It is bright, sunny day....Spring seems to have sprung early, the flowers are blooming and spirits are high. The Coco Universe is also in a seemingly giddy mood today, perhaps because after almost an entire month without our fallen hero, our numbers are STILL growing. There is also still so much creative energy flowing - art, songs, videos, and poems abound. Perhaps one day this point in time will be looked back on historically as the "Coco Renaissance Period." It is an amazing thing how this body of people has taken the mantle of "fan" and elevated it to a whole different level. Conan O'Brien fans aren't happy to just sit and admire the man.....instead he has launched a movement, and inspired active participation that has taken on a life all its own. It would be kinda scary if it wasn't so damn fun!
This unabashed revelry has caused me to take pause, and review just what kind of animal the Coco Fan really is. Some have been criticized for being too vocal, too aggressive, too angry. I say that these particular Coco-Nuts are undoubtedly young and idealistic, still believing that words can change the world. To them I say "good for you!" I am inspired by such passion and conviction of purpose. Maybe their words will change the world, or at least set it on notice that there is a new attitude in town - one where the good guy prevails like he is supposed to. So there!
The rest of us might be a bit quieter, but are no less enthusiastic. We also believe in Conan, in his talent and his character. I often wonder if those on the "outside" of the Coco Nation perceive us as a little.....obsessed. I just have to clarify that as far as I can tell, Conan Admiration is very healthy and is an overall positive experience. I have yet to come across anyone who is over-the-top. No one has spoken of wanting to break into his house to sniff his dirty socks or anything like that. There is even mixed emotion over the various paparazzi photos that have popped up lately. We are very happy to see Conan and his family, but at the same time we wish they could have some privacy. I never said it was easy to be With Coco, one is always walking a fine line between respectful sensibility and crazy-ass love!!
In reading back over what I just typed, I have no idea if I have come close to doing the Coco fans justice. I could spend days describing all the aspects of being a part of this crew, but even then I doubt the picture would be complete. There is simply an intangible element in certain people, a sparkle that is at once inviting, attractive, welcoming.... Conan has that special *something,* and in an amazing act of transference, his fans seem to have it,too . Maybe it is the light of kindness that shines through, maybe it is finding the pure joy in even the smallest of things. I don't know, and probably don't want to know. The spell is cast and I don't want to break it! I am just grateful to be a part of it, and am enjoying the ride.
And I can honestly say, without a hint of reservation, that if the opportunity ever arose....I would NOT want to sniff Conan's dirty socks. That is proof that I am normal, right? Right....?
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Us Coco fans are a bit obsessed, but so what? The only thing that keeps me from posting more things on the "I'm With Coco" page is the fact that every time I do, it shows up in the "newsfeed", which horrifies my daughter. She tells me to "get a life"!!
ReplyDeleteI don't care; I love Conan!!!
(but I wouldn't want to sniff his dirty socks either!)