I completely agree with everything you've said here. I read that whole interview with an o.O face. Sure, five years later they can say whatever they want about how they wanted it "perceived." Ugh.

Also, I approve of your Lure obsession, though I don't watch that show. But I've read some Lure fic and it's awesome. And I've seen clips of ATWT on YouTube, and I like Luke/Reid much better than Luke/Noah. :)