You Know You're a Sanderfan When...

[Metacognition he/him]

So I was in the bookstore today and I found a copy of the Rithmatist. It's one of the few books of Sanderson's that I haven't read yet since I rarely look in the teen fiction section. I'm about to walk away and pay for my entertainment for the weekend when I hear someone say, "does anyone know of any good teen fantasy books?" It was one of the employees and she was speaking into the headset bit that they wear to contact other employees. 

 

My curiosity was piqued so I stuck around. Evidently no one answered her, or no one knew of any good teen novels, because she went back to this older couple and shrugged. I edged a little closer and I hear the gentleman say something about just wanting something that didn't have vampires or anything like that. The employee chick just shrugged and said dejectedly that unfortunately, that's a common problem in teen fiction. 

 

It's at this time that I should point out that the copy of the Rithmatist that I was holding was the only copy they had. 

 

I walked up to the couple, handed them the Rithmatist, and told them, I quote, "Here ya go. Sanderson is just an amazing author and no vampires!" 

 

I then left to browse around for something else to read. I did later go back to check to see if they had replaced the book or not though. Apparently they didn't.

 

You know you're a Sanderfan when you feel absolutely ecstatic at the idea that you might have just introduced someone new to the amazingness that is Brandon's works, but also a little sad that now you don't get to read the book yet!

[Evil_Reptile]

No, they were talking about it befpre the plane took off

Whew, I thought they were getting close to... never mind.

 

 And how you drew them on your homework...

 

You know you're a Sanderfan when you think that this is a good idea.

[Curiosity he/him]

I have made a few myself. The most prominent is probably "busy," usu. followed by "rats" or "beaver," and sometimes used as an adjective. Aleph omega" and "aleph lamda" are favorites also. Yes, I am a nerd.

 

emphasis added in quote.

 

"Crumbs!" and "Marginally creepy bueaucrats!" are my preference after "Gak!"

[Alvron]

"Crumbs!" and "Marginally creepy bueaucrats!" are my preference after "Gak!"

Whenever I hear someone say 'Gak!', I always follow t up with "Protect your straw."  Sigh.  So many blank stares.

[Xaladin he/him]

When the following two incidences occur (and yes, they did).

1. My response to "what do you think of Donald Trump" was "He is still a bastard, but at least he is a likable bastard."

2. In my graph theory class, we discussed bichromatic graphs, but I kept (unconsciously) calling them "biochromatic" graphs.

 

Another unrelated swearword: dystit. Extra points if you can guess where it comes from/what it means.

[Elsecaller3414 she/her]

You know you're a Sanderfan when you feel absolutely ecstatic at the idea that you might have just introduced someone new to the amazingness that is Brandon's works, but also a little sad that now you don't get to read the book yet!

Good for you!  At least it wasn't the only opportunity that you will ever have to read the book!

[Kairos]

Whenever I hear someone say 'Gak!', I always follow t up with "Protect your straw." Sigh. So many blank stares.

I use Gak, and follow it up. I have three friends who get it(now). Storms and Sparks are my two though, for serious usage. Gak is more comedic distress. Anyone else do the alliterative author attributing when in distress?

[Kairos]

So I was in the bookstore today and I found a copy of the Rithmatist. It's one of the few books of Sanderson's that I haven't read yet since I rarely look in the teen fiction section. I'm about to walk away and pay for my entertainment for the weekend when I hear someone say, "does anyone know of any good teen fantasy books?" It was one of the employees and she was speaking into the headset bit that they wear to contact other employees.

My curiosity was piqued so I stuck around. Evidently no one answered her, or no one knew of any good teen novels, because she went back to this older couple and shrugged. I edged a little closer and I hear the gentleman say something about just wanting something that didn't have vampires or anything like that. The employee chick just shrugged and said dejectedly that unfortunately, that's a common problem in teen fiction.

It's at this time that I should point out that the copy of the Rithmatist that I was holding was the only copy they had.

I walked up to the couple, handed them the Rithmatist, and told them, I quote, "Here ya go. Sanderson is just an amazing author and no vampires!"

I then left to browse around for something else to read. I did later go back to check to see if they had replaced the book or not though. Apparently they didn't.

You know you're a Sanderfan when you feel absolutely ecstatic at the idea that you might have just introduced someone new to the amazingness that is Brandon's works, but also a little sad that now you don't get to read the book yet!

That is awesome of you. Have an upvote, you deserve it. Passing up a Sanderson book you haven't read to spread this sweetness and light.... I don't know that I could do the same. Edited September 1, 2015 by Kairos

[Bort he/him]

You know you're a Sanderfan when you tell people you listen to "invested iron" instead of "heavy metal".

Edited September 1, 2015 by Bort

[Delightful]

Whenever I hear someone say 'Gak!', I always follow t up with "Protect your straw." Sigh. So many blank stares.

Which book/story is Gak from?

[Ookla the Absent]

Alcatraz.

[Allomancy she/her]

Alcatraz.

Vs the evil librarians. (Or if you want, liebrarians)

It's in book one.

[WayneSpren he/him]

Whenever I hear someone say 'Gak!', I always follow t up with "Protect your straw."  Sigh.  So many blank stares.

 

I say "Sparks" and "Slontze" sometimes. Rarely, I say "Stormfather" or "Storms".

[picksupchickens he/him]

I say "Sparks" and "Slontze" sometimes. Rarely, I say "Stormfather" or "Storms".

To me, Slontze sounds a lot like it could actually be a swear word. Maybe it's just me.

Darn, now I have to contribute.

You know you're a Sanderfan when you're afraid of predicting the future. Cause, voidbringers.

[WayneSpren he/him]

You know you're a Sanderfan when you say, "Holy Jezerezah", and your mother shoots you a dirty look.

 

Edit: I guess this is actually "You know you and your mom are sanderfans".

Edited September 2, 2015 by WayneSpren

[Ookla the Absent]

I say "Sparks" and "Slontze" sometimes. Rarely, I say "Stormfather" or "Storms".

Actually, I use "Storms" kind of a lot.

[Grey Knight]

True story:

You know you're a Sanderfan when you try to take a break from his books and read something else, but end up suffering from withdrawl and getting TWoK from your school's library. 

[Surgebound Rainspren he/him]

You know you're a sanderfan when you prefer "...would be better with Chasmfiends"  over "...would be better with Dragons".

[WayneSpren he/him]

I say "Sparks" and "Slontze" sometimes. Rarely, I say "Stormfather" or "Storms".

I just realized all four of my "Swearwords" start with S.

[Xaladin he/him]

I'm surprised nobody swears by the Colors here! It's probably my favorite Sandersonian curse.

[natc]

You know you're a sanderfan when you prefer "...would be better with Chasmfiends" over "...would be better with Dragons".

But don't dragons exist in the Cosmere?

[Allomancy she/her]

I'm surprised nobody swears by the Colors here! It's probably my favorite Sandersonian curse.

But isn't it now swearing by "you" ? (Dont judge me for this next part, it's a quote)

"What in the name of YOU are you talking about?"

[natc]

When you complain about how fast your new phone's battery depletes compared to your old phone, but then realize "my phone is an honorblade!"

[Darkness Ascendant he/him]

When you see a crab and try and see if it's got a gemheart.

I tried that once, at a sea food resteraunt.

[Allomancy she/her]

The crab was probably grainy.