> How come EVERY TIME someone speaks the truth about
> the majority of foamers, he or she is labeled as
> "just a troll"? "Just Me" is right on target with
> his comments and observations. The majority of
> railfans are weird people. They are arrogant,
> snide, and feel that their hobby trumps everything
> else going on in the world. I'd say that only 10%
> or so of the railfans I've met over the years are
> normal, decent people. The rest are fat, dirty,
> smelly, and are downright annoying to be around.
> They hog the open vestibules on excursions, they
> NEVER shut up and are like little yapping dogs
> climbing on your leg when you just want to kick
> them away, they interject themselves into a
> conversation you are having with someone, and they
> are "experts" on everything--just ask them.


True, there is no denying some fans ARE rude, fat, smelly, ect. This, unfortunately, seems to be a bigger problem with younger fans from what I have witnessed. But the other so called "normal" fans are going to resent your statement because there are more than just 10% of them out there. If you've ever been to Winterail you can pretty much figure out the percentage on your own. Some real strange people there to be sure. But plenty of normal fans too. Hey some are even married, have kids and are gainfully employed. AND a few even work for the railroad! Imagine that!

BTW in case you've never noticed there ARE plenty of other hobbies that attract rude, smelly, opinionated people to them too. Try opening your eyes a little wider and just maybe you'll see the bigger picture.

"Buck" - down the street from that tree climbing railfan who IS an odd one