Level up!! +1 in 'age'

This otaku has leveled up in age, however sad to say that the insides remains essentially the same. The reminiscent school days is getting further out of reach, his outstretched hands grew heavy, and his eyes gradually close. Darkness ensues, he felt out of sync with himself, his mental state crumbled to meaningless fragments. His only hope now is to break out of this continuous cycle of mundane days with his last remaining source of life:

"MOE"

What does this mysterious term entail...I've sought this answer over and over again, and finally the answer is within grasp. It can't be something that simple to be contemplated during sleepless nights. Then again, otakus rarely have nights they can't sleep because they hate to be forced to sleep when there is so much more left to accomplish. I'm not generalizing otakus into nocturnal creatures, but the extreme ones felt that sleeping is just a waste of time because any time not devoted to fueling his passion is considered 'down time'

"Masters of Entertainment" = M.O.E.??

A very convincing acronym indeed, but alas it is indeed not representative of the magnitude of the word. MOE means different things for different people, with their little ticks and fetishes. You'll be surprised how even the most normal-looking dudes or chicks have their personal tastes in even the most mundane of shows/anime/series. This explains why certain sub-characters get more popularity than the leads, because even limited screen time doesn't stop the viewers from noticing and getting attached to the nuances of side characters. For example, a cute way of speaking, or habitual expressions of 'manliness', or outrageous clothing, maybe even a small body gesture is sufficient.

Whatever the trigger, once it locks on to the once-innocent viewer, it doesn't let go. You will then watch the remainder of the show thinking about that particular trait over and over again, even at the really interesting parts such as kissing scenes, or big booms, or the end of the world. Then, after the show is over, you turn off your pc/laptop/tv and try to divert your thoughts to something more important, like overdue assignment, or business proposals, or your date later tonight.

It's no use, it's still there, like a hook on your consciousness. You fight it off, trying everything such as mind exercises, or even a phone call to a long-lost friend. However, after distracting yourself, it seeps back in, slowly if not surely.

Then, the next time another show/anime/series flashes something similar on the screen, you immediately recognize it and think:
"This looks familiar somehow, but i'm definitely hooked up!"
Thus, begins a new tick in your list, another checkmark in your criterion for the show to score extra personal points, it must be there for the show to be good even.

A new 'moe' is born.