Anne

 

How long have you been a fan of Adventures in Odyssey?

I really don't know, but probably since I was ten or so. I stopped listening in high school, but then I started listening when I began college. I found the site where I can listen online, and that has renewed my interest and fascination in AIO. So, for 12 or so years, I guess.

 

What is your favorite episode of all time?

I have two actually. But the more favorite of the two is A License to Drive. I start laughing when I even think or hear about that episode. The second one is Modesty is the Best Policy. I have liked a lot of other episodes, but these two stand out above the rest.

 

What is your favorite AIO web site?

My favorite AIO site is this one! There is so much good information on it, and it is original and creative, and made by one of the fans! I also like the AIO HQ site, but not as much as this one.

 

If you could meet one actor, who would you meet and why? 

Oh, I know this one! It would be the actor who plays Eugene Metzger: Will Ryan. He is so incredibly talented and creative.  Why? Eugene is so inspiring to me, and the actor does so much with Eugene's character. I feel that when I hear Will Ryan, I am captivated and blessed. Will Ryan is one of the very best AIO actors of all times.

 

Which character do you resemble the most and why?

I resemble Eugene in many ways. I am careful with details and use precise language as much as possible. I like big words, and I have a large vocabulary. I also love to study and learn and college has been so awesome for me. I am not socially talented just like Eugene, who can stumble all over himself so well! :-) I stumble all over myself sometimes, and I still have a lot to learn yet about social etiquette. Yet, I am valued as a person by more people than I ever expected. I would fit right in with Eugene and his ways of doing things.

 

Who is your favorite character and why?

Eugene Metzger!!!! He is my most favorite, and AIO has just never been the same since he married Katrina and left AIO. I really like him because he reminds me so much of myself and the lessons he learns, I find myself wanting to learn as well. I really miss Eugene! I hope they have not deleted his character forever! Connie is nice, but get back to Eugene and Katrina!!! To me, they are the true life of AIO. Mr. Whittaker is my second favorite character, but Eugene still tops him for me. Why so much focus on Connie and Mitch? Their relationship is so strange. I want AIO to bring Eugene back. Where are Eugene and Katrina? Why did they have to disappear? AIO has lost a lot since Eugene and Katrina had to hide from Adored. It will be a sad day when Eugene is officially retired as a character forever.

 

In your opinion, what do I need to change about my website?

I really like it. The design is nice. I would try to add even more life and color and variety to your site. Keep visitors guessing as to what new things you are going to add to your site.

 

If you could change anything about AIO, what would it be and why? 

Bring Eugene and Katrina back!!! Connie and Mitch need to break up. Connie needs to grow up. Mr. Whittaker needs to become more involved in the kids' lives. The Washington family needs to be retired. They need better plots and character lives. Xavier and Mrs. Washington are pretty good, but the rest of the family is truly annoying. Also, I would have a separate series of episodes for teens/young adults. I can enjoy only so much of the kids' episodes because I do not relate now that I am an adult. I would like a young adult series that brings new and more complex issues into the series. Maybe a separate AIO for teens. AIO has been less interesting and more annoying for me lately. Liven it up! Make it have more spark and more true adventure! The slice of life shows need to be more practical and realistic, even for the kids.

 

How do you imagine Whit's End and the town of Odyssey?

Odyssey is like my hometown.  Small, but not tiny, clean, with mostly happy people who know most everyone. Whit's End is like a modest sized building for kids to enjoy. The building is a little bit away from downtown, closer to the outskirts, but not in the country either. Just in a nice section of town that is not too busy. Whit's End has an attractive sign that is not flashy or ugly. It is modest, nice, and most inviting. A simple building in a simple town that is peaceful and quiet.

 

If you had your own AIO site, what would you put on it?

If I could create a neat AIO website, I would add word games, crossword puzzles, picture puzzles, pictures of actors/AIO crew, logos, information about the webmaster, episode reviews, forums, polls, chat rooms, links outward, a weekly quote, information about actors and characters, information about fans, a time line, maybe an "AIO scrapbook," pictures of Odyssey/characters, episode information, articles, sound clips, wallpaper, a running history of each character and what is happening with them as time goes on, a list of "retired characters," a list of the most favorite characters of all time, and most favorite actors of all time, a clock that counts how long Odyssey has been around, a countdown to each new season, album information, pictures of the album covers, a separate list of all the albums that are now on compact disc instead of on cassette, lots of color and creative designs for each separate section, and more that I cannot think of right now.

 

What is your favorite section of whitsend.org?

I would say that I like the Kids Radio section the best. My second favorite is the Library.

 

What is your favorite section of the Odyssey Scoop, my site? 

I like the "homepage" the best. My most favorite section is hard. I like the Extra Extra and Misc sections, also the Reviews, and if I had to choose, I would say the Reviews section. It is very interesting to see the reactions of other people to new episodes of AIO. It gives me a new perspective on the episode being reviewed.

 

Do you have any comments or questions?

Are we fans ever going to hear from Eugene and Katrina again? Are we done with Adored now? Will we encounter this evil again? Why has Mr. Whittaker never remarried? Why has Jason Whittaker never gotten married? What is up with all the focus on Connie and Mitch? Does Agent Borland have any other children besides Mike? What ever happened to Whit's End Connellsville, and why did it disappear? Does Jack Allen have any children? Does Joanne Allen have any children? What ever happened to the Mulligan family? Does Katrina Metzger have any siblings? Does Eugene Metzger have any siblings? Does Mr. Whittaker have any siblings? What happened between Jana Whittaker and her husband? Why are they divorced? What does Jana Whittaker do for a living? Why is Connie not attending college? How old is Robert Mitchell? What school does Mandy Straussberg attend? Is she still in elementary school? Why has Rodney Rathbone never graduated from high school? Does Rodney have any siblings? Does Mrs. Rathbone have a job? Is there a public library in Odyssey? What happened to Mr. Whittaker's father and what is his name? Where does Mr. Whittaker's father live or when did he die? How did Jason Whittaker avoid being drafted during the Vietnam War? What about Jenny Whittaker's family? Why do we know so little about her and her family? Who did Jack Allen first marry? Was it his friend Emily?

I really like this AIO website!

Our Response: All I can say is... wow. Most of your questions can be answered with a simple "Keep listening," one of those terms that AIO fans hate hearing when they write to Focus on the Family. The other questions can be answered with a "Huh?" or "Why?"

Keep listening, Anne!

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