I've learned:
(from Sorrow)
A top 10 list can be made about anything to do with John/Andrew.
We are not alone in our obsession, uh admiration.
There is such a thing as a
Democratic-presidentialprincessdom? (Newsletter 77)
The cutting of a certain angel’s hair can have traumatic effects on an entire population.
The topic of said angel’s hair can inspire and fill pages and pages of text.
With a little help from Adam,
turkeys can be saved! ("The
Unexpected Snow")
The word ‘Andrewiffic’ can be used in a sentence. (Newsletter 164)
We have the right to see
John/Andrew's bare arms. (Newsletter 5)
Tool belts can lead to fits of
swooning. ("Doodlebugs")
Anything can happen... in the
DyeLight Zone! (Newsletter 10)
Any Christmas carol can be edited to reflect our obsession with John/Andrew. (Newsletter 10)
Never be on a cooking show that
involves three angels baking a cake. (Newsletter
148)
"A rolling Andrew gathers many
dead." (Newsletter 93)
Willow trees make great
hide-aways for story telling. (Newsletter
194)
The History of the AOD
Band! (Newsletter
195)
It’s o.k. to cry on the
stairs. ("The Journalist")
There’s never going to be a
‘murder trial’ episode, is there? (Newsletter 22
and several that followed!)
A ‘little’ interest in John Dye
can lead you to a place where you can make wonderful new friends!
“Herzboppleboo”,
“Grytzeldingding”, and “MoochiChoochi” just would not have been good
names for our
angel friends. (Newsletter
190)
Cute as they may be, 20 turkeys do NOT count as dependents on your tax form. (Newsletter 161)
The true function of a ‘drool bucket’.
“It's better to have drooled
and lost than never to have drooled before.” (Newsletter
103)
If you rely heavily on the
Microsoft Word Thesaurus while writing, your “compendium will then have
an aggrandized estimation of consummate calibre.” (Newsletter
105)
Wrapping up your favourite
angel and giving him to yourself at Christmas is perhaps not the best
idea after all. (Newsletter 59)
Gingerbread Andrews make great
last minute gifts! (Newsletter
126)
Andrew's nonconformity seems to
be directly proportional to his hair length. (Newsletter
136)
A green shirt on the right man can mesmerize a group of fans for hours!
It’s o.k. to sometimes carry around a gold, man’s pocket watch. You know, just for old times’ sake.
Never,
ever say ‘goodbye’ to anyone in a field, it’s way too traumatic for
your fans. ("I Will Walk
with You Part 2")
That Andrew's hair styles were really a good way to get discussions started.
That it was okay to adore an imaginary TV character and that some wouldn't think that I was playing with less than a full deck of cards because of it.
That Lady JenniAnn has a serious obsession with Andrew and his well being.
That LJA's emotional state can be quite unstable at times and that Andrew is the only person that seems to be able to help snap her out of it.
That Andrew's tool belt is a
very important part of his clothing accessories. ("Doodlebugs")
That just about the only person that makes Andrew quiver is Tess.
That when you get a gathering of females discussing Andrew that drool buckets are a necessity to have around.
That Kiwi can wreak havoc among Andrew fans just by pulling out a pair of scissors.
That when Jenni gets a crush on someone it is serious and can last for what seems like forever and that we get to hear a lot about that person whether we ask to or not.
That Jenni has a very good imagination and can write some truly wonderful stories.
That Jenni can some up with some really strange "top 10" subjects.
That I really and truly do look forward to my next issue of JABB.
That no matter how "old" you are or what you are that you can develop crushes on real and imaginary characters.
That Dyeland is a really cool place to live and visit.
That Dyelanders are really accepting of "different" types of living things, like Bunny, living in their country.
It's been proven that men are allowed to cry since they are human.
Just looking at a picture (in particular the green shirt one) can start hearts afluttering.
Green eyes are wonderful.
Lady Beth will go out of her
way to do her job even if it means getting a particular angel a little
perturbed at her. (The JABB
YahooGroup)
Lady Beth does have some fantasies about a certain man who portrays that particular angel.
A white shirt (or any good fitting shirt) with the first couple buttons undone and a nice pair of nicely fitting pants or jeans can cause havoc amongst the female admirers.
That watching reruns and visiting certain sites can cause more fantasies to occur which could lead to some interesting stories that are written.
Great friends are to be found when they click onto info regarding John Dye.
That it's wonderful having a birthday at the beginning of February cause your birthday is only 3 days after John's (and you're only 2 years younger than him).
That there's even more of a reason to want to visit San Francisco.
It'll be nice to have an authentic Italian or Mexican meal cooked by JD.
His hair can cause you to want to run your hands through it no matter what season it is.
We're curious as to what Andrew (and JD) look like with a beard.
I always look forward to watching his hands and seeing his arms.
I would like to see him in shorts more often (or even in a bathing suit sitting by a pool).
I'm curious as to what he looks like after a workout (being all hot and sweaty).
Only certain men can look good with a tool belt on.
That in the midst of a crisis or mayhem that could be going on if you were to get all of the Androolers in one spot and just say the words "Tool belt, White Shirt, Angel Boy" a hush comes over the room as the Androolers' eyes glaze over in thought of Andrew and calmness will be preserved for a little while.
When I was the active bodyguard to the AOD that you have to be creative and inventive as to ways to keep him safe.
That I am still the only Male that is not an Angel involved with JABB from it's creation.
That when I watch TBAA and Andrew comes on I think of all JABB members.
That I pay attention to what Andrew is wearing in TBAA b/c of people on the list and the things that they have mentioned over the years.
That we all need to believe in Angels of Death for some reason or another.
That there must be a reason people gush over Andrew.
That Andrew blushes a lot when
in a chat. (The 9-1-06 JABB
Chat room)
That Andrew hates chicken costumes almost as much as he dislikes Halloween. (The 9-1-06 JABB Chat room)
That Andrew doesn't like when I talk of hiding him during the earlier kidnapping escapades. (The 9-1-06 JABB Chat room)
That Andrew needs to stay in Dyeland more often.
That trouble always finds the AODs.
That too many lattes make LJA a little bit crazy. J/K
That kiwis are a delicious fruit, but a certain Kiwi person is DYELUSIONAL.
That JABB now has a play list.
That JABB members are very creative and talented.
That trying to come up with “200 Things I've Learned from JABB” is not as easy at it sounds.
That we have a drinking game
for JABB. (Newsletter
180)
That Dyeland has its own
Psychological System. (Newsletter 68)
That topics of John/Andrew's hair are still a major discussion today.
That most of JABB's members have fictional characters.
That even the Elf Legolas has
made appearances in JABB. (Newsletter 86)
That there is a Magic 8 Ball
that is consulted about vital JABB issues. (Newsletter
117)
That Orange Juice and Ginger
Ale is a favorite drink of some Angels and JABB members. ("The Sign of the Dove" originally)
That Andrew's pocket watch means a lot to the list.
That Andrew can't get away with much without the list finding out!
That Andrew drives a bus really
fast! (Newsletter
185)
That we make up our own words
in Dyeland.
That while living on Tess'
Island, it is hard to avoid her "Tough Love" at times. (The JABB YahooGroup)
That blushing and sighing is a WAY of life in Dyeland.
That Andrew is "Object A", and Jenni is "Object B" and "Object B" really should be called "Object J". (The JABB YahooGroup)
That a lot of the Angels make appearances in most JABB's.
That there is such a thing as
"State of Androoler's Address". (Newsletter 14
was the first and then more followed each year. Check its entry
in the Encyclo
for a complete listing.)
That Andrew's hair is a HUGE deal for the list.
I've learned that Andrew began
to hate Halloween in 1632. (Newsletter 78)
That photos of Andrew in a Batman suit would prove very useful. (The 9-1-06 JABB Chat room)
That RENT became a big part of
JABB. (Starts in Newsletter
168)
That you can't mention RENT without someone breaking into a song. (The 9-1-06 JABB Chat room)
That Andrew frequents many peoples dreams.
That Adam can make a delicious
Non-Turkey, Turkey. ("The
Unexpected Snow")
That being in 2 places at once is difficult unless you are Andrew.
That the Encyclo is very helpful in trying to figure out 200 things.
That JABB's authors wanted to
bring ALF back. (Newsletter
108)
That Andrew Dejon, Jr. couldn't
be Andrew's son. (The JABB
YahooGroup)
That Andrew Dyetess was a
mysterious disease in New Zealand. (Newsletter 16)
That there was "The Androoler's
Choice Awards". (Newsletter 13)
That Andrew can make JABB members cry very easily.
That Andrew, Tess, Monica, Adam, Gloria and all of the other Angels are good to have dreams of when stressed out about something important.
That some of the greatest and best friends I've ever had, I've met through JABB/TBAA.
That no matter what is going on in your life, members of JABB are always there and always make you feel better.
To stay away from Bunny if she has any Duct Tape.
That even though some people have left the group and haven't shown back up, we still remember them.
That you can make LJA, blush.....um...very easily.
That Andrew doesn't like to cross Tess.
That John's other characters he has played end up in JABB issues.
That "Don't Fear the Reaper"
can be used for a wedding song. (The JABB YahooGroup)
January 31st is considered "Dye
Day" in Dyeland and celebrated. (First mentioned in Newsletter 3)
JABB's Anniversary is on July 19th.
JABB issues can parody movies or books.
Both Audrey and Jenni's Moms
helped to write an issue of JABB. (Newsletter 31)
JABB has an "Ask Andrew" every
now and then. (Newsletter
178)
CABB was first an April Fools
Joke, that has now taken on a new meaning. (CABB 1)
Carrot Top even made it into
JABB. Why is beyond me?! (Newsletter 93)
That it's definitely possible to write JABB whilst hooked up to an IV. It just might not make much sense later on... But then how much of JABB really does?
That only so many people will
understand why a turkey sighting is a big emotional moment for me and
that most of those people are on JABB. (CABB 3 and the YahooGroup)
How to make web pages! And lots of em!
If you stick around in a chat room with TBAA fans until the wee hours of the morning, you may end up running a fan club for 8+ years.
The Canadians are lucky. They get TBAA 3+ times a day!
That just because TBAA never
told us when Andrew was created is no reason not to celebrate his
birthday every September 20th. (First mentioned in Newsletter
121)
I'm glad I didn't live in the
1600s in a town called Shiloh. (Newsletter
194)
Haagen-Dazs Light Coffee ice
cream makes the sting of watching Eric Manion bed a prostitute go away.
Or at least dulls it. ("Heart
of the Beholder" and Newsletter
166)
Chihuahuas are always good for a few jokes.
Looking back at older JABBs can be cringe-inducing.
If you're going to make up a
fictional counterpart for yourself, think up a good name. Don't use a
variation on your own name. Else you could get stuck being associated
with some wacko named Lady JenniAnn.
I will never fully understand Monica's actions (or inactions) in “The Journalist.”
That if TBAA won't give you
Andrew on trial for murder, sometimes the only solution is to put
Andrew on trial for murder yourself. (Newsletter
163)
Hiatuses are bad, bad things and I should never go on them. (Newsletter 169)
Gloria is always good for
needed humor in an otherwise serious JABB.
That it's good to be the creator and maintainer of the Dyeland map. Makes it easy to ensure my fictional counterpart remains Andrew's closest neighbor. ;-)
My “Save the Turkeys!!” tee
from CafePress.com will get me curious looks.
Some people actually have read every JABB newsletter and will still talk to me despite that.
Very few people seem to thoroughly enjoy the episode “Venice.”
Henry didn't really melt after
uttering the words “I'll be back again someday. Thumpety thump
thump.” (Newsletter 82)
If a person pretends to be evil
just so they can keep Andrew safe from a mad scientist, Tess will not
be pleased and will order that person to do yard work. (The JABB YahooGroup)
Digital cameras are awesome!
JABB is one of the few places where you can admit to being obsessed with an angel of death and not be thought macabre.
Adam invented tie-dying. (The JABB YahooGroup)
Andrew quotes make for really cool domain names a la onthisside.net.
Sometimes things that start out silly and goofy can end up meaning the most.
Some crushes are worth getting teased over.
That there are people as crazy/crazy as me in the world.
That there is a place called Dyeland.
(from Claudia)
That I'm not the only crazily obsessed fangirl of John Dye + Andrew.
That it's okay to love both Adam and Andrew.
That Dyeland is a real place and not made up in my own head. It is real. Really real. Honest! *grins*
That there are very creative Touched By An Angel fans out there and I'm not the only one!
That it's okay to love Andrew and John Dye. More than you should.
(from Tara)
That John and Andrew's hair, both, are very valuable. and if handed over to the wrong person (mums the name of that person!) the world would be in terrible danger...
That I can use Andrew's watch in order to get to Androoler University on time! Not that it ever works for me. I just like looking at Andrew's watch. =)
That J.A.B.B. members never make it past the 12th step in the Twelve Step program (in which to overcome your obsession), but all have passed the first step... (In which we have to admit our addiction!) And that we completely ignore Step three... (Our obsession isn't healthy...) Who cares? We'll get to see Andrew sooner... ;) (Of course, not for real. Just in our dreams.)
That JABBers have been through some great times together. But when the times get tough, we have learned to lean on each other through the lessons taught in T.B.A.A., and various other ways because of the existence of J.A.B.B.
That the whole Andrew-on-trial-for-murder fantasy wasn't near as fun when it actually happened and, in fact, quite traumatizing. (Newsletter 163)
That it is important to be who you are. Even if you are obsessed with Andrew.
That there apparently are photos of Andrew in a Batman Suit!!! (The 9-1-06 JABB Chat room)
That watching "The Journalist" in your emergency wedding dress makes it even better!
That life is way more fun when angels of death are involved.
That it's okay to pretend to be evil if you're only doing it to be with Andrew. (The JABB YahooGroup)
That if "Trading Spaces" ever
comes to Dyeland, I'd rather Frank did my room than Hildi. (Newsletter
171)
Not to ride in a bus driven by Andrew unless you enjoy speeding. (Newsletter 185)
That Andrew is very generous and will even give up his horse. (Newsletter 194)
Andrew is my very dear Skin Horse. (Newsletter 169)
That if I ever try to say "Goodbye" to someone in a field, I will be tackled. (The JABB YahooGroup)
Fields are a good place to meet
people, not just say good bye. I met the Dyelanders in the Fields of
Gold. (Newsletter
159)
That if I cut my hair, I should keep the clippings to warm hairless dogs.
That certain individuals besides Tess have nicknames for me like “Dear Old Brick” and the “Jack o' Lantern of Death.”
That people have an interesting desire to see me in jail.
That the people in JABB really care about each other.
That they accept me for who I am, while others might get scared.
That photos of Adam and Henry in horrible make up can be good to have. (Newsletter 195)
That if I ever decided to participate in a KISS tribute band I should destroy all evidence later. (Newsletter 195)
That Halloween can be fun but only sometimes and when you're with the right people in the right place. Like Dyeland.
That Monica's coffee obsession carries over into Dyeland.
That people will notice how many buttons I button on my shirts.
That Adam's beard was beloved
by many people. ("The Sign
of the Dove")
That if a certain lady comes to
your door and sings part of RENT you better do what she says. (Newsletter
186)
That JenniAnn is prone to exaggerating in my favor. (The 9-1-06 JABB Chat room)
That when writing a list of 200 Things it is easy to get side tracked. (The 9-1-06 JABB Chat room)
That if you want a dog and an
actor playing you says you want one on TV you will get a dog named
Lulu. (Andrew's wish is
mentioned on "A Joyful Noise" and then Lulu was introduced on the
YahooGroup.)
It's a good thing to help JenniAnn write JABB. If you don't she may have to write it with her 8 Ball. (Newsletter 117)
That I'm glad I'm not Eric Manion. He'd have a hard time in Dyeland.
That if a Dyelander ever fails to invite me to their wedding, the rest of the Dyelanders will take it as a personal offense. And I will end up with LJA on a speeding bus. (Newsletter 185)
That I should be careful
reading fan fiction. (Newsletter
183)
I should dance with my umbrella
more. ("Rock N Roll Dad")
How to make turkeys out of hand prints. (Newsletter 171)
That I have figured into some people's college papers. (Newsletter 136)
Dyelanders typically love and care for animals of all different species. There are frogs, dogs, llamas, turkeys, horses...
There is no shortage of people willing to go with me to Paris.
The Dyelanders are a great group of people that have supported me through a murder trial, the recollection of an assignment that broke my heart, and a lot more. I'm very grateful to them.
And last, but not least, from Jarrod we have...
I've learned that you should know The 12 Steps of JABB and try as hard as you can to live by them. Especially kissing the TV screen, imagine how dusty it is. Yuck!! LOL