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Sunday, 23 May 2010
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From The View Of The Onlooker- Fandom
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Here, finally, is the twentieth entry of From The View Of The Onlooker. But, like always, lets check through the usually overlooked comment box ;D
Oliver Smith- That is known as a ‘Random Anger Spaz Out Attack’. It is an attack that only few people in the world can do, and it is developed after years of mind bending stress that would make you rather pull a gun to your balls (if that can kill you :0) in a second… just to be spared a greater pain.
Okay, honestly, is just me typing gibberish all on a page. Though admittedly, it does make you feel better for some reason… or is that just me
So…after again responding to one comment (You people must be forcibly starving me. Im not anorexic you know, Im a NORMAL PERSON who needs nutrition from comments… just like everybody else ;) ), let’s get to the topic at hand, one Im sure we can all relate to… Fandom
Yes… those evil, twisted, satanic creatures that are so uncomfortable, the s*** flies from your system… they are known as fans… and just about everyone is fan of something. Today, Im going to be focussing on the many types of fan, and also those topics and things that are renowned for their fans… you’ll see what in a minute
First, let me show you this handy dandy table that I’ve drawn myself on the types of fan, and their common relationship with time
First, you have the relatively normal fans (or rather known as ‘normies’). These are normal people, like you and I, who actually have lives, and have a passing interest in a topic, but not so much that it consumes them. They’ve most likely just got into the topic they like however, and need more time to develop
Second, are the fair-weather fans. These types of people have most likely been into their favourite topic for about 6-12 months, have probably already joined a fan site, and their amount of interest in their topic is likely at a level where they focus on it at least once a week. They still have lives, but it’s not a point where they’d actually go outside to meet friends a lot. They still do it, but not so much. Lastly, you have the near irredeemable
HARDCORE FANS (some times just known as nerds)
They have most likely been into their favourite topic for more than a year, and by now completely love it. Their amount of interest is at the point where everyday they likely focus on it, and lives for them are almost completely scarce. Literally, it becomes all they focus on, and they probably don’t even know what ‘outside’ even means anymore. Fans cannot exactly progress past this point, but there are variants of these people, from those who try to convert as many people as possible, and in worst cases… the people who write cr**py fanfiction stories that they themselves have wrote, are totally into shipping (potential love characters), and have even drawn up fan-art that other fans just… you don’t even wanna know, but its bad.
Also mirroring these three classes are the (insert topic) nazis. These are the fans who feel the need to criticise other similar topics or things, they can be any type of fan, and like to post videos and posts that are literally just complete hate messages… fairly, they’re the most hated of all.
And that’s the three major classes (plus the (insert topic) Nazis). Now, we’re all aware that they’re can be exceptions to these rules, and that your not guaranteed to become a hardcore fan after any amount of time, its just that its based upon observation (cos’… Im an Onlooker. It’s what I do).
Fans can be annoying sometimes, as well…especially when you’re around too many. I say this because I do have friends that are obsessed with a certain movie line, and talking to them is just… like talking in different languages. It’s like sticking a French guy and a Chinese guy in a room together. Its both funny, and yet also very sad. The sense factor would kinda just be thrown out the window here…unless they knew sign language of could actually speak each others language, but Im just banking on the fact that they don’t
But I think I’ve made my point here. Hardcore fans are usually irritating, unless you’re one yourself, which if you are, can make for a great conversation. If not, then be prepared to say ‘I don’t get it’ about 20 times
As I said previously, they are notable topics and lines that, to me personally, are actually quite diverse and unique (and that’s saying a lot). That’s not me saying that I like them, but I’ve picked out a few things that I think are prime examples. Case in point, lets start with an obvious one
Star Trek
Yep, good ol’ Trekkies… or Trekkors… its still nerdy
Yeah… I had to talk about this. The fans of Star Trek are renowned for being possibly the most stereotypical type of nerd in the known universe.
Me personally, I don’t hate nor like it, and Im not prosecuting you if you like it, because well… it’s your life, but you have to admit that they are so damn nerdy. Seriously… it’s like pure nerd power
Like I said, these are fans that are large in number, and largely devoted. Need any evidence, well… it almost became a religion. Yes, you’re reading this right… Star Trek was almost a religion… have f**king mercy
Now, this wasn’t like a one time thing. It was noticed by some anthropologists (basically someone who studies… humans. That’s probably the most awkward and weird job ever… well, there’s probably worst, but still) a couple of years back who noted that the mass conventions attended were similar to masses at some type of church, and beyond that noted even more similarities
Im sure there’s people out there who like to think that it is a religion in its own sense, but get real people. It’s a Tv show, it ain’t real. It’s a bogus idea, and… why Iam saying this. Someone else probably has already, and what Im doing is basically beating a dead horse… that’s probably soft and mishappen by now.
Either way, it’s a HUGE fan group, and that’s almost kinda scary that it was considered religious. Im going to move on from this >.>
Glee
Now this is something that really makes me think about, but first, let me just get down a little (and no, not like that… how ever you sick people would interpret that)
To be fair, Glee is a pretty new show worldwide, though personally I’ve never really had any contact with the show. Though I was reading about it in a Tv guide the other week, and it seems to me that it’s got a pretty big fan group (they’ve even already got a name… they’re called Gleeks… lame)
And why is that. I mean, lets think for a moment. This show, from what I know, is just about a bunch of kids at High school who break into song and dance, and they all have ‘personal issues’ that make each episode. Now what else is similar to that, um… had something to do with High school… and it was musical…um… High school and musical… no, I don’t have a clue.
Either way, I think this ‘musical thing with a high school’ was actually universally hated, and only had mild success at least. Then there’s Glee which is actually doing quite well… WHY!
ITS BASICALLY THE SAME FREAKING IDEA, SO WHY IS ONE SUCCESSFUL AND THE OTHER S**T
Ah well… its not really worth my time… plus I’ve been warned that if I do any more Random Anger Spaz Out Attacks, I’ll be put in prison for manslaughter. And trust me when I say that someone like me who knows ‘fancy words’… well, my a** will be turned into currency, being that most guys in prison don’t have much physical contact… hint hint. Moving on
Sigh… Twilight
God’, I regret doing this as my first entry, because Im going to have to revisit this again and again and again… and again. But lets be honest that Twilight does have quite a fan following… and surprisingly, I think its strictly for women only :I
Seriously… I only know one guy who actually likes it (and it ain’t me… how could it, I tore the head off an Edward Cullen figure and make annoyance entries about it
Shut up you, you don’t deserve a picture).
It’s just a really weird topic (as I’ve evidenced), all the more enhanced by its fan group, which all seems to be fangirls… devoted, don’t-cross-them-fangirls. I know from experience that backlash to the whole vampire line in front of one of these women can result in verbal reply so crushingly devoted that it’ll put in your place… and then even lower
Also interesting to note is the whole ‘Team Edward and Team Jacob’ thing. From what I understand, it’s basically over which Twilight over-aged piece of man-meat the twilight fans like, and I know that being in a high school… you’re going to find a lot of people with different stances on this whole thing. Man, this isn’t like some global election
Indeed… but its blown out of proportion and basically its ego is fed by every teenage girls little crush… Jesus… I want that power. Surprisingly, I haven’t actually found any fights between these rivals yet, though its an interesting concept. I even have a plan for it
Step 1- P*ss off each team by saying the other said something like ‘¬____ isn’t fit’
Step 2- Find a room that’s quite large and has cameras within
Step 3- Lure each team in with candy, lock the door, and watch on the camera monitors. Luxury :D
Well… maybe that wouldn’t work, but then again, since I was insane enough to come up with it… I’d also be insane enough to try it. Expect to see me in a bloody heap on the grass afterwards
And… that should do this entry. Knowing my fan response, there’s going to be stuff I’ve missed, so theres probably going to be a part 2, so…yeah
As always, please post comments on what you thought, and if you haven’t already, become a follower of me on Blogger, or join the official fan page on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Official-From-The-View-Of-The-Onlooker-Fan-Page/104440739594430?ref=mf
Oh… and heres something you’ll like. Im not going to write what it is, but… you’ll like it. Oh yes you will…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFhcfl0t4KQ
Yes… its true. And its coming next, so… be excited. Be very excited
Here, finally, is the twentieth entry of From The View Of The Onlooker. But, like always, lets check through the usually overlooked comment box ;D
Oliver Smith- That is known as a ‘Random Anger Spaz Out Attack’. It is an attack that only few people in the world can do, and it is developed after years of mind bending stress that would make you rather pull a gun to your balls (if that can kill you :0) in a second… just to be spared a greater pain.
Okay, honestly, is just me typing gibberish all on a page. Though admittedly, it does make you feel better for some reason… or is that just me
So…after again responding to one comment (You people must be forcibly starving me. Im not anorexic you know, Im a NORMAL PERSON who needs nutrition from comments… just like everybody else ;) ), let’s get to the topic at hand, one Im sure we can all relate to… Fandom
Yes… those evil, twisted, satanic creatures that are so uncomfortable, the s*** flies from your system… they are known as fans… and just about everyone is fan of something. Today, Im going to be focussing on the many types of fan, and also those topics and things that are renowned for their fans… you’ll see what in a minute
First, let me show you this handy dandy table that I’ve drawn myself on the types of fan, and their common relationship with time
First, you have the relatively normal fans (or rather known as ‘normies’). These are normal people, like you and I, who actually have lives, and have a passing interest in a topic, but not so much that it consumes them. They’ve most likely just got into the topic they like however, and need more time to develop
Second, are the fair-weather fans. These types of people have most likely been into their favourite topic for about 6-12 months, have probably already joined a fan site, and their amount of interest in their topic is likely at a level where they focus on it at least once a week. They still have lives, but it’s not a point where they’d actually go outside to meet friends a lot. They still do it, but not so much. Lastly, you have the near irredeemable
HARDCORE FANS (some times just known as nerds)
They have most likely been into their favourite topic for more than a year, and by now completely love it. Their amount of interest is at the point where everyday they likely focus on it, and lives for them are almost completely scarce. Literally, it becomes all they focus on, and they probably don’t even know what ‘outside’ even means anymore. Fans cannot exactly progress past this point, but there are variants of these people, from those who try to convert as many people as possible, and in worst cases… the people who write cr**py fanfiction stories that they themselves have wrote, are totally into shipping (potential love characters), and have even drawn up fan-art that other fans just… you don’t even wanna know, but its bad.
Also mirroring these three classes are the (insert topic) nazis. These are the fans who feel the need to criticise other similar topics or things, they can be any type of fan, and like to post videos and posts that are literally just complete hate messages… fairly, they’re the most hated of all.
And that’s the three major classes (plus the (insert topic) Nazis). Now, we’re all aware that they’re can be exceptions to these rules, and that your not guaranteed to become a hardcore fan after any amount of time, its just that its based upon observation (cos’… Im an Onlooker. It’s what I do).
Fans can be annoying sometimes, as well…especially when you’re around too many. I say this because I do have friends that are obsessed with a certain movie line, and talking to them is just… like talking in different languages. It’s like sticking a French guy and a Chinese guy in a room together. Its both funny, and yet also very sad. The sense factor would kinda just be thrown out the window here…unless they knew sign language of could actually speak each others language, but Im just banking on the fact that they don’t
But I think I’ve made my point here. Hardcore fans are usually irritating, unless you’re one yourself, which if you are, can make for a great conversation. If not, then be prepared to say ‘I don’t get it’ about 20 times
As I said previously, they are notable topics and lines that, to me personally, are actually quite diverse and unique (and that’s saying a lot). That’s not me saying that I like them, but I’ve picked out a few things that I think are prime examples. Case in point, lets start with an obvious one
Star Trek
Yep, good ol’ Trekkies… or Trekkors… its still nerdy
Yeah… I had to talk about this. The fans of Star Trek are renowned for being possibly the most stereotypical type of nerd in the known universe.
Me personally, I don’t hate nor like it, and Im not prosecuting you if you like it, because well… it’s your life, but you have to admit that they are so damn nerdy. Seriously… it’s like pure nerd power
Like I said, these are fans that are large in number, and largely devoted. Need any evidence, well… it almost became a religion. Yes, you’re reading this right… Star Trek was almost a religion… have f**king mercy
Now, this wasn’t like a one time thing. It was noticed by some anthropologists (basically someone who studies… humans. That’s probably the most awkward and weird job ever… well, there’s probably worst, but still) a couple of years back who noted that the mass conventions attended were similar to masses at some type of church, and beyond that noted even more similarities
Im sure there’s people out there who like to think that it is a religion in its own sense, but get real people. It’s a Tv show, it ain’t real. It’s a bogus idea, and… why Iam saying this. Someone else probably has already, and what Im doing is basically beating a dead horse… that’s probably soft and mishappen by now.
Either way, it’s a HUGE fan group, and that’s almost kinda scary that it was considered religious. Im going to move on from this >.>
Glee
Now this is something that really makes me think about, but first, let me just get down a little (and no, not like that… how ever you sick people would interpret that)
To be fair, Glee is a pretty new show worldwide, though personally I’ve never really had any contact with the show. Though I was reading about it in a Tv guide the other week, and it seems to me that it’s got a pretty big fan group (they’ve even already got a name… they’re called Gleeks… lame)
And why is that. I mean, lets think for a moment. This show, from what I know, is just about a bunch of kids at High school who break into song and dance, and they all have ‘personal issues’ that make each episode. Now what else is similar to that, um… had something to do with High school… and it was musical…um… High school and musical… no, I don’t have a clue.
Either way, I think this ‘musical thing with a high school’ was actually universally hated, and only had mild success at least. Then there’s Glee which is actually doing quite well… WHY!
ITS BASICALLY THE SAME FREAKING IDEA, SO WHY IS ONE SUCCESSFUL AND THE OTHER S**T
Ah well… its not really worth my time… plus I’ve been warned that if I do any more Random Anger Spaz Out Attacks, I’ll be put in prison for manslaughter. And trust me when I say that someone like me who knows ‘fancy words’… well, my a** will be turned into currency, being that most guys in prison don’t have much physical contact… hint hint. Moving on
Sigh… Twilight
God’, I regret doing this as my first entry, because Im going to have to revisit this again and again and again… and again. But lets be honest that Twilight does have quite a fan following… and surprisingly, I think its strictly for women only :I
Seriously… I only know one guy who actually likes it (and it ain’t me… how could it, I tore the head off an Edward Cullen figure and make annoyance entries about it
Shut up you, you don’t deserve a picture).
It’s just a really weird topic (as I’ve evidenced), all the more enhanced by its fan group, which all seems to be fangirls… devoted, don’t-cross-them-fangirls. I know from experience that backlash to the whole vampire line in front of one of these women can result in verbal reply so crushingly devoted that it’ll put in your place… and then even lower
Also interesting to note is the whole ‘Team Edward and Team Jacob’ thing. From what I understand, it’s basically over which Twilight over-aged piece of man-meat the twilight fans like, and I know that being in a high school… you’re going to find a lot of people with different stances on this whole thing. Man, this isn’t like some global election
Indeed… but its blown out of proportion and basically its ego is fed by every teenage girls little crush… Jesus… I want that power. Surprisingly, I haven’t actually found any fights between these rivals yet, though its an interesting concept. I even have a plan for it
Step 1- P*ss off each team by saying the other said something like ‘¬____ isn’t fit’
Step 2- Find a room that’s quite large and has cameras within
Step 3- Lure each team in with candy, lock the door, and watch on the camera monitors. Luxury :D
Well… maybe that wouldn’t work, but then again, since I was insane enough to come up with it… I’d also be insane enough to try it. Expect to see me in a bloody heap on the grass afterwards
And… that should do this entry. Knowing my fan response, there’s going to be stuff I’ve missed, so theres probably going to be a part 2, so…yeah
As always, please post comments on what you thought, and if you haven’t already, become a follower of me on Blogger, or join the official fan page on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Official-From-The-View-Of-The-Onlooker-Fan-Page/104440739594430?ref=mf
Oh… and heres something you’ll like. Im not going to write what it is, but… you’ll like it. Oh yes you will…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFhcfl0t4KQ
Yes… its true. And its coming next, so… be excited. Be very excited
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