when fanboys attack!

[orangerful]

Okay, I'm sure if I hung out on Force.net and StarWars.com's boards more, I wouldn't be as phased by this, but something about the comments under this post just rubbed me the wrong way. I keep typing replies then realizing I can't say anything that will change these people's minds. (I found the post via Club Jade's Twitter which said "It must be hard being a Star Wars fan with no sense of humor" - should have red flagged it for me right there)

I mean, first they get upset because Big Bang Theory "bashed" the Clone Wars cartoon. Then they start slamming BBT. THEN they say it is unrealistic because the guys are only in their early 20s so they can't be Star Wars fans...

UGH! Just so much stupid. And I wanted to post but what can I say? Nothing will change their fanboy mentality. Being a fan of something is so much more than blindly worshipping whatever comes from the creator/series (stop snickering over Dollhouse! I had my doubts!).

AAAAAAAH! Sorry...I just needed to post it somewhere because I didn't want to go down to their level and post an angry comment about how they clearly have no sense of humor and if you don't have a sense of humor about your fandom, you're really missing out!

Ah well, next time they warn me the post is about fans with no sense of humor, I won't bother clicking, clearly it gets me riled up!

Plus, it's really slow at the library....bored bored bored.

Comments

[colls]

SW is my first love (yes, I'm old enough - ha!), but why would guys in their early 20s not be "real" fans? People are starting to watch Star Trek TOS because of the new movie. If they enjoy it are they not "real" fans? That's just dumb. Someone's trying to make themselves look all righteous.

Every fandom has its share of wankers. Unfortunately it sometimes drives you out of a BB or comm that you otherwise enjoy. Replying will likely only add fuel to their fire. I say don't give them the attention.

Stay over here, where its squeeful. :D

Oh, one last thing. Don't they know satire and parody is one of the highest forms of flattery? Spaceballs anyone?

[theoldmelody.livejournal.com]

^This

I get so tired of those people sitting on their high horse telling everyone who's allowed to like what and why. Give me a break.

Plus...BBT is awesome! How can someone have beef with that show?

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

I know! How can anyone have an issue with BBT - it's just a sweet silly show. I'm over it now, but for some reason this afternoon it really irked me!

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

yeah, it must have been the lack of food or the humid weather, but I was just not in the mood to read that today haha. I prefer my fandom with a sense of humor!

[faeriesfolly.livejournal.com]

*icon*

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

damn straight!