But I saw a badfic on the claimed badfic list and read it...

Halfway through the story I decided that if I didn't kill it, it would be a violation of one of my duties to the human race. I think I might have spit a nail at the time.

But it was already claimed so the best I could do was write down an extensive rant about it and put my fist through a wall, among other calming and nondestructive therapies.

1. Find someone supportive to rant at until you feel better. (Remember not to bash the author!)
   
   2. Take the energy you have and use it for something constructive, like a goodfic about the character in question. Show the world how it should be done.
   
   3. MST the sucker. You can MST almost anything. (Again, remember not to bash the author.)
   
   4. Personally? If a thing is so stupid or irritating that I can't get any humor out of it, I tend to just write it off as not worth my energy and go do something else until I can calm down. House- or yardwork is a great way to blow off steam—plus you get some work done, and that's a nice feeling. A game (I like Minecraft) can also distract you long enough to get a grip.
   
   5. Always remember the MST3K Mantra: "It's just a show [or book, movie, fanfic, etc.], I should really just relax."
   
   I hope one or more of the above help. {= )
   
   ~Neshomeh