I'm going to start my first proper post with something that's been bugging me for a while - Sherlockianism.
The crux of the matter is that people see the films, and then decide that they are true fans - at this point I attempt to hit them with a hunting crop, as of Holmes in 'A Case of Identity.'
The urban dictionary defines Sherlockian as: 'A quick and simple way of naming a fan of Sherlock Holmes'
It does not, however, elaborate on what this is.
I call myself a Sherlock Holmes fan as I
- Have watched and loved the BBC update, 'Sherlock'. Seriously, watch it.
- Have read A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the last four being compilations containing from seven to thirteen short stories.
- Own a T Shirt that I have daubed with scratches and stains that show the story of my day, in the hope that one day I will find my soulmate by having him deduce who I am from said T Shirt. No luck yet. One restraining order.
If you are planning to stay a faux Sherlockian, please do yourself a favour and stop my violent impulses. If not -
Well, I still have the hunting crop.
Always a pleasure to meet a fellow Sherlockian :)
ReplyDeleteI too love the canon, have watched quite a number of adaptations and read a few pastiches.
Cheers!