this post goes in an unexpected direction

[schmerica]

I feel like I should be ashamed about liking the anon memes, but what the fuck ever. They're entertaining, in an empty calorie way! Like drinking too much Coke.

That is not the main point of this entry, though. The main point of this entry is to tell you all that I think this fandom could benefit from a Russian Revolution AU. Actually, I think that is true of every fandom ever, but since bandom is the only fandom I'm actually reading right now, it is the one I am concentrating on. Frank and Bob in the Red Army together! Mikey and Pete's true love against the backdrop of international politics ~wrenching them apart~! Ray and Gerard redoing Doctor Zhivago! It's beautiful.

...This is the part of the entry where I was going to link to the awesome scan of Soviet Batman from the Red Son miniseries, but it turns out I don't actually have it in my photobucket account like I thought I did. So I guess instead you will just have to deal with BATMAN PIRATE FIGHTING A SHARK. It doesn't actually fit in with the theme of this entry, but it is the most awesome thing ever, which I feel makes up for a lot.



And actually, you know what, while I'm in this section of my photobucket, I'll throw in my OTHER favorite comics scan of all time. God, Batman Elseworld issues gave me so much joy, I can't even tell you.



I still kind of want an icon from that. *thoughtful*

This also reminds me of another subject I was considering, namely: who in bandom, if anybody, do you think Cass Cain would get along with? Sigh, she was my favorite.

Edited to add: Dear The Cab, +10000 points for your adorable video today, but -500 for insulting the awesomeness of Galaxy Quest. Love, me.

Comments

[shoemaster.livejournal.com]

I'm so not into comics but if I remember right from the three fics I read two years ago....I say Mikeyway.

(my icon choice just made me think of french!pirate!Mikey chilling with pirate!batman. Frank would be so jealous.)

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

See, the thing about Mikeyway is that he doesn't talk much, but he also doesn't move much? So she wouldn't be overwhelmed by his verbalness, maybe, but he might not have the other stuff for her to cling on to.

I'm leaning towards Bob, myself.

[shoemaster.livejournal.com]

but if anyone could decipher the twitches in his face, it would be her! But hmm. Maybe Bob!

LET'S PRETEND I READ YOUR WHOLE COMMENT BEFORE REPLYING.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

THAT IS ALWAYS A FUN GAME.

[shoemaster.livejournal.com]

I think the "we'll pretend Allison is smarter than she actually is" is a game the rest of the world plays a lot. And I appreciate that.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

I would like to see Gerard as pirate!Batman, but I doubt he appreciates Leatherwing's awesomeness correctly. SIGH.

[shoemaster.livejournal.com]

aaaaaand now you've gone beyond the scope of my comics knowledge. Hopefully someone else will come along and entertain you now.

[shihadchick.livejournal.com]

...the ruffly shirt keeps trying to turn Bruce Wayne into Captain Jack Sparrow in my head and wow, that is a confusing thing to try and keep ones neurons from, well, DOING. *stares at brain* But those are very cool scans.

*would be more helpful in terms of comics-related comment but is kind of mostly-semi-strictly a Marvel girl and thus compleeeeeeeetely out of her depth*

Also, dude, the Cab insulted Galaxy Quest?? NOT COOL, GUYS.

[soundslikej.livejournal.com]

Ahahaha, yes, seriously, I was like OH BOYS I LOVE YOU all through the Cab's video, and then sadfaced at them a lot.

...but I still love their adorkable faces!

[svilleficrecs.livejournal.com]

http://www.amazon.com/Captivation-Black-Lace-Natasha-Rostova/dp/0352341483/

It could be like this, but with more buttsex.

[kerrypolka.livejournal.com]

WHO INSULTED GALAXY QUEST, COMRADE. THEY WILL BE THE FIRST AGAINST THE WALL.

[impertinence.livejournal.com]

I like anon memes! Um, sometimes I run around and insult people posting opinions I don't like. It's freeing.

SAINTLY BATMAN!

[mecurtin.livejournal.com]

So Batman Elseworlds is all about porn scenarios, eh? cool.

You're totally right that the world needs more Russian Revolution/Doctor Zhivago AUs. Especially SGA.*plots*

[forevernew.livejournal.com]

Dude, come on. I realise I'm risking the wrath of lots of people, but Galaxy Quest? Not a good movie. Fun, yes! And ridiculous. But not good.

(A DARKER SHADE OF VESTMENTS, oh my dear sweet lord.)

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

I admit you may have a point, but remember that they end the video by going off to watch Bill and Ted -- which I love with all my heart, but hi.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

All Elseworlds are about porn scenarios. Or at least can be taken out of context as such. It's pretty awesome.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

Ahahahahaha, I'm actually pretty nice in the anon memes! For the most part.

They always make me wonder where the group of people in bandom who kind of hate me are, and why, though. I am sure there are some out there, but I don't know who or why.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

...Now I kind of want to read that.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

No! We like them too much, despite this glaring flaw!

[kerrypolka.livejournal.com]

I suppose the Glorious Cause needs all sorts, including the "mostly awesome except for that one thing" types.

[forevernew.livejournal.com]

Ahaha, fair deuce. Um... they're teenage boys and have no taste? That's my excuse, lol.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

ME TOOOOOOOOO

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

Now my brain hurts too. D:

[laughingacademy.livejournal.com]

Oh my God, just when I thought Red Son could not get more awesome they introduced Dissident!Batman with his furry hat.

Hey, they made an action figure! Here’s a picture! (http://www.youbuynow.com/img/items/114358467050555800.jpg)

Also, I’m sorry, but Galaxy Quest ROCKS. It’s sci-fi’s answer to ¡Three Amigos! It has Tim Allen doing Shatner, Alan Rickman doing Nimoy (and wearing a goofy latex headpiece), a red-shirt having an existential meltdown, and canon xenophilia!

[looneyluna.livejournal.com]

OMG Russian Revolution AU would be awesome. I can see Gerard Way as a really earnest revolutionary. Wheels are spinning and history geekiness is starting to take over my brain. THANKS A LOT.

[olivia-circe.livejournal.com]

...the fandom hive mind is kind of freaky, sometimes. I am not actually writing a Russian Revolution AU, because when I started brainstorming it become the most cracked-out thing in the entire universe (your version is better), but this (http://jjtaylor.livejournal.com/306018.html) will at least make you laugh.

And oh, Red Son! I LOVE that comic.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

I saw the action figure pictures when I was searching for the scan! Awesome.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

\o/

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

ahahhaha, NEAT.

*is a bad person, yes*

[shihadchick.livejournal.com]

I shared the pain! \o/