other day?? i think it was after the NY show also...well take a luk at it ...and then if ne of u guys remember the pic of benjelle in cheesecake factory ...its the same hat!!!!!!!
SSSSSSQQQUUUUUEEE =D =D
if yall have absolutely no idea wat i'm talkin about ..go check out suzu's blog ---> www.admiringdonny.blogspot.com

Moose & Taylor : hope yall dont mind that i was totally pimpin sumone elses blog on urs!! sorry i jus really wanted to share this ..cuz i think its squee worthy! and it gives me hope that the benjelle really could be together! =D =D

9:27 PM, October 06, 2006


bajandancer said...
i realized i wasnt too clear on the hat thing ..wat i meant was that benji was wearing the same hat in cheesecake factory that donny had on after the nyc show =D

9:29 PM, October 06, 2006


Would I rather that she not be sad about a split-up with Bigfoot (And just not be sad, in general)? *Nods yes* Do I LOVE the idea that she may have dumped the schlub? *EMPHATICALLY nods yes*

And I love the hat thing! Squeediddleyumptious!

~ Moosey ~

Aww!

I looooove you suzukid! Everyone checkout her blog
admiringdonny.blogspot.com

Thanks for the pics! And to everyone who pointed this out to me :)








Could it be that they wore the same hat?? :) I dunno, the gold button thingy is on the left side on Donny's hat, and on the right side on Benji's. Maybe there are gold buttons on both sides. But the fact that they both have the same button means that its the same hat!!


How do you know you are a hard core Benjeller?

You start analyzing buttons on a hat...wow.

:) :)

-Taylor :P

Squeein' Like a Squid : D

Awwww, I love the fact that Benji and Donyelle were hovering near each other so people would ask them for pics with both of them... Here's proof that more than one person did:

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~ Moosey ~

Squeediddleyumptious Broadway

These pics, along with a few of the ones I was openly drooling over last night, were posted by Miss Kayla on Benji's MySpace:

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~ Moosey ~

More Love For Da Kemi : D

I love you, Kemi! Just to make us feel even better about the Jessica speculation:

MizzGlib said...
Thanky Moosey!! Someone on the boards had this theory (can't remember who, but they get the credit), and I think it's true. Ok, so Jessica's page is new. So, couldn't it be extremely plausible that he helped her set up her new page, and she was showin him some love on his page? There was another Benjeller who even said, that both Lacey and Benji had left her comments on her Myspace page saying that they LOVED HER. So, I don't think we need to read too much into a phrase that B loves to use so often.

Someone also brought up that Jessica has been in a relationship since before the show, which I had forgotten. Hence, her 'in a relationship' status on her page.

And last but not least, Winone FLAT OUT states that Jessica and B were not interacting in that way last night at the meet and greet, and she met Jessica (Jessica even held her niece). But B and D were all hugged up on each other, waiting for peeps to ask them to take pics together, and she is QUITE CERTAIN that they are an item. And with that, I rest my case, and I'm off to get my Benjellin' like a felon on for the rest of the night.

Madd love to everyone, and my dear, dear Moosey. Love ya sweetie!!

4:37 PM, October 06, 2006

~ Moosey ~

SQUEE!!!!

OMG!!!! Donyelle posted the video I made of her dancing to Vans on her myspace!!!!! SQUEE! Im so happy right now! This is the sceond best day of my life (Besides the tour of course! :P) I was hyperventalating when I saw it!!!! *faints* I love Donyelle! :)

-Taylor :P

Jessica

Okay, so I don't think that she's the special someone (It had better be Donyelle...), but some people think she is, and some don't, so *shrug*... I tracked down her comment (I looked through pages and pages before noticing I'd overlooked it on the first page : D), and his to her. Here they are.

Jessica

Oct 6, 2006 12:00 PM

I LoVe My BenjI!!!!


Benji Schwimmer

10/6/2006 11:55 AM

hey jessicacita....love you!!!!


Kemi's observations:
• Benji still has Donyelle as his #2, and Jessica isn't even in his top friends.
• Jessica's profile says she's in a relationship, and his still says he's single.

My addition:
• Just look at all the Benjelle pics from the last few days!!!!!!!!!!
• Also, though I'm just speculating here: We didn't really see Benji and Jessica interact during the show, so I didn't think they were that cose at the time. If they JUST got together, would they really be saying I love you, already? It seems like a friendly thing to me... I tell all my guy friends that I love them!
• Is there a picture of Jessica on his MySpace? *shakes head no* Is there a picture of Donny? *Yes Yes YESSSSSSS*

~ Moose ~

*Bows Down To Kemi*

EEEEEEEEEE, thanks for leaving all this great stuff in the comments!!!

Okay, so there was speculation as to whether or not Jessica is the special someone in Benji's life (She left a comment on his MySpace that I have yet to see), and here is the comment on that that Kemi gave us and Winone wrote:

Guys Benji is not with Jessica, I met Jessica last night and she was so cool, she picked up my heavy niece and everything. she was really sweet, but she is not Benji's new girlfriend. I believe that she saw Benji's bulletin to his blog and like Allison decided to have a little fun with it and posted that comment to Benji's space. benji and Donny were definitely vibing, if Jessica was his girl why is he wearing matching clothes with Donny and acting shippy with her on and off the stage. People's feelings don't change over nite. Jessica was having fun. Benji and Donny are a couple.

Here's the comment Winone wrote on the Benjelle after the show:

Hey, guys this is in fact a good day for Benjellers.

My sisters were glad you all are happy with the pics they were getting all the good stuff, especially my twin she was working hard.

Guys I can tell you Benji and Donny were totally happy last night, me and my sisters where the last few ones to see Benji leave, we saw him go back inside and get his luggage and that was at 1 something so they would have had to make it to Philly at 3 something.

Benji was happy and he was in a good mood and so was Donny. I also peeped their game and my sisters peeped it too and they are not total Benjellers. We noticed how Donny and Benji were making their way to watch other and playing it off. It's like they were begging for people to ask them to take a pic together. I was like to my twin, look who close they are we might be able to get Benjelle pics. When asked they were happy to take the pics especially Benji. The pic with Benji's arm in the air was when he was calling Donny to come take the pic with him it was cute. Benji was like " Donny, Donny they want a pic" with his arm waiting for her. They were both really happy, they even shared a laugh or two.

Also when Benjelle were taking their pic I yelled out they were the cutest couple.

I believe they were the last two dancers left signing autographs then Donny left and Benji stayed to make sure he got everybody.


Finally, here are the beautious lyrics (Courtesy of Kemi) to the song Benji briefly had up on his MySpace:

Oh, it is love
From the first time I set my eyes upon yours
Thinking, "Oh, is it love?"

Oh, dear
It's been hardly a moment
And you are already missed
There is still a bit of your skin
That I've yet to have kissed
Oh say, please do not go
When you know, oh you know that I must
Oh say, I love you so
You know you, oh know you can trust
We'll be holding hands once again
All our broken plans I will mend
I will hold you tight so you know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my hand into yours
Thinking, "Oh, is it love?"

Oh dear, its been hardly three days
And I'm longing to feel your embrace
There are several days
Until I can see your sweet face
Oh say, wouldn't you like to be older and married with me?
Oh say, wouldn't it be nice to know right now that we'll be
Someday holding hands in the end
All our broken plans will have been
I will kiss you soft so you know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking, "Oh, is it love?"

Oh, your heart may long for love that is more near
So when I'm gone these words will be here
To ease every fear
And dry up every tear
And make it very clear
I kiss you and I know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking, "Oh, is it love?"

Oh it is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking, "Oh, is it love?"

Oh I kiss you and I know
It is love from the first
Time I pressed my lips against yours
Thinking, "Oh, is it love?"


Much love!

~ Moosey ~

Pictures From Last Night!!!

Thanks, Bridge and Kemi (who both posted the link)!!!

These pictures are from WinoneAgain

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Squeediddleyumptious!

Okay, so you know you're obsessed when you feel really sick all day long just over the possibility that his girlfriend isn't Donyelle. *sigh* I'm staying possitive, though : D

~ Moosey ~

Oh My!

Okay so Veronica pointed out that in the pic in the post below this one Donyelle isnt wearing the ring she always wears! o_o Do you guys think that someone gave her that ring...and now that someone else has a special someone...and the ring disappears.... :) Could it be? Did she wear it on the left or the right...the left
:( hmmm.

-Taylor :P

Oh My Geez!

Okay so every has prolly read the blog and the bulletin about Benji's "special someone" AHH! You guys!! Im squeeing at the possibilities..or should I say the donnibilities :) haha!!! :) Okay, so I was stalking Benji's myspace blog and I found THIS!



:) :) :) :) :)

-Taylor :P


*sings in the Campbells jingle voice* "Benjelle mmm mmm hot! Donnibilitiess! :)" HAHA!

Benji's Latest Two Blogs

Friday, October 06, 2006


i...am...happy.
Current mood: happy

Hey guys, in retrospect to my last blog...all i can say is that i love you all. i know that may sound cliche but its the truth. thanks for your kind words of encouragement. im so happy to be meeting so many of you and never knew that so many people read my blogs and, well...youre all great.

I am happy. I'm loving what Im doing more than ever and i have great friends and i have some fun projects along the way after the tour and there's a special someone in my life.

so yeah...im happy.

more fun stuff to come!

stay strong,
benj


Friday, October 06, 2006


I <3 NY
Current mood: grateful

just to the great people in NYC...you guys waited outside for 2 hours in the pouring rain to get autographs and photos. Honestly, I don't know why anyone would want to see me or anyone that much, but the kind words and great energy there leaving madison square garden was amazing!!! thanks for the goodies btw ;)

{floss}
benj

This could either be REALLY bad or REALLY good. You guys all know me... I'm choosing to believe the latter... Why?

He's on tour... When is he going to meet someone? Especially sincethey said they sleep in their free time. Even if he did meet someone, it would be a fangirl, so THAT wouldn't work out, AND she'd live in another state, since they weren't in CA when this "new" girl came about. I can pretty confidently say it's someone on tour, and we all know which person he has very clearly declared his love for.

Stay positive until we have more news : D

UPDATE: It was anonymous and Jonesy who tipped us off, so thanks to you guys!

Here's Jonesy's comment (I assume it concerns a bulletin from Benji, but I haven't checked yet):

Jonesy said...
benji's bulletin

hey guys new stuff: new blog(s), new pic(s), new song, new girl in my life(oh wait not supposed to say that!!! hahahha
love ya'll
benji)

~ Moose ~

Thursday, October 05, 2006

500TH POST!!!!!!!

Eeeeeeee, woohoo!!! Guys, we made it to 500!! Do you know how AWESOME that is???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, do I have any mongo-type "Benji proposed" sort of Benjelle news...?? Sadly... No..... But you should REALLY look at the pictures I put up two posts ago!!!!!

Anywho, on with the celebrations!!!

And what better way to celebrate than with a flying Alpaca...??

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Chocolate?

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And Muppets?

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Come on people, let's partay!!!!!!

(Yay for Bowie : D)

OK, Tokyo
South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK.

Rock And Roll

Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the streets
Dancing in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
In New York City

All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing,
Dancing in the street, oh

It doesn't matter what you wear, just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street

It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
They'll be laughing and singing and music swinging
Dancing in the street

Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore in DC now
Don't forget the motor city
On the streets of Brazil
Back in the USSR
No matter where you are

All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh

It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the streets

Way down in L.A., everyday
Dancing in the streets
Cross in China too
Me and you
Dancing in the street

Don't you know
They'll be dancing
Dancing in the street (repeat)

~ MOOSE ~

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This is post 499!!! Don't ya just feel the EXCITEMENT???!! Hehe : D

~ Moose ~