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

[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.