Fan Addict
Story by Jenn Bell and Katie Goldstone
Illustrations by Eric Borowski
Johnny appears to be an average 24-year old guy. He works the typical office job that keeps him somewhat busy Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. His Calgary Flames addiction started with the average accumulation of memorabilia, but within a year it rapidly snowballed into an obsession that took over his life. All of Johnny’s free time is spent finding the next item to add to his collection. Some may think he is a devoted Calgary Flames fan, while others think he should be in a straightjacket. Everyone is a little crazy with their collections. Are you?
After winning the c-bay bid for a hockey stick signed by Jerome Iginla, Johnny goes back to sleep because he only has a couple of hours before getting ready for work. On his bus ride to work Johnny sorts through his daily mass of articles about the Flames.
While Johnny’s co-workers are working diligently, he can be found reading the latest Flames magazine., slacking off and taking extended bathroom breaks.
Purchasing new flames paraphernalia is not uncommon when Johnny is on his abnormally long lunch break. Neither is bragging to his uninterested co-workers about his new purchases today. While avoiding work, Johnny checks c-bay and macebook for new items that could be added to his collection.
As usual Johnny leaves work early. He picks up two rookie hockey cards that have been saved for him at one of the local pawnshops. His night consists of eating his Hungry Guy dinner and watching Flames Centre on television.
There is a c-bay bid for a signed Kipper jersey that closes at 4:45 the next morning. Johnny wants to make sure he wins the jersey so he sets his alarm clock for 4:30am. Before going to bed he carefully places his new hockey stick on his bedroom wall. Tonight just like every other night Johnny will dream of everything Flames.
