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.
A fandom is really a subculture for fans of something specific. There are fandoms for movies, sports teams, books, bands and television shows, among many others. You'll even find groups that focus on a genre such as manga or Marvel comics. Fans often dress up in costumes, organize large gatherings and have their own magazines, known as fanzines.
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.
The 'space Western' series 'Firefly' was canceled after only one season. However, it garnered a huge cult following and its fans are known as Browncoats, after the name for the group of fighters that their heroes used to belong to. A famous fictional Browncoat is Dr Sheldon Cooper of 'The Big Bang Theory'. Browncoats often take part in charity drives and a popular accessory is a homemade 'Jayne hat' like the one that the character of Jayne wore in one episode.
While science fiction is a fertile breeding ground for fandoms, the fantasy genre is not far behind. One of the most devoted groups is the fans of 'Game of Thrones'. Fans dress up like their favorite characters, live for the next episode and some can even speak Dothraki, a language invented for the series.
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 want to start a blog about that which you are passionate about, you have many options. You can focus on general aspects and forums. Otherwise, you may want to look at specifics, for instance how to make costumes. Many Browncoats, for example, will appreciate that pattern for knitting their own Jayne hat.
A fandom is really a subculture for fans of something specific. There are fandoms for movies, sports teams, books, bands and television shows, among many others. You'll even find groups that focus on a genre such as manga or Marvel comics. Fans often dress up in costumes, organize large gatherings and have their own magazines, known as fanzines.
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.
The 'space Western' series 'Firefly' was canceled after only one season. However, it garnered a huge cult following and its fans are known as Browncoats, after the name for the group of fighters that their heroes used to belong to. A famous fictional Browncoat is Dr Sheldon Cooper of 'The Big Bang Theory'. Browncoats often take part in charity drives and a popular accessory is a homemade 'Jayne hat' like the one that the character of Jayne wore in one episode.
While science fiction is a fertile breeding ground for fandoms, the fantasy genre is not far behind. One of the most devoted groups is the fans of 'Game of Thrones'. Fans dress up like their favorite characters, live for the next episode and some can even speak Dothraki, a language invented for the series.
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 want to start a blog about that which you are passionate about, you have many options. You can focus on general aspects and forums. Otherwise, you may want to look at specifics, for instance how to make costumes. Many Browncoats, for example, will appreciate that pattern for knitting their own Jayne hat.
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