One of the great things about the internet is that it makes it so easy for like-minded people to come together. In the past, you'd have to go to a specially organized convention to meet people who share your particular passion. Now you can share your thoughts in the comments section of other people's blogs or you can write your own blog for fandoms and invite comments from others.
There is a fandom for almost everything under the sun. You'll find ones for specific sports teams, for bands, for movies and TV shows and even for books. Fans of a certain author will have their own fandom and there are also ones for specific genres, for instance Japanese manga. A fandom can be quite organized, with its own fanzine, website and events. You'll also find that some fans take their passion very seriously, to the point of obsession.
Probably the most famous fandom is the one known as Trekkies. These are fans of the 'Star Trek' television series and films. They organize conventions where they dress up as their favorite characters, including Captain Kirk or Spock. Some have learned to speak Klingon, a language developed specifically for the series, and there are even Klingon versions of great Shakespeare plays.
Just like you can prefer either the Porsche or the Ferrari, you can prefer the Enterprise or the Millennium Falcon. Those who opt for the latter are 'Star Wars' fans. These are people who won't think twice about paying several thousand dollars for an original figurine or Storm Trooper helmet. They also have a fondness for light sabers.
Both 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' have been around for several decades, always gaining more fans. However, 'Firefly' showed that even a series of only a dozen episodes can earn a devoted following. The space Western's fans call themselves Browncoats and among their number are the fictional characters from the popular sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'. Browncoats tend to be socially responsible and have raised thousands of dollars for charity. One of their must-haves is a so-called Jayne hat.
Not only space-themed films and televisions series have dedicated fans. A fandom that developed quite recently is that of the epic fantasy series 'Game of Thrones'. Just like Trekkies learn to speak Klingon, fans of the series based on George R. R. Martin's books sometimes learn the invented language of the Dothraki tribe.
Another fantasy series that has dedicated fans is 'Discworld', the comical novels by Terry Pratchett. These fans normally have a very good sense of humor to go with the books and their quirky characters. Pratchett often mentioned something called 'The Hedgehog Song' in his books and fans then made up hilarious lyrics to this non-existent song.
If you're a devoted fan of something, find blogs about it and share your thoughts in the comments sections. Otherwise, create a blog of your own. You may even opt for something very specific, such as recipes for foods mentioned in a series or instructions for making costumes.
There is a fandom for almost everything under the sun. You'll find ones for specific sports teams, for bands, for movies and TV shows and even for books. Fans of a certain author will have their own fandom and there are also ones for specific genres, for instance Japanese manga. A fandom can be quite organized, with its own fanzine, website and events. You'll also find that some fans take their passion very seriously, to the point of obsession.
Probably the most famous fandom is the one known as Trekkies. These are fans of the 'Star Trek' television series and films. They organize conventions where they dress up as their favorite characters, including Captain Kirk or Spock. Some have learned to speak Klingon, a language developed specifically for the series, and there are even Klingon versions of great Shakespeare plays.
Just like you can prefer either the Porsche or the Ferrari, you can prefer the Enterprise or the Millennium Falcon. Those who opt for the latter are 'Star Wars' fans. These are people who won't think twice about paying several thousand dollars for an original figurine or Storm Trooper helmet. They also have a fondness for light sabers.
Both 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' have been around for several decades, always gaining more fans. However, 'Firefly' showed that even a series of only a dozen episodes can earn a devoted following. The space Western's fans call themselves Browncoats and among their number are the fictional characters from the popular sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'. Browncoats tend to be socially responsible and have raised thousands of dollars for charity. One of their must-haves is a so-called Jayne hat.
Not only space-themed films and televisions series have dedicated fans. A fandom that developed quite recently is that of the epic fantasy series 'Game of Thrones'. Just like Trekkies learn to speak Klingon, fans of the series based on George R. R. Martin's books sometimes learn the invented language of the Dothraki tribe.
Another fantasy series that has dedicated fans is 'Discworld', the comical novels by Terry Pratchett. These fans normally have a very good sense of humor to go with the books and their quirky characters. Pratchett often mentioned something called 'The Hedgehog Song' in his books and fans then made up hilarious lyrics to this non-existent song.
If you're a devoted fan of something, find blogs about it and share your thoughts in the comments sections. Otherwise, create a blog of your own. You may even opt for something very specific, such as recipes for foods mentioned in a series or instructions for making costumes.
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