So okay…
Practically everyone (that I’ve ever met or I know of) has a novel(s) or a series or a movie(s) that resonates with them; a creative work that they tend to enjoy above all others in that given genre.
Sometimes, that enjoyment creates a widespread sense of camaraderie with others who hold those works in the same high regard; creating a kind of community that is dedicated to the perpetual discussion, analysis and some times the (relentless) obsession with those books, movie, and/or series.
{That last is the exclusive domain of rabid ‘fanboys’ and ‘fangirls’; and woe be unto anyone who takes their deep-seated fixation as anything less than deadly serious.}
This, in a nutshell, is the nature of fandom, and of course it extends beyond the limited scope of the few topics I’ve included here.
There’s a fandom for pretty much any “extracurricular” activity or hobby that you can think of, from knitting scarves, to music, to sporting events.
Hell, one could even include politics in that list, if they wanted to stretch the definition of “entertainment”, but I’d really rather that we don’t meander down that path; I’m already on political overload as it is, and I sorely need a break from all the mind numbing monotony.
Instead, for now, I’m only focusing on the kind of fandoms that I myself indulge in; because y’know, I’m just self-centered like that.
Some of my personal ‘fan favorites’ are:
The Dark Tower Series (Yes, I am a Constant Reader.)
Breaking Bad ( Yes, I am still a recovering ‘Baddict.’)
Pretty much any 80’s movie written/directed by John Hughes (Breakfast Club quotes, anyone?)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (No, I’m not a drag queen, but I wish I was!)
Just to name a few.
What about you all?
What ‘piques your interest’ and ‘strikes your fancy’, when it comes to pop culture and entertainment?
