Unanswered 11: Being a Fan

Unanswered

English - May 01, 2013 10:20 - 26.3 MB
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When a like turns into a devotion and becomes a part of your emotional well-being, it’s possible you have become a fan.

You enjoy, support and loyally follow an individual or group making something entertaining, or succeeding or failing in a sport. And that’s OK because you’re allowed to enjoy the fruits of another’s hard work. The person who worked hard to make it wants you to enjoy it. It’s a simple relationship.

However, how much devotion is unhealthy and where can the relationship break down? Can one’s investment grow to create hopes that can never be met? Does our fanaticism threaten to spoil our fancy?

Nick and Steev use a few of their own examples to consider the faults in being a fan.

Steev yet again struggles with his sinuses. Apologies. Continue reading →

When a like turns into a devotion and becomes a part of your emotional well-being, it’s possible you have become a fan.

However, how much devotion is unhealthy and where can the relationship break down? Can one’s investment grow to create hopes that can never be met? Does our fanaticism threaten to spoil our fancy?

Nick and Steev use a few of their own examples to consider the faults in being a fan.

Steev yet again struggles with his sinuses. Apologies.

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Show Notes

According to Wikipedia: Fan
According to Wikipedia: Fandom
Vimeo: “We Used To Wait” by Arcade Fire ↓

http://vimeo.com/25189599

Formula1.com: Lewis Hamilton

Details

Recorded: 03 April 2013
Running time: 0:57’17
Bad language: Yes [2x sh*t; 1x b*llocks]
‘Confirmation bias’ count: 3
Feature image source: http://thesuperslice.com/2011/10/07/duck-tron-by-ryactive/

Tron Guy: Jay Maynard
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