The Fans Are Calling It

Recently heard on Twitter:

I called Sam Worthington 2 years ago... now I'm calling Michael Fassbender too. Just wait and see, he's brilliant.

Michael's star is rising, and there's bound to be more and more people, enjoying his work from whatever project he's working on.

Michael is going to be a star, or at least a respected actor, who continues to receive awards, accolades and more importantly, work.  He's a joy to watch.  We hope that the public doesn't get tired of him anytime soon.  We're sure that those who saw Michael's work back then, felt that one day he'd make it big, and it looks like that day will be coming soon.

Now people are making their calls, or making themselves known--when they became fans.  On Twitter, one fan wrote:

Just wanted to have on the record that I was a fan of Michael Fassbender from way before Fish Tank or Hunger or Basterds or even 300.

He was Christenson in Band of Brothers and don't you forget it, world.

 

 

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Others have made similar reports...I was a fan way back when....I was a fan before Fish Tank, or Inglourious Basterds, or Hunger. 

That's really cool.  They were able to see such great talent way back when. But what does being a fan from way back when really mean?

We can say that we were fans from "300", and that's almost 3 years ago.  Just from his performance in "300", we knew there was something extra special that sparked our interest in Michael's work.  Curiosity led us to look for his earlier work, to watch that something special that caught our attention in "300".  Had we had the time, or taken the time to watch Band of Brothers back then, maybe we would have said the same thing, but much earlier.  We did have an interest in the movie, but never got around to it.  Ten hours plus of shows is hard to watch in one sitting.  But even after Band of Brothers, most of Michael's work was TV work in the UK, and we're in the US.  How could we have even known?

There's no way to really measure what a fan really is. One could say that you are a real fan if you share your interests with everyone around you. Or you create a site where fans can gather, like "Hexperience," the first known site for fans of Michael. Or you own every dvd.  Or memorize every article published.  Or attend public appearances.  Or write letters of appreciation.  Or blog about your admired.  Or sit quietly, enjoying the work until everyone else catches up with you. It really doesn't matter.

Whether you do something outwardly or not, doesn't make you a better fan.  Jumping on a bandwagon isn't a bad thing, as long as the jump is safe and is being constantly jumped by new people.  It's important to keep the old fans but also inspire new fans.  If you are just starting out within an interest, it's nice to know someone who knows the ropes.  Don't get overwhelmed with information, and don't feel bad that you don't know.  You'll know soon, and from there, you can be an expert, just like anyone else from 'way back when'. 

Whatever makes you feel like a fan, as long as it doesn't endanger you or someone else, should be a good enough level for you.  Which reminds us, we have a card to send out.

What is your fan level like?