Fandom Essays

  • College Essay On Fandom

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    Fandom… a word unfamiliar to those who aren’t a part of one themselves. Fandoms, as defined in Webster's dictionary are, all the fans of something, or the state or attitude of being a fan. Fandoms are basically the group of people (fans) that all share an interest in a TV show, book/book series, video game etc. However to be “in a fandom” it’s not just watching the TV show, or reading the book, or even just playing the video game it’s more. When you are in a fandom, you are really into said show

  • Fandoms Research Paper

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    Since the first fandoms, many fanatics have joined together to create a unique and safe environment for themselves and their peers to escape to. Although to the outside world, fandoms seem chaotic and cultish, in reality, they create a community that encourages socializing, deeper thinking, mental health, and physical activity. Fandoms are groups made of people with the same passions or hobbies, that are brought together because of their shared passions of the media. Nowadays media fandoms focus on the

  • SU Fandom Summary

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    3.1 Survey Research into the SU fandom will begin with an online survey. The survey will consist of ten questions and will be focused on where and why people watch, how they feel about certain aspects of the show, and how present they are in the online SU community [See 7.1.2]. Due to the show’s progressive nature, sexuality is asked to be defined but is not essential. The survey method has been chosen because the study is “interested in causes of phenomena” (De Vaus 2014, 5) which,

  • The Walking Dead: The Evolution Of Fandoms

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    someone who is enthusiastically devoted to something or somebody. People are also enthusiastic fans of TV shows, and there are some that are not just fans of TV shows, they are fandoms. Fan, fandom, aren’t they the same? There is actually a big difference between the two. Fandom is way more intense; more involved. Fandoms, are passionate about there shows. It is a community, a place to discuss a common interest with other passionate fans. To show their passion, these extreme fans write fan fiction

  • Analysis Of Furry Fandom

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    Since furries started out on the internet, it is believed that there’s a higher percentage of males than females. Since men have a higher interest in video games and online comics. In the real world, men are told to be masculine. While they’re in the fandom they feel that they can take a break

  • Fandom-As-Religion In Erika Doss's Elvis Culture

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    than a religious analogy about the posthumous fandom surrounding Elvis Presley. Doss writes, “My references here to ‘religion’ are not meant as metaphorical or rhetorical flourishes, nor do I want to mitigate the reverence that many fans have for Elvis as a ‘kind of’ religion” (2005, 69). This sentiment, that Presley is a “ ‘kind of’ religion,’ ” is but one in a body of literature I refer to as Fandom-as-Religion or more specifically, celebrity music Fandom-as-Religion, to make a distinction between

  • Walter White Fandom In Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad

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    From fan-made movies to memes, the fandom that surrounds the television show Breaking Bad is one rich in creativity. Like other fan cultures, the Breaking Bad fandom has a way of ‘poaching’ the original text and reconstructing it in order to relay certain ideas and ideologies that may not have been intended. In this essay, I will analyze the fandom that surrounds the television show Breaking Bad, how I participate and interact in this particular replay culture, and how gender roles and norms are

  • Thrones Related Subreddits

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    Ever since the introduction of fandom communities within the online space, people now have the potential to interact even more frequently with other people with the same interest. For this case study, the virtual community I decided to focus on is the Game Of Thrones fandom community on Reddit. Specifically, I participated in various Game Of Thrones discussions by exploring the specific subreddits: /r/GameOfThrones, /r/HBOGameOfThrones, /r/ASOIAF, /r/FreeFolk, and other Game Of Thrones related

  • Why Do Social Outcasts Criticize Bronies?

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    growth in mainstream recognition, a sizeable negative reaction against the Brony fandom exists. A number of media outlets openly criticize Bronies as social outcasts who are attracted to a “deviant lifestyle.” Several pundits say they feel confusion and disgust at the notion of young adult men enjoying something marketed toward young girls between the ages of four and ten. As Madeline Davies points out, the fandom does not receive a lot positive reports about their events from either the media or

  • Fanfiction Research Paper

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    associate it with Fifty Shades of Grey or psychopathic fangirls fantasizing about boy band members and embarrassingly, there is some measure of truth in that, but that is not the whole picture. Some of the best stories I have ever read have come from fandoms, and I am a picky reader. No amount of quoted popularity was enough to win over me and my unusual taste for Lemony Snicket, and yet, here I found myself immensely drawn to the works of anonymous authors who wrote about pseudoscience, passion and the

  • Definition Of Being A Fangirl Essay

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    for real! The main thing you have to do is to be considered a fan in the KPOP world is to recognize all the member of the group of the band that you like and to have a favorite member or bias. You know everything about you idol/s the name of your fandom, their favorite food, or the brand of gel they use in their hair. YOU KNOW IT ALL. You're ready to enter into a heated 30 minute debate anytime a hater talks about them. Whenever you hear their song playing or see an ad for the book/movie, a giant

  • Fangirls Role In Keeping Pop Culture

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    One Direction documentary. In it, the One Direction fans do just about anything and everything possible to get noticed and have the chance to meet the members of the band. But before the creation of “Directioners,” some of the early stages of the fandoms came when huge movies and other productions came out, like in the late 1990s and early 2000s with Buffy the Vampire Slayer or the Harry Potter series. Even early on though, the fangirl subculture has been extremely female dominated (given the name

  • Make More Money And Run Their Leagues By Jay Caspian Kang Summary

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    Jay Caspian Kang, the author of “Should Superstar Athletes Make More Money and Run Their Leagues?”, wrote a persuasive article on July 25, 2017, that superstar athletes should own a league. Therefore, Kang compared superstar athletes to world renowned leagues’ owners. As a guide to assist Kang in persuading the reader — athletes and fans — that are interested in investing leagues and superstar athletes salary income, the author applies imageries, em dashes, and logical appeals in the article. Henceforth

  • Swot Analysis For Fanzic

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    “FanZic” is a start-up that aims to give artists and fans several needs on one single platform. “FanZic” provides to fans a way to have personalized updates, share contents and at the same time, it is also a good way for artists to increase their network. A crowdfunding platform will also be available to assist them in their career development. This company will first take the form of website and then, the final stage will be an app available on “Google Play” and “App Store”. The company will hold

  • Definition Essay: What Is A Fan?

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    What is a fan? The simple definition of a fan is defined by Webster’s dictionary as “an enthusiastic devotee.” This is an accurate description; however, the word ‘fan’ can sometimes not enough to describe one’s true dedication. For some people, the thing they are a fan of, becomes a part of them. In some extreme cases, the thing they are a fan of can be the most important thing in their lives. This may seem idiotic to some people, but someone’s life can be so terrible and sad, that the one thing

  • Spongebob Fandom

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    entertainment, relaxation and comfort, the way the show deals with mature themes, minority representation, and inclusive fandom. Rice, in her study on Spongebob fandom, noted that a prominent reason behind the large adult fandom was due to character identification with the protagonist, Spongebob (2009, 1110*). Through the findings gathered on SU, this reason was the same within the adult SU fandom. However, instead of relating to the protagonist, Steven, 32.31% of survey respondents identified with Pearl. They

  • Informative Essay About Cosplay

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    Adolescents and Young Adults”, Marjorie Cohee Manifold explains how cosplayers seek other’s advice, stating that “Whether they created exact copies or adaptations of an original artist’s work, fanartists and cosplayers turned to peers in real life or online fandom for advice about composition, shading, sewing, and special effects” (265). From this, a cosplayer learns and grows both as an artist and as a person. Cosplay, as well as the community, can transform a cosplayer. As a friend, Nallely Mosher, had said

  • Cheerleading Persuasive Speech

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    Nothing to Cheer About Many people now consider cheer a sport but is that enough to change the minds of the Universal Cheer Assocation? Even though cheerleading has been around for quite a while many people still do not consider it a sport. The disorganization and sexism in the past kept it segregated from other sports making people believe it does not qualify for the title of a sport. In the recent years it has been up for debate to be part of the Olympics after 2020, so does that not mean it is

  • Stereotypes: A Brief Note On Celebrities And Social Media

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    Otman Belkouteb Ad & Pr Dr. Ortiz GENERATION LIKE Celebrities and social media have become one in the same. Social media has helped fans communicate with celebrities and vice versa. In order to understand the communication that occurs between these two groups we must first identify just what is a fan and what is a celebrity, A celebrity is defined as someone of fame and is well known, versus a fan who is someone who supports this famous individual. Celebrities build fan bases by playing character

  • Why Fanfiction Is Important

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    I have been wanting to write this discussion for quite some time now, but when every time I sit down I don't know what to say. So I decided that it is time to just write it. Fanfiction is a big discussion around the book word. Some people love it, some people hate it. Is it right to do? Is it wrong? Why do people write it? These questions are asked all the time. I have been reading Fanfiction since I was twelve years old. I loved it then and I love it now. The main reason I read fanfiction is,