Why the *fudge* do we do it?

[dizzojay]

Otherwise known as:

An illustrated scientific and psychotic psychological analysis of fangirl responses when watching a Supernatural season finale.

Our studies have proven that this is a traumatic and intense process that goes through many shared stages:



No spoilers!



First stage - PREPARATION

Fangirls gird their loins, square their shoulders and prepare mentally for the ordeal at hand.  This preparation frequently involves caffeine, alcohol, pictures of shirtless Dean and Sam, other fangirls, and chocolate.

Lots of chocolate.



Second stage - TREPIDATION

Having been tortured with teasers and spoilers for the last few months, fangirls' blood pressure is usually somewhere up around the life-threatening level at this point.



Third stage - CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SON

'Nuff said.



Fourth stage - UNDIVIDED ATTENTION

As the show gets underway, the fangirl is deaf and blind to anything else going on around her.  Partners are advised not attempt to instigate a conversation, sexual intercourse or any other form of social interaction during this time.



Fifth stage - AGGRAVATION

By this point in proceedings, some character in the show is being unreasonable or generally just being a dick, and fangirls are wont to show their displeasure at such individual.

Planet-wide cries of 'jerk', 'douchebag', and/or  'assbutt' are quite common during this stage.



Sixth stage - FRUSTRATION

Why didn't Dean blow the big bad's brains out when he got the chance?
Why didn't Sam stay with the demon they left tied up with a flimsy bit of rope?
Why hasn't Castiel snogged Dean yet?



Seventh stage - CONNIPTION

The fangirls' coping mechanisms are burning out by this stage.  Planet Earth's ambient temperature has been known to rise at least one degree at times like this.  Supernatural has been cited as a leading cause of global warming.



Fangirls have been known to lose their mind ...



And even their shoes on occasion.



Eighth stage - DEVASTATION

Dean produces the OPT ...



And every fangirl produces a few to keep it company.



Stage nine - STUPEFACTION

OMG - it's all over, and ...

This is a phenomenon know as the 'fangirl boggle' when the eyes are the only part of the body that seem capable of independent movement until the brain recovers from its trauma and re-engages.



Can also be identified as the 'beaten around the head with a concrete paving-slab' moment ...



Stage ten - DEJECTION

The fangirls' laments can be heard slightly more coherently during this stage.

No, surely not ...?
It can't be ...?
They can't do that, can they ...?



Stage eleven - EXPLOSION

A period of anger; during this stage, fangirls tend to give over coherency to volume.

WHAT THE HELL HAVE THOSE SODS DONE TO THE BOYS THIS TIME?



Stage twelve - RESIGNATION

A period of helplessness; whatever they've done, there's nothing the fangirls can do about it ...



Stage thirteen - COMPLETE AND UTTER DESTRUCTION

Fangirls have likened this stage to feeling like their heart has been ripped out of their chest.



Stage fourteen - AWFUL REALISATION

The despair of realising that there are five months to go before anyone can find out what's going to happen next.



Stage fifteen - HIBERNATION

And that's where the fandom comes in ...

Welcome to ... HELLATUS.



What on earth will the fangirls do to fill the time?




Credits:
Gifs by Teh Brawler: Knowyourmeme and Mostly-Jensen.tumbler.com
The rest are screenshots lifted from Google and Pinterest.  Happy to give credit where it's due - just let me know.

Comments

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, sounds like you have had experience along these lines...

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Is it that obvious?
:)

[sasha-dragon.livejournal.com]

As I sit at my desk trying not to choke on my lunch, due to the hysterical laughter that keep threatening to burst forth. May I say never have truer words been spoken, in a more heartfelt and honest way.

Even as I write this, know there are fan girls around the world girding their loins, bulk buying tissues and chocolate. All because the end of season nine is nigh, and Jared the bugger, took great delight in telling us this was going to hurt!

Also I feel there may be scribbling in the future. lots and lots of scribbling as we fan girls try to fix our broken hearts. Or if you're a H/C writer, beat the beat the crap out of them a little more *G*

So As I sit here gibbering in fear, knowing full well I'll be a wreck tomorrow, I can't help but feel a sense of kinship for all the rest of us doing exactly the same.

*Clings to your ankles whimpering softly*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

We can all drown our sorrows tomorrow evening!
I've already checked that the wine's chilling in the fridge ...

[wings128.livejournal.com]

Why the *fudge* do we do it? *points to her icon* Why, for the plot of course. :D

This post is just so perfect hun, utterly perfect!

And yes, despite the rigors of time space and dimensions, milly_gal, stir_of_echoes and I have synced our timezones, shared out the snack providing duties, and will watch together around the world; an open email our only link to the only people who absolutely understand...fellow fangirls. ♥

Who will gimme shelter?
Who will keep me warm?
Long night beneath the storm ("Year Zero" - King Swamp)

[fannishliss.livejournal.com]

KING SWAMP!!!!!!

[wings128.livejournal.com]

LOVE that song! :D

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

So have you got a link to the livestream or something? I really fancy watching it live given that I haven't got work tomorrow, but I've no idea how to do it!

[wings128.livejournal.com]

http://www.tubeplus.me/player/2140448/Supernatural/season_9/episode_23/Do_You_Believe_in_Miracles/

It's not up yet, but if you check later. Pick an player and click through till it plays. I've had friends say it doesn't work in their countries, so I hope it works for you.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I've just clicked on it and it says 'Access Barred' by Sky for copyright reasons.

Poo!

I'm going to have a trawl on Facebook to see if I can find one :(

But thanks, anyway x

[wings128.livejournal.com]

BUGGER!

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

If not for you ladies I think there would be some eps that just might kill me, tonight's included! So *HUGS*

[wings128.livejournal.com]

I don't know how I survived watching on my own before I discovered fandom and you ladies.

(((HUGS)))

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

Me too, I do sit there sometimes and go, "How the hell did I survive 8 finale's like that!" *hugs*

[fannishliss.livejournal.com]

I HAVE MY TEE SHIRT AND MY AMULET ON.

I have to go teach nursery rhymes to babies. My tee shirt is covered with knives and guns. Very inappropriate. Maybe I'll just put on the one that says "Supernatural" only....

But I'm not losing the samulet.

My son left the house this morning excited for the finale tonight. He's like "we're gonna cry so hard" and I'm like YUP.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think you may need to just wait a year or two before you expose the littlies to all that hardware :)

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

This is genius, and perfection after my measely three hours of sleep before my next night shift *yawns* thanks so much for this hun! We do it because we care ;) and we are totally insane!

[vansgroi.livejournal.com]

Why the fudge do we do it? Beats the heck outta me. :-) Usually my friend, Heidie, and I watch together and commiserate throughout. Unfortunately, we're being preempted for baseball tonight so I won't get to watch until midnight. She'll be at her house, presumably watching as well. I'll miss watching it with her.

I have to admit, I've spent an inordinate amount of time obsessing over the finale the last few days. It's always there in the back of my mind. I'm worried. I'm apprehensive. I'm excited. I'm teetering on that edge of despair. I ask myself "How, how, how can you be soooo invested in a TV show? In two characters?" And then I look at pictures of Dean and Sam and realize "that's how".

So I will be there tonight, tissues in hand, and I will certainly go through all of these stages. And stagger into work tomorrow utterly zombiefied and devastated.

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

'The fangirls' coping mechanisms are burning out by this stage. Planet Earth's ambient temperature has been known to rise at least one degree at times like this. Supernatural has been cited as a leading cause of global warming.'

This whole thing is brilliant, so funny and so true, but the above made me laugh so hard! And the pics are perfect too. I vividly remember the pain I felt when the hellhounds ripped into Dean and him hanging from the hooks calling for Sam, sob! And the shock at the end of S1 when the truck hit Baby, also the shock when Dick exploded and Dean was gone! My God this show knows how to hurt it's fans but it's worth it!!

Thanks for posting this and making us all smile, m'dear!

[fiery-fox2.livejournal.com]

When I watch the finale (I have not yet, oh gods help me where is my whiskey) I will be going through every one of these. And then...fics for the Hellatus. xD

[astafir.livejournal.com]

All of these stages are so familiar! :)
And I must say that your scientific approach to our supernatural reaction made me smile and think: yes, I know it is true, but I don't care how psychotic it may seem! :)
Thanks!