June Something Meme: Days 5 - 7
Day 5: Compare and/or contrast your very first fandom obsession and your very latest fandom obsession.
First fandom obsession was probably Clark Kent/Lana Lang from Smallville, and now my favorite OTP is Sam/Bucky of MCU. Very different OTPs, but both fandoms are based on comic books that have huge followings and a ton of canon history. There are still trolls and ship wars, that I now know to stay on the outside of. I was definitely an obnoxious fan back in the day, and I took everything way too personally. I'm still a shipper, but now it's a lot more fun to kind of just be in my own little corner. I related to Clark and to Lana a lot - as for Sam and Buck, I don't think I relate so much as I just really enjoy them/their personalities every time they are onscreen together.
Day 6: What's a fandom that you wish had a bigger following?
The Expanse! It's a kickass scifi show with some really gorgeous scenery and actors. Plus there is a ton of ship potential for all of the mains, although it did take me a little while to get to know everyone. The online fandom did rally to save the show, but I still hardly see any fandom content in terms of fic/vids/art etc.
Also, The English Game. It was a mini series on Netflix with SO much potential. The enemies to lovers trope was strong in this one, with the main characters being rival soccer players who also were from vastly different social classes. I'll probably nominate for Yuletide this year.
Day 7: What's the longest time you've been in a fandom. Not necessarily your oldest fandom, but a fandom that you started and still continue to read/write/create content for in some way.
Probably Band of Brothers. I can't remember when I first watched the series, but I've been writing in that fandom since 2011 when the camp toccoa comm on LJ was active. There was a big lull before BoB got popular on tumblr/discord again, but I'm still participating in that fandom.
First fandom obsession was probably Clark Kent/Lana Lang from Smallville, and now my favorite OTP is Sam/Bucky of MCU. Very different OTPs, but both fandoms are based on comic books that have huge followings and a ton of canon history. There are still trolls and ship wars, that I now know to stay on the outside of. I was definitely an obnoxious fan back in the day, and I took everything way too personally. I'm still a shipper, but now it's a lot more fun to kind of just be in my own little corner. I related to Clark and to Lana a lot - as for Sam and Buck, I don't think I relate so much as I just really enjoy them/their personalities every time they are onscreen together.
Day 6: What's a fandom that you wish had a bigger following?
The Expanse! It's a kickass scifi show with some really gorgeous scenery and actors. Plus there is a ton of ship potential for all of the mains, although it did take me a little while to get to know everyone. The online fandom did rally to save the show, but I still hardly see any fandom content in terms of fic/vids/art etc.
Also, The English Game. It was a mini series on Netflix with SO much potential. The enemies to lovers trope was strong in this one, with the main characters being rival soccer players who also were from vastly different social classes. I'll probably nominate for Yuletide this year.
Day 7: What's the longest time you've been in a fandom. Not necessarily your oldest fandom, but a fandom that you started and still continue to read/write/create content for in some way.
Probably Band of Brothers. I can't remember when I first watched the series, but I've been writing in that fandom since 2011 when the camp toccoa comm on LJ was active. There was a big lull before BoB got popular on tumblr/discord again, but I'm still participating in that fandom.