Old Kids On The Television

If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

New Kids on the Block stopped by The Today Show to perform some old hits — key word being “old,” because it’s just not the same as it was back in 1991. That whole thug appeal of Donnie Wahlberg waving his arms around while singing about “The Right Stuff” isn’t the same when it’s 2008 and he’s in a suit on a morning show.

Click through for the video, if you care to ruin your fond NKOTB memories of yesteryear.

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May 16, 2008 · posted by Whitney · Link · 15 Responses

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Tagged: Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Music, NKOTB, The Today Show

Comments (15)

No. 1 B-Cakes says:

Let me start by apologizing.. I’m sorry because I loved every guilty second of it! Never underestimate the high of nostalgia…

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 2:01 pm

No. 2 ginnipher says:

i second that, B-Cakes!

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 2:20 pm

No. 3 kari says:

B-Cakes, I am with you! I can’t wait for the concert!

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 3:24 pm

No. 4 Sara says:

I loved it too! But can I just point out the back up dancers outfits are terrible.
WTF is up with that??

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 4:28 pm

No. 5 ChansMom says:

I am with you all! I love them as much now as I did then! I think they sound great, looked great and I can’t wait to see them in Phoenix!

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 4:32 pm

No. 6 Anna May says:

I thought it was fantastic.
If crap artists like Britney Spears can have a career then, why can’t NKOTB?
Watching the clip makes me feel like I’m 10 yrs old all over again.
Can’t believe it’s been 16yrs….

I can’t wait for the NJ show!

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 5:40 pm

No. 7 Lauren says:

The need to stick it in all the holes in my body. Joey gets first dibs!

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 5:42 pm

No. 8 Nova says:

I cant help it…i find them totally hot!! Hotter than they were as teenagers. What i dont find hot is the strange looking heavy-set mom-jeans wearing women that are in that crowd. Geez!!

For the record…i never bought any of the albums. Wait..did they have more than one album?? lol.

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 5:49 pm

No. 9 VaNCiTy says:

Agreed! I liked it.

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 6:48 pm

No. 10 Audrey says:

Oh…I loved it! I can’t wait to see more!

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 8:49 pm

No. 11 kat says:

OMG! That brought a huge smile to my face! I loved these guys (Jonathan was always my favorite, btw) and I totally agree they are hotter now than they were then. I feel like I’m 14 again, hanging tough.

Posted: May 17, 2008 at 12:20 am

No. 12 Niki says:

Why do you have to be such a bitch Whitney? A New Kids fan is a fan no matter what. Its what made them special to us from way back that matters now. How we felt as kids listening to their music. Can’t you at least think of how that was?

Posted: May 17, 2008 at 9:01 am

No. 13 TMCJINXED says:

I with you guys watching them yesterday morning brought a smile to my face I hadn’t had in years. The songs the perfomance all of it brought back memories of seeing them perform to the sold out concert I attended at Giant Stadium. I think its great they’re back together and I just ignore all the haters!!

Posted: May 17, 2008 at 12:52 pm

No. 14 Helo says:

OMG how have these guys not been executed for treason?oh and i love how walberg has to wear a hat becasue of baldness….heh

Posted: May 19, 2008 at 1:33 am

No. 15 kendall says:

You had to be there, the sound mix that came across tv was crap. Honestly, They were fantastic. The most amazing thing though was the crowd.. so freaking loud and energetic.

Posted: May 20, 2008 at 10:10 am