Topic: Is JC for real and actually believes what he says? Or a glorified prank caller?

[BigWorm]

I think he is a prank caller that caught on. In his early calls he would laugh n snicker when he said outrageous things, and would wait for the host to hang up on him... i half expected him to shout out bababooy, bababooy..... over time the hosts never hung up on him so he acted more and more serious/bold with the character he created.

[EvB]

I absolutely agree.  It's performance art. It's too utterly insane - yet hangs together too well to be comming from someone who is truly out of touch with "reality"

[Loui Zoot]

JC seems like a very well rehearsed character. I'd say Premiere or Noory are in on it with JC now, as they were giving away his cd if you buy the overpriced newsletter. We know they we giving the old guy from the Philadelphia project money for his old interview, that was being given away with the newsletter at that point in time.

[VictoryAli]

I've wondered how the CD is supposed to work because wouldn't JC or whoever is playing JC be entitled to royalties? Now I'm assuming Premiere is giving him royalties, although the image of JC in court suing Premiere and C2C for putting out the CD without his permission is hilarious. However,  I am convinced JC is a fake. In the early days of Coast, Art Bell would have to wade through religious crazies in the JC's league but without JC's fire on a nightly basis. So when a over the top prank call came in that satirized the real calls Art Bell was getting, I think he just let JC run with it to see where it would go. Now several years later, we're still talking about this. But yeah I'm pretty sure it's fake.

[Michael Vandeven]

regarding royalties...
i believe that if you call a radio show, it is assumed that you have agreed to contribute to the product (the radio show) and you have by extension given the owner of the product permission to use your contribution in any way they see fit.  the only way they'd have to pay royalties to somebody would be if the show went out and acquired audio of somebody's voice and then placed it in a tangible product like a cd for sale.

[Loui Zoot]

I would generally agree with the contributed content. Although I still think they paid him something on the afterdark cd giveaway. They were calling him JC Webster, which in the past they made a big deal about blocking his last name out. The fact they were using his last name tends to make me believe that they are kissing cousins at this point in time.

[Michael Vandeven]

I would generally agree with the contributed content. Although I still think they paid him something on the afterdark cd giveaway. They were calling him JC Webster, which in the past they made a big deal about blocking his last name out. The fact they were using his last name tends to make me believe that they are kissing cousins at this point in time.

i believe you might have a point there.

i remember someone telling me they have heard jc talking to art on ham radio, and that he is actually a friend of art's.  no idea if there's any truth to that.

[Max]

i believe you might have a point there.

i remember someone telling me they have heard jc talking to art on ham radio, and that he is actually a friend of art's.  no idea if there's any truth to that.

well... that would be interesting to hear that angle

[Pirate King Atomsk]

JC sounds too good to be true. Some of his stuff is just too comical. I don't know. I want to believe he's genuine, but the whole "global warming is happening because hell is getting hotter" thing....

As far as Art and JC being some form of friends at this point, it's totally possible. Maybe JC started as a random prank caller and Art liked it, so they got him to be a returning character or something and formed a "business-related" relationship.

Then again, I know about as much about JC Webster as anyone else, really. Just speculating.

[EvB]

Then again, I know about as much about JC Webster as anyone else, really. Just speculating.

Listen VERY VERY carefully next time you have the chance.  If you're lucky - you'll hear him stifle a laugh, and take a breath before he stats to rant again.

[Pirate King Atomsk]

Listen VERY VERY carefully next time you have the chance.  If you're lucky - you'll hear him stifle a laugh, and take a breath before he stats to rant again.

I had actually noticed that a couple of times! I wasn't sure if he was running out of breath or what, but it did sound like he was about to gag back on a laugh once or twice.

And remember the thing between him and Oscar? I mean seriously...what the hell? It was like watching (listening to) WCW wrestlers going back and forth on each other with Art/George as Mean Gene.

[danDNA]

the last time i heard JC on C"C (i'm typing that from now on - its easier) he sounded more than a little jaded, like they had pulled him on to do his little routine, there was no real ranting, in fact it turned into a conversation really. So i think it used to be truly spontaneous but when they put that CD out they obviously ruined the whole thing.
We need a new prank caller, but unfortunately i don't think anyone genuine or genius would get through the screeners nowadays, although the Sulimon situation was looking hot for one minute when he was calling in under different names and that just to get a few swipes at churchboy, but it didn't last. I remember when Sulimon used to call up before he went funny and i always knew he had potential, it was that sort of 'man-on-bus-with-a-bible' voice he had that made me think it. He used to call in proper 'up' sometimes - like the woman in Misery, and i just knew he must have 'downs' in his repertoire too. That whole scene would have been funny, if you can imagine a split TV screen with Ian on one side all dressed down in his casuals in the home studio chilling with the window open and a candle on, and on the other side Sulimon in a lime green dressing gown, unshaven, pacing and sweating desperately hitting redial, looking up to the sky asking Jesus to curse Ian Punnett. Classic.

Can we start a section entitled 'Who's your favourite caller'? Mine is John from Long Island.

[EvB]

That whole scene would have been funny, if you can imagine a split TV screen with Ian on one side all dressed down in his casuals in the home studio chilling with the window open and a candle on, and on the other side Sulimon in a lime green dressing gown, unshaven, pacing and sweating desperately hitting redial, looking up to the sky asking Jesus to curse Ian Punnett. Classic.

Yep, I agree - CLASSIC!

[Spikegirl]

Can we start a section entitled 'Who's your favourite caller'? Mine is John from Long Island.

OMG! I know who you are talking about. I grew up on LI and when I've heard John call in, I keep thinking "I knew there was a reason why I moved away from that place!". HaHa!

[Dixie Butcher]

Is John from Long Island the blind guy that always calls in ?

As for Suliman - MAN !!  What a tool!   I thought it was funny when Ian busted his balls,  but I do agree - I think he has potential to be the new "serial calling crazy person".    Dude takes himself waaaaaaaaaaaaay  too seriously.

Honestly,  I think the ONLY reason why Noory & Tommy started taking his calls is because he sounds black, and they felt like they needed a "token black caller"  or needed to represent African Americans better or something along those lines.

I have a feeling not many African Americans listen to Noory - they're too smart for that. 

[Art is the Best]

I used to hate JC's calls just because he was obnoxious, but the more I hear him, the funnier it is. You can hear Art like physically duck when his voice comes over the phone, and then he actually talks to the bullhorn and tangles him in knots. I think it's hilarious.

But what is JC's actual motivation for calling, could his loud obnoxious accent actually be real? We may never know.

[NIN]

I was listening one night to george why i dont know, and he had some dumbass on his show saying things the bible didnt say, so i wrote him a fast blast and damn near everything i said  was repeated later by JC and i mean within the hour.  He didn't repeat word for word but it was enough to tell me JC is fake.  I fast blasted again and told him i new JC was fake never herd anything on that LOL.  But JC did use my points only he went way over board and took it out of context.  I can't prove this to anyone but for me i know hes fake.

[Michael Vandeven]

I was listening one night to george why i dont know, and he had some dumbass on his show saying things the bible didnt say, so i wrote him a fast blast and damn near everything i said  was repeated later by JC and i mean within the hour.  He didn't repeat word for word but it was enough to tell me JC is fake.  I fast blasted again and told him i new JC was fake never herd anything on that LOL.  But JC did use my points only he went way over board and took it out of context.  I can't prove this to anyone but for me i know hes fake.

but were your points anything that would be unexpected or unusual for a believer to say, lending credibility to the notion that something had been fed to a fake jc?

[Pirate King Atomsk]

I was listening one night to george why i dont know, and he had some dumbass on his show saying things the bible didnt say, so i wrote him a fast blast and damn near everything i said  was repeated later by JC and i mean within the hour.  He didn't repeat word for word but it was enough to tell me JC is fake.  I fast blasted again and told him i new JC was fake never herd anything on that LOL.  But JC did use my points only he went way over board and took it out of context.  I can't prove this to anyone but for me i know hes fake.

Interesting, to say the least. If there were profound evidence presented, that would suggest that not only is JC a fake, but JC's calls are premeditated within the C2CAM staff...or JC is possibly even a member of staff. That would make me kind of sad though, since it would also mean Art was lying to us. But, I guess in the name of good entertainment...I can overlook that. If Art admits JC is a fake, the magic of his character is gone. It's fun, for me anyways, believing there is actually a real JC Webster.

[EvB]

it would also mean Art was lying to us. But, I guess in the name of good entertainment...I can overlook that. If Art admits JC is a fake, the magic of his character is gone. It's fun, for me anyways, believing there is actually a real JC Webster.

Keep in mind that many things have changed since Art's rein.  It's possible that JC was just some off-the-wall caller who caught on, and Art ran with it, but now that George in in the driver's seat C2C may need to pre-prepare to try and pull it off. 

Also, I consider Art, above all else, an entertainer.  Entertainers misdirect all the time in the name of entertainment. That's not quite the same as a lie. It's performance art. (pun intended)

[Pirate King Atomsk]

Keep in mind that many things have changed since Art's rein.  It's possible that JC was just some off-the-wall caller who caught on, and Art ran with it, but now that George in in the driver's seat C2C may need to pre-prepare to try and pull it off. 

Also, I consider Art, above all else, an entertainer.  Entertainers misdirect all the time in the name of entertainment. That's not quite the same as a lie. It's performance art. (pun intended)

Very true on both accounts. I'd hate for Art/George/Ian to come out and say.."yeah, he's a fake." I just have this issue with Art because while I understand he's an entertainer, I feel like he's about the most honest person I've ever heard on the air. But, you know..like we were saying, in the name of good entertainment, I'd understand. Logically, it's the best move because everyone I speak to loves JC's calls - including me. 

[picwhoff]

Hello l'm JC, and yes l did fool Art Bell, George Noory and Jerry Springer Show. l'am the PILOT calls flying over area 51 got shot down lol hehe, 1996 9/11.  Frantic caller and VICTOR.  My name is Miguel Vazquez do you have a clue how hard it is get on the air from the east coast C2C lol hehe.  l moved to Denver Colorado in June to see a comet 1996, nobody knew that and Art did not have a clue.  Moved back home in June 1997.  North Carolina same town where Art Bell was born.

[fabucat]

I heard a rumor that JC actually was Mike Judge of "Beavis & Butthead" and "King of the Hill" fame.  He called into several political talk shows (mostly liberal) and the hosts didn't know how to deal with him. 

[KMKMKM]

I heard a rumor that JC actually was Mike Judge of "Beavis & Butthead" and "King of the Hill" fame.  He called into several political talk shows (mostly liberal) and the hosts didn't know how to deal with him.

That would be awesome.  My dad was acquaintances with Mike Judge in the Beavis & Butthead era and would tell me how he sounded/acted exactly like how they did on the show.

I remember a few years back a friend also telling me JC would call into other shows occasionally, has anyone ever heard them?

[Mops]

Used to wonder if it was Phil Hendrie.  He also does a dead-ringer imitation of Bell.  Always hoped he would call Bell.  Or call Noory as Bell.

[ourobouros2k2]

Hello l'm JC, and yes l did fool Art Bell, George Noory and Jerry Springer Show. l'am the PILOT calls flying over area 51 got shot down lol hehe, 1996 9/11.  Frantic caller and VICTOR.  My name is Miguel Vazquez do you have a clue how hard it is get on the air from the east coast C2C lol hehe.  l moved to Denver Colorado in June to see a comet 1996, nobody knew that and Art did not have a clue.  Moved back home in June 1997.  North Carolina same town where Art Bell was born.

Even this example, listed above, is structured better both grammatically and in spelling than anything the "real" JC could compose   

[ourobouros2k2]

Couple more jewels from the devils interwebz...

not sure if they are fan created or not, but they damn sure are funny as hell.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Legion-Against-Media-Pornografy-CLAMP/120581191342893?v=wall

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000626818569

[GuerrillaUnReal]

I personally always thought JC was Jim Cornette, they have a similar rhythm, quickness, and humor to them.

(I admit I LOL'ed that JC never types in anything but upper-case on Facebook) 

Wasn't there a time when C2C was selling a JC CD with his best calls into show as a bonus for the After Dark Newsletter or Streamlink? I vaguely remember this and I vaguely remember JC calling regularly to Noory during that time period. Although it sounded a lot more scripted and lame.

[Michael Vandeven]

boilingpitsofsewage@yahoo.com - what an email address.

[Michael Vandeven]

Hello l'm JC, and yes l did fool Art Bell, George Noory and Jerry Springer Show. l'am the PILOT calls flying over area 51 got shot down lol hehe, 1996 9/11.  Frantic caller and VICTOR.  My name is Miguel Vazquez do you have a clue how hard it is get on the air from the east coast C2C lol hehe.  l moved to Denver Colorado in June to see a comet 1996, nobody knew that and Art did not have a clue.  Moved back home in June 1997.  North Carolina same town where Art Bell was born.

if you are the real jc, then post a video of yourself doing the voice... and say something about coastgab in the recording so that we will know it's you.  you could also just post some audio if you prefer not to be seen, but you must mention coastgab.  attach it to a post here, or upload it to youtube and embed the video here.