Narnia's Usual "Bad Boys" Up to the Usual Same Old, Same Old - We Know the Drill at This Point

 

Okay well, it's Back to School time, kids! 😄  Back to the books, the alarm clock, and the whole routine.  For parents, it's those phone calls while you're at work once the kids get home, and settling sibling arguments.  

And this month, it seems for us at Narnia, back to nonsense!

A few of Narnia's fave pairs have families and have been trying to divert attention away from the fact they've been enjoying summer vacations.  

But mid-August means the end of that, and time to get back into those routines.  

Believe it or not, Jakers and Austin still have at least ONE in school (BabyT Congras), if not several more.  Their offspring are no longer at that preschool/elementary school stage anymore (well, unless SXSW2024 Sushi Lunch 2.0 is an indication of something different! 😱)  

It was predictable therefore to see Jake (or very probably, his image) "canoodling and packing on the PDA" (to borrow Just Jared's telltale wording!) with beard Jeanne Cadieu at the Olivia Dean concert, Madison Square Garden.  Thus, placing Jakers strategically in New York City, far, far, far away from his SO Austin, who had been in Ireland, but posted that he was soon headed "home".

We're not wasting Narnia space on yet another alleged "stepping out" by Jake and Morticia.  If you'd like to see a tweet of the hinky looking video, here you go, brought to everyone by ol' "@Goldenhaall".  The fact that the source is "Goldenhaall" is, right off the bat, Strike One against the count of validity.  ⚾

Narnia extends Happy Birthday greetings to Baby Tile Leadville and perhaps a "Welcome Home" to the Gyllynichols Fam if they have indeed pulled up stateside and piled into their Family Shuttle, headed to wherever it is they're setting up camp.  😂   Whether they're really in the States or still across the pond, summer vacation is over, kids!  😊📘📐🏫🚌 

Seems a shame to talk about Jake and Austin without any kind of photo.  So let's show an oldie but goodie.

 

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And seems like ever since Jared Padalecki's meard Anson Gordon was mentioned in Narnia's post, "Sunday Musings:  It's a Summer of Travis Kelce and Stale Bread" on August 2, those two have knocked themselves out silly promoting a brand new, conjured-up project: a viewing party for "Supernatural" because apparently, Gordon has never seen that show.  LOL!  You can't make this stuff up.   

So it is looking like perhaps the unconditioned, static-y, just-took-the-beanie-off look is the new "beanie".  Gotta have Jared looking like a wild man now.  So he can be without the beanie, but the hair's gotta look Friday the 13th.  Don't worry, we're keeping up with you, TPTB. 😉 

And for those stans, I mean fans who want to go off about being "mean"; no, you look.  This can be Jared:

 

2021, for Walker promo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here he was again with "his boy", Gordon (Jensen was probably super excited over that one! 😏),

Days before, Jared's twitter account was used by his people to make him look clueless with regard to Perez Hilton.  His people have set a long-time precedent of using his twitter account to establish and enforce narratives, incidents that Narnia has documented over the years.  His team loves to make him look clueless, insensitive, an ogre, and/or a victim.

Anyway, we're not going to show the "supportive" tweet which was followed by "I didn't know, I had no idea his history!", followed by the lengthy "tweet correction and apology", along with examples of fandom attacking and apologists.  It's the usual old hat, but mostly due to the sensitive subject matter, there just is no need to give them cyber space.  We've seen this rerun before.

To use Hilton's breakdown episode to 1) manipulate his fandom and 2) enforce the 2015 originated narrative of Jared's own alleged struggles, shows once again how sensitivity is not a visible quality of these pr teams.

Plus, his team has used Perez Hilton before to help sell a narrative or two in the past. 

Oh look, Perez wrote in the past about the "very bad car accident" which involved the meard, Anson Gordon, who had tried to insinuate that he had also been in that same "accident", but just couldn't fully commit. 😒  Narnia wrote all about this "very bad car accident" in May 2022, in our post "Monday Musings Pt 1:  Let's Hear It For the Boys Misha Collins, Jensen Ackles, and Jared Padalecki (By Default)".

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Boy, does that give the flashbacks.  😰

And taking a quick glance at the online written activity regarding Jared's twitter account and the Perez Hilton incident, we see a red flag pattern that's become quite familiar to readers of Narnia:

 

"Poor" Jared.  

• Had to "apologize".  

• Had to "delete".  

• "Backlash"  

• "Explains Why" 

See those negative words in the subject lines?  Signs this was yet another stunt.

For those readers who are unaware, Jared is a former high school debater who once thought of becoming an engineer.  He has those kinds of smarts.  And so these repetitive bouts of "poor Jared" are what?  Month old, stale bread.  

Narnia knows he's fully capable of that Sara Lee fresh-from-the-store quality!   💪 🍞

 

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Last week, Travis Kelce joined the ranks of contract-driven, similar performances.  

First of all, following his training camp post-practice presser, when he sent "Tayvis" fans tweet-squeeing over his use of the word "my wife".  😴

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Narnia would refer to this as Bearding 101.

Back in 2009, Jakers set off the car alarms when he used the phrase "my girlfriend" to refer to Reese Witherspoon at a press conference for his movie, "Brothers".   At that time, it was significant for Jake to do.

Jake Gyllenhaal called Reese his “girlfriend” at a press conference for Brothers. According to People Magazine, Jake said: “I’ve learned so much from the kids in my life, and somehow they just become the center of your life and the way you look at things. Obviously I exist in my girlfriend’s world and my sister’s world in a different way, but it’s opened my heart and I feel much more grown up and want to be grown up as a result of it.” - Grazia Australia via People via hollyscoop via OhNoTheyDidnt, Dec 05, 2009 

Of course, what's kind of amusing is that less than two weeks later would come word that Jakers and Witherspoon had "broken up".  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And who can forget, in March 2017, when an airport stunt was performed, all so that Louis could be documented as saying "my girlfriend". By the way, everyone knows, the phrase is, "me girlfriend". Get it right, tabloids. I mean if you've been tasked with spreading PR narratives at least be accurate in the fabrication.

[American Airlines representative] Robinson said she observed Tomlinson placed himself between Larsen and Calder. Robinson said she observed Tomlinson place his right hand on Larsen's shoulder and stated 'please stop taking pictures of my girlfriend.'' - Daily Mail, March 10, 2017

 

Copy of a copy of a copy, right? 

 

 

And second of all, a wedding ring worn on the field at the Rams pre-season game?  For the cameras?  smh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's a first.  😄

 

 

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Goodness.  Patterns, patterns, patterns. 

Well, let's wrap this one up as it was all full of shenanigans, wasn't it?  

This was very nice to see.  Travis with DeJuan Bonds at the Purple Label Barber Shop (I massively apologize for not knowing the other gentleman! I'm mud. If someone wants to let Narnia know, please do so, in order that he can be credited.).  This Instagram story photo may've been taken on Saturday, August 8 of this year as it was posted that evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the 4th of this month, Austin posted an old photo of the family dog, I mean his dog Otis.  These are great. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We're speechless!

 

And speaking of speechless, here was Louis in St Louis in June, looking and sounding terrific.

 

Louis has the charm, doesn't he?  He was proud of Team UK as he should be.  Team Narnia was pulling for them in the World Cup!

And ending with some Johnny Gage and Roy Desoto,

Caption this: 

LOL!  Look at them.

 

"You know, you're really too much." - Roy DeSoto

 

Okay, well that's all we've got.  This needs to go to press before it's not Monday anymore! What a disaster.   😅

 

Pic sources:  FETV,  tenor, giphy, WorldTomlinson twitter, IHeartJake, People.com,

                     Facebook, spnfangirl15, Alloy, screencaps51, Perez Hilton

our playlist:  Poor, Poor Pitiful Me - Linda Rondstadt

                     Bad Time - Grand Funk Railroad

                     Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way) - Patty Loveless

                     Suddenly Last Summer - The Motels

 

 

Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles: I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You - The X Factor Years (2010-2011) Part II

One Direction on X Factor, Nov 2010

November was an eye opening month regarding Louis and Harry's evolution as popular members of a boyband that was rapidly growing in popularity throughout the UK. In terms of raw numbers, Series Seven of the X Factor ended up with an average weekly audience of 14+ million viewers. While the Grand Finale show, which aired between Dec 11-12, brought in an estimated 20 million. As the group grew in popularity and visibility so did Louis and Harry's uninhibited interactions on the show. Constantly seeking out ways to be together while being "handsy" with one another at seemingly every opportunity. From humorous sketches and contestant games like Megamind and Spin the Harry, to gratuitous appearances by Harry in a couple of Quickfire sketches hosted by Louis, there was Harry, happy and eager to join in on the fun and revel in the steadfast, doting attention; inevitably and predictably, Harry ended up being Louis' favorite time and time again. Louis' boy. Regardless of the situation or the setting.

One-track mind Louis, lifts Harry up from below the TV camera lens and announces his victory, even though Niall & Matt Cardle were the ones playing the game. LOLLL!

Somehow in the middle of living their dreams over the last several months, a dose of cold reality penetrated their blissful little world around the fifth week of the competition. The timeline and details about the incident are still murky, even sixteen years later, but deductive reasoning can fill in the blanks pretty handily. On November 5 (Friday), an article appears about a contestant gone missing from the X Factor premises. Explained away with a story that Louis Tomlinson was feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of the competition and decided to return home to clear his head for a few days.

As the media coverage developed around this story, an even more implausible element was introduced. The public version of events was that Louis "forgot" to inform the production staff of his departure. The problem with that part of the narrative was that Week Five’s Live Show took place on Saturday (Nov 6), and it doesn't make much sense, given rehearsal schedules, that he would voluntarily leave for a few days and go home to Doncaster on a Thursday. In other words, whatever happened, had to have occurred earlier that week. Perhaps even on a Sunday (Halloween), which we have learned since was a favorite holiday for both Mr. Tomlinson and Mr. Styles. Back-to-back Paintgates in 2012 and 2013 and subsequent Harryweens, are just a few illustrative examples that come to mind.

Louis and Harry's body language on Oct 31, 2010 as Harry makes a "1D"
voting appeal after Saturday's Live Week 4 performance

The other part of the story that is highly suspect was that Louis never looked "crushed" by any competition pressure, and since he and Harry were snugly joined at the hip, this alleged willing separation seems farfetched to say the least. Moreover, this version of events doesn't even begin to address another piece of information which was circulating around Nov 4, 2010. 

And this may be the biggest smoking gun of all. One Direction typically filmed their video diaries on a Monday which in this instance, would have been Nov 1. But for some reason, both Louis and Harry seemed exceptionally tired that day. So much so that it would  have been hard for the production staff not to notice and result in some kind of consequence.

Video Diary, Week 5 Nov 1, 2010

You touched me goodnight

Butterflied both our bellies

You and me are skipping sleep 

With dirty feet

Ready, steady, go

Regardless of whatever took place that week, nothing was stopping Louis and Harry from being in each other's back pockets while continuing to drop hints about the personal nature of their on and off stage relationship. At this point of their involvement, the intimacy was not only physical but observably emotional as well.

After The Kids in America performance, Week 5, Nov 6, 2010

Two examples provide an excellent window into just how far things had evolved at this juncture in their attachment.  Interestingly enough, both instances occurred successively on November 5 and 6 during the week of the "constant same sex action" rumor.

Niall hosting a contestant-centered "talk show" called, "Question Time" with Louis, which aired on
Nov 5, 2010

A smiling, delighted Harry

A coy Louis

A provocative conversation, to say the least, given the juicy gossip that had been circulating that week. But then again, Louis and Harry have always been known for their media awareness and their timely and artful gay-coded messaging. 

Then the following day, on Nov 6, the Dream Team are right back to being as physically close and subversive as ever. 

LOLLLL! With that TMI (actually not), let's enjoy more visual evidence of how Louis and Harry continued to make their relationship more and more public. 

Louis and Harry openly embracing outside Fountain Studios, circa Nov 6, 2010

By the way, closing one's eyes when being hugged, is not only an indication of deep trust, but emotional intimacy and sensory immersion. Shutting one's eyes allows a person to fully focus on physical sensations (e.g. warmth, touch, scent).

One Direction walking down the street, Covent Gardens, Nov 10, 2010

Louis and Harry walking down the street

Spot the Couple

Fountain Studios, Nov 12, 2010 - "I love you, Harry"

Louis is asked who his best friend in the X Factor House is - responds to 5 different accounts

Wembley Stadium, 1D went to the England-France match on Nov 17, 2010 

Arm in arm, circa Nov 19, 2010, Fountain Studios

Closey close

Harry still looking at Louis - Louis' arm still looped in Harry's 

And people were noticing,

Just four lads out bowling, All Star Lanes Nov 25, 2010

Just two boyfriends out bowling and holding hands (Note that Louis is wearing Harry's gray hoodie because, when cold, he gets "a bit moody"). Or if the gray hoodie was Louis physically comforting Harry, the chivalrous gesture screams boyfriend.

November 2010 was indeed an eye-opening month for Louis and Harry’s origin story and for their rapidly growing fanbase. But there is one more classic video diary from November that Narnia would be negligent not to spotlight, and will kick off Part III. Let’s just say that for those who have been paying attention to Louis and Harry since Glastonbury 2025, there is little doubt that they are publicly reconnecting with one another in big ways and small. Most importantly, while this realignment is underway, they want us to come aboard and set sail with them. The time for waiting is over.

From color schemes to song lyrics, to the selection of cover songs, like “Everybody Wants to Rule The World” to the call and response naming of their current tours (How Did We Get Here? – Together Together), they are inviting us to join them on this adventure. That’s what Harry being awarded a Blue Peter Gold Badge at Wembley on July 4 (famously known as Independence Day in America) was about. Like always, they are talking with us. Don’t get caught up in the distractions (Signgate) and the strategic trolling still being unleashed on the Larrie fandom by those same forces who determined that they had "to fade it" back in 2016, aka Hiatus from Hell™. The very same operatives who very much, in 2026, still want “to rule the world”. Keep Louis and Harry in that room (The Closet) where the light won't find them.

Sources: Now Magazine, ITV, Tumblr, X, YouTube

Playlist: Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
              Dancing in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy

              For the First Time – The Script
              Hannah - Ray LaMontagne