In Which A Snack Cakes Twitter Feed Shames the Folly of Fandom War
Somebody tried to start another fandom war on Twitter. And, no joke, the account for @LittleDebbie responded with the wisdom of a sage.
This question comes from DC writer Gail Simone, who asked:
Dear @LittleDebbie, do you prefer the Marvel or DC Universe?
— GAIL SIMONE (@GailSimone) February 7, 2019
Apparently Simone did this with several brand-name accounts, such as the famous @Wendys account.
But as the account of a must-not-be-named restaurant chain later suggested, “You might be little, Debbie, but you’re wise beyond your years.”
Which leads us to a greater thought: Our culture is obsessed with competition and comparison; we can’t simply appreciate things for what they are. Preferences are fine, but often, people act as if they have to hate one thing in order to remain loyal to the other. That’s bad.
— Little Debbie (@LittleDebbie) February 7, 2019
(I’d award double points solely for the classy use of the semicolon.)
Marvel vs. DC, Star Wars vs. Star Trek—sure, it’s fun to fake “pit” these story franchises in fictional fights.
But as (believe it or not) the seller of starchy snacks further added:
? We didn't say competition is bad! It's fun and good, but problematic when it becomes an obsession.
— Little Debbie (@LittleDebbie) February 7, 2019
Share your thoughts, faithful reader (and stay wholesome!)