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1. Monday's poll has proven to me that everybody is indeed watching The O.C. as 86 of you said that was what you were here for. Shame I haven't written it in a while then, huh? It was followed by HP (78) and SV (73) with LOTRips (65) a distant fourth. I was pretty damn surprised by the X2 rally of 51 people, I have to say, since it’s been so long, but more power to all of you. Who knows what might happen this week – which is obviously why 37 of you knew that it didn't matter what you said about due South since I'm gonna write it anyway. Also, I was really, really freaked out impressed with some of the crossovers you suggested. At least now I know where to go the next time I smoke some crack and wonder if Lex really should meet up with Seth, Sark and Julie Cooper*.

p.s. At least two people thought Lex and Julie would be a good story.
p.p.s Nifra, take your meds (Em, Kato & Barry Manilow?!)*

2. happyminion pointed me over to some links in fleegull's LJ regarding the new Batnut movie and -- and -- What the Shit is This? This thing is supposed to be, like, in the movie as a vehicle? For people? Are they high? Where are the bad guys? At the monster truck rally?! [makes inconsolable noises]

3. Some people buy shoes. Some people buy drugs. I can’t do either of those things during the workday -- so instead I write. I know people wonder when the work gets done, but I am female, I multi-task, that’s all there is to it. Now as to why I insist on bouncing from Lex to Neville to Seth to RPS and every frigging place in between, it’s like this, you know that euphoric rush you get from getting together with someone for the first time? You know how your eyes dilate and you smile stupidly at everyone and you’re excited all the time about whatever might be going on with that other person (or in that fandom)? That’s what it’s like for me every time I go some place new. It’s like traveling a lot, only without worrying about money exchange. Instead I have to worry about character mannerisms and nervous tics. Instead of worrying whether said person is going to call, I get to worry about source material and getting my hands on it. To me, joining a new fandom is like learning a new language or taking a new class. It’s all about learning the layout and tweaking the characterizations, and you know what the best part is? It’s fun. It’s dating. I can go to a new fandom, try it out and see if it fits. I can see if I like it and see if it likes me, and if things don’t mesh? I won’t fail the class, there’s no messy breakup, and sometimes it’s great. Sometimes I step into a fandom and the plot bunnies crawl all over me, and all I can do is be mad that I only have to hands to type with and 24 hours in a day. Sometimes I realise it’s not for me and move on. Fandoms are just like dating that way. And just because you’re trying out different fandoms doesn’t mean you have to leave your old ones behind it – that’s stupid. That’s like leaving your friends for your new boyfriend/girlfriend/S.O. Why throw away something you’ve invested so much time in just for a new thrill that may not last at all?

The point in all this being that if you want to try out a new fandom, you should. Don’t be afraid of trying something new. Don’t worry about how you’re going to be received or what other people will think about what you’re doing or where you're going. It’s not about them, it’s about you, and by the same turn, if you’re happy where you are, then that’s great too, after all fandoms are a lot easier to leave than people. They’re a lot easier to drop than a course too. But you know, if you’re curious, don’t let fear of the unknown hold you back – you’ll never know if you’ll get anywhere unless you try and really, isn’t it better to try than to do nothing at all?

Plus, you know, fandoms are way cheaper than drugs.

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[lyra-sena.livejournal.com]

*bounces* I can't wait till you start writing due South. *acts like a crazy monkey*

[mecurtin.livejournal.com]

If that's the Batmobile, I take back every nice thing I drooled said about Christian Bale in a suit. And it was a *lot*.

[fearlessdiva.livejournal.com]

Plus, you know, fandoms are way cheaper than drugs.

Unless you're me and everything you write turns into a fucking novel.

In fact, if I charged out my fanfic at my freelance rate, $40 USD an hour, and calculate that I can write about 500 words an hour, then the approximately 50,000 words I've written of Phantom Menace fic has cost me $4,000 - not counting rewrites and you know how much time I spend rewriting. So I guess it would depend on the drugs. That's definitely more than 100 hours on acid would cost, but probably less than 100 hours on powdered cocaine. Crack by this estimate would probably be cheaper than fanfic - I'm not sure how long a crack high lasts. X is definitely cheaper. Alcohol's cheaper, but only if you don't drink the good stuff. Pot's probably cheaper, depending on how good it was and how much you had to smoke to get fucked up. I'd say sugar's cheaper because not even I could spend 100 hours eating cookies.

However, for the most part, I'd have to say that writing fic is more fun than doing drugs. Fewer side effects, for one thing, and how much fun drugs are has a lot to do with the company you're keeping, whereas imaginary characters are nearly always fun.

This cost comparison brought to you by the Dept. of Irrelevance.

[algernon-mouse.livejournal.com]

Thank you...because I love snorting water out my nose...I must remember this next time I read anything with your name next to it.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

So I guess it would depend on the drugs. That's definitely more than 100 hours on acid would cost, but probably less than 100 hours on powdered cocaine. Crack by this estimate would probably be cheaper than fanfic - I'm not sure how long a crack high lasts. X is definitely cheaper. Alcohol's cheaper, but only if you don't drink the good stuff. Pot's probably cheaper, depending on how good it was and how much you had to smoke to get fucked up. I'd say sugar's cheaper because not even I could spend 100 hours eating cookies.

Cost Benefit Analysis for Drugs vs Fanfic.

*dies laughing*

[hhw]

100 hours over how many total hours/days? Assuming one cookie is good for, say 10 minutes of high, and that one very good cookie might cost as much as $2 (less if you can get them by the package) that makes about 6 cookies an hour for $12 or less. Given sufficient supplies and ample boredom/frustration time at work, I could probably manage a dozen cookies a day, resulting in 100 hours eating cookies in about 7 weeks. Theoretically speaking, of course. My usual rate is 1/3 to 1/2 of that, using these chocolate chip cookies, which cost about $3/dozen.

[celli]

Plus, you know, fandoms are way cheaper than drugs.

Except when the DVD sets come out. *g*

<--fellow crackho

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I see you with your fifty fandoms. I know you understand.

[miella]

What the Shit is This?

I clicked over there figuring it would be some monstrosity, but *THAT* is just... That's an entirely new level of wrong. So really, really, *really* not-right. I'm going with "they're high" as an explanation. Very, very high. Very.

[serialkarma.livejournal.com]

Those BatTank pictures? *hysterical laughter*

it’s like this, you know that euphoric rush you get from getting together with someone for the first time? You know how your eyes dilate and you smile stupidly at everyone and you’re excited all the time about whatever might be going on with that other person (or in that fandom)? That’s what it’s like for me every time I go some place new.

ayup, ayup, ayup. *nods* Also, there's no stressing about what happens once that's gone. Unlike dating. Which might be why i don't do more of that.

[elke-tanzer.livejournal.com]

*adores you*

[smonsterbite.livejournal.com]

What the Shit is This?

Ummm, what non-slashers think of if you put Batman and Hummer in the same sentence?

[ranalore.livejournal.com]

The point in all this being that if you want to try out a new fandom, you should.

::applauds::

Plus, you know, fandoms are way cheaper than drugs.

Unless you want the DVDs. Oh, and then you need the special director's cut. And what about the artbook? Oh, and then you find out the actors are doing a DVD signing in two months and you have a friend who will let you borrow her couch if you can come up with the money to fly to Atlanta for the weekend. Not to mention that con you've heard is being planned for next year, where the producers might actually do a Q&A session....

*coff*

Of course, the great thing about fandom is that you may spend the money, but at least you'll remember the weekend. Unless you're so nervous you toss your cookies on your favorite celebrity's shoes. Then maybe it's not such a great thing.

But your fellow fangirls are likely to help you clean up and then get an autograph for you while you hide in the bathroom, unlike fellow drug addicts.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

But your fellow fangirls are likely to help you clean up and then get an autograph for you while you hide in the bathroom, unlike fellow drug addicts.

Rana, dear, is there something you'd like to share with the rest of the class?

[ranalore.livejournal.com]

Only that sometimes, I have really weird phobias.