Reader Cliches

[Sora Shimomura]

Between the overly annoying DmC haters -hey, Ninja Theory IS making a DMC game, they proved it already- and several other little instances I compiled this little list of things that I have noticed over the years of types of complaints 'fans' use on any adapted material.

1. The "Do it Right" phrase.
You may have heard this one, a book is being adapted and you probably heard anyone say these words "I just hope they Do it Right". But, what is Do it Right mean? Though the person intends to mean being close to the adapted source the statement itself is kind of vague and opinionated. Implying that the person's view of the movie is the way they want to see it.

This isn't really a complaint, but something I noticed.

2. "True Fan" card.
I absolutely HATE this phrase, 'True Fan', I hear this a LOT on the DmC page. Well here's a truth for EVERYONE. There is no such thing, the words True Fan is opinion based only. There is no fact, no basis for such a title, no matter how much memorabilia you buy or how much of the series you know there is NO such thing as a true fan. There is only fan, there is no higher plane of fandom. It just makes you sound like an ass.

3. The "they changed it" phrase.
I hear this one a lot, usually about anime and some movies. Imagine a manga is being adapted to an anime, you watch it and...wait, what's this? They changed the order of events?! Captain Carrot got his powers before episode 5? The rival appears early? The love interest is not how she is in the comic? HOW COULD THEY!

...Well, easily, and they can: this is adaption for you. To be honest, I was never a fan of literal adaptions to a show. I mean, to ME its boring to watch what you just read. Where's the thrill in that? I like to see some creative liberties, fresh ideas, new perspectives on the series. Then again I am the most tolerant fan you have ever met, I watched and loved the Super Mario Bros Movie. That should give you an idea.

4. The 'They picked THAT actor' phrase.
Let me show you a mock conversation of what I usually have.

Me: So, the new movie cast came out and such and such is playing the lead.

Person: NO NOT HIM!

Me: Um, what's wrong with him?

Person: He's terrible!

Me: Says who?

Person: Everyone!

Me: ...well no not everyone, cause I think he'll be good for the role.

Person: Okay well I think he's bad, they should recast him.

....you get that a lot? I know I do. Fans who have SUCH a strict vision on their series can't seem to let go of the idea a different actor/actress is playing their favorite role. Especially for things that are remakes or an adaption, they usually claim the original is the best and ignore the 'newbie'. But that's not really fair is it? Actors work hard to interpret a role with constraints and limitations, to ignore all the work they do because you don't like the choice is disrespectful. Especially to someone trying to be an actor one day, cause chances are you may work with this person, and chances are: you may be as 'ill cast' as the other person was. No...no chances, I guarantee it.

5. Haters.
Self-explanatory, they tend to be morons, they THINK they're the majority cause a few people stand with them, ignore positive outlooks and just rage on anyone with a different opinion.

Thats it as of far, I've had some rather annoying experiences of fans through all sorts of things and figured I'd share my notes on it.

[Miri is Lazy]

Wow. Yeah, this is pretty comprehensive, Mike; you've captured the majority of the whiny fan-types. Though I do admit, I'm guilty of the "do it right" phrase, myself; I guess, then, that I should probably... elaborate, when I say that? Hmmm.

You did forget my absolute favorite, though.

6. The Hipster Type
No offense to anyone who just like indie stuff, the Hipster as I'm referring to it here is the stereotypical vision. "Oh my god, they made X into a Y! Now everyone is going to want X stuff and it's going to suck and no one can appreciate X like the original X fans!" These guys use Number 2 a lot in their rants, and they use Number 1 in the most derogatory way possible - "Ugh! If they make it popular, they'll never Do It Right" or "band Y is just copying band X and they're not even Doing It Right" (no offense, but I hear this from Dubstep snobs a lot). In fact... the Hipster uses all of the other phrases in addition to their favorite - "It'll be Mainstream/popular/well-known/Everyone will like it, so then it'll suck!" IT DRIVES ME UP THE FREAKING WALL.

[Namine Joy LeBeau]

Unfortunately I've committed all except for 2 and 6 at one point in time. I was only ever a hater though to fit in and also to bug my mother ^^'

And being on the receiving end to me is much more fun than dishing any of these out, I'm a natural born "debater" and win disagreements easier when I'm the one with the level head. I've actually turned a couple haters into fans, but anyways. Hearing any of those just puts me into a "blank line mode" where I simply respond until they say something that'll set me off. And then, please excuse use of this term (used a lot at school b/c no one gets it besides me and I love a good laugh), I turn the tables on them and begin a "Miri Explanation Level One". Through out the conversion I get closer and closer to the "Miri Explanation of Finality" which is a bunch of raw facts that I throw at them with a bright giggle and walk away as their heads spin.

*smiles*

[And Miri, I named it after you b/c you are the one I turn to when I need help and you ALWAYS supply the facts (plus many I don't usually need, but adore hearing) like a good friend. I hope you don't mind ^^']

bye-byes~<3

[Neku Sakuraba]

XDDDD

Don't worry, I'm just as guilty of the Miri Explanation; it's something I'm trying to stop towards people who don't deserve the Confuzzle effect XDDDD

I have to admit, I used to be a hater myself, actually; mostly when I was a kid. I've noticed that a lot of these people are kids or really young and just don't know any better than to be obnoxious, but still.

I have, luckily, learned better