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.
Name it and there will be a fandom for it. It can be a band, a sports team, a movie, a television series or a book. It can even be a genre, such as manga from Japan. Many fans share their passion through newsletters and fanzines. Others create events where you may meet the objects of your passion. Some fans are so enthusiastic that they may seem a little crazy.
A great example of how devoted fans can be is the phenomenon known as Trekkies. These are fans of 'Star Trek', the television series from the Sixties which led to follow-up series and films. Trekkies have their own salute and often come together at large conventions where they can meet their favorite stars from the series. The most devoted Trekkies can speak Klingon fluently, which is quite a feat, considering that it is an invented language.
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've found the fandom of your choice, a good way to indulge in your passion is to comment on blogs about it. Alternatively, create your own blog. Make it an interesting one that stands out from the rest. For instance, offer instructions on how to knit a Jayne hat if you're a Browncoat or provide online lessons in Dothraki.
Name it and there will be a fandom for it. It can be a band, a sports team, a movie, a television series or a book. It can even be a genre, such as manga from Japan. Many fans share their passion through newsletters and fanzines. Others create events where you may meet the objects of your passion. Some fans are so enthusiastic that they may seem a little crazy.
A great example of how devoted fans can be is the phenomenon known as Trekkies. These are fans of 'Star Trek', the television series from the Sixties which led to follow-up series and films. Trekkies have their own salute and often come together at large conventions where they can meet their favorite stars from the series. The most devoted Trekkies can speak Klingon fluently, which is quite a feat, considering that it is an invented language.
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've found the fandom of your choice, a good way to indulge in your passion is to comment on blogs about it. Alternatively, create your own blog. Make it an interesting one that stands out from the rest. For instance, offer instructions on how to knit a Jayne hat if you're a Browncoat or provide online lessons in Dothraki.
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