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Fan Slants, v. 1, issue 1, September 1943
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28 FAN SLANTS THE DAMN GUY by Randolph Tillywish Fandom numbers many remarkable persons among its oddly assorted ranks, but by far the most remarkable is Theodor Bruce A. Yerke, linguist, cynic, humorist, and columnist extraordinary. He has, upon occasion, been frequently mentioned in the fan world, but we doubt if a reasonably comprehensive account of this inimitable character has ever been composed. "Tubby", as Yerke was affectionately dubbed during his adolescent stage (although this cognomen no longer applies), could doubtless lay claim to the dubious honor of being an "old-timer" in the scienoe- fiction field, having been a reader since 1935 and an active fan since 1937, His fan-fame was promulgated by The Damm Thing, a torrid magazine featuring oft-slanderous satire and ego-deflating items, which lasted for six issues, after which Yerke presumably lost interest in perpetuating the publication. One of Yerke's favorite pastimes was the cold-blooded mutilation of the English language---spelling in particular. Readers of the Damm Thing were forced to endure this barbarous practice throughout the ephemeral life of the magazine and for some time following its demise. Vauge [sic] explanations emanating from 1223 Gordon Street asserted that Yerke had affected the "Canadian" form of spelling. Yerke's position as the most entertaining Secretary the LASFS ever corralled, and as founder and editor of Imagination (the magazine which precipitated the unprecedented hordes of LASFS publications on the fan world ), is doubtless well known to most fans, but it wouldn't do to forgo mention of his fabulously hilarious minutes. Those priceless documents were probably the indirect cause of the attendance of many otherwise uninterested persons, who came around solely to discover whether they had been libeled or praised, and to writhe or bask in a flow of words as the minutes were read. Our hero has, upon various occasions, adopted numerous pseudonyms, to wit, "Carlton J. Fassbinder", "Fywert Kingo" "Lothar Penguin", ad infinitum. Those pen names he does not employ to conceal his identity; rather they are the result of his divided personality, when he is in a mildly cynical, humorous [?] mood, he adopts the "Lothar Penguin" name); and, indeed, at such times he actually resembles the quaint bird, giving vent to indescribable sounds and flapping his arms excitedly at trivial distractions. However, when dominated by his darker personality, he can become exceedingly sarcastic, lashing out unexpectedly at anyone who is fortunate enough to incur his displeasure. At such times his features twist into a contemptuous, sneering mask.When such is the case, it is usually wise to allow him to curl up in a corner where he can hate things.
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28 FAN SLANTS THE DAMN GUY by Randolph Tillywish Fandom numbers many remarkable persons among its oddly assorted ranks, but by far the most remarkable is Theodor Bruce A. Yerke, linguist, cynic, humorist, and columnist extraordinary. He has, upon occasion, been frequently mentioned in the fan world, but we doubt if a reasonably comprehensive account of this inimitable character has ever been composed. "Tubby", as Yerke was affectionately dubbed during his adolescent stage (although this cognomen no longer applies), could doubtless lay claim to the dubious honor of being an "old-timer" in the scienoe- fiction field, having been a reader since 1935 and an active fan since 1937, His fan-fame was promulgated by The Damm Thing, a torrid magazine featuring oft-slanderous satire and ego-deflating items, which lasted for six issues, after which Yerke presumably lost interest in perpetuating the publication. One of Yerke's favorite pastimes was the cold-blooded mutilation of the English language---spelling in particular. Readers of the Damm Thing were forced to endure this barbarous practice throughout the ephemeral life of the magazine and for some time following its demise. Vauge [sic] explanations emanating from 1223 Gordon Street asserted that Yerke had affected the "Canadian" form of spelling. Yerke's position as the most entertaining Secretary the LASFS ever corralled, and as founder and editor of Imagination (the magazine which precipitated the unprecedented hordes of LASFS publications on the fan world ), is doubtless well known to most fans, but it wouldn't do to forgo mention of his fabulously hilarious minutes. Those priceless documents were probably the indirect cause of the attendance of many otherwise uninterested persons, who came around solely to discover whether they had been libeled or praised, and to writhe or bask in a flow of words as the minutes were read. Our hero has, upon various occasions, adopted numerous pseudonyms, to wit, "Carlton J. Fassbinder", "Fywert Kingo" "Lothar Penguin", ad infinitum. Those pen names he does not employ to conceal his identity; rather they are the result of his divided personality, when he is in a mildly cynical, humorous [?] mood, he adopts the "Lothar Penguin" name); and, indeed, at such times he actually resembles the quaint bird, giving vent to indescribable sounds and flapping his arms excitedly at trivial distractions. However, when dominated by his darker personality, he can become exceedingly sarcastic, lashing out unexpectedly at anyone who is fortunate enough to incur his displeasure. At such times his features twist into a contemptuous, sneering mask.When such is the case, it is usually wise to allow him to curl up in a corner where he can hate things.
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