The TWoP Post That Ran Amuck...

[quaggy_mire]

People were talking about how they became a J/D shipper of at TWoP's Keytus (J/D) thread. Mine just got too long for me to post in good conscience, but I didn't want it to go to waste. Good thing I have my LJ!  (Be warned: I didn't proof it.)

How I Became a West Wing Fanatic and a J/D Shipper
By Quag E. Mire

I was stubborn.  I refused to watch

Comments

[dawnitella]

*hugs Quaggy*

It all sounds so painful. It sounds worse than me who's been in agony since the beginning. I even taped it when I was 15 and had to work on Wednesday nights. I had no idea why I liked the show so much... I thank God at 15 I had really good taste in TV (I also watched Sports Night, and Jack and Jill... Dude, Jack and Josh on Studio 60, wtf?), and as much as I was strung along all those years, your faith was tested!

Ok, I'm kidding a little with some of this, but the post deserves this:
Dude.

[quaggy_mire]

Aww, thanks, sweetie! I was tested as a West Wing fanatic but my faith in Josh and Donna never wavered! My guys!

But it's strange to think that I owe my West Wing devotion to Amanda Pete failing to hold my interest. Now, she’s on Studio 60. I’m not sure how I feel about that! Seems full circle, but I'm worried about a Mandy redux.

[anatolealice]

Hey Quaggy. I'm glad you posted this. Love the name Miss Mire :-)
It's funny that those of us who love the show so much were determined not to watch in the beginning. I'd vaguely heard before I moved to england but I thought it sounded awful. Really, I shouldn't listen to myself.
It's also interesting hearing about how people found TWoP. Because it really changes the way you watch TV. But I guess that probably breaches the 'don't talk about the boards on the boards' rule so I won't bring it up on keytus. See you 'round *waves*

[quaggy_mire]

Hi Ally! I thought you'd get a kick out of "Quag E. Mire." I love my alias! It’s so versatile.

A stubborn lot, aren't we? I actually still haven't seen The American Preisdent because I was stubborn about it. My mom loved it, but I wouldn't listen. The ads were terrible. I know I'm going to have to rent it sometime.

Yes, finding out how people found TWoP is a big part of the story. It like fertilizer that helps your "focus" grow! :-)

[dawnitella]

Omg I was about to reply to your reply to mine and say I hadn't even thought about the "mandy-redux"... But first let me say... YOU NEED TO SEE THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT.

Now for my mandy comment... Maybe JaMo will come back and steal Studio 60... Hey, a girl can dream...

[quaggy_mire]

My hope too! Too much too ask, you think? But Sorkin brought in Josh Malina! It's not *too* crazy an idea!

And I know, I know about American President. Jeez! You and my mother. :-)

Seriously, I might as well wait until there's no more West Wing. It'll help fill the void.

[seri_scribble]

Wow. That was quite the journey. Now you've got me thinking about when my west wing obsession really kicked into high gear....

[quaggy_mire]

Thanks. I really couldn't believe how long this post got, until I finished it. And I was leaving stuff out! I guess I'm just a little obsessive by nature! :-)

[olsonm_raymond]

Thanks for posting this Quagy. I love these stories.

[quaggy_mire]

Thank you, olsOnm! (See, got it right this time!) So when are you going to write yours?

And it's Quaggy with TWO g's! Or "Quagmire" if you're feeling more formal. :-D

[olsonm_raymond]

Touche QuagGy! :D And I already wrote mine in the Keytus thread, I was second after Liz. But now that I have a LJ I should post it there! But will anyone read it?

[quaggy_mire]

I will! And since my memory obviously leaks, it will be new to me!