The Lyman Ho's
Description
Donna sifts faxes where The Lyman Ho's appear as 'insane groupies' promising lewd support to Josh. This outburst joins obscene public mail that drowns crisis response to Zoey's Polaroid ransom note. Staff (Josh, Will, Donna) redirect amid the noise, underscoring the group's role as distracting fanatic fans exploiting White House turmoil.
Event Involvements
Events with structured involvement data
S4E23
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Twenty-Five
Polaroid Among the Junk — Ransom Confirmed
The Lyman Ho's are mentioned as a sender of lewd, distracting faxes that exemplify how fandom and voyeurism clutter the White House's inbox. Their presence heightens the sense of chaos and personal intrusion into a family tragedy.
Active Representation
Through crude faxes read aloud by Donna and referenced by staff as distracting noise.
Power Dynamics
Low institutional power but outsized attention due to volume and sensational content; they are a nuisance rather than a force of consequence.
Institutional Impact
Creates additional administrative burden, forcing staff to expend time and emotional energy on triage rather than on investigation.
Organizational Goals
Express sensational support or attention toward Josh Lyman
Insert themselves into the narrative surrounding the crisis
Influence Mechanisms
Volume and tone of faxes that demand staff time
Emotional provocation that distracts from substantive tasks