re: admiration thread & cringe thread
gazza said: "being able to laugh off the absurd and
> cringeworthy stuff is part of the fun, though. You
> have to keep some sense of perspective, not take
> it seriously and have a sense of humour about how
> daft it all is, I think - and it helps make you
> appreciate the really glorious stuff all the more."
I agree. Like LOVE & HATE there's really a fine line between admiration & cringe.
It is because we are such big fans (admirers) that we cringe when they
do or say something silly and embarassing.
Heck, when britney spears does something ridiculous...i laugh...no cringing at all.
The cringe thread is not a hate thread.
I cringe when some fans blindly defend them.
IORR............but I like it!