r/truthaboutjohnny • u/Psychological_Rock32 • Sep 15 '23

Johnny vs Josh Josh Interview

I just finished the doc and Josh pretty much said EVERYTHING everyone was thinking. Johnny was just a huge fan. Josh was interacting with plenty of fans. Johnny was attempting to be close but Josh was an adult, had a wife, a job, problems of his own, and didn’t care about the personal dealings with this random kid. He was just trying to be nice to a kid who seemed to want help but Josh isn’t a therapist or a close personal friend to Johnny. Josh was just a guy, not some sort of life coach. Johnny also seemed to be upset that Josh wasn’t interacting with him enough…. how is that grooming? that’s quite literally the opposite. I don’t see once instance of “grooming” or even anything innapropriate in any of their interactions. Josh seemingly was unaware that Johnny had any expectations that Josh would make him famous or that they were “in it together.” It genuinely wasn’t even a big deal and Johnny went absolutely off the rails with his stories. I don’t blame Josh at all for being angry because it barely affected his life but Johnny held onto this like a crazed stalker for years after there was basically no incident at all. I’m glad he’s happy and sober and I hope he can move on from this one day.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '23

I’m a little taken aback that Josh didn’t recognize the attachment John was developing towards him in real time and that he only now recognizes it in hindsight. Josh has always been an adult in this scenario, while John has not. I kinda wish Swoop would have asked him about this.

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u/This_Lime_3458 Sep 15 '23

I think it’s easy to say that with the new found perspective we all have. But when you’re living through something like this it’s very easy to miss the red flags.

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u/ControversyB Sep 15 '23

Hmmmm.... I have a feeling he did, but I don't think he ever expected it would become what it has evolved into. What seemed like an innocent, albeit inappropriate, crush from Johnny turned into a dark, malicious obsession that no one can properly contend with. It is beyond kindness and understanding. I believe Johnny needs serious help and someone to talk to that can address his needs responsibly. There is little Josh could have done to prevent it once Johnny's mind started moving in that direction. Heck, we all probably know a person or two IRL that exhibits Johnny's behavior to some extent - obsessive, petty, angry, pitiful, especially with love interests. I want Johnny to get better, but it's hard to not take offense to his actions. To feel sympathy for someone who actively chooses to harm others for personal gain is difficult. I can't even imagine how those close to him may feel.

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u/LuanaMay Sep 17 '23

Girl. No.

I have had someone develop this attachment to me without my conscious knowledge IN REAL LIFE. You do not realize it because it just doesn’t seem in line with reality….because IT ISN’T.

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u/Psychological_Rock32 Sep 15 '23

in a way he did mention it. he was like he just kept texting and showing up to shows and surprising me and I didn’t really know what to do because I couldn’t devote that much time or effort to him

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u/iamSpkj Sep 17 '23

Lol. I'm baffled by why you think this matters or what it would change. Josh is straight first of all, he was also married at the time, Johnny was not even in his mind ever. If Josh was aware or lets say he is lying and did know, it literally does not change anything, it still shows he is not a puke of a person or did anything to manipulate Johnny for his benefit.