The difference between impersonators and ETAs.

With me not being an impersonator or ETA, i think this photo shows the difference between the two.

I personally, find this photo in quite bad taste and think that EPE should put a ban on anyone entering Graceland who is dressed like this.

I always felt that an Elvis Tribute Artist is someone who uses Elvis' image, who sings Elvis songs in an Elvis style in a respectful way.

Why anyone would want to get dressed up in a jumpsuit to walk inside Gracleand is beyond me, i really dont think that this guy above means to cause offence but he totally misses the point and it really does not give a good representation of all the decent ETAs there are out there.

I hope i havent offended anyone who might think that this photo is harmless but im sure it will turn into a good debate.

This photo looks like it was taken in elvis week , its a wonder he wasn't linched.

I find anyone doing this to have no respect for Elvis or the fans who are there for geniune reasons.

The guy in the photo. Not my kind of thing, but it`s a free World (or most of it is) and as u say Sean, the guy probably did not mean to cause offence - and I think this is the key thing.

Even when people turn up at Elvis events wearing those stupid plastic wigs or cheap jumpsuits. I think it is their way of having fun, and probably, they think `getting into the spirit` of it all - no disrespect intended.

Now the Impersonator v ETA debate. I did a bit digging around the net.

An impersonator is someone who imitates or copies the behavior or actions of another.

If that is the case, all of us ETA`s are impersonators!!!

I think we are called `ETA`s` because of the stigma attached to the word `impersonator.

One thing I always look at. If an out of shape footy fan walks down the street wearing his teams shirt with `Ronaldo` on the back, would we all think "You stupid t**t" or just accept the fact he is showing his love or loyalty for his team?

I thought you were not allowed in Graceland with jumpsuits etc on. I know you are not allowed in the chapel so thought it was the same for Graceland. .