Has The Robert Pattinson Craze Gone Too Far?

I feel really sorry for the guy, it must suck not to have any normal freedoms.
I am sure he would love to mingle with his fans but not when it is overly risky.
If they didn't act so crazed we would probably all get a bit more Rob.

i guess Rob's a shy guy, and now, all these girls are trying to kiss him;
that must be...so hardd for the guyy.
i mean i am a big fan but not in a way that goes at as a pervertt.
I justt hopee that he copess withh this andd thatt them obsessive fanss leave himm alonee,!
There are good fanss, whichh are unfortunately suffering from all the pervert-y fansss!
not all ROB-fanss are LIKEE THISS.
i've herad somee newss that Rob's takingg the famee thingg quitee badd-bless himm-;
so why can't the good fans makee this better for himm.
and possiblyy make the pervert-y fans betterrr,
andd i hopee oncee thee twilightt craze is overr Rob will have peacee.
i kindaa wishh he goess backk to the UK
nott cuz i live there butt, at least he'll feel more at homee.
i just really hopee Rob will be finee. (yn) :)

Wow. Can you say savages? No wonder he misses the UK.

It's Just Sad He already Has Paranoia.
So It's Re-Donkulus.
:(

Oh and by the way, Rob is a shy guy, he doesn't like all this attention. So was Michael Jackson. And look where that led. This is too crazy. Eventually it could be the death of him. Rest in peace, Michael Jackson. May Robert Pattinson not have the same fate.

Way, way, way too far. I think this entire twilight thing has gone too far. Yes, I love Twilight, and yes, I'm as much a fan of Edward Cullen as anyone else, BUT, its fiction people. Edward is not real and, geez, now poor Rob can't even have a life anymore. These girls have no respect for Rob, this is just so sickening. I mean if Brad Pitt walked down the street right now, would I squeal like a little girl? Umm, YES. But would I attack him? Absolutely not! Their humans like the rest of us and should be treated that way. Robert Pattinson is not the greek god fangirls make him up to be. He's just a normal guy blessed with good looks, talent, and the opportunity of a lifetime. Not saying that if Brad Pitt did walk down the street right now I wouldn't go politely say hi and tell him that he's doing a great job. But this.. this... video is just insane. Tell me Rob fans, if you claim to love him so much, then why do you let this happen? Why do you do this to him?

GIRLS!! Just leave the guy alone!!! I'm sure he doesn't mind signing his autograph every once in a while, but being chased down the busy streets of New York City where cars might hit him is too much. Didn't you hear? The same thing that happened in this video also happened, but this time ROB WAS HIT BY A CAB. God forbid if the cab driver didn't slow down in time, Rob would be dead right now, and it would be all of those crazy girl's faults. Honestly. If you "love" the guy soooo much, think of his safety and LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!

WHOA!! Over the top!! This would freak anyone out. No amt of $ is worth dealing with that on a daily basis. I am a huge fan of Rob, LOVE, LOVE the books, am on "Team Edward". Please, people, GET A GRIP. It makes me sad for Rob. I hope he doesn't seriously regret being a part of the Twilight Saga. There always has to be a few to ruin a good thing. I don't think he can enjoy the spotlight like the other cast members are. It's just too much.

it honestly makes me sad and repulsed to watch this clip.
the craziness has definitely gone way too far.

Quite a while back I wrote my own blog about this very topic. It really is ridiculous the things that fans, particularly "twilighters" are doing these days. It saddens me to belong to such a fan base. My first introduction to the fans of Twilight came from this very website where, it turns out, the majority of the smart, sophisticated, and witty fans congregate. Then I came to know the devastation I refer to as 'fangirls'.
I feel I have to point out that many of the same girls that now scream "I love you, Rob," "Marry me, Rob," "Bite me, Rob," and very other ridiculous exclamations, are the same girls that threw a huge hissy fit, signed petitions and demanded that CEDRIC DIGGORY not DARE to try and fulfill the role of Edward.
It has gotten so bad that when discussing among friends and strangers my love of The Twilight Saga, I feel that I have to add a disclaimer that I'm not 'one of those psycho fans, though'.
I will say one thing of 'famous people.' I believe that once they choose to act in a capacity which causes them notice and admiration by fans worldwide, there is a certain expectation that is unrealistically placed on them, which when they complain about I feel compelled to remind them that they asked for it by putting themselves in the spotlight. When someone puts themselves in a position in which young children look up to them, I wish they would show restraint in what they decide to in front of camera.
Stephenie Meyer stands for goodness. She is unbelievably nice and humble, and chooses to act with dignity in her personal life, and in dealing with her public persona. I'm sure that she is just as horrified as the rest of us that her successful and fantastic creation has caused such reactions out of a limited number of her fans. At least the rest of us have the humanity to stand up for what is right.
One cannot blame Rob for fearing for his safety. I saw one video where a woman runs at him and tries to plant a kiss on him. It was dark, seemed to be a secluded part of town, and she appeared drunk out her mind. There is no telling what she could have been holding or really planning to do when she ran up on him. I really can't think of any other 'star' in which I have seen such a crazy reaction out of fans. Perhaps if people could separate ROB from EDWARD, he would fare better in his daily life. Soon he will be holed up in a mansion on top of a hill, razor wire fence all around, and access only by helicopter. Surely there are some days he wishes he could go back to just being Cedric.
While I'm on the topic of people in the public eye who hold themselves with dignity, I would be remiss if I did not mention you, Kaleb Nation. You do an amazing job of conducting yourself with respect to your younger viewers. One particular example was today during BlogTV (June 19) in which you bumped someone from the room for cursing. Then, even when she continued to goad you, you still did not give in to the petty argument and moved on. It was a very classy move.
Best of luck to Rob, as by the time The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn is released, he will have gathered at least fifty bodyguards.

I Know. lets just hope this doesnt end like John Lennon's life did, if i recall right he was shot by a drunk fan.

Something I have been afraid of for a long time, that is since this crazed started at all, is that he ends up like Mike Brant. Heard of Mike Brant? He was "assaulted" by crazy fans and followed everywhere. It came to a point where he was afraid for his life, afraid to walk alone on the street. Even afraid to be on stage singing because some crazy fan usually found a way to come on stage with a pair of scissors to cut a lock of his hair. What if they missed his hair and got his eye by accident? These things could happen. It's like people don't care about what could happen to Rob. I'm so afraid for his safety after the video I've just seen that I promise not to become hysterical if I ever see him; not that that could happen, but still. It's such a... I don't even have the word for it. This is crazy. People need to stop all this. Let him breathe. Like someone above said before me, the nicest thing we could do for Rob is to completely ignore him. He doesn't deserve to be persued like this. He's a human being. Let him breathe. I'm glad that security has been reinforced because I'm scared to what might happen to him. Mike Brant was so stressed out and overwhelmed by all this crazed around him that he began to take drugs, and this caused his death. Wouldn't it be tragic if something like this happen?

All I have let to say is that I'll try not to get hysterical when I see a celebrity, because now I see how this can hurt. All this is scary. And towards Rob, nonetheless. What has the guy done to you? LET HIM LIVE!

And Rob, don't let all this get to you!

Love,
Christelle

Woah. Wen I was watching this, it reminded me of two things: A quote from Danny Gokey's Twitter ("them jokers be jumpin out of bushes!" meaning the fans) and that Axe Chocolate commercial, where every girl is attacking this one guy and coming out of nowhere.

This craze HAS gone too far. These people need to realize that what they do WILL reflect on us all as a fanbase. If these crazy people are jumping at him, they WILL, and they DID, make a no-contact zone. The crazed fans' behavior ruins it for the good-intentioned ones. Now no one will benefit, whereas if this hadn't happened, we might all meet him. And besides, he's just a PERSON. He's not some amazing Godsend, people! So stop treating him as such. I love RPattz, I really do, but I treat him like a PERSON, not some amazing angel. Those fans ought to do the same. I just hope Rob realizez we're not all like that, and that we really do love him as a person and not as the actor he is.

This makes me want to punch those stupid, ignorant screaming fangirls.

We all love Twilight, we all love Edward, and we all agree that Rob Pattinson is gorgeous, but crazy fan girls - ROB IS NOT REALLY EDWARD!!!

It's ridiculously scary that there are actually girls doing that. Orlando Bloom didn't even get mobbed on the streets like that.

Being surrounded by paparazzi, sure. Candid photos, sure. Strange tabloids, sure. But being mobbed by freakishly pathetic fan girls like this? No way. I think the pressure is getting close to turning poor Patts into a hermit until well after Breaking Dawn, if he even survives that far. It's like a classroom, these girls stupidity is ruining it all for the rest of us.

I agree with you, Kaleb, this is WAY too far.

Oh my God, this is simply awful!! I am literally in tears: angry tears, because this should not happen to anyone. The poor man was hit by a car, thank god he wasn't run over... sad tears, because I really pity him for not having the freedom anymore to just go out, roam the city, to just GO anywhere. I wouldn't be surprised if he either starts using drugs just to "calm down" and make life in that golden cage somewhat bearable, or he completely cracks and needs psychatric help, or he just throws everything down and moves to Lapland... or Tibet... just AWAY...
And Kaleb, you're right - though "almost worst case-scenario" happened with that taxi on Thursday, what if one of this girl's is totally out of her mind and attacks him . it doesn't have to be a knife, God knows americans can get a gun as easily as if they buy a car (no offence to anyone, just stating the case).... You know what happened to John Lennon..."I'll probably be popped off by some loony."

I watched the video and turned to my brother and literally said, "Oh my God, I feel so bad for the guy. He can't even walk down a street surrounded by bodyguards without being attacked by a bunch of insane girls, let alone by himself." He's a person too, and deserves to be treated like one.

I cant believe how much one year of being hoarded by the paparazzi can do to a person...
Look back a year ago, and you would have seen pictures and videos of him out on the street with no other people apart from the one photographer and his friends or family and a smile on his face...
Nowadays, he seems depressed, stressed and a zombie, having to be controlled by his bodyguards and the media. It's disgusting.
His fate and life could be over in a matter of seconds... whether it's a taxi running him over, a jealous fan stabbing him or a horrific car crash like Princess Diana's demise.
When he went in for Twilight, it was not apparant how popular the books were and how much of an obsession it was, as the movie was on a very low budget...
So none of the fame is his fault, and the fact that he is so famous, prevents him from what he wants most... to play his music to small groups and finding someone who loves him for who he is and not for his fame or character, edward cullen...

The celebrity culture needs to STOP NOW!

Holy cheese whiz, Batman! That's freaking INSANE!! Those girls have seriously cracked! Do they not look at themselves in the mirror at night?? How can you take yourself seriously when you act like such a therapy case??

He is NOT Edward Cullen. He's an actor. More importantly, he's a human being. If a bunch of girls mobbed me, I wouldn't have been so well behaved... you would've seen some hair-pulling, face-scratching, and eye-gouging as I tried to make a "minimum safe distance" zone around me.

I would just like to clear up one thing:

Summit has explained that Rob nearly getting hit by a cab WAS NOT CAUSED BY FANS.****

(: my faith in twilighters has been restored a little.

I think the craziness IS crazy to begin with.
But then again, I suppose it's kinda normal for celebrities.
o.O

I definitely think that fans are part of the fame but whats happening to Rob is way too much. I went to the set of Remember me the day after the mob attack. When he came out of a building or his trailer everyone would start screaming and he was obviously freaked out. It made me feel really bad for him because he didn't ask for this and it's obvious that he's not comfortable with all the attention. Most of the time the people screaming and mobbing him just want his attention. On the set the ones who got his attention were the ones who didn't scream but stayed behind the barricades and simply said "Hi Rob." I was one of those few people, and when we did that he turned around, smiled and waved. The ones who were screaming and going crazy only got to see the umbrella that his security guards were holding over his face.

wow this comment is way too long =P

I saw pictures where he was actually bruised! someone get the tranquilizers! i found it upsetting at least.

I have to agree with everyone. There is no need for these young girls to act like a bunch of wild zoo animals.This is disgusting . Maybe they should spend a night in lock up for something. "Edward" is not a real person...helllllllooooo, he is just a character in a book. We should be greatful that Mr. Pattinson is bringing that character to life for his fans. Yes, with stardom does come paparazzi and wild fans. Celebrities need to be able to deal with that.Thats the price you pay for being famous. THIS is crossing the line when you are going to hurt someone. I would not hesitate to press charges against anyone that would phyiscally hurt me or use self defense. I am glad that he has body guards.

omg people have been taking this wayyyy to far i mean the girl that literally jumped on top of rob was pretty bad, and all of the paparazzi taking pictures of him everywhere. it would get a little okay A LOT annoying.... poor rob! :)

Sad.

It has gone too far!!! When you become an actor or actress you sign up because it's for a love of performing and acting not to be attacked and alienated! Paparazzi and "fans" take it way to far. There is that one actress who lost her life due to a "huge fan" and Princess Diana lost her life because of the Paparazzi. Being attacked and malled is NOT part of the job. They are regular people who just so happen to be in movies! It really irritates me that they have NO privacy and can barely have a life! They go to the bathroom the same way we do, really that are just people!

The worst part with this Robert Pattinson thing is that he is a really reclusive, shy person and I think that fans are going to make it where he drops out of acting for good. He always said it wasn't his first passion. So if he leaves I wouldn't blame him, I blame the "fans"!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/810865... link for: "Twilight star Robert Pattinson was hit by a taxi in New York as he tried to run away from a crowd of teenage fans, according to reports."

*they* are just people, sorry for the spelling error.

I absolutely adore Rob Pattinson, but could never behave in a way to make him or any celeb fear for their safety and well-being. I really feel bad for they guy--doesn't anyone teach their kids self-control anymore???? I know I never acted that out of control in my teen or young adult days (And I'm headin' towards 40). It's a shame celebrity status brings so many negative actions from the public. It' no wonder some celebs "go into hiding".

Oh my gosh that's horrible! WAY too far.

I think dealing with the Edward-obsessed crazy fans is "part of the job" when he's at a Twilight publicity event, but during his private life he shouldn't have to put up with it. It really disgusts me when people take it this far and these people make me embarrassed to be a Twilight fan sometimes.

But seriously, what sort of person asks Kaleb for Robert's number?!

Well, I think it's a bit of both. I mean, considering the fact that he has shot himself to stardom, it would be really stupid to expect that there won't be any crazed fans of books read by MILLIONS hounding you at least daily, wouldn't it? I mean, fame has got both its positives and its downsides, right?

However, that aside, GIVE THE POOR GUY A BREAK! Would YOU like it if there are literally HUNDREDS of hyperactive strangers every week stalking you, hugging you, etc (in other words, invading your privacy)?! He needs a friggin' life! And it's not just fan girls that's giving him privacy problems - I passed a magazine stand a couple of days ago, and all the Hollywood gossip mags have pics of either Rob or Kirsten on their front covers. And it's not really good gossip. "Kirsten Stewart, caught out with a bong!" "Robert Pattinson in a real-life love triangle!" I say, to both the really really REALLY hyperactive fan girls and the media, respect RPattz's (and pretty much every one else on the Twilight movie) privacy, will you? Heaven help us if something bad happens to him (eg. mental problems, self-harm, suicide, drugs, etc) due to crazy fan girls and the media.

Sorry about the rant. I just need to get that off my chest. And as for Robert Pattinson - I salute to you, because you, of all people, should not deserve this, and I hope you can cope with it as well. And if you don't...Well...Think of the majority of the fan girls who DO respect your privacy, and remember that we are behind you 110% :)

Definitely too far. I were trying to think of the last time someone (male or female) caused such a commotion. I can't really... he's brought back the 'crazy fan girl' epidemic, as I affectionately call it :)

It has gone way, way to far. I think the fans doing this are being selfish and not thinking about Rob's wellfare. He is still a human being and OK so signing autographs etc is part of the job but not when fans go over the top...you need to give him some space to live his life otherwise he is going to hate doing what he's doing and will regret his decision to play Edward Cullen and noone wants that do they. I feel so sorry for him :(

I can't help but wonder something....those crazy girls who were swinging from rob's neck..are they reading this article now? Do they feel embarassed because they were caught on tape acting like a bunch of crazy psycho nuts? This whole rob thing is beyond ridiculous. It has been from the beginning...I always think about the people who sent him hate mail when they found out that he was going to be playing edward...I mean, really people? Get a life! How do you take the time out to sit down, write a hateful letter to some dude that you don't know, and waste stamp money sending it to him? And now...how do you take the time out to stalk some dude you don't know and follow him around terrorizing him and making a fool out of yourself? Poor Rob...this movie has really destroyed his personal life..

WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY too far!!!

I fell so terrible for him, I mean ya, almost every celebrity gets mobbed by fans and such but I feel like he was just THROWN into this.

And not that he isn't grateful to the fans and grateful for his success, but when they invade your personal space like that I can imagine it's a bit terrifying.

I wouldn't say it's RUINED his life per se... but it won't ever reach the level of normalcy that he could live with you know?

It's one thing when you're at a function or something but when you're just trying to get to work or walking down the street and require 5 bodyguards... it's very much excessive

Apparently the getting hit by a cab story was not completely true- he was bumped by a cab but not because of fans. That being said, yes, the Fangirls are too crazy and out of control. The poor guy is just trying to do his job! People need to back off and give him some space. Plus, as its been stated before, it doesn't make the fans look good. You don't see Kristen being swarmed by teenage guys! The fans need to back off and be respectful of his space and of him as a person-let him live his life.
In the end, I don't think this is going to change him doing the movies (well he's already contracted for Eclipse) but when all this is over he may go into hiding for a while, take a little break. Alot of actors do that, take time off, which I think is what he's going to need after this year is over!! And, we all know that eventually the fans will calm down. Once the Twilight movies are finished the crazyness will be less...crazy!
I hope that the girls that attacked him have read all of the stuff online to see what people are saying and realize that they went to far.

Way too far... Did you hear he got hit by a cab today while trying to escape fans? Apparently he's okay, but...

BTW I totally agree with WarriorLex. Also, how fans are reacting is making me think of these 2 songs I know by Marianas Trench ( sing sing and perfect). The world should focus on things other then celebs. Like I bet nobody knows about there is genocide (like the holocaust) happening in shri lanka right now.

**Sri Lanka. But the intention was good.

Poor guy. I wouldn't be surprised if he decided that he would quit making movies or even quit showbiz for that matter because of all the craziness that's been surrounding him. I mean, he couldn't even have a decent walk out in the street without hyperactive fans surrounding and screaming at him.

Those overly-dedicated fans should realize he's just playing a character. Leave him alone. Act normal crazy people.

I can't believe girls are actually acting like that, he's just one freaking' dude okay? Why can't all those crazily obsessed fans get that through there Rob obsessed heads?! He may look like Adonis but that's no reason to swarm the guy! Who cares if the dude is been in a few movies; that's no reason to not give him space for something as simple as walking down the street. Kaleb I thank you so much for posting this video. I hope now that people can understand that Robert Pattinson is JUST ONE PERSON, GET IT?

What I dont think people understand is that stars HAVE been killed by "fans" before, and other fans can also be hurt in crowds like that. I would never even walk up to Rob because I'd be too emberassed by the way some girls are acting. It's not the people sending him fanletters that are the problem, it's the girls like that who try to jump all over him when he's just walking down the street. Thank you so much for posting this, Kaleb, not many people understand that.

Jeez poor guy. Bloody hell those fans are psycho. Let the guy walk down the street in peace and act some way normal.. Those fans have gone way too far.

Obviously crazy fans are part of the acting job description but there are crazy fans and then there are crazy fans. this is beyond crazy its pathetic reli, why the hell wud Rob want to give his number to girls who r physically attacking him and throwin themselves at him in the street? i feel sory 4 him and 4 th normal crazy fans who myt wanna askk 4 his autograph o summin in th street. these so called 'fans' need to stop makin a fool of themselves and try to maintain a bit of dignity how wud they feel in Robs position? But sadly i dont think this is gona change until afta Breaking Dawn is in cinema. i jus hope these looser havent put Rob off actin and make him totaly ignore all his fans in the fear of being attacked. the poor boi must be terrified.

OH MY GOSH KALEB YOU ARE PSYCHIC!!! He was hit by a taxi in NYC today because raging fan girls were chasing him.

*sigh* The nicest thing we could do for Rob is completely ignore him.

this is so sick.... I don't know anything more to say about that

Uhg. - That's all that comes to mind. My mental capacity has met it's limit with the sum of what my opinion entails. Poor. Poor. Poor guy.

OH MY GOD!! Rob was just hit by a cab! He was being chased by FANs and tried to cross the street and was hit. This is no joke. Well crazy obsessed fans you can just kiss Eclipse good bye. If that doesn't say STOP nothing will.
I'm not kidding look it up! This has to stop!

Oh my god, this video is disgusting. The crazy fangirls have crossed the line for sure and it is NOT "part of the job" to be touched or attacked in any way by a stranger. Of course, screaming fans and paparazzi are part of the being famous deal, but un-asked-for physical contact is wrong and these crazy girls should have some respect for Rob, and for themselves for gods sake!!! Just because Rob is a man, there is a double standard that it is okay for girls to touch him. If this was happening to Kristen or any other female actress, and it was guys grabbing and touching her, it would be big news and considered harassment! Crazy fangirls, stop harassing Rob, and go back to your screaming!

Sorry about the long post. I just got kind of angry and then I started ranting, and now look what happened.
Oops.
Oh well. At least I helped get the message out.

Kaleb, first I would like to thank you for bring the subject up.
Oh my God, people. This is way too out of hand. Robert Pattinson is not Edward Cullen. Robert Pattinson is not a doll or a toy. Robert Pattinson is in fact a human being.
This is insane. He shouldn't need to have so many body gaurds. He shouldn't need to run. He should be able to be human and not be treated like an animal being hunted, which is exactly what is going on. He is being stalked by the fanatics and the media.
There is a difference between a fan (the approximately 88% of people who like Twilight and are sane) and a fanatic (the remaining 12% of people who like Twilight and are not sane.)
Many people are taking this too far. I understand that as a celebrity, there are people who will like you, admire you, want to meet you, get an autograph or a hug, but to be chased down the street by girls who think he is his character is enough.
Acting is not being. Acting is a lie, to put it in simplest terms. Pretend. Make-believe. Not real. So, being an actor, he puts on a show and smiles, says some fancy words, and now the whole world knows who he is, and he is currently being obsessed over.
Rob is human. Humans have flaws. One of his is being surrounded by the public. It makes him uncomfortable. He does not like it. When will these girl understand this.
As any other human being, he deserves to be shown respect. Having people toss themselves at someone or in their face all the time is not what the majority of the population considers respect.
I am embarassed to like Twilight if this is what it has come to. Will we be expected to throw ourselves at him next?
I cannot think of anything to say to these people, because of the fact that I am so disgusted by them. They are absolutely infuriating. They actually make me mad. Because of the fact that they cannot show self control, the rest of the Twilight fans are suffering. We are stereotyped as the rest of the crazy people that are obsessing over him, and because of that, many of us find it impossibly difficult to be a normal fan, being one who is excited by Twilight-related things, may be slightly defensive of our favorite characters or the series we have come to know and love, but to understand when enough is enough, and learn when to back down. We have fun with it.
These people, on the other hand, do not understand. They do not know when enough is enought. They don't understand that there is a time to back down. They don't have fun with Twilight, they are ruining it's name!
I am very sorry to Robert Pattinson and all of the rest of the Twilight cast for what is taking place with them, but I would like very much to assure them that not all of their facs are like this.
Take care, and good luck to you all.

Wow. That is truly scary. I think people need to remember that he's just a person, like any of us. He doesn't deserve that.

Wow, yeah, I definitely feel for him. He deserves all the screaming and what not but not being mobbed, that's just creepy! I love Rob, just as much as any girl, probably more, just because I've always been a huge fan, so yeahh that's great and all but not being attacked by mutated girls, that's just messed up.
I don't think he "deserves it" like he did something wrong now he's paying the price, it's just like now he's big and he's probably going to have to go into incognito x]
Other than that, he shouldn't be attacked to that extent. So answering your question: yes, a huge huge HUGE fan no kidding, but that has gone WAYYY pasr what it should and there should be something done about it.
And Rob. if you're ever gonna see this, know there are still some sane fans out there so keep up what you're doing (:
AND Kaleb, you're amazing (: And amazing at what you do so you keep rocking man (:

wow i didnt relize my comment was soooo looonnnggg!!!!!! :0 i talk to much......:( oh well i like to talk and i said what i felt like saying.

wow this is sad! these arent even fans! they are crazy! i hate when people obsess over another human being! rob is just another guy! he is not edward! hes an actor! you dont go attacking people normally do you? so why do you attack rob? hes like anybody else! how can you say you love him when you dont know him and you attack him? its crazy! this rob craze was bad before but now its just way to extreme!!!! and thats an understatement! that goes for any person! they dont do this to "normal" people but yet they think rob is so different! its so stupid and annoying and it doesnt make sense! these people arent true good fans and i cant stand their behavior! its completely irrational! i mean hes just another human being! the sane fans have to suffer for the insane ones actions! it really sucks! what is running through these peoples heads?! i am a fan of the twilight saga and love and enjoy them greatly, but i would never do something like this! to me the movie was ok and the acters were alright but still even if im not a huge fan of rob or taylor or whoever you dont go jumping on people you dont know! your scaring them and their scared of all of us now! the steriotype twilight fans sucks! i hate being associated with and thought to be like all the twilight obsessor people! were not all like that! most of us are sane! i am sure that if rob was just a "normal guy" walking down the street that wasnt an actor you wouldnt mob him for his "extreme hotness". its just plain crazy and stupid people! (i have never had a celeb crush and think i think its strange stupid and irrational to "love" someone you dont know personally or say they are "sooo hottttt" when you wouldnt even notice them if they werent a "celeb") so i dont see rob as "hot or ugly" i just cant see him that way! hes just another person/guy who happens to be an actor who plays edward. its normal to have and people asking for auographs/pictures but come on! these arent fans! there stalkers! this goes for us "normal" people and "celebs". this is getting waaayyy to out of control if he needs lots of body guards surrounding him just to walk a block! dont these people have better things to do than follow people around saying "PLEASE! please!" for pictures and autographs? sad..its just really sad! they need to get a better healthier life! do they all really think that rob will fall in love with them one day? especially acting like that?! *sigh* i am glad oters on here agree with me! thanks for adressing this kaleb! :) poor rob (even if he seems a bit strange, now i just he has the right to lol) he doesnt deserve this. its pathetic and sad what these people are doing! i hope they relize their consequences. theyre punishing everybody! rob! normal fans! themselves! stephanie meyer! and all others who have to put up with watching this happen on tv and hear it on the radio! its a disgrace! where are these peoples parents and manners! rob might go into hiding! let him live! let breathe! i here this "rob craze" everywhere!!!! its driving me crazy! imagine how rob feels! oy! stop the obsession! stop the craze! before its to late for all of us! someone (mostly rob or fans) could get hurt or worst! there are more important things and issues in the world!!!!! focus on that!!!! this shouldnt be front page news!!!! i think thats enough for this rant...this is part of his job and life but it shouldnt be! ok i gotta go breathe calmly.....:) good luck rob(and any other celebs, like the twi celebs) and wake up crazy twiRob fans!!!!! stop scaring and embarrasing us all!!!! P.S. You rock kaleb and we agree with you! and for those wondering i am not a team anything. i take kalebs view on team edward/jacob/etc. but i prefer edward. (which is NOT the same as ROB) dont mix up reality and fiction or real people or made-up characters! woah...what a mouth full! leave celebs/& all people alone! they need their personal space and lives and dont have to give out personal info/phone #s! jeez!! what happened to privacy and normal rational twilight fans?! (i know im still 1 and there are lot more out there) we have to unite and show what real fans are like so the steriotype will go away and actors like rob wont be afraid of us!!!!! i agree with a lot of comments here and am glad to see most people who are twilight fans are still rational!!!!!!! Rock on people! dont be afraid rob! you can and will survive in 1 piece! (mostly because im sure some sanity was lost along the way) :) PEACE!

I think this is the longest comment I've ever seen in my life :)

i think it is disgusting how inconsiderate and disrespectful those girls are!
i mean i'm as big of a fan of Rob as the next person(maybe a little more..) but i wouldn't hang on him and try to take a picture with him when i knew he had somewhere to be and when people were clearly telling me to BACK OFF. i would probably just keep my distance and try to get a few pictures to prove to my friends that i had gotten that close :)
but ANYWAYS i think it's not only rude to Robert but to his RESPECTFUL fans. it is ruining the chance for the nice fans because of few crazy *itches out there...ugh it just makes me so angry...he's JUST A PERSON too and i don't think anyone should have to go through that..celebrity or not. even most celebrities don't have to go through that. so to answer your question Kaleb..yes i think that it has gotten WAY out of hand and we need to bring these stupid little girls back to earth..treat the guy with some respect!

lastly they have forever ruined my dream of running into him at one of his select pubs and quietly asking for an autograph and a perhaps a picture...hes going to be so well protected that they will think i'm some crazy person just likes these girls...humph..

keep up the wonderful attitude about all those freaks Rob! all the normal people feel for you..

Kaleb is so right. Rpattz can't go anywhere without being mobbed. He will have to go into hiding. Girls, if you read this:
1. Rob Pattinson is not Edward Cullen. There is a huge difference.
2. He is a human. Would you want crazy people mobbing you all the time? I think not.
3. There are better ways to get guys' attentions than nude photos. You want a guy to notice you, not your bod that looks just like everyone else's. Just be yourself and some decent fellow will notice you. He doesn't have to be a celeb.

The Rob Pattinson craze has gone too far. People need to leave him alone & respect him as a person. Sure he's a good actor & good looking and he's protraying one of the best romantic male characters ever created, but leave him alone! He is NOT Edward, he's just a guy who happened to get cast as him in the movie. I feel so bad for him & hope that fans will calm down & leave him alone & let him live his life.

This is what happens when girls get an unhealthy view of reality. Rob Pattinson is a man. Plain and simple. He has a talent of acting and there are thousands of guys in the world that probably have the same talent and good looks. It's a shame that those fans could not control themselves in a more lady-like manner.

It's ridiculous and any kind of craze like that is not what I would consider "part of the job".

Idolization of any person like that is unhealthy... for the fan and the celebrity.

Poor Rob. He needs more bodyguards. It is never, ever acceptable to jump on a celebrity or grab them. Being famous does not mean that you don't have the right to be assaulted. Assault has been defined as touching someone without permission. Becoming famous is not giving permission. There have been multiple past incidents of celebrities being stalked, attacked and even killed by obsessed fans. Rob is a talented actor, and he doesn't deserve this type of treatment. I was horrified when I saw this video. Rob looked miserable and afraid. This reminds me of the attitude towards Stephenie during the controversy of BD and MS. We do not own these people just because they entertain us. They are people with feelings and the right to privacy and respect. Fans with no boundaries have already deprived us of Midnight Sun, are they going to drive Rob away, too?

SEEING VIDEOS LIKE THIS MAKE ME SO ANGRY!!!
LEAVE
ROBERT PATTINSON
ALONE!!
Seriously!!! He's NOT the real EDWARD CULLEN! He's just an ACTOR!!! People need to stop hounding all the twilight stars and leave them alone. They're NORMAL people!! This seems to be way out of hand and too much for Rob! No one understands how it feels like to be followed everyday by tons of people who mob you!! Just because he portrays Edward, crazy obsessed people stalk him. That is just wrong and dangerous!
I love Twilight and everything that goes with it, even the stars, but I would never go all crazy like those fans! The poor guy.

It's too much- I'm a big fan of Robert and the rest of the cast, but I would never be running after him or jumping him, when his boduguards tell to get away from him- it's sad since he seems like a very down-to-earth guy (I've never met him, but that's just what I think of him), who is a great actor, probably a really nice person- who doesn't deserve this... Sure- with fame there are fans and media, but just because of that you don't have to be herrased or threathened.
And if you (Kaleb) is getting herassed about Robert, then I bet it's much worse for him...

So to all fans- just keep it down a little and let the frenzy about him settle a bit before you throw yourselves at him please- after all, what we want is for Robert to be happy, feel safe and feel like his fans are there for him instead of assulting him, isn't it?

Crazy fans is port of the business, but Twilighters has gone TOO far.

even though i am an Robert Pattinson fan i would never do that he would probably put an restraining order on you and then you would never get near him ever again. he just a human being leave him alone he doesnt deserve it, after all he was apart of the twilight movie we all love so why are you all annoying him so much

Way too far, people are forgetting HE'S NOT ACTUALLY EDWARD. He's just an actor. And I don't really like him as a person. But still.

I found this story the yesterday and it made me shudder:
http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/confessions...

The behavior this (college age!!!!) girl is describing is frightening.

I read that too. Lol that girl was crazy! I completely can't see how anyone can be that obsessed with someone they don't know. I hope for Rob's sake that she never sees him

It is WAY too crazy!! As previously metioned by just about everyone above, he is just a normal person and deserves to live his life.

It's gone too far. Nobody, no matter their job, should fear for their life while walking down the street. When I read about the fan who grabbed him, I was horrified. I can only imagine how he felt.

I'd take a harder line than Rob Pattinson did. I'd probably file charges. It's assault. It's not ok.

Oh My God. really people. IT"S AN ACTOR! It's not the 'real Edward Cullen.' I am just as big a fan as you are but really If I saw him in the street I would look twice at him yes, but I wouldn't approach him. And that's not because I would be scared, it's because I wouldn't want to bug him and make him uncomfortable. He is a guy with a job. There is something wrong with a world were it is safer to hang out in a war zone than be a star. Maybe I am the only one that remembers but NOBODY LIKED HIM UNTIL STEPHENIE SAID SHE DID. People actually hated him and said honorable things about him. I didn't and still don't agree with all the criticism. But I bet he is actually missing the days people hated him. And wouldn't that kill your throat anyway, all that screaming. Your hurting yourself in the long run. This is why when you say hi to some one and start talking, if you mention your a twilighter they get scared of you.

I was thinking about this when I first saw the footage of all the girls jumping on him.
It was really scary, I don't know how any fan can do that, it's just not polite. I think I would be too intimidated to even go up to him.

I really don't understand how anyone can handle being in the public eye this much. It's a miracle people don't go insane more often.

It's pretty sad for the "normal" fans who just wait to get a picture of him but don't get all crazy and attack.
When you mention you like Twilight or something/someone to do with it, people will start to think you'd do anything to get close as well.
I'm not into the whole screaming thing anyway, but at least that doesn't hurt anyone - except maybe their ears :)

stupid crazy fans i hate them

I'm so shocked at how far this has gone past "normal fan-behaviour"! Actually, until I saw that clip, I didn't think the fan attention was any different to any other "heartthrob", but I literally felt sick watching this.
And the girls were beyond reason at that point. Haven't they heard of self-preservation? No one deserves to be treated like that.
I just think, if you wouldn't act like that around your grandfather (any other family member, friends, etc.), you shouldn't act like that around Rob, or any other person.
I just hope things get better for him.

stuff like this would make me want to quite... these crazies keep it up and he just might...

that being said, i think those girls are just warped. i could never do that to any person. if i was there i would have calmly start to explain that they were being nuts. at that said point some girls would most likely punch or slap me... but i would do that for any person, not just rob. no person deserves to be treated like that.

That's retarded. Seriously. That's the only way I can adequately describe it. Who does that? How can anyone lack a life so much that they practically attack celebrities? That kind of behaviour requires counselling.

Ok, I think it has gone way out of control, I feel sorry for him. He can't go out in public without screaming girls and some guys chasing him, don't they understand that all he wants is to have a life like everyone else? I don't think Crazies really define what these people are. And I don't think it will get any better in the future, he is just beginning his career.

Wow. That was quite scary. But it did come with the job. But it is also hard to understand just how big of a fanbase Twilight has. When he originally took the role, he had no clue what he was getting into. I hope he doesn't regret it.

I somewhat disagree with Becksue. I know that Twilight was huge even before the movie, but since it has become a film, the fanbase may just have doubled. That being said, I know a lot of people who are the crazy and obsessed Twilight fans, and they only become Twilight fans because of the actors in the film. Plus I have the feeling that Robert is the first guy (in a real long time) to have fans actting like this, so he did know he was going to have a few new fans, but he didn't know how many (I'm agreeing with your point) but I still don't think he should be attacked whenever he leaves the set of a movie, just to go to his trailor!

I don't think it is right for them to act that way, but I knew that there are some rabid and crazy twilighters. I just kinda knew it would happen that way, but that doesn't mean I think its ok. :)

It has gone far, far, far too far. Yes, being an actor may involve being something of a public figure, but it does not mean that you sign your life over to craziness. Honestly, I worry for the poor boy's peace of mind. Dealing with that insanity day in and day out is not a requirement for any job, and he certainly did not know what he was getting into when he signed up to be Edward. It might be in his own best interest to run away to Fiji for a while.

I don't think Rob should have to deal with all those crazy fans. Just because he chose acting as a career path, dealing with crazy fans isn't one of his duties. I think the public wants too much from people. I mean, I work as a cashier in a hardware store, and I get asked questions about everything we sell and sometimes I even get harrassed for not knowing the answer, though when you read the policy and procedures manual, nowhere does it say that I am required to have an extensive knowledge about the products we stock. People in general are too used to getting what they want when they want it. Those kinds of people need to learn that they can't get everything in life. Those fkn spoilt little bastards! =D

I have been saying this for months. The tween Twi obsession stems to Edward, who is supposedly the perfect guy. Robert Pattinson plays the "perfect guy" on the big screen. The psychos have difficulty with seeing the difference between an actor and a character. The already unhealthy Edward obsession gets transferred over to Pattinson, then kicked up a notch because he actually exists and the crazies can stare at pictures of him for hours on end (unlike the fictional Edward). Behavior like this has caused me to avoid being generally associated with the Twilight fandom. The rabid behavior of many (and the masses of people who are only reading Twilight because everyone else is) make me ashamed to even admit I've read the books. I still check here and the Lex and Everglow near daily, though, I'm still interested in the books and movies and such.

I totally agree Kaleb! I feel horrible for the poor guy!

Its like these people can't separate fantasy from reality. I mean, how would you feel if you got attacked every time you walked down the street. I would never want to leave the house!

CV

Way too far!! I do not really understand it anyway, after all HE is NOT Edward, he only pretends to be on film!! He is totally different in his own personal life ( I mean Edward would not use the language Rob does and neither would Bella) and he deserves to be left to live in safety - as we all do! Sure you may think he is cute or whatever, but that does not give you the right to invade his space or privacy. I admit some privacy is forfeited for great fame, but come on people, give it a rest already!! He still has two more Twilight series movies to do, leave him be. If he appears in public and agrees to autographs, so be it, but if not, quit chasing him. Where is your decency and dignity?

It is all just too much. I mean seriously this is like some Nsync....BSB...boy band type craze over him. Yes he's hot and all that but it is seriously not that deep. People need to chill out and realise that he is a normal person just like us, and put themselves in his shoes and see how they would feel if that happened to them. Poor guy.

Ok, he's a famous actor and everything and EVERY girl out there wants to touch him, speak to him or at least have an autograph.
I'm not the type that follows celebs or asks for autographs, just not my style. I always keep in mind that they are PEOPLE just like I am.
Crazy fans are making him be afraid and not being able to go out and walk down the street! It must be really awful. Not to mention that he's got no privacy, as there are thousands of bogs and sited that only talk about him and go out and take a million pictures of him...poor guy.
And yes, I do think it has gone WAY too far.

LET THE POOR GUY HAVE A LIFE

That is way too crazy.... I feel so sorry for Rob! To think that just over a year ago everyone hated him becuase he was playing Edward, now everyone is obsessed. Its way too crazy for me to handle. I was at a Twilight Prom earlier this year where Kellen Lutz and Edi Gathegi turned up, and they were mobbed. My friends and i got so sick of the scremining we walked outside... I mean its great to meet them and we were so excited, but they are only people and they arnt going to remember you and no they arnt going to marry you, and yes they are going to think your totally out of your friggin mind if you chase them down the street.
And can we please remember that wasnt it John Lennon who was shot by a crazed fan - leave them alone or they may up dead then who the hell is going to play Edward in Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, geez!
And Amanda Beth is definately right, i hope Robs next girlfriend doesnt get stabbed or shot by some crazy twihard!

uhh yeah i would say this is a little nuts. like seriously? people come awn!
i freakin love rob but i wouldnt be like jumpin on him and stuff.... when ur a fan u shouldnt be doing that crap, ur gunna scare rob and he will prolly hid in his closet and never do a twilight movie again.
i seriously can see this happenin.. maybe not him hidin in the closet but i can see him stoppin the twilight movies, or maybe even movies in general.
when ur a fan u should admire them from afar. maybe if people get this through their heads he will be nice again!
and i hope he doesnt think all twilight fans are like that cuz im def. not.

I'd have to say it is part of the job...crazy fans come with the territory when you're co-starring in a film based on a book that millions of people love. But I do think they've gotten WAY out of hand. Give the guy a chance to have a semi-normal life, for crying out loud! Sheesh. If the craziness doesn't calm down, I think he'll become a total recluse because it's too much stress and craziness just trying to go out his front door.

That's completely ridiculous. Makes me absolutely sick to my stomach to think that people feel they have the right to do this.

Give Rob a breather please! Admire from afar! don't violate his space!

So my first thought on this is how much Rob's next GIRLFRIEND'S life would be in danger. If those girls are doing that then there are some pretty disturbed fans out there. Celebrities and their loved ones have been stalked over a LOT less.

I joke with my best friend about "my boyfriend" but I really don't think I could handle that! The girl would probably receive death threats and have to have body guards even when she isn't with him!

I feel really sorry for him! I mean I would never want that many people around me, and it would completely freak me out! Plus those girls kinda give other Robert Pattinson fans a bad name! I'm a big fan of his, but I wouldn't stock him like that at all! I bet a lot of other fans are thinking the same thing.

It is way too much and over the top.....let the poor boy have some privacy and peace... It is ridiculous that popular actors/actress' fear for their lives to walk 50 feet from their car to a venue, can't be seen in public, and virtually have to become a recluse in order to keep themselves safe....jumping at or on another person is extremely dangerous, invading their space is not acceptable regardless of who they are, your best friend, your spouse, a stranger walking down the street.....Wasn't anyone paying attention when Princess Diana lost her life being chased by the paparazzi because they wanted pictures and a "scoop"? When will enough be enough? When another talented young person loses a life or becomes disabled or disfigured because a fan is so crazed to get a picture? Kaleb, I agree, those rude fans should just grow up and get a grip on themselves....and they are saying Rob is rude? If they treat him like that, they deserve it!

I feel so bad about poor Rob! l think fangirls need to take a step back and let the poor guy have some privacy... and stop trying to tackle him!


p.s. Happy Birthday, Bran! :D

My first thought when I read the title of this was "Ya think???" I think it sums up my opinion on the matter


Poor guy...

This is just wrong...it's getting to a point where I hate being a twilight fan because of this kind of crap. It really makes me sick that people can't just leave Mr. Pattinson alone. I can understand it if people were excited to see him at fan events like premieres but walking down the street shouldn't have to involve 5 security guards! He needs his privacy! And as to your thing about rude emails demanding his email and what not is crazy, some people are just dumb, if they cant realize that you are not the type of person to just hand that information out whether you had it or not then they aren't very bright. He's not Edward Cullen and I can understand maybe 10 year olds not understanding that but these people are obviously older and should be more mature than the way they are acting, no one has the right to jump on someone like that, I wouldn't let my best friend do something like that to me let alone a complete stranger. It's clearly affecting his life in a big way and my heart goes out to him, it really does, because he shouldn't be treated this way.

Gosh. I understand that it's part of the job, but fans need to calm down a bit. You wouldn't want someone doing that you. If I were him, I'd be upset at someone trying to grab me that way. Asking for autographs is fine and pictures but grabbing and trying to literally jump on him is way too far.

I am 100% in agreement with you Kaleb. The fan girls that follow Rob around need to calm themselves down anymore because if they don't they may just scare him off. The poor guy cannot even walk out the front door without worrying that a chunk of his hair will be ripped out by some crazed freak screaming his name down the street.
Its ridiculous how all the sudden Rob had to deal with ten times more fandom than any actor just because these girls are too persistant. I say this next statement because I think thats it true (and in no way am I dogging rob or twilight): A TRUE TWILIGHTER RESPECTS NOT ONLY THE AUTHOR BUT THE ACTORS THAT PLAY IN THE MOVIES THAT FOLLOW!
Respecting means that you don't jump on him screaming like a wild banshi (sp?) and snap pictures of yourself as you push yourself into the poor guy. RESPECT THE SPACE!
I hate it that he this poor guy has to fear for his life. REALLY GIRLS? If you truly love Rob Pattz then you wouldln't treat him like that.

ANyway now that my rant is over....my final answer agrees with KAleb IT HAS TO STOP!
~Shelby~