A priest in rural central Arkansas named Robert Joyce has sparked an intriguing online debate. Joyce’s video went viral because of how similar his voice was to Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, leaving some people wondering who he was. The Express interviewed Tom Mennell, a longtime Elvis fan, about his belief that Joyce was who she said she was. Mennell, 61, still believes Joyce is Elvis, even though he has admired the King since he was six years old. He thought Joyce would reveal his identity at some point.
Joyce’s video went viral because his voice was similar to Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, leaving some people wondering who he was.
The Express interviewed Tom Mennell, a longtime Elvis supporter, about his belief that Joyce was who she said she was. Mennell, 61, still believes Joyce is Elvis, even though he has admired the king since he was six. He thought Joyce would reveal her identity at some point.
“He reminds me of Elvis, so I hope Mr. Joyce will tell the truth about who he is,” Mennell added.
In his spiritual interpretation, Mennell noted, “Perhaps God is using Elvis’ voice to minister to broken hearts and lives.” If Elvis were still alive, Mennell wondered what he would say. “I would tell him, my brother, and my friend, that we are soulmates if he were still here,” he noted.
Our unity is found in Christ. This essay examines the long-term effects of cultural icons like Elvis Presley, and how a viral video can ignite identity politics and a national conversation.
