Comments on: It’s at times like these that I miss Fanboy Rampage http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/its-at-times-like-these-that-i-miss-fanboy-rampage/ Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair! Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:14:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jog http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/its-at-times-like-these-that-i-miss-fanboy-rampage/#comment-2472 Jog Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:33:27 +0000 http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-2472 What this situation really needs right now is one of Kelly's editorial cartoons in The Onion, depicting a battered Superman laying dead on the steps of the Daily Planet, the grinning, rotten corpse of Jerry Siegel (labeled as such) cackling above him while Lady Liberty weeps in the background. Kelly frowns at the reader: "Truth and justice, huh?" Don't let us down, Kelly. What this situation really needs right now is one of Kelly’s editorial cartoons in The Onion, depicting a battered Superman laying dead on the steps of the Daily Planet, the grinning, rotten corpse of Jerry Siegel (labeled as such) cackling above him while Lady Liberty weeps in the background. Kelly frowns at the reader:

“Truth and justice, huh?”

Don’t let us down, Kelly.

]]> By: Tucker Stone http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/its-at-times-like-these-that-i-miss-fanboy-rampage/#comment-2471 Tucker Stone Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:14:52 +0000 http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-2471 Holy shit, he really does start talking about Pokemon and Dora the Explorer, and he even throws out a "think of the children" at the end! I've never wanted to not read a comic book this much ever in my life. Holy shit, he really does start talking about Pokemon and Dora the Explorer, and he even throws out a “think of the children” at the end! I’ve never wanted to not read a comic book this much ever in my life.

]]> By: Tucker Stone http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/its-at-times-like-these-that-i-miss-fanboy-rampage/#comment-2470 Tucker Stone Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:06:22 +0000 http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-2470 No fucking way does he start talking about Pokemon and Dora the Explorer. No fucking way does he start talking about Pokemon and Dora the Explorer.

]]> By: Dick Hyacinth http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/its-at-times-like-these-that-i-miss-fanboy-rampage/#comment-2469 Dick Hyacinth Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:59:02 +0000 http://oneofthejonesboys.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-2469 I'm glad that everyone almost immediately realized how terrible that comments thread was. The best (by which I mean worst) comment is a recent one from a dude who wants to celebrate his fidelity to the character above all other superheroes: <i>I’m not a legal expert, I’m a Superman fan of 30 years. Most of the people on this board have no idea what that kind of loyalty is like. Superman, for all of the characters flaws, has been a major part of my life. As my father passed his love of the character to me, I hope to pass that same passion on to my children.... While I am hopeful, I am also pragmatic. This case has never been about anything more than money. Sure the change in Copyright Law opened the door, but let’s face facts: Not once in the years of legal action has one family member mentioned any interest in the character. As a matter of fact, on FOX news, just after the verdict was announced, The Family appeared and expressed joy at the monetary aspect of this case. Nothing was said about the Character, as far as “maintaining the legacy” goes. They don’t care.</i> And then he starts talking about Pokemon and Dora the Explorer. I’m glad that everyone almost immediately realized how terrible that comments thread was. The best (by which I mean worst) comment is a recent one from a dude who wants to celebrate his fidelity to the character above all other superheroes:

I’m not a legal expert, I’m a Superman fan of 30 years. Most of the people on this board have no idea what that kind of loyalty is like. Superman, for all of the characters flaws, has been a major part of my life. As my father passed his love of the character to me, I hope to pass that same passion on to my children….

While I am hopeful, I am also pragmatic. This case has never been about anything more than money. Sure the change in Copyright Law opened the door, but let’s face facts: Not once in the years of legal action has one family member mentioned any interest in the character. As a matter of fact, on FOX news, just after the verdict was announced, The Family appeared and expressed joy at the monetary aspect of this case. Nothing was said about the Character, as far as “maintaining the legacy” goes. They don’t care.

And then he starts talking about Pokemon and Dora the Explorer.

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