Avatar Fans Suicidal Over Pandora Not Existing

Will-O'-The-Wisp

Will-O'-The-Wisp

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It's a bit late sorry, but it's still an apparent issue among crazy Avatar fans

(I think I should have probably posted this in the Media Discussion sub-forum I'm not sue >_<)

(CNN) -- James Cameron's completely immersive spectacle "Avatar" may have been a little too real for some fans who say they have experienced depression and suicidal thoughts after seeing the film because they long to enjoy the beauty of the alien world Pandora.

On the fan forum site "Avatar Forums," a topic thread entitled "Ways to cope with the depression of the dream of Pandora being intangible," has received more than 1,000 posts from people experiencing depression and fans trying to help them cope. The topic became so popular last month that forum administrator Philippe Baghdassarian had to create a second thread so people could continue to post their confused feelings about the movie.

"I wasn't depressed myself. In fact the movie made me happy ," Baghdassarian said. "But I can understand why it made people depressed. The movie was so beautiful and it showed something we don't have here on Earth. I think people saw we could be living in a completely different world and that caused them to be depressed."

A post by a user called Elequin expresses an almost obsessive relationship with the film.

"That's all I have been doing as of late, searching the Internet for more info about 'Avatar.' I guess that helps. It's so hard I can't force myself to think that it's just a movie, and to get over it, that living like the Na'vi will never happen. I think I need a rebound movie," Elequin posted.

A user named Mike wrote on the fan Web site "Naviblue" that he contemplated suicide after seeing the movie.

(CNN) -- James Cameron's completely immersive spectacle "Avatar" may have been a little too real for some fans who say they have experienced depression and suicidal thoughts after seeing the film because they long to enjoy the beauty of the alien world Pandora.

On the fan forum site "Avatar Forums," a topic thread entitled "Ways to cope with the depression of the dream of Pandora being intangible," has received more than 1,000 posts from people experiencing depression and fans trying to help them cope. The topic became so popular last month that forum administrator Philippe Baghdassarian had to create a second thread so people could continue to post their confused feelings about the movie.

"I wasn't depressed myself. In fact the movie made me happy ," Baghdassarian said. "But I can understand why it made people depressed. The movie was so beautiful and it showed something we don't have here on Earth. I think people saw we could be living in a completely different world and that caused them to be depressed."

A post by a user called Elequin expresses an almost obsessive relationship with the film.

"That's all I have been doing as of late, searching the Internet for more info about 'Avatar.' I guess that helps. It's so hard I can't force myself to think that it's just a movie, and to get over it, that living like the Na'vi will never happen. I think I need a rebound movie," Elequin posted.

A user named Mike wrote on the fan Web site "Naviblue" that he contemplated suicide after seeing the movie.

"Pandora is a pristine world and there is the synergy between all of the creatures of the planet and I think that strikes a deep chord within people that has a wishfulness and a wistfulness to it," Lang said. "James Cameron had the technical resources to go along with this incredibly fertile imagination of his and his dream is built out of the same things that other peoples' dreams are made of."
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I guess it is a bit long so:

TL;DR:

Call lines set up for crazy obsessed Avatar fans get depressed that Pandora isn't real, some comtemplate Suicide in the hopes that they'll be reincarnated as one of the Na'vi
 
Just when i thought i'd seen it all.

I think people considering suicide should be left to it. If their truly that warped that they believe a film is actually some sort of insight into another planet or whatever that they can go to if they kill themselves. Then they deserve whatever stupidness that they inflict on themselves.

Still, i've got this strange feeling that i can't shake that its just over dramatized teenagers being melodramatic again. (peer pressure and new found stress along with physical and mental changes during teenage years lead some teens to focus many of their worries and things in one direction. This film could just be their "escape route" to their problems)
 
IT'S NOT REAL??!!!!!!!!
*grabs rope*

I'll be in the cellar if anyone wants me.

Seriously though, this does not suprise me in the slightest. People commit/attempt suicide over all kinds of crazy crap. James Cameron's (now) second biggest movie "Titanic" had people killing themselves after watching the movie. Mostly women who were that upset over Leonardo DiCaprio taking a very long drink.
:roll:

The brain can be a fickle thing at times.
 
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I think this is the telling line:

"I wasn't depressed myself. In fact the movie made me happy ," Baghdassarian said. "But I can understand why it made people depressed. The movie was so beautiful and it showed something we don't have here on Earth. I think people saw we could be living in a completely different world and that caused them to be depressed."
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These people aren't depressed / suicidal because Pandora itself doesn't exist, it's because they look at our world and realise how **** it is in comparison. It's a very common feeling amongst people who tend to prefer fantasy to reality. I feel like that from time to time - Certainly not suicidal (and not about Avatar) but looking at fictional or long-gone societies and thinking how much better they are / were than our current one. As is often the case, people are killing themselves because they hate this world, not because they love a fictional one.
 
I agree full heartedly. I'm assuming like myself, many of the members on this forum watch anime for that exact reason. That's why I'm addicted to it. I can't get enough of that feeling of there being more out there than the **** I can see out my windows. Sadly, I'm not stupid enough to believe that, but just the thought of something intersting/exciting and possible makes me feel better.

Having said that, I don't watch Overfiend and think to myself "Hmm, I tell you what, I could really go for being torn in half by a giant monster cock right about now."

o_O
 
ayase said:
These people aren't depressed / suicidal because Pandora itself doesn't exist, it's because they look at our world and realise how **** it is in comparison. It's a very common feeling amongst people who tend to prefer fantasy to reality.
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The world is an amazing place. Whoever gets this sort of feeling should just go around it for a while...
 
chaos said:
The world is an amazing place. Whoever gets this sort of feeling should just go around it for a while...
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It's exactly the type of people that feel like this that don't like exploring (or can't afford it). I mean, I'd rather go to Disney World but there are some spectacles 'da world that I'd love to see at some point in my life.
 
Jayme said:
chaos said:
The world is an amazing place. Whoever gets this sort of feeling should just go around it for a while...
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It's exactly the type of people that feel like this that don't like exploring (or can't afford it). I mean, I'd rather go to Disney World but there are some spectacles 'da world that I'd love to see at some point in my life.
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I suppose though the world doesn't have to be that far away. Looking around local areas can be just as intresting imo. There's a lot of history and wonders to see on this island you know. =P

Didn't I hear a rumour about a British Disney Land? :?
 
You might have heard a rumour, but there's been also been a rumour that a McDonalds will be opening near me for the past 10 years or so. Nothing official, and won't be. The Paris one is easy to get to and full of English people anyway. Last time I went though, the exchange rate made everything crazy expensive.
 
Exchange rate is quite horrific like. I couldn't see them building a Disney Over here anyway. They'd actually have to build a castle rather than a minature because we actually have them here. XD

I bet people kill themselves after leaving Disney Land too. :?

I LOVE YOU PIGLET!!! *sound of rope tightenig*
 
Surely there exist means of providing solace to those affected. Equip them with special glasses fitted with coloured lenses. That way they can recreate the 3D cinema experience, for their world will be painted vibrant hues of blue and green.

Members of the public who identify these woeful aficionados shall also be able to raise their spirits, by means of acting the roles of the large, athletic Smurfs from the film.
 
chaos said:
ayase said:
These people aren't depressed / suicidal because Pandora itself doesn't exist, it's because they look at our world and realise how **** it is in comparison. It's a very common feeling amongst people who tend to prefer fantasy to reality.
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The world is an amazing place. Whoever gets this sort of feeling should just go around it for a while...
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Oh, certainly. The world is not beautiful, therefore it is. Jayme is right though, how many people really get (or take) the chance? And that's what I hate about the world, the restraints societies place on people. I know it's unrealistic to expect to be able to do more-or-less whatever you like, but then that's maybe one place where I prefer fantasy myself. ::shrugs::
 
These are the type of people that live thier lives through media because they are too lazy to go out and explore.

there are no reasons for you to not live the life you want. only excuses.
 
ayase said:
Oh, certainly. The world is not beautiful, therefore it is. Jayme is right though, how many people really get (or take) the chance? And that's what I hate about the world, the restraints societies place on people. I know it's unrealistic to expect to be able to do more-or-less whatever you like, but then that's maybe one place where I prefer fantasy myself. ::shrugs::
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Dude, what don't you blame society for? lol.

I'm seriously curious to know what your ideal world is like...
 
Chun Li said:
I'm seriously curious to know what your ideal world is like...
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Anarchy, with a non-violent populace. And there ya go. ;)

I don't want people thinking I simply complain though... I am looking into ways to eventually live as close to the way I want as possible. Part of it will probably involve leaving this country at some point. This gives me an idea for a thread...
 
ayase said:
Chun Li said:
I'm seriously curious to know what your ideal world is like...
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Anarchy, with a non-violent populace. And there ya go. ;)

I don't want people thinking I simply complain though... I am looking into ways to eventually live as close to the way I want as possible. Part of it will probably involve leaving this country at some point. This gives me an idea for a thread...
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lol. Well at least you had an answer, i'll be honest, I didn't know whether you would have one.

That manga looks interesting though - May check it out.
 
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