The Truth Behind the Fanboy and Why They Exist
Part 2: The "Fanboi" Phenomenon
When we examine the issue of fanboys and fangirls in a religious context (just bear with us on this, it will all make more sense than you will likely believe later on in this article) it makes it a lot easier to grasp and to understand. And believe it or not there is a good reason for this, but for now just read on and accept, because these ARE the droids we are looking for...
For the purposes of our examples, adherents who follow the Xbox 360 are called "Forzaites," while followers of the PlayStation 3 are known as "Gran Turismoists." The much smaller group whose preference is the Nintendo Wii gaming console are called Pokemonolics, and while they may appear to be smaller in number and less a threat, in reality their reach is world-wide and includes worshipers from every age range and social background making them incredibly difficult to spot visually.
Manipulating Emotions...
The purveyors of all things consumerist on Madison Avenue in New York City seek to manipulate the emotions of consumers as effectively as they can, but to not be seen to be doing so, since success in their endeavors relies upon the target remaining unaware that they are being manipulated. The same basic approach is used by the masters of art in the creation of paintings that are intended to provoke specific reactions and thought from those who view them without the viewer becoming aware that their emotions are being intentionally manipulated.
When you look at the painting above by master Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres -- which is called La Grande Odalisque (1814, oil on canvas) what do you see? What do you feel? The cool aloof eroticism that is the primary focus of the painting is accentuated by its exotic context -- a peacock fan, turban, enormous pearls, and an opium hookah along with the porcelain sexuality that the figure reveals without revealing anything forbidden conceals a message of fear and desire that is linked to the long history of aggression between Christian Europe and Islamic Asia, which is what this painting is really illustrating.Frommer's New Travel Guide for Asia warns that turning your back on a Pokemonolic who is holding one of the red-and-white colored balls that they are known to carry in holsters concealed on their person is considered to be a very risky action; cautious travelers are advised to listen for the Pokemonolic's cult-like battle cry of "I Choose You!" and immediately run for the shelter of the nearest uniformed nurse or police officer, as these figures are given a seemingly disproportionate level of respect and adoration by most Pokemonolics.
Warning: Identifying yourself as a Nurse or Police Officer when speaking to a Pokemonolic carries the risk of attracting unwanted and potentially sexual attention from them. While sexual relations with members of the Pokemonolics Faith is generally risky it can be fun, but with the population of that group being either very young or very old, the activity carries with it certain other concerns that are dealt with in our free brochure: Pokemonolics and You -- Is that Gamer Jailbait?
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