What exactly is a fandom? A fandom is
essentially the fan base for any show, book, movie, comic, or even a game. The
word is used on a daily basis in the geek culture, especially on the internet.
What makes a fandom, though? More precisely, what effect does it have on the
geek culture?
Fandoms
are subjective; Doctor Who may be one of my favorite shows, but someone else
might find it boring. Although I and many other geeks find Twilight mind numbingly
painful to watch, it still has a fandom and, technically speaking, is apart of
the geek culture as it falls into the fantasy genre (albeit barely). Does that
make it any less a fandom, since most geeks find it repulsive? No. Does it
affect the geek culture? Absolutely.
Perhaps
you have heard of Comic-Con? It used to be what its name implied; a comic book
convention. Nowadays it is a place for promoting the latest, greatest
blockbuster movie or game that is being released. It has lost the feeling of
being “geeky”, and now it is just another stage for game developers and the
movie industry to promote their wares to the public. And yes, Twilight does
have a booth at Comic-Con.
The
geek culture is growing; many geeks don’t understand that it is growing in
nearly all directions, bringing with it both positive fandoms and negative
fandoms.
Your introduction paragraph is strong with the questions you use and the word "fandom" that most people probably have never heard before. It catches the readers attention. I also like that you use questions throughout your blog.
ReplyDeleteIts interesting to hear your point of view. I didnt know about the issue of comic-con being to commercialized. I was really pulled in by the opening paragraph. Good essay.
ReplyDeleteThe word fandom definitely caught my attention. There are so many fandoms, some are crazy to even think that someone would be a fan of. Have you been to any of these conventions? If so what types. I saw on facebook a girl dressed up as Lila from Futurama, it made me laugh! I think it would be interesting to go to one. I did not see any spelling errors. Good job!
ReplyDeleteGood job, I got a little confused and l didn't understand a few things. Maybe try to support your topic a little more with facts. Great definition and comparison.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's just because I'm strange but I dislike when people use the terms "nowadays" there has to be a better way to describe current time. I like your topic, it is interesting.
ReplyDeleteWell your thesis was easily picked out in the first paragraph. This was something I knew nothing about and never even heard of this before, so I learned something.
ReplyDeleteReally? you didn't like the Twilight Saga? sorry to hear that since it was so drug-out. Nevertheless, very nice essay altogether! thank You
ReplyDeletePretty fun topic I would say, so many different fandoms out there. I have yet to watch any of the Twilight movies, heard they are ok though. Nice job
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your subject. I don't know much about this kind of subject and it gives me something to talk to my son in law about. I especially liked how you gave comparisons for different shows.
ReplyDeleteI like that fact that you used different kinds of " Geeks", it shows that there is not one classification. Fandom is a word i have heard before, but never the defanitiont. I always find myself very interested in what you right about.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen Twilight. I know so, so many people love it. I read about 2 chapters. In a funny voice. Out to my husband as we were driving through the state of Ohio. It was hilarious. So much smoldering. And looming.
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