Decision 2012: The Bipartisan Fandom
Sup kids, I live under the belief that all presidential elections should have an emotionally invested fandom. I suggest we cross partisan lines to join in a state of fan-union. It’s not just the presidential candidates, in case you’re feeling limited- everyone in motherfucking American politics is either running for reelection or has a stake in someone else’s win or loss. Do you remember @MayorEmanuel? We need crack like that for our candidates too.
- The actors involved are almost cartoonish the way they fit archetypes. You can analyze the shit out of them.
- Don’t just stop there- ship them until there’s nothing left to ship. From Boehner/Cantor to Kucinich/Paul to Obama/Emanuel, there’s something in it for everyone.
- Once you’re done shipping, get into shipping and character stanning wars. Make each other cry. Go down with your ships. Some men just want to see the world burn. Fandom members are those kinds of men.
- Make graphics, fanfics, fanmixes, fanvids, and long posts with words stolen out of a thesaurus to explain why you’re better than everyone.
So tag your fandom related posts with #2012 Election Fandom so everyone else can see ‘em and reblog this to spread the word. Let’s start this grassroots movement.
Yes we can.
- I am Fandom (And So Can You).
missionary position: a romney/perry fic
“hey there, we’re from the church of jesus christ of latter-day sa—”
“shut it, mittens,” rick interrupted gruffly, pulling mitt inside by the tie and shutting the door behind them, pinning the leaner man against the door with his weight. “wonder what the book of mormon says about what i’m gonna do to you tonight,” he grinned.
mitt shut him up with a kiss.
his mission companion, jon huntsman, was all but forgotten outside.
“guys? guys! guys, this is totally against God! GUYS! I THOUGHT YOU PROMISED YOU WOULDN’T LEAVE ME OUT THIS TIME!”
As the debate winds down and the candidates start to file off stage, Jon risks a glance at them. Rick has an affectionate arm around Mitt’s shoulder, despite the fact that every time Mitt’s face turns a strange color the cause is Rick Perry.
Don’t cry on camera Jon. Stay strong.
That night, he may or may not have eaten half a pie and cried to Everybody Hurts on repeat when Mary Kaye asks if he’s coming to bed. (He’s not.)
