Don't leave a voicemail, seriously.

So, one day Pete got really annoyed that people seem to take Gerard seriously as an artist and he said NUH UH! and stomped his foot. In a forest in Romania, three woodland creatures died as a result of his temper tantrum. Everyone's seen the comic, I'm sure.

Now, about that whole Vicky-T reads fanfic thing...

I think that sometimes the popularity of certain people/things gets obscured in fandom. So, Supernatural seems like a really popular show because everyone I know talks about it all the time. In actuality, I don't know any nonfannish people who watch it out here in RL.

I think in a similar way, Cobra Starship seems like a popular band, but they're really not actually famous. Celebrity is new for most of them, and it only follows that they would google themselves and read the fic about them. Wouldn't you? Wouldn't it be tempting to interact with people creating stories about you?

I don't know. It seems like much ado about nothing. Would I want to be trapped in a room with Patrick Stump being grilled about the fetishization of his hat wearing or his chub? Could I donate a kidney instead? I know confrontation with the fact that "celebrities" read fic is shocking and disgruntling for many people, but, like I've said before, we are free marketing for them so they LIKE that people do their advertising for free. I mean, Cobra is nothing without fandom. Fandom finances their current level of success. Do you know anyone outside of fandom (who is not a scenester or in the industry) who even knows who this band is?

Anyway, Ugly Betty, who watches it?

Also, Happy Birthday Theresa. You're my sister-friend and I adore your stripey socks off.

I guess I haven't dissed memes enough lately because people are suddenly hitting me with them. I guess maybe they might always but I only ever skip back 100 on my fl and that never catches everything?

From Rachel:

Rules:
Pick 10 people and give them the "You Make My Day!" award. If you're picked, you are charged with picking 10 of your own.

txtequilanights you are a bright spot in my every day, sweetheart. You always have something cracked out to make me laugh and laugh. You enable me and link me to everything behind the scenes and above the board in bandom. Anyone who doesn't know you is a sorry human being for the lack of you.

hackthis I don't tell you enough how much I cherish you. The Slytherin code doesn't allow for sentimentality, so we are more *brisk nod* than *effusive cheek kissing* so sometimes my adoration gets swept under the carpet. You are an amazing friend, a stout companion, and rollickingly hilarious. I don't remember my life without you. I can't imagine it without you.

coiledsoul I think my email log says it all. You're the tetherball to my kite. Every time I say "hey, this thing!" and you say "yeah, so doable" I remember all over again what a unique person you are and how invaluable you are. You're too good for this world.

jay_jay Girl, I miss your crackerjacket heart. You're still a flash of color on the tilt-a-whirl, it's just the background that's turning grey. XO

onelittlesleep You continue to amaze me at every turn. You're a true friend with a loyal heart who looks past the toady exterior of people to see their true value. You're unique perspective always illuminates my own worldview.

technosage I still don't think of you as a fandom friend, and I probably never will. You're the girl from Reno who made me laugh and talked shit about romance novels. You're a real friend who I know I can always count on.

starkeymonster STUFF! You put up with me. What more can I ask for (besides bacon and a back rub)? You are the smartest person I know but you never lord it over or belittle anyone. You're so amazing that people forget to tell you how amazing you are because you ask for nothing in return. Whatever I did for you to drop into my life, I count my blessings

queenofalostart It's been a long road, baby. You're quality. Your romantic spirit and take no prisoners attitude always makes me believe a little bit harder in the world.

cathybites Oh god, why are you so cool? Seriously, there are like ten people in the world who are total tools because you sucked all the cool out of the room.

antheia if I had to chose someone to negotiate my release from prison, I would pick you. You have a huge heart and you love hard. I respect you and wish I could be more like you.

bonus
estrella30 as if I couldn't name check you on a lovememe. You are a whole lot more than sparkles and being pretty and it's a shame so few people know it.

apetslife you're a life-long, down in the ditches, saving me from myself friend. I love you like a sister (even as much as that sounds trite) and I would give you a kidney (yours are better than mine, I'm sure). You're unflaggingly optimistic and a true good soul.

<lj user="literaryll"? you are the most giving person I know. You care about people so genuinely and ask for nothing in return. My life is improved by the addition of you in it. I also want to thank the people who left me Valentine's Day gifts on my lj. I love you all and I hope soon I will have more time to say so.