Last night’s discussion of the Yellow Hat Guy
(seen here: http://superfunadventuretime.com/2009/08/09/avengers-avenged/) inadvertently brought me to a realization of the Best Show’s hidden agenda. One so hidden, that I am not sure Tom – the velvet throated genius - even realizes it himself. Through various conversations with callers and guests alike, a moral study of fanaticism and its victims has emerged.
Recent examples:
• Last night a look into the world of comic book fan boys though this Yellow Hatted Blogger.
• ICP and their fanatical juggalo following has been ruthlessly examined through the investigative skills of Tom and his callers.
• Listeners experienced certain comedy fans taking to many critical liberties with notable guest Martin Short.
The hypothesis that seems to be anchoring Tom’s brilliant social examination is not a question of whether one should be a fan or not but instead: “When do fans over step their bounds?” As the hoards of juggalos have proven – every fanbase has a different definition of going too far but as I write this I realize that I am writing into fan board for a show I fanatically love so I am fully aware that somewhere in me I can turn into a sort of “Tom Juggalo” or Yellow Hatted Radio lover. What line do I have to cross to become that person who feels it is their responsibility to inform Martin Short that some films in his large body of work are less than enjoyable? What line do I have to cross to find the idea of a “Gathering of the Juggalos” (or some sort of equivalent) really exciting and generally a good time?
Friends of Tom, what must we do to cross the line from fan-friend to fan-enemy?
And if you have witnessed or experienced a fan boy misstep in your time – please share.