the workings of fanfic are strange

[ratcreature]

Somehow I find it amusing that the idea that Blair really knows how to fly helicopters, that appeared first, iirc, in jacquez's Dog Tag series, has made it into the list of fanfic themes at the Cascade Library, together with categories like amnesia stories, stories about Jim and/or Blair with children, etc.

I still remember the discussions about the story when it was first published, and how many found it a not very believable reading of canon. Now it's a subgenre (albeit a small one). The workings of fanfic are strange indeed.

Comments

[thornsilver]

When I first saw my "Blair can fly helicopters" story, I did find it believable. Yes, he is clearly bluffing in the episode, but he knows so much easotheric stuff... it was possible.

On the other hand, the author made me belive that Blair had aquired that knowledge during his stint in the army, so we can comment on my gullibility here. :)

[jacquez.livejournal.com]

I AM FANOR THE MIGHTY, INVENTOR OF FANON!

[ratcreature]

Heh. True, true. Do you have a spandex costume too? *ducks and runs*

[jacquez.livejournal.com]

Yes, I do.

It's purple with a "Cascade PD" belt buckle and a big F-shaped chest shield.

Totally fabulous!

[ratcreature]

You mean you look like this? *grin*



(the facial expression is inspired by the cover from Catwoman #20...)

[jacquez.livejournal.com]

Oh. My. God.

That is too funny for words.

[reginagiraffe]

Make the hair black with blue highlights and Bob's your uncle.

[ratcreature]

I'm glad you like it. =)

[thsfuhqinsux.livejournal.com]

Oh wow! That actually looks a lot like Jacquez! in a very cartoon superhero way, I mean. Damn! You're good. I have never been good with this kind of art.

If I were to make suggestions, I would say, add compartments or things to the belt, like a utility belt, with a palm in it, and a cell phone. Instead of the standard calf high boots, have calf high roller blades, and somehow, incorporate the symbol from the sign on Einstiens Folly in the costume, maybe behind the F on the chest. And an earring with a little helicopter on it.

[ratcreature]

I'm glad you like it.

I think I'll leave the gadgets, the origin story, the secret lair, the trusted sidekick and all that jazz the Mighty Fanor needs as a superhero for someone else to develop, though. *grin*