Submitted by Mike Grenville on Wed, 17 Sep 2003 17:35

After the eggs come the text messages! Freever and the Metro newspaper have been collecting thousands of messages for David Blaine in his glass box stunt and displaying them on a giant screen to him.

Thousands of people from across the UK have bombarded Freever with emails and text messages to give to illusionist David Blaine.

Despite the well publicised egg pelting, golf ball hitting, outdoor cooking, drumming and boob-bearing taunts Blaine has received since entering his glass box over the Thames 11 days ago, the until now silent majority are behind him all the way.

Messages of support for Blaine's latest stunt/illusion have vastly outnumbered negative comments, and like the man himself have verged from outlandish to the extreme including messages declaring undying love and the odd marriage proposal!

"It seems the tide of opinion is turning," say Thomas Blonz of Freever (UK). "While at first people jeered and did not want David to succeed, it is clear the Brits have a tendency to have a joke at other people's expense. Conversely they also like to support the underdog. So as taunts have become more aggressive, public opinion has swung in favour of Blaine and now we see people rooting for the illusionist to succeed!"

He continues: "It's great that Metro have got behind Freever in this fun activity so that we could let the wider public get their chance to share their opinion with Blaine himself. Over 30,000 messages were received by mid-afternoon and in one day."

The messages were projected to Blaine on a large screen at Tower Bridge at 5pm on Wednesday evening, and although he cannot respond directly himself, he seems to be enjoying the attention.

Messages can be sent to short code 2428. Messages should start with Blaine then your message and ending with your name.

A selection of the best messages include:

• Wen U get out please marry me! U're amazing and fit lov Candixxxxx
• You're doing good, don't give in to the social retards. Don't forget why you're in that box* Believe. Laura and Dan x
• WHY?! Bells25
• Have you ever thought of heading an advertising campaign for adult incontinence products? Pye 24
• Take no notice of the detractors. As a fello artist I salute u. Elena
• Great minds have always encountered violent opposition from small minds. Good luck David!, Ken
• Keep going mate, not all brits are scum, forget the idiots giving you a hard time and us a bad name. You can do it!! You're a legend. Dave F, Kent
• Hang in there, not all Brits are twats. Some of us think you are great, Tamara, London
• Why isn't the money you're making going to hungry people? Roger
• Don't give up David - people will always throw stones at glass houses, Gina, Reading
• Hey David! Bet u wish u was still 'frozen in time' now don't u? Kimberley
• Just want to say I think your very brave doing what your doing especially under the circumstances!
• I know you'd never get this sort of treatment with the folks of New York and Brooklyn. Lots of Love Marian
• I send you my energy and angels from Jane, Kent.
• Our heart,my and my kids, are with you! We send you our love and energy!
• Be strong and keep going...! Much love.... Miriam, Canning Town,London
• Well I don't really care so much that you're starving yourself. When you're done, give me a call and we'll do dinner. I think you're yummy. Jacqueline London
• U CAN DO IT ? DAVID LOVE FROM ST THOMAS MORE SCH CHELSEA
• WELL DONE and KEEP GOING.
• I feel so ashamed of the yobs that are making your task harder. They only represent a very tiny part of the UK. All my love Amanda
• YOU CAN DO IT DAVID KEEP IT UP I BELIEVE IN YOU!! TERRY (CANNING TOWN)
• I want you to know that many of us our praying for you, that you would be able to accomplish this difficult trial in the strength of the Holy Spirit and you that would forgive us for ridiculing you. Christs's peace be on you John
• Good Luck David, we are all behind you!!!! You can do it!!! Love Clare EastHam, London.
• I for one have an incredible amount of respect for you. Your stunts, etc, whilst at times clearly a personal journey, are carried out with a disaffected air with just the right mix of arrogance and humbleness and a helping of vulnerability. It is these qualities that will always win the hearts of the Brits. Aside from one or two who get carried away, especially with references to your personal life, our attempts at putting you off for your stay in the glass box is simply another side of Brit humour. Yes we are a bit evil; but this would happen to anyone - even the most revered of Brit icons would be slaughtered if they tried the same thing. I wish you all the best. Richard, Sutton, Surrey
• Wishing you the very best of luck. Can I come and spend a day inside the box with you? Toni
• Don't worry what people say, they're just jealous! Tammy - Bayswater
• It is not entertaining watching somebody starve. Give your 5 million to charity. You will earn the respect you deserve. Ross
• Don't give up David. Apologies for the embarrassing thug like behaviour of my compatriots. Not all British people are so warped. Why don't you telepathically drop them 1 by 1 in the river? Pam, Langley
• Hi David I really hope they show you this: In total honesty I don't know what is wrong with the sad English population that dislikes you so much. I am Italian and always admired you*to me they are just a bunch of sad people, too sad to enjoy anything else but a pint of cheap lager of course!! PS you're cute too! Lucilla
• Keep going David, don't give up!!!! Some of us think you're really fantastic and I hope you do really well!!! YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION!!! Matthew, Sutton
• Booooooooooooooo, go home.Peter L. Upminster
• Don't let stupid and ignorant people distract you from reaching your goal.Wishing you lots of energy and strength for your body, mind and soul.Evelyn London
• When are you going to walk on water? :O) Andreas, London
• Keep up the good work David, England is supporting you all the way!! I'll be there on the night you come out!!!!! Laura Harris
• May the good Lord bless & protect you. Marlon, South Harrow
• KIA ORA DAVID. WE CAME TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY, REMEMBER? GOOD LUCK IN THERE. GO TO NZ SOMETIME, DECENT PEOPLE THERE YOU KNOW! WE LOVE YA NATS & SHELLS LONDON/AUCKLAND
• Jackie says you're a nutter. Charlotte wants to know how we can believe that there is no trickery up in that glass box when you are an illusionist by trade? Jon and Caroline want to know whether it's very hot up in you box and whether you smell. Regards. Charlotte, Jackie, Caroline and Jon Moorgate
• DAVID I REALLY RESPECT U 4 WAT U R DOING AND PUTING UP WTH LONDONERS LIKE THAT........ ALL THE BEST AND HOPE U PULL THROUGH FROM LITTLE KAY

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