There is something special about a fandom. It doesn't matter whether the fandom adores Game of Thrones , cherishes the work of John and Hank Green, or gets giddy at the thought of a new Downton Abbey episode, there's something about these particular shared interests that is unique. Sure, people are unified by other interests, whether political, religious, or even shared sporting interests, but these kinds of things don't have the same level of joy that a fandom has. I was thinking about this fact after I finished reading Rainbow Rowell's newest book Fangirl this morning, a fantastic work whose protagonist is a freshman in college who enjoys writing fan fiction about Simon Snow, a Harry Potter-like figure. There are plenty of fandoms out there for different t.v. shows, movies, or books, whether it is composed of those who love Lord of the Rings (perhaps the original fandom!), Sherlock, or the inhabitants of Nerdfighteria who closely follow all the YouTube videos of...
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