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in his quote because he explains how complex fandom really is. Becoming too invested in a sports team may lead to psychological and physical issues due to hormonal changes, emotional spikes, severe stress, and increased media attention. Despite their potential adverse effects, however, sports may also lead to a sense of community well-being, a common language, a safe atmosphere, and the exhilarating gratification of success. In the realm of sports fandom, it 's not uncommon to become too carried…

Titile: Globalization and Transculturation in the Context of Digital Media/ New Media as Agent of Transculturation Abstract 1.0 Introduction Over the years, transculturation occured all over the world especially today in globalization era including Malaysia. Transculturation first was introduced by Cuban anthropologist, Fernando Ortiz in 1947 where he described the phenomenon of merging and converging cultures: Transculturation encompasses more than transition from one culture to another; it…

Exactly what political climate allows men that use manipulation and the exploitation of prejudices to ascend to power? This is a question which is addressed in the novel Plot Against America by Philip Roth and the mockumentary Bob Roberts starring, directed by, and written by Tim Collins. These works of art explore the nature behind demagogues and populist candidates and how they rise to political prominence. Philip Roth’s fictional representation of Charles Lindbergh and Tim Collins fictional…

I can remember vividly the first match that got me into this fandom. It was Jeff Hardy vs. The Undertaker in a ladder match on Monday Night Raw. It was a classic underdog story. The Undertaker was nearly seven feet tall and was the Undisputed Champion. He looked like hell, and mostly because he was from hell. To me…

Defined by Merriam-Webster as “matters regarded as involving the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers or some secret knowledge of them” (“Occult”), occultism is the study of mysterious or hidden wisdom. From the earliest practices, Occultists regarded the craft as esoteric and beyond the range of ordinary comprehension, utilized only by experienced individuals with specialized knowledge. Because of this purposeful secrecy, idealized depictions of supernatural practices is…

So, recently I read Deborah Tannen's 1994 essay "The Triumph of the Yell", in which she laments the deterioration of modern-day debate due to its over-combative nature. She argues that framing debates as a fight between opposing extremes obstructs the truth rather than bringing it to light. While I was reading it, I couldn't help but think of the anime fan community (as well as the gaming community, and the sad state of U.S. politics) and the "debates" that take place within it. Far too often,…

Some people believe Space Odyssey Is the best movie of 2001, but I believe that Shrek was and still is the best movie of 2001 and to this day. Shrek is a Fantasy Adventure movie following an ogre on the quest with his trusty steed donkey to save a princess for the King to be Lord FarQuad, but in the end, Shrek gets with the beautiful princess named Fiona who also is an ogre in the end. It’s an all around magnanimous hearted movie and fun for all ages. Now for my reasoning. Shrek is a beautiful…

basketball players they refer this region as the “American Heartland”. Besides the “American Heartland” Rooney and Pillsbury also wrote about other regions in the United States and the sports which are prevalent to each region through participation or fandom. Figure 3 shows the map they created and what regions were created from their work. Each region was given a defining name to explain the type of sport for the region. “Sport for the Sport’s Sake”: in this region there is a wide variety of…

Fanfiction: On Trial for Kidnapping? While many people find themselves indulging in late night binge-watching or gauging on unhealthy fast food, some would consider their guilty pleasure to be reading fanfiction. Fanfiction is a story written by fans that takes elements from a previously established setting and transforms the already fixed plot into something entirely new. The elements that pre-exist might be characters, locations, objects, or institutions adapted from another source. A…

observed their egonets (circle of close contacts) to see how Star Trek comes into play in social interactions. Their findings reveal that Star Trek is, while not popular in all circles will still stimulate social circles and keep people engaging in the fandom: “Star Trek is a part of people’s social networks… A common interest in Star Trek links people from all walks of life, despite the fact that it is often a minor interest in the grand scheme of things”…