Originally Posted By wonderingalice Hey Dan... I know it rarely happens, but I'm gonna disagree with ya a little bit on this one. The term "syncophant" (flatterer, literally) would suit those that think Disney can do no wrong. Fan Boys (or Bois, in this case) just go nuts on every aspect. That said, I think that LP generates a lot of really interesting conversations. I don't take the time to read or participate in all of them (some are REALLY involved, so I take a pass on 'em. ;-) But isn't that the point of a site like this? I would proprose that someone who doesn't care to listen to all sides here...just stop coming. Heh.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Yeah, I think Alice is right. I've always thought "fanboi" was a term for someone REALLY into something, not necessarily someone who thinks the creators can do no wrong. In fact, fanbois can be some of the harshest critics. Star Wars fanbois, for example, may love the franchise but criticize the more recent series mercilessly. "Obsessive" might be the best word. Star Trek fanbois who can't be bothered to learn Spanish or French but learn how to speak Klingon would be another example.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^I thought about mentioning Trekkies or Star Wars fans, but decided against pointing a finger to any specific, well-known group... LOL. ;-)
Originally Posted By danyoung While I agree with the above as to the technical meaning of fanboi, it does seem as if it's being used in a derogatory manner, as in "The new TSMM game is no big deal, but I'm sure the fanbois are gonna love it!" Again, I don't like the slant the word has taken, or the superiority displayed by those who use it in that way.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^Except that Manfried's comment indicates the opposite. He's defending the ride and calling those who are less than happy with it "fanbois."
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Let's face it, we're all "Disney fanbois" to a certain extent or we wouldn't be here. To the outside world, anyone who has been on POTC or MTWR (or knows the acronyms!) dozens of times and happily waits in line to do it again, and can name all the scenes within... should probably be approached with caution and perhaps a ten-foot pole. I agree there are degrees of fanboi-dom. Like anything. There are those who simply love the parks, and those who can tell you what type of sneakers the maintenance workers for iasw wear. And it's possible that people who use the term here are trying to say "I may be obsessive, but I'm not THAT obsessive. I mean, I'm not a fanboi or anything."
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance "How about the lesser know "The Blackhole" fanbois? " Hans is the CEO of this club.
Originally Posted By danyoung alice, to be honest I think the term fanboi is all over the place. It's basically used to elevate one's self above those silly simple people who like/dislike something Disney has done, or those who want/don't want Disney to take some action. It's a silly term, but it's almost always derogatory.
