Missing Boner: Dead, Into the Wild, or Brilliant?
It could be the greatest comeback of all time. A “Where Are They Now” 80’s star grabs headlines by vanishing into thin air on Valentine’s Day.
While the Olympics-spotlight shines down on Vancouver, former Growing Pains cast member Andrew Koenig, aka “Boner,” has found a way to snag some of the North American headlines.
If Boner is alive and kicking, he could once again become a household name. His face has been plastered all over the press. Toss in the mystery of why his parents walked off Larry King Live last night, and the plot thickens.
Stories of an anti-depressant-use stoppage and a frighteningly sparse IMDB page for the new century, and you can’t help but think the worst. Apparently Andrew cleared out the contents of his apartment and left a brand new pair of running shoes on the front doorstep with a note that read, “These will make a world of difference.”
We’re either going to be terribly sad when this dude turns up stiff or pretty ticked off that he was filming a solo reality show that puts him back on the celebrity map. Let’s hope it’s the latter. And if it is, he should be saluted – not chastised.
Balloon Boy dad Richard Heene took the heat for wasting law enforcement’s time, but isn’t there something commendable about duping the modern media? For a society that gets off on prison breaks and mafia TV shows, we sure get self-righteous when it comes to a real-life con. Perhaps it’s because we become emotionally vested and get angry that we were duped.
Here’s hoping that Boner returns.
UPDATE: Andrew Koenig has been found dead. What a shame.
What do you think?