I love Angie. I truly do. That doesn’t mean I’m going to give her a free pass on everything, and she knows it. I’ve made plenty of jokes at her expense, cartoons, videos, etc., but she has a great sense of humor about it. Always has.
I think if I were to pick a downside to Angie or a fault, it’s that she does not often have wise counsel available and has too much faith in those nearby. The whole Afra/PissArmy debacle is a good example. She came unhinged and Afra got mowed down and his character questioned . . . not because of any offense that he actually committed with respect to the incident, but because the lowlife pricks that ruined the site were too spineless and soulless to cop to it honestly and they were all too pleased to let an innocent scapegoat get sacrificed in the process.
Angie is fiercely territorial, loyal and protective of those she loves. She sometimes might shoot first and ask questions later (or not ask questions at all). And the people that she seeks those answers from often have another angle or motive altogether so she doesn’t necessarily get the purest of data at all times.
Does Angie have flaws? Of course she does. But they’re typically rooted in the deep desire to believe the best of those that are close to her at any given time. That doesn’t always prove wise, especially in an industry so rife with scoundrels, self-seekers, and charlatans.
I often criticize the “products” of 13th Planet.
And various dramatic episodes involving Angie as a primary participant are not outside my criticism or free from lampooning.
But I will never attack her personally or degrade her character. In the 9 years I’ve known her she has been caring, kind, conscientious, courteous, and generous in all dealings. I also respect and admire how she’s cared for and been the rock of dependability for a man who has bottomed out, been left for dead, and passed over repeatedly. Let’s face it, taking on Al in 2000 wasn’t exactly a golden ticket. But she loves the man unconditionally, and I think that’s pretty damn awesome too.
If any of y’all think I’m butthurt or defensive in this post, you couldn’t be farther from the truth. I believe everyone is responsible for their own personas and how they come across to others (Angie is no exception). But I did want to be honest and forthcoming about my own experience and dealings with a lady whom I’ve known for 9 years and both respect and love.
Carry on . . . .