I'm strongly compelled to give an in depth explanation on why fan service is bad for art in general, especially storytelling. I've seen tons of movies and TV shows that could've been masterpieces but failed to reach perfection because of fan service. I'm tired of fan service and demand better from the film industry. For those who don't know, fan service is material intentionally added to please the audience. It's often sexual but can also include references to other films and shows. Here's 4 ways fan service ruins movies and TV shows.
Fan service doesn't advance the plot - Fan service doesn't tell us anything interesting about the characters. What do we learn about characters from a sex scene? That they love sex with each other? If that's the only reason, it's extremely superficial. Fan service is a waste of screen time which could be used for substance.
Fan service feels inauthentic - Stories and characters are supposed to be believable. Fan service makes the story inconsistent. For example, many movies and TV shows love to include subtle references to "the Shining" horror movie. Would characters really say lines similar to "here's Johnny!" Like Jack Torrence? Compare their characters and you'll see they wouldn't. It makes no sense.
Fan service is a cop out - Creators often use fan service when they lack the skills and/or confidence to create original material. They hope the audience won't notice but if you analyze it deeply, you'll see it.
Fan service is often poorly done - Fan service is often poorly made. It's unimaginative, boring, tasteless, cringe worthy, etc.
I'm not saying movies and TV shows shouldn't have fan service. I'm saying it should not affect the story in any way. If a movie or TV show soundtrack and merch. has fan service, it's completely fine.
Raven begins a promo by presumably exposing DDP for a lack of honesty on how he began his career. Suddenly, a fan climbs over the railings and grabs Raven by the hair then pulls him through the ropes. Raven gets up as security guards rush in to subdue the fan and Raven goes back to giving his promo. The mic seems to malfunction due to the attack as he continued to talk until he is handed a new one. A link can be provided on the page below.
While it was unfortunate that a "fan" attacked a pro-wrestler, i thought it looked good on camera and probably drew attention from casual spectators changing channels on a T.V. Raven was a true genius because of this incident. If you noticed, he never broke character. Most pro-wrestlers would either attack the fan or fear for their safety. Raven remained calm and reacted as his character would. He didn't even need to attack the fan in self defense much less prove he's "hardcore." Raven simply looked down with pity on him basically saying with his body language "Your not worth my time...your nothing compared to my brilliance..." then arrogantly brushed the dust off of his jacket and got back in the ring. This is how every pro-wrestler ought to react but sadly it doesn't have the same effect because Kayfabe is no longer a secret. Raven is one of the few pro-wrestlers who rather than do what was best for himself, did what was best for the pro-wrestling business.
While this fan may never enter another wrestling show again (a total good thing), this incident will always be a memorable example of Kayfabe in the face of danger. Had the microphone functioned properly, it would have been a perfect promo.
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