The First Rule Of Fandom

[tielan]

The First Rule Of Fandom

We are fandom. Earth logic need not apply.

The Sanity Corollary to the First Rule:

If you apply Earth logic to anything in fandom, do not expect sanity in return.

Comments

[rhianona]

*snigger*

fandom amuses me so much at times. I've been watching with some small amount of horror the current kerfluffle over at the Torchwood comms. Ah... ship wars.

[tray-lord.livejournal.com]

Here's Earth logic for you:

Fandom is a derivative of the word fan, which is originated as an abbreviation of fanatic.

Fanatic - n. a person filled with excessive zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. informal a person with an obsessive enthusiasm for a pastime or hobby.

History: The word fanatic derives from Latin fanaticus, meaning 'of a temple' or 'inspired by a god', from fanum 'temple'. It was first used in the 16th century, as an adjective describing behavior or speech that might result from possession by a god or demon; hence the earliest sense of the noun 'a religious manic'.

--Concise Oxford English Dictionary


In conclusion, Earth logic dictates we are, by definition, insane (or possessed, your choice). ^_^

[violetvision78.livejournal.com]

I love that you broke into definitions. I do that as well. So, what is the main problem with Fandom? I always thought of fandom as a group of shows, movies, songs, or other works of art that one groups together for amusement...

[tielan]

Hah. The main problem with fandom is that there are fans in it!

I'm feeling very cynical today.

[tielan]

In conclusion, Earth logic dictates we are, by definition, insane (or possessed, your choice).

I disagree, actually. The very definition of 'fanatic' connects obsession to the point of insanity. Earth logic wasn't necessary to make the link - it's part of the in-built denotation of the term.

Still, whatever the historical definition of the term 'fanatic', the modern term 'fan' has the connotation of a hobby and an interest, not an obsession or something where logic and sanity is tossed out the window.

[infinimato.livejournal.com]

Yes, ma'am.
I'll remember that, ma'am.
Right after I start the killing, ma'am.

[rhianona]

*snigger*

fandom amuses me so much at times. I've been watching with some small amount of horror the current kerfluffle over at the Torchwood comms. Ah... ship wars.

[tray-lord.livejournal.com]

Here's Earth logic for you:

Fandom is a derivative of the word fan, which is originated as an abbreviation of fanatic.

Fanatic - n. a person filled with excessive zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. informal a person with an obsessive enthusiasm for a pastime or hobby.

History: The word fanatic derives from Latin fanaticus, meaning 'of a temple' or 'inspired by a god', from fanum 'temple'. It was first used in the 16th century, as an adjective describing behavior or speech that might result from possession by a god or demon; hence the earliest sense of the noun 'a religious manic'.

--Concise Oxford English Dictionary


In conclusion, Earth logic dictates we are, by definition, insane (or possessed, your choice). ^_^

[violetvision78.livejournal.com]

I love that you broke into definitions. I do that as well. So, what is the main problem with Fandom? I always thought of fandom as a group of shows, movies, songs, or other works of art that one groups together for amusement...

[tielan]

Hah. The main problem with fandom is that there are fans in it!

I'm feeling very cynical today.

[tielan]

In conclusion, Earth logic dictates we are, by definition, insane (or possessed, your choice).

I disagree, actually. The very definition of 'fanatic' connects obsession to the point of insanity. Earth logic wasn't necessary to make the link - it's part of the in-built denotation of the term.

Still, whatever the historical definition of the term 'fanatic', the modern term 'fan' has the connotation of a hobby and an interest, not an obsession or something where logic and sanity is tossed out the window.

[infinimato.livejournal.com]

Yes, ma'am.
I'll remember that, ma'am.
Right after I start the killing, ma'am.