What was the first big fandom?

Organized subculture Fans of the literary detective Sherlock Holmes are widely considered to have comprised the first modern fandom, holding public demonstrations of mourning after Holmes was “killed off” in 1893, and creating some of the first fan fiction as early as about 1897 to 1902.

What does it mean to be part of a fandom?

Fandom 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. Fandom as a term can also be used in a broad sense to refer to the interconnected social networks of individual fandoms, many of which overlap.

When was fandom first used?

By the Fanlore, a collaborative site by, for, and about fans and fan communities that create and consume fan works, the term media fandom first appeared in the 1970s to describe fans of televised or filmed science fiction as opposed to literary science fiction, but is now often applied much more broadly.

What is an example of a fandom?

Fan culture, or fandom, is a term which describes communities built around a shared enjoyment of an aspect of popular culture, such as books, movies, TV shows, bands, sports or sports teams, etc. Fan cultures are examples of participatory cultures.

What is the biggest fandom?

South Korean boy band, BTS, has achieved global success: two consecutive #1 albums on the Billboard charts, a sold-out world tour, and a historic stadium show at Citi Field, with over 40,000 fans in attendance. With the help of their fan base, ARMY, the K-pop group has the world’s most powerful fandom.

Do you have to be 13 to use fandom?

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