A Belated Introduction - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

The Huntsman · 09-16-2007, 04:23 PM

I never actually introduced myself on this forum, so I thought I’d take the time to make this topic, even though I’ve been registered for a while. I used to be a huge fan of Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends, but then I lost some weight… Bad joke, I know, but that’s the way I wanted it to be. I still love the show, but I wasn’t able to watch it for personal reasons. I’m too insecure to watch the show in front of my family, as they dismissed it as nothing more than a stupid show, and I lacked the courage to watch it in front of them as I was afraid about what they might say. Yeah, I know that I’m twenty years old; I know I’m childish, but I can’t easily overcome my fears. At any rate, I have my own room again and I’ll be able to watch Foster’s again, and I’ll be able to catch back up on my fandom.

The sad thing is, I don’t really remember much of anything about my Foster’s fandom. Bad experiences, both online and offline, have caused my mind to shift its focus and I’ve forgotten a lot of what I did from 2004 to 2006. I even found an old birthday drawing Sparky made for me that I completely forgot about. I know that I’m a horrible person for forgetting something so precious, but despite my best efforts, I just can’t remember much of anything. I appreciated that Picture, Sparky, and I apologize for forgetting the kindness that you had shown me over the years.

With that, I’m sorry I started off on the wrong foot. I know I “didn’t”, but I still feel like I did. I hope that I’ll be able to re-claim my fandom for Foster’s, and maybe through discussing things on this forum, I’ll be able to get back to how I used to be. At any rate, I hope to spend more time here than I have since I registered, and maybe we can all have some good discussions about the show.

Sparky · 09-16-2007, 05:01 PM

*looks at the sig she used to have on DA back then, and looks down at her Blues Brothers t-shirt...lol*

Well I guess I could officially welcome you here so...um...welcome.

Cassini90125 · 09-16-2007, 05:13 PM

Greetings and welcome!

xxxClaire · 09-16-2007, 05:15 PM

Welcome!

taranchula · 09-16-2007, 05:41 PM

Never too late for a welcoming post, so here it is...

Welcome.

The Huntsman · 09-16-2007, 05:53 PM

Thanks, folks; I appreciate it.

Lynnie · 09-16-2007, 08:36 PM

Hi there, Huntsman! You've actually been on the forums five days longer than I have, but Welcome none the less! Foster's fans rule!

Ub3rD4n · 09-16-2007, 11:48 PM

Yay! I guess that means you're here to stay this time, right? Either way, welcome (back) aboard!

One Radical Dude · 09-17-2007, 12:18 AM

Before my family knew that I was into Foster's, I had felt the same way. I didn't want to let my family know that I'm into that series. That slowly changed around the summer of 2006. I overcame my fear of how anime fans at Anime Expo 2006 would react to Bloo (in costume) being at that con. Fortunately, I was surprised in a great way!! Once my parents saw my costume, they knew about it, and they really didn't say anything, though they liked what they saw. Just over a month ago, I had Keith Ferguson wish my mother a happy birthday, using the Bloo voice. I've conquered a lot of things I used to fear (the last thing I mentioned, meeting folks that work on TV shows, letting some people know what I watch, etc.) So, yeah, I do understand where you are coming from.

Anyhoo, enjoy your time here, Huntsman.

jekylljuice · 09-17-2007, 03:21 AM

Hullo Huntsman, good to have you with us.

09-16-2007, 04:23 PM	#1
The Huntsman Settling In Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 95	A Belated Introduction I never actually introduced myself on this forum, so I thought I’d take the time to make this topic, even though I’ve been registered for a while. I used to be a huge fan of Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends, but then I lost some weight… Bad joke, I know, but that’s the way I wanted it to be. I still love the show, but I wasn’t able to watch it for personal reasons. I’m too insecure to watch the show in front of my family, as they dismissed it as nothing more than a stupid show, and I lacked the courage to watch it in front of them as I was afraid about what they might say. Yeah, I know that I’m twenty years old; I know I’m childish, but I can’t easily overcome my fears. At any rate, I have my own room again and I’ll be able to watch Foster’s again, and I’ll be able to catch back up on my fandom. The sad thing is, I don’t really remember much of anything about my Foster’s fandom. Bad experiences, both online and offline, have caused my mind to shift its focus and I’ve forgotten a lot of what I did from 2004 to 2006. I even found an old birthday drawing Sparky made for me that I completely forgot about. I know that I’m a horrible person for forgetting something so precious, but despite my best efforts, I just can’t remember much of anything. I appreciated that Picture, Sparky, and I apologize for forgetting the kindness that you had shown me over the years. With that, I’m sorry I started off on the wrong foot. I know I “didn’t”, but I still feel like I did. I hope that I’ll be able to re-claim my fandom for Foster’s, and maybe through discussing things on this forum, I’ll be able to get back to how I used to be. At any rate, I hope to spend more time here than I have since I registered, and maybe we can all have some good discussions about the show. Last edited by The Huntsman; 09-16-2007 at 04:30 PM.

09-16-2007, 05:01 PM	#2
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,715	looks at the sig she used to have on DA back then, and looks down at her Blues Brothers t-shirt...lol Well I guess I could officially welcome you here so...um...welcome. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

09-16-2007, 05:13 PM	#3
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,658	Greetings and welcome! __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

09-16-2007, 05:15 PM	#4
xxxClaire Teenage Wasteland Live everyday like you're Glen Coco. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Bark Town Posts: 617	Welcome! __________________ ?------?------? ? Long Live Jeremiah ?

09-16-2007, 05:41 PM	#5
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	Never too late for a welcoming post, so here it is... Welcome. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

09-16-2007, 05:53 PM	#6
The Huntsman Settling In Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 95	Thanks, folks; I appreciate it. Last edited by The Huntsman; 09-16-2007 at 05:53 PM.

09-16-2007, 08:36 PM	#7
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Hi there, Huntsman! You've actually been on the forums five days longer than I have, but Welcome none the less! Foster's fans rule! __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

09-16-2007, 11:48 PM	#8
Ub3rD4n Foster's Legend 40% pretention, 60% insecurity, 0% brains Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The only place more isolated than Iceland. New Zealand Posts: 547	Yay! I guess that means you're here to stay this time, right? Either way, welcome (back) aboard! __________________ Unconscious like a fox!

09-17-2007, 12:18 AM	#9
One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	Before my family knew that I was into Foster's, I had felt the same way. I didn't want to let my family know that I'm into that series. That slowly changed around the summer of 2006. I overcame my fear of how anime fans at Anime Expo 2006 would react to Bloo (in costume) being at that con. Fortunately, I was surprised in a great way!! Once my parents saw my costume, they knew about it, and they really didn't say anything, though they liked what they saw. Just over a month ago, I had Keith Ferguson wish my mother a happy birthday, using the Bloo voice. I've conquered a lot of things I used to fear (the last thing I mentioned, meeting folks that work on TV shows, letting some people know what I watch, etc.) So, yeah, I do understand where you are coming from. Anyhoo, enjoy your time here, Huntsman. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

09-17-2007, 03:21 AM	#10
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Hullo Huntsman, good to have you with us. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend.