NounSingular fandom Plural fandoms fandom (plural fandoms) From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Fandom (from the noun fan and the affix -dom, as in kingdom, freedom, etc.) is a term used to refer to a subculture composed of fans characterized by a feeling of sympathy and camaraderie with others who share a common interest. Fans typically are interested in even minor details of the object(s) of their fandom and spend a significant portion of their time and energy involved with their interest, often as a part of a social network with particular practices (a fandom); this is what differentiates "fannish" (fandom-affiliated) fans from those with only a casual interest. A fandom can grow up centered around any area of human interest or activity. The subject of fan interest can be narrowly defined, focused on something like an individual celebrity, or more widely defined, encompassing entire hobbies, genres or fashions. While it is now used to apply to groups of people fascinated with any subject, the term has its roots in those with an enthusiastic appreciation for sports. Merriam-Webster's dictionary traces the usage of the term back as far as 1903. Fandom as a term can also be used in a broad sense to refer to an interconnected social network of individual fandoms, many of which overlap. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What do you think of the growing Harry Potter Fandom, and the world's reaction to Harry Potter? Q. THis is the toplic for my English paper and I have to have an interview from someone. Please tell me what you think! Asked by Lorie_Weasley - Thu May 22 00:21:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments A. Ah, the Harry Potter phenomenon. How and why did it happen, I don't really know. I think Rowling just got really lucky for the most part. She wrote a decent story that filled a void in the book market for young readers. I think previously (and still), a lot of books targeted for younger readers aren't very interesting. Harry Potter, however, has a great storyline, especially once you get to the third book. Personally, I like the Harry Potter series for the storyline and for the great characters in the story. It's overall very well written. I have to disagree with the term "growing" however. Harry Potter will reach his peak soon, especially after the movies are (finally) done (which aren't near as good as the books, incidentally). Answered by Nisovin - Thu May 22 01:57:34 2008 How to tell my perents about Furry Fandom? Q. Well, Im young 'furry' and want fursuit really much but the thing is that i cantfind way to tell my perents about it... I alredy told them a bit about furry fandom but its still really hard. Tbh its mainly that im like a bit sceard of thier reaction and im not sure when to tell it to them... if anyone can help please do... Thanks... Asked by Zbig - Mon Feb 23 12:31:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. If you're not ready to tell your parents, then get a part-time job and earn the money for it on your own. If you're old enough to realize you're a furry, I seriously hope you would be old enough to work. This is one of those things you don't really have to discuss with your parents. Just be safe. Answered by Peace - Mon Feb 23 12:35:13 2009 is it okay to hang out with the furry fandom?
Q. I like that kind of stuff but i'm not sure if should hang with those people. Asked by Jeff - Sat Nov 21 05:18:19 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments A. Of course it's okay! As a matter of fact, furries are some of the least judgmental people you could hang out with! Answered by Iaran - Sun Nov 22 20:34:08 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "fandom"  hollywoodcrush.mtv.com Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:41:28 GMT+00:00 To 'Spider-Man': 'Twilight' Fans ... MTV.com Before "Twilight" rocked the tween world, you wouldn't typically think of 12-year-old girls and their mothers being the base of a film fandom . ...  publishersmarketplace.com Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:00:28 GMT+00:00 Publishers Lunch Deluxe The Hollywood Reporter says that "not since Star Wars has fandom been, well, so fanatical about a single movie" and they also claim "the fervor of the fans ...  zdnet.co.uk Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:46:00 GMT+00:00 ZDNet UK (blog) ... 2010 15:27 IBM said on Thursday that it will... http://bit.ly/bUq7GX Why we love to hate Microsoft: Roadmap to fandom Microsoft watcher Mary Branscombe ... MeeGo Day1 release adds glitz and functionality to OS ZDNet UK From Google News Search: "fandom"  kirkpatrick.nu 768px x 1024px | 83.80kB [source page] 1024x768 Created by Jalil2005 aol com  inter-fan.org 664px x 451px | 99.50kB [source page] Bought this on eBay the other day and think it may be the first major project IF was ever involved in The cover with Jerry Ordway art Two pages  i229.photobucket.com 458px x 414px | 121.70kB [source page] Tied for second were Xexus Boys Life and Faithcoaching Vampire knows best Congrats Toby and here is your virtual trophy The honor and burden of DB104 rests upon your shoulders From Yahoo Image Search: "fandom"  endersgirrrl.wordpress.com Ender's Girl Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:30:56 GM Random . Fandom. : Tatta Hitotsu no Koi. Orenji! Orenji! Burning Bright. by Ender's Girl. And there it was, wedged between the fake Gucci watches and the stuffed toys of indeterminate morpho-anatomy, in a nondescript little stall smack in ... hollywoodcrush.mtv.com Terri Schwartz Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GM Before "Twilight" rocked the tween world, you wouldn't typically think of 12-year-old girls and their mothers being the base of a film . fandom. . In fact, five years ago, it would have been an easy claim to make that Spider-Man has a more ...  community.livejournal.com tuckp3 ue, 06 Jul 2010 20:52:40 GM then, i was like, i need to cross the street in case that thing falls over, but first i'll take a picture to share with the rest of . fandom. ('cause yeah, i conceived this post then). i spent the rest of my walk reliving moments from the ... From Google Blog Search: "fandom" |
