Fandoms, stanning, OTP, shipping, what am I even saying? What are these things? Why are people flipping their tits over boys with swoopy hair and chiseled jaw lines? I mean, yes. I get it. But also, it's insane. People have gone insane.
As a 90's kid I had a true obsession with the Spice Girls. They covered the walls of my bedrooms. I owned notebooks, t-shirts and even lollipops reppin the Spice Girls name. So in a way, I know where these (mostly) girls are coming from. But really, is it just me, or has this gone to a completely asinine level? I mean, Twitter and Tumbler are 90% to blame but I can't get over the absolute anarchy that is happening. Bands feuding, people shipping bandmates, something about Anne Frank. It's chaos. I swear you can't say anything on the internet with a Belieber threatening to burn the bodies of you and your family.
It seems to be happening with everyone too. Not just musicians, but with actors and internet stars. A person can't just be a fan of someone, you have to be completely and utterly obsessed. It must take over your life and GOD FORBID you actually choose to be a fan of two different people. Justin AND One Direction? Well fuck ME.
These celebrities are so "watched"(...stalked?) and it makes me legitimately sad. They have literally thousands of minions following and analyzing their every move to the most minute detail. There's a quote from my favorite movie that says "it's front page news when one of them takes a shit." Completely accurate. Do I really need to be bothered when Harry wears a new beanie? Is that important? Apparently, yes. Very important. I really have to give these people such credit. I don't know how I would function if people thought it was appropriate to touch my hair, or I don't know, grab my ass, or tell me that the continuation of his/her life completely depends on what I do. Can we not put that kind of pressure on people? No wonder Justin bought a monkey.
Am I a hypocrite saying all this? Probably. I might be a part of a fandom. That sounds completely bizarre for me to say, but I suppose it's true. Oof.
I don't want to say who I'm a fan of so I'm going to make up a hypothetical situation: I'm a massive fan of...uh...Jerry Seinfeld. I've loved him for a long time, not as long as some other fans but long enough to feel like I've been a part of his journey. His talent is matched by an awesome personality. I get his sense of humor. It really scares me how similar I feel we are sometimes. For some reason, there's an element of jealousy when other people meet Jerry...other fans or celebrities or whatever. I mean, I liked him first you so clearly that makes me more deserving...right? (Wrong. But I get that nasty thought in my head sometimes.) There's just something about Jerry. His fans began calling themselves Seinfelders which is apparently what you have to do when you are a fan of someone. I can't bring myself to do it. I'd love to meet Jerry though. He seems chill.
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So there's that. I'm, I suppose, obsessed, with Jerry Seinfeld. *shiver* I hate the word obsessed. Does this make me a crazy person? According to my friends and family, yes. Completely. I try to keep my "fangirling" internal but I do have a Twitter... (shout out to people I know in real life that still manage to follow me on twitter. you guys rock.) But here's what I think: I will like Jerry Seinfeld whether or not he stays famous, whether or not I get to meet him, whether or not he goes crazy. He's talented. That's what I was originally hooked by, and that's how I'll stay. I've had the chance to travel and meet the best people because of Jerry. This, to me, has been the ultimate benefit of my being a part of this "fandom". Of course, there are some other fans that I absolutely can't stand and I'd rather chew off my own arm then hear them blarf rainbows all over Jerry related everything...but they're still good people. It's fun to be involved. Share my love of Jerry with other people that understand.
Honestly, I think the point of this post is to just have people calm down a bit. I've been seeing some really really really really really concerning things on the internetz lately. Most of the time it's all in good fun but some people take it way too far. Nothing should give you the right to yell at other people and make them feel bad because of who they like or what they like. There's no reason to cut yourself. There's no reason to feel like your life is over because your "true love" won't recognize your existence. I mean, really. Enjoy them as they are. Love them. Obsess over them, but do it internally...or logically. Remember they are first and foremost, a human, like you. Embrace every fandom. They love their people just as much as you love yours.
I love Jerry but I feel balanced. I think this is ok.
...I dont know. Maybe this whole post is me trying to justify my psychosis. It really wouldn't be the first time.
Discalimer: If you are getting here from my Twitter know that I am not reffering to anyone I know, or talk to, or have ever acknowledged. I'm mostly referring to a couple specific things I've seen in many fandoms. I've seen it typically during competition, or certain news events or whatever. You're all great.
Second Disclaimer: Coming off as a total bitch was not my intention. I know that I sound conceited. Really, really, really I don't mean to come of this way. I'm just jealous.
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