Fandom ... one must love it... really ...

[jhava]

Firstly: yes, I'm backing everything up (which I haven't done in a few months). But, I don't think LJ is going anywhere that quickly. If you read various posts by people within the IT industry, you'll be reassured that LJ won't collapse overnight. These types of sites can run for months with minimal oversight (absent a major server failure). What

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[jhava]

I'm using my special Geezer icon because the Stargate fandom is still going through an unpleasant period where they've cancelled *our* show and booted out the late 30s/early 40s characters to replace it with SGU -- which promises to have a "younger" cast. Hmmmmprh. As you can tell, I'm not pleased.

But, yes, they were talking about Merlin. And no -- it's incredibly intelligent, accurate, on the edge telly -- but it's fun. They're playing (literally) with Arthurian legends (for which many fangirls and boys have a wee bit of a weakness towards in any event), pretty men and women, and lovely stories of friendship. It doesn't take itself seriously; why should we?

As for Buffy, I should have been more precise in my thoughts. What I was really trying to say is, despite all of our wishes (;0)), as we get older, many of the actors we watch will get younger. Telly and film like their 20 somethings. But, I'm with you: personally, I've always preferred my tv boyfriends as men -- not boytoys. My first crush was on Spock of all characters! What does that tell you? And yes, I think TV boytoy is a fabulous new phrase ;)

The program came on to defend it stating it was an entertainment show - *not* a documentary.

Thank you! That's exactly the point! Just go with the flow.

[txvoodoo]

"What I was really trying to say is, despite all of our wishes (;0)), as we get older, many of the actors we watch will get younger. Telly and film like their 20 somethings. But, I'm with you: personally, I've always preferred my tv boyfriends as men -- not boytoys. My first crush was on Spock of all characters! What does that tell you? And yes, I think TV boytoy is a fabulous new phrase ;)"

Oh, yes. Spock was mine, also ;)

You made me think about this, and my tv crushes are and have been very different. I think that it's about the character, for me. Not the age, looks, or any other easily-classified attribute. There's no "I like blue-eyed blondes". I tend to crush on the anti-heroes, but deviate from that at times.

But age? Well, I think those who can't crush on people substantially older or younger than they are don't have the disconnect that I do: my crushes are 100% in my head, and I know that. I don't project myself into it, I don't fantacize about running away with them, etc. No internal Mary-Sue-ing. I mean, when I was an adolescent, sure, I thought "Oh, maybe I'll date Peter Frampton someday!" (wow, I'm dating myself ;)) But that was a short phase - my innate pragmatism quickly asserted itself! :D

[jhava]

I think that it's about the character, for me.

Exactly! I've gone from Spock to Mulder to Picard to Captain Jack Harkness (both actually ;)) to McKay to Sheppard (throw in Lorne because there's something very appealing about a solid, reliable 2nd in command) to Arthur to Hephaestion (as played by one extremely hot Jared Leto in an atrocious movie) to Methos. They certainly don't fall into one easily definable category ...

But age? Well, I think those who can't crush on people substantially older or younger than they are don't have the disconnect that I do: my crushes are 100% in my head, and I know that.

::applauds:: And that's where I like my crushes best.

You get the pretty boys icon ;)

[loreley_se]

I never knew you crushed on Jared as Hephaestion!!! I did, too. I even bought the DVD to be able to re-watch certain scenes even though I hate Colin Farrell and the movie wasn't all that good...
(I bet you've read the Persion Boy then, too...)

[jhava]

To be honest, I'm still crushing on Jared as Hephaestion.

I mean, who wouldn't?



And yep; I bought the movie for the very same reason. And oh yes .. I've read most of the Renault books ::grins::

Girl, you and I need to have a serious talk about our previous fannish crushes!!

Edit: I had forgotten how pretty he is ...

[txvoodoo]

Oh my, he's very pretty.

What movie is this?

[jhava]

The infamous version of "Alexander (2004)" directed by Oliver Stone where the cinema version was more slashy than the director's cut. ::nods::

[txvoodoo]

I think I'll have to keep an eye out for this airing on cable! Heck, you can see I like ancient thingies: http://txvoodooreads.livejournal.com/

[jhava]

::strokes the pretty:: I have a definite crush on Leto (as Hep) with eye liner. Especially when he's making googly eyes at Alexander.

Example, here:

[txvoodoo]

ooh. yum.

[loreley_se]

Girl, you and I need to have a serious talk about our previous fannish crushes!! I think we do. With champagne.

Oh god such a pretty picture. He was the best thing in that movie. Well probably the only good thing in the movie actually ;-)

(And he also is a fab musician - I've seen him live twice - fab fab fab)

[londinensa]

But Alexander is class entertainment - I don't think I've ever laughed until I cried in a cinema before!

Also Jared is a very pretty boy (when he shaves) ;p