Negativity and Buffy fans
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sombrefanThere's been a lot of bitching recently over the 'finale' spoilers and more recently regarding what Freddie Prinze Jr said about the show.
Mr Crap Scooby Doo actor shoots his mouth off
The trouble is when fans get too attached to the show , they can't see the wood for the trees.
(updated after I read
socks_192's post)
I don't want anyone to think I was having a go at people I know and I thought Freddie was speaking out of turn.
And there's a few of us discussing this at Whedonesque if anyone cares to have a look.
Reactions to Freddie's Comments
(end of update)
Excerpt from a Trekkie convention skit from Saturday Night Live
William Shatner: You know, before I answer any more questions there's something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the years, and I've spoken to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y'know... hundreds of miles to be here, I'd just like to say... GET A LIFE, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it's just a TV show! I mean, look at you, look at the way you're dressed! You've turned an enjoyable little job, that I did as a lark for a few years, into a COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME!
[ a crowd of shocked and dismayed Trekkies.... ]
I mean, how old are you people? What have you done with yourselves?
[ to "Ears" ] You, you must be almost 30... have you ever kissed a girl?
[ "Ears" hangs his head ]
I didn't think so! There's a whole world out there! When I was your age, I didn't watch television! I LIVED! So... move out of your parent's basements! And get your own apartments and GROW THE HELL UP! I mean, it's just a TV show dammit, IT'S JUST A TV SHOW!
Charlie: Are- are you saying then that we should pay more attention to the movies?
William Shatner: NO!!! THAT'S NOT WHAT I'M SAYING AT ALL!!! HEY, YOU GUYS ARE... THE LAMEST BUNCH... I'VE NEVER SEEN... [ walks away from podium ] I can't believe these people... I mean, I really can't understand what's....
Mr Crap Scooby Doo actor shoots his mouth off
The trouble is when fans get too attached to the show , they can't see the wood for the trees.
(updated after I read
socks_192's post)I don't want anyone to think I was having a go at people I know and I thought Freddie was speaking out of turn.
And there's a few of us discussing this at Whedonesque if anyone cares to have a look.
Reactions to Freddie's Comments
(end of update)
Excerpt from a Trekkie convention skit from Saturday Night Live
William Shatner: You know, before I answer any more questions there's something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the years, and I've spoken to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y'know... hundreds of miles to be here, I'd just like to say... GET A LIFE, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it's just a TV show! I mean, look at you, look at the way you're dressed! You've turned an enjoyable little job, that I did as a lark for a few years, into a COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME!
[ a crowd of shocked and dismayed Trekkies.... ]
I mean, how old are you people? What have you done with yourselves?
[ to "Ears" ] You, you must be almost 30... have you ever kissed a girl?
[ "Ears" hangs his head ]
I didn't think so! There's a whole world out there! When I was your age, I didn't watch television! I LIVED! So... move out of your parent's basements! And get your own apartments and GROW THE HELL UP! I mean, it's just a TV show dammit, IT'S JUST A TV SHOW!
Charlie: Are- are you saying then that we should pay more attention to the movies?
William Shatner: NO!!! THAT'S NOT WHAT I'M SAYING AT ALL!!! HEY, YOU GUYS ARE... THE LAMEST BUNCH... I'VE NEVER SEEN... [ walks away from podium ] I can't believe these people... I mean, I really can't understand what's....
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This one's hard to guage...
Date: 2003-04-18 06:28 am (UTC)Re: This one's hard to guage...
Date: 2003-04-18 07:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-04-18 07:17 am (UTC)I think he probably should have checked with Sarah before saying anything along these lines. And if he did, and she said for him to say these 'unprofessional' things. Then they both need to really grow up and respect the people who make them who they are.
hey, you...
Date: 2003-04-18 08:10 am (UTC)Re: hey, you...
Date: 2003-04-18 08:26 am (UTC)Well, that was.....interesting.
Date: 2003-04-18 08:48 am (UTC)