Is Being In A Fandom Cringe? | Fandom Analysis
Are you embarrassed by being labeled a nerd? Do you cringe at other fans? Have you been bullied for enjoying a TV Show?
Today, we're tackling fandom identity, and how it can affect your online and in real life relationships, using Doctor Who fandom as our primary focus. Don't worry - you don't need to be a Doctor Who fan to understand this video!
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00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Nerd Shame
03:30 - The "Good" Fan
08:17 - Identity in Fandom Space
12:48 - Bullying
18:23 - Discrimination in Fandom
24:47 - Rejecting Fandom Cringe
SOURCES:
"I used to be ashamed of being a fangirl. Now I see how joyous and creative it was" https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...
"Shame, intimacy, and community: fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think" https://theconversation.com/shame-int...
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