4 Hilariously Unexpected Feuds Between Fringe Groups
I think we all owe fringe groups an apology. In our mad dash to be open-minded and accepting of all cultures, communities, races and creeds, we carelessly let a few small but very loud groups slip through the cracks of our kindness. They are the extremist factions, and they are angry about being generalized, about being marginalized and just kind of about everything. No one really takes the time to understand the differences between hate groups or to see the intricate distinctions among zealots. Simply put, we are bigoted against the bigots, even in 2012.
For instance, did you know they've developed an appreciation for art? But within each fringe group, their attention to detail is extraordinary. They know exactly who they like, who they agree with and, most importantly, who they despise. They have deliberately ignored the adage "Strength in numbers" to stick rigidly to their ideologies to the point that splinter groups fight more viciously with each other than with anyone who directly opposes their cause. So in the interest of understanding these communities and their crazy ideologies a little better, you have to first understand who they align themselves against, and in nearly every case, it's the people who share their convictions. I realize that's confusing, so let me show you what I mean.
9/11 Conspiracy Theorists
"Tell me, how did the jet fuel get hot enough to melt those beams, huh?! Idiot! Now get ready for school." 9/11 conspiracy theorists run into this problem more often than simulated planes
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Bigfoot Believers
"You have no idea how easy it was to get these coats." To see just how furious their fights get, you only have to look at the
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Pro-Anorexics
"And then I sit like that for half an hour until my brain thinks it ate a meal." It's nearly impossible to read through these forums without
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White Power Advocates
Ahh, now that's brotherhood.
Special thanks to David Wong for his help researching this column.
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