UPDATE
New modes of Armitage fandom disorders are being discovered in alarming numbers
ARMITAGE SELECTION MODE (ASM), typified by fans arguing over which role played by Richard Armitage is most perfect, has been identified by MsGigglepants, see comment,
She is also the first to coin the phrase CHRONIC ARMITAGE COMPLEX ENTHRALLMENT – (CAC for short, pronounced the British way), applying the term to patients complaining of symptoms common to multiple modes, which appears to be the majority of them. Id.
Phylly3 has coined the phrase ARMITAGE DISSERTATION MODE (ADM7), to describe Perry’s Abstract, arguing Perry evidences classic symptoms of ADM5, ARMITAGE DISSECTION MODE. Id.
Having come to Perry’s attention by way of joint research efforts with Phylly, yet another affliction has been unearthed, ARMITAGE VIDEO ABSTRACTION MODE (AVAM), typified by members of the fandom who ignore everyday life in favor of watching fanvids created by – you guessed it- Phylly’sFaves and other talented vidders.
RESEARCH IS FAST-TRACKED
These damaging and debilitating psychological disorders are sending hundreds of fans to their analyst’s couch. Something must be done. A poster boy has been selected:
GIVE WHAT YOU CAN TO THE ———ARMITAGE —-
Photo from RANet.com
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!! Without further research, authorities fear the Armitage Mode Syndromes will reach epidemic proportions, fueled by the upcoming release of The Desolation of Smaug, drawing thousand more symptom-free, unsuspecting individuals into the fandom. Funding grants have been offered by the Armitage Institute, but the project is stalemated for lack of an appropriate name for the soon to be established Foundation. Suggestions of “The Foundation for Armitage Recovery Testing”(FART) and the Organization for Overseeing Fandom Frailties (OOFF) have been rejected as derivative and likely to confuse.
Organizers are reaching out to the fan base to elicit viable corporate names for the not for profit organization. They are asked to contact the neophyte perry, through comments to her publisher. A poll will be conducted to select the most appropriate foundation or institute name.
IN OTHER NEWS
The poll is still open to decide the burning question of what design the not yet named foundation’s “ribbon in support” should take. Leading in the poll is a black leather version, commemorating Guy of Gisborne. Authorities believe this is the first choice because fan’s know everyone needs a bit of black leather. Running a distant second is the creme colored damask ribbon typifying John Thornton. The results are encouraging. The voters are showing their preference for neutrals. BUT THE SAMPLE IS TOO SMALL to have statistical significance, so please vote below.
WITHOUT YOUR HELP WE CAN’T STAMP OUT ARMITAGE MODE DISORDERS
Armitage Agonistes 
Ummmm … question? Who wants to stamp them out? As one afflicted with multiple strains, I rather enjoy my “disorders.” Maybe that’s a new strain? Armitage Disorder Enjoyment Complex? *unabashed giggle*
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That’s SOOO valid.
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Oh, and why just one color ribbon? How about one with stripes of the different colors and textures associated with his various characters? To quote the Three Musketeers … “all for one and one for all!” 😉
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As they say endlessly in Robin Hood, “Everything is A Choice.” Did you make yours?
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Yes, I did. One of each. 😉
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I guess I don’t have the poll widget worked out yet. You’re an anarchist – like Lucas North-not ( see That Darn Tattoo)
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How about a denim ribbon? After all, denim covers a lot of his characters. Come to think of it, denim covers a lot of him too! 😉 Did I actually say that out loud? *blushes*
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Did you “say it out loud?” ARMITAGE PROJECTION MODE! You know, the denim ribbon is really a good idea to include. I tried to think of something to represent Lucas and it never occurred to me.
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love “Armitage Mode Disorders”.
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Thanks- and sometimes the most obvious eludes us: ARMITAGE SEDUCTION MODE. Thanks for the shout of Me+Richard.
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ROTFLOL! .. FART is fantastic, Perry!
Very appropriate name ,He should be pleased 😀
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I loved FART but OOFF is absolute brilliance. I was also wondering about the Protectorate for Emerging Armitage Complex Healers Entering Service (PEACHES), a sort of foundation to “round out” our family of Armitage Mode Operations. This would be a base, if you will, a firm support, almost the seat of power from which our group can do its very important work.
GO, PEACHES!! PEACHES ALL THE WAY! I LOVE PEACHES!! And nothing goes better with PEACHES than CREAM, the Communications Reporting Ejection Action Module – the iPhone app developed especially to smooth the way for PEACHES in the field.
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Well, it’s supposed be sort of research foundation, not MI5. Work harder and make PEACHES fit. You can do it.
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PEACHES denied!! (sigh) Oh what a cruel world that denies funding for such fine peaches. ;p I kind of stink at acronyms, lol
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I don’t think I’ve had enough sleep or food today to be on the Internet.
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I thought garbanzos gave you energy.
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(snicker) There’s only so much even garbanzos can do.
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How about the Foundation for PEACHES (Personal Enquiries on Armitage Complexes: Help, Enablement, and Support).
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That works. It’ll be on the Poll – if it fits and if I get enough options.
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Woohooo!! lol Either way, I still love the Peaches.
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Arrrgh, I am so far behind with Armitageworld, I did not even realise that more Armitage-related diseases have been discovered. This is very worrying indeed, the public needs to be alerted. The ribbon is a good idea.
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Thanks. I hope you voted.
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Haha, you bet. Of course. No opportunity is lost to back up my darling Sir Guy…
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