Fandoms can be a great thing sometimes. They let you know that there are
people like you who like the same stuff you like, and they let the
creators know that they're creations are loved. Generally fandoms on the
surface are a wonderful thing. But keep in mind...that is just the
surface. In the deep bowels of any fandom you will find the dregs of
society, the scum of the Earth, generally annoying people. And I'm gonna
complain about them because I'm a nerd with now life! Let's begin!
(Special addendum, I am no longer numbering my lists as I find it confusing for me to choose)
A.) Mary Sues: Ah the Mary Sue. Apparently the name was originally used
as a satire for characters of this nature but has since become the
official term. Basically a Mary Sue is a character that is inserted into
a form of fiction that is based on the fan author. This would be
all-right if not for the fact that they actually make this character
crucial to the plot. This could include making said character a love
interest to a previously existing character, or giving them some god
like super power that makes them the most crucial member in the story.
Wish fulfillment is one thing, but screwing with a previously existing
fiction is another thing all together.
B.)Franchise noobs: Now, if someone likes a later series or season in a
long-running series like Star Trek, Doctor Who, or the Simpsons I'm okay
with it. But what bugs me is how some fans won't even bother to watch
the original episodes. They claim that the new series is their favorite
not because they have seen any of the other pieces of the franchise but
because this is the only one they've seen. And when you recommend to
them to watch some of the earlier stuff, some of them act like your just
being a stupid genwunner(I hate how I know that term)! What don't you
have to gain from seeing the roots of your favorite series? It's like
claiming you are a history buff but only remembered the years you were
alive. It's just silly.
C.) Stupid complaints: Now I have nothing against complaining about
things, hell it's my favorite pass-time. Personally I feel that if a
person complains all the time it shows that they are aware of the world
they live in. However, I don't like it when they complain about stupid
things in a meta-series. Such as complaining about characters not
wearing an article of clothing or wearing a new article of clothing, a
lot these dumb complaints are about clothes. Or how they complain about
the new protagonist being different from the original protagonist even
if in their actually good as characters by themselves. In terms of not
knowing what they're talking about, fandoms make a close second to the
religious right.
D.) Stupid complaints about complaints: Yeah, this one is kind of weird
considering the previous point but its something that needs to be talked
about in any scope of life. Numerous times whether on message boards or
real life you try to make a reasonable complaint about something in the
new addition to the franchise. And nine times out of ten you will hear
or read "*BLANK* is just made to make people happy! Just like this
version of *blank* and stop being a troll!" Isn't that just the worst?
It's one thing if they were to correct me for being wrong which I'm
always for because it helps me learn as a person but just telling me
it's wrong to me complain EVER?! So I complain, do you expect me to just
bottle it up and not complain? That is how ulcers are made you ulcer
wanting fuck! Sorry...I have just read this stupid type of comment a
lot.
And the thing I hate most about people in fandom is-
E.) Being mean(this forum doesn't show this quality of course): This is
the worst things about fans of anything, if you don't like anything they
like they will treat you like shit! They will act like you are the
worst possible person who ever exists! And what's worse...people will
agree with their opinion and not yours. They will gang up on you and
tell you that you are wrong, pressuring you into thinking what they
think. It's bad enough I had to deal with this shit in school, now every
other forum I got to has a bunch of posters who are the emotional
equivalent of high school bullies!
And that's my top five things I find annoying aboud fandom. Agree or
disagree, I could care less. Until next time, Hail Satan, praise Christ,
but fuck Bhuda cos he owes me 50 bucks.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
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