I think you're right in pointing out that its an entirely different matter when something is made to mock with affection.
There is much difference between that and watching or reading something that you know you will get no enjoyment out of. Or souly for the sake of flaming. Thats a waste of time. I think Shalanar is right in proposing that it stems from jealousy. And shallowness.
However, the appeal of say, MST3K or B movies and the like is more like a bonding experience; a social one, and to watch such things with tongue in cheek and much affection and enjoyment. My sister and I (also MST fans)have always loved watching campy movies, intentional or not. Yes to giggle over or mock. But its because we love them. Not hate them. I'd even go as far to say that the people who produce b-movies do it to pay homage and satire the b-movies that came before, going way back to the history of film; not out of malicious mocking but admiration. And thats the auidence they attract.
But, you're right. Negative deconstruction is something else all together and a waste of time.
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There is much difference between that and watching or reading something that you know you will get no enjoyment out of. Or souly for the sake of flaming. Thats a waste of time. I think Shalanar is right in proposing that it stems from jealousy. And shallowness.
However, the appeal of say, MST3K or B movies and the like is more like a bonding experience; a social one, and to watch such things with tongue in cheek and much affection and enjoyment. My sister and I (also MST fans)have always loved watching campy movies, intentional or not. Yes to giggle over or mock. But its because we love them. Not hate them. I'd even go as far to say that the people who produce b-movies do it to pay homage and satire the b-movies that came before, going way back to the history of film; not out of malicious mocking but admiration. And thats the auidence they attract.
But, you're right. Negative deconstruction is something else all together and a waste of time.