I don't understand why the author of the piece is shocked that someone would say out loud that a cheap series doesn't have to make as much money as an expensive series. Do people not generally get that? Just because a fan base is vocal or highly concentrated in a subreddit doesn't mean it's actually popular.

>Takes advantage of Jack Daniel's hard-earned goodwill

Which in human speak means, "They're only making fun of us because we're popular!"

No shit, sherlock. Otherwise it wouldn't be effective parody.