The continued speculation that Booster Gold might be the secret guest star of the season finale of DC's Legends of Tomorrow has driven countless websites to run articles informing their readers who Booster Gold is. I'm of two minds about this.
Two, is it a good thing that the public is being educated about Booster Gold if so many of these sites are getting some pretty basic facts wrong? How would Booster feel if he learned the person writing his biography had never heard of him before putting finger to keyboard. If all anyone learns about Booster Gold is that he's a jerk who trades heroing for cash and fame, is that really helping the character?
Don't get me wrong. I'm excited that people are talking about Booster Gold. And I suppose that it's irrational of me to expect them to say only nice things. However, I could expect some reporting accuracy. Or maybe a link to the Internet's foremost repository for Booster Gold information. Hint, hint.
Oh, well. As the song goes, you can't always get what you want. Booster Gold would be happy knowing people were talking about him.
Shawn posted on Apr. 22, 2016 at 9:55 AM
Interesting we found out on last nights show Rip's real name is Michael, so is he Jr.?
Tinuvial posted on Apr. 22, 2016 at 1:48 PM
*shocked gasp* You expect reporters to do research? You expect reporters to be fair, unbiased, and accurate? What century are you living in? No, really, I'd like to move there, posthaste.
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Apr. 22, 2016 at 3:10 PM
1. There is no century in which reporters were fair and unbiased. That's not what I'm asking for.
2. I was talking about entertainment blogging sites, not newspapers or anyone who considers themself a journalist. Bloggers have never felt the need for accuracy, and I don't expect that to change. The average blogger doesn't have the time, resources, or, frankly, the motivation to get the facts straight. When you're only after the click, content accuracy isn't important.
3. Just because there is no accuracy in blogging doesn't mean that it should be accepted or dismissed with sarcasm. If we want better we have to continue to demand better. Should I stop being bothered by theft and murder because we know that people have always stolen and killed? Would you prefer if I only posted what I made up about Booster Gold?
Osyrus68 posted on Apr. 22, 2016 at 3:36 PM
Just to make it clear, I do NOT appreciate misinformation being spread about me. Unless it's me giving the misinformation.
I hear there's some bloggers over in Central city giving my buddy Bar...I mean the Flash a hard time. bad bloggers.
The ONLY person authorized to write my biography is Dan Jurgens. Everyone else it is NOT authorized. That guy Geoff Johns kept getting things wrong. *shakes head* No matter how many times I would tell him he kept "glamorizing" it, and coming from ME...that's Bad.
Jesster posted on Apr. 22, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Thank you Green Lantern!
That's what this makes me think back to. If you're not going to get it right then just shut up.
Boosts-Marvelous posted on Apr. 22, 2016 at 11:33 PM
So why don't we Boosteriffic faithful make a fact correct video? Explain what makes booster, well--BOOSTERRIFIC and why he's the greatest hero you've never heard of.
Personally I actually have hope that what the second season is exploring. Picture this. This first season was to introduce us to the seasoned Rip, who next season will have to begin training his father to be a time master. It's out their sure, but it could happen.
A young glory seeking Booster shows up and some time crises could be the perfect vehicle to introduce the character to the masses AND show that he's more than his reputation. Geoff Johns said they had big plans for Booster and I believe it, Booster is sort of a perfect hero for this generation if marketed correctly. He has a serious amount of two things that DC is lacking greatly on the entertainment side of things. Potential and Heart. Booster gives license to observe any corner of the DC universe, which arguably Legends does, but save for maybe the Flash I hear people complaining that the DCTVU and the DCMU are lacking in heart.
Which I think is also what a lot of these videos about booster are missing. They've figured out his secret identity, but not who he is, and what makes him great. That golden heart.
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Apr. 23, 2016 at 12:19 AM
Ooh. A call to action. I like that. I'm no video specialist, but if anyone wants to make that video, I'll be glad to promote it. (For whatever good that would do. My problem is the mass-market sites interested in informing the layperson. If they were taking the time to come to Boosterrific.com, there wouldn't be so much bad information out there.)
Boosts-Marvelous posted on Apr. 23, 2016 at 6:42 AM
Id be happy to narrate it and help write it, but making the video look quality is out of my skillset and budget (as I would likely do it in Booster Cosplay)
But if we could put together something nice with important images and transitions and the like, and someone could help type up a script, then the hardest part is the video itself (which arguably in someways isn't as important to relay the information)
Anyone know a guy who knows a guy who knows how to youtube? This past internet it to low tech for the likes of this Booster booster.
Michael posted on Apr. 23, 2016 at 9:12 PM
I strongly strongly strongly believe that people are going to hit the band wagon and all of a sudden everyone knows who Booster Gold is and say yeah he is my favorite super heroI always kbew who he was etc. etc.
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Apr. 23, 2016 at 9:57 PM
I think a video about Booster Gold explaining himself is a great idea. I'll put together a post later this week to see if we can drum up some support from a Booster Gold fan who has some video skills.
Tinuvial posted on Apr. 24, 2016 at 4:46 PM
I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to make fun of you Boosterrific. I don't like bias any more than you do, sometimes I get a bit too sarcastic about it. I guess I was trying to be a bit funny about the bias and I went overboard.
Sadly I don't have any video skills to offer but good luck with the video.
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Apr. 24, 2016 at 9:10 PM
No apology necessary, Tinuvial (though I appreciate it). Likewise, I wasn't trying to ruffle any feathers with my response. I'm of a sarcastic bent myself usually; I just didn't want the comment to pass without challenge.