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Post by Savage Gambino on Sept 29, 2011 14:05:15 GMT -5
I've heard reference made towards Shimmer fans (or fans of women's wrestling in general) being creepy, but I've never really paid it that much attention (granted, I've seen some creepy stuff here, but nothing that wasn't par for the course by Internet standards). Now, admittedly, I don't really follow Shimmer, but they can't be that much creepier than any other Internet fandoms, can they?
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Sept 29, 2011 14:41:10 GMT -5
I've heard rumors they can get a bit....possesive with certain wrestlers. They build an attachment and any form of recognition is taken as a sign of affection. Like the cheerleader saying "Hello" to the school nerd in the hallway and he swoons.
I think, for the most part, the fans act civil as whole so this might be the few bad apples spoiling the bunch.
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Post by Crusty Ruffles on Sept 29, 2011 14:46:04 GMT -5
I'll let you know after this weekend.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Sept 29, 2011 14:46:41 GMT -5
I've heard rumors they can get a bit....possesive with certain wrestlers. They build an attachment and any form of recognition is taken as a sign of affection. Like the cheerleader saying "Hello" to the school nerd in the hallway and he swoons. I think, for the most part, the fans act civil as whole so this might be the few bad apples spoiling the bunch. There's some of that type of obsession on this forum. |
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Sept 29, 2011 14:47:59 GMT -5
I've heard rumors they can get a bit....possesive with certain wrestlers. They build an attachment and any form of recognition is taken as a sign of affection. Like the cheerleader saying "Hello" to the school nerd in the hallway and he swoons. I think, for the most part, the fans act civil as whole so this might be the few bad apples spoiling the bunch. There's some of that type of obsession on this forum. Good point. Sereena Deeb, my heart goes out to you. |
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Sept 29, 2011 14:48:00 GMT -5
I don't doubt that they exist, but there's no way they're the majority.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2011 14:49:47 GMT -5
You have crazies everywhere though. I bet they have some interesting people that have attachments, but probably no more than any other program.
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Post by mjolnir on Sept 29, 2011 14:51:43 GMT -5
Serena? I'd be more worried about Portia Perez considering alot of the fans that linger in this section...
Also, for further studies into this see BOD.
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Sept 29, 2011 14:52:21 GMT -5
For a wrestling company made up entirely of women it's unfortunately inevitable. Most fans on the whole seem like decent people but like with any other company you get a good number of oddballs, this company just happens to be made up of women rolling around in lycra as opposed to guys who look like Kevin Steen.
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Sept 29, 2011 14:57:24 GMT -5
Serena? I'd be more worried about Portia Perez considering alot of the fans that linger in this section... Also, for further studies into this see BOD. Want to know the sad part? I don't think all these guys are super into Deeb because she's an attractive young lady, but because she used to hang out with Punk. |
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Sept 29, 2011 15:00:23 GMT -5
Serena? I'd be more worried about Portia Perez considering alot of the fans that linger in this section... Also, for further studies into this see BOD. Want to know the sad part? I don't think all these guys are super into Deeb because she's an attractive young lady, but because she used to hang out with Punk. This wouldn't surprise me at all, really. Plus, since she shaved her head, her look is "out of the norm", and wrestling fans somehow foster ridiculous obsessions over those girls(Evidence: Daffney). |
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Sept 29, 2011 15:01:04 GMT -5
Serena? I'd be more worried about Portia Perez considering alot of the fans that linger in this section... Also, for further studies into this see BOD. Want to know the sad part? I don't think all these guys are super into Deeb because she's an attractive young lady, but because she used to hang out with Punk. The CM Punk Paradox opens back up with an EXCITING NEW TWIST  |
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Sept 29, 2011 15:01:33 GMT -5
Want to know the sad part? I don't think all these guys are super into Deeb because she's an attractive young lady, but because she used to hang out with Punk. This wouldn't surprise me at all, really. Plus, since she shaved her head, her look is "out of the norm", and wrestling fans somehow foster ridiculous obsessions over those girls(Evidence: Daffney). Daffney is actually really flipping cool so that doesn't surprise me, the Deeb obsession happened only after she got fired. |
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Post by Savage Gambino on Sept 29, 2011 15:03:57 GMT -5
I've heard rumors they can get a bit....possesive with certain wrestlers. They build an attachment and any form of recognition is taken as a sign of affection. Like the cheerleader saying "Hello" to the school nerd in the hallway and he swoons. I think, for the most part, the fans act civil as whole so this might be the few bad apples spoiling the bunch. There's some of that type of obsession on this forum. There's some on every forum, truth be told. That's part of why I posted the question; with all fandoms, there's are pockets of crazy. The way some people tell it, you'd think women's wrestling fans out-crazy those crazies. |
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Post by thetower52 on Sept 29, 2011 15:35:37 GMT -5
There are these type of fans for male wrestlers as well
look at some of the hardy fan girls for god sakes
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Sept 29, 2011 15:51:18 GMT -5
There are these type of fans for male wrestlers as well look at some of the hardy fan girls for god sakes Well, yeah, but those are generally fewer and farther between. I'm convinced there are some fans, here and elsewhere, that would lick dirt if you told them Mickie James was standing there a few minutes ago. |
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Post by Peeetah on Sept 29, 2011 15:54:36 GMT -5
Serena? I'd be more worried about Portia Perez considering alot of the fans that linger in this section... Also, for further studies into this see BOD. Want to know the sad part? I don't think all these guys are super into Deeb because she's an attractive young lady, but because she used to hang out with Punk. That's just silly. |
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Sept 29, 2011 15:55:32 GMT -5
There are these type of fans for male wrestlers as well look at some of the hardy fan girls for god sakes Well, yeah, but those are generally fewer and farther between. I'm convinced there are some fans, here and elsewhere, that would lick dirt if you told them Mickie James was standing there a few minutes ago. Sadly, yes. Can't refute that. |
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Post by theryno665 on Sept 29, 2011 16:23:47 GMT -5
Lonely nerds + Hot chicks that share an interest = DUH
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Post by Dat Dude on Sept 29, 2011 16:27:23 GMT -5
I'll let you know after this weekend. That's my stance as well. My only exposure to Shimmer have been dvds or online. So it's tough to tell based on that. I'll be disappointed if there isn't much female fans supporting them. I know at worst, women's wrestling can be misogynistic (Wrestlicious, Custom Matches, WWE at times, etc), but at best, women's wrestling can the epidemy of feminism. You have women who perform just at well as their male counterparts, (and in some cases just as athletically gifted as most males), who due to the exploitative nature of the wrestling industry HAVE to be self-reliant, strong (physically and mentally), and disregard traditional gender roles in order to survive in such an industry. While at the same time, at no expense of their self-worth. Some of these woman can be good role-models for girls growing up. I really hope female wrestling fans see that. |
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