The CON is On
Sheldon Dorf, whose name may have inspired a popular TV character, is credited with starting this.
What is SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON?
The word "fan" is derived from this not complimentary term
What is FANATIC?
This is the term for "the culture of the people"
What is POP CULTURE?
I'm a Belieber, own all the merch, and am front row for every one of his concerts!
What is a SUPERFAN?
PSA (parasocial attachment) was modified to this theory to explain a lighter attachment we can feel to media figures.
What is PSI (Para-social Interaction)?
This country hosts the largest comic-con in the world, Comi-ket.
What is JAPAN?
The fan behavior of wishing that two fictional characters will hook up
What is SHIPPING?
BBC Studios found surpise financial success through sponsoring User Generated Content of this animated show.
What is BLUEY?
I spend a lot of time chatting online with other BTS fans - and making sure to share any content I see with other fans ASAP.
What is an ENGAGED FAN?
This is considered a "root" theory of human behavior based on how we manage live in a shared society.
What is FUNCTIONALISM?
Twihards, the Avengers Crossover, Ironman, and more were all announced in this famed San Diego room.
What is HALL H?
This percentage of people 18-25 were found to be fans of some type of popular media content.
What is 97%
Fans were so unhappy with the redesign of this animated character, the studio spent millions to redesign his hands and face.
Who is SONIC THE HEDGEHOG?
I have my own shop for Beyonce merch and I always sell out of my purse with a special secret pocket for hot sauce.
What is an EXECUTIVE FAN?
If you use media as a way to help you build friendships or connect with another person, like on a movie date, this might explain it.
What is USES and GRATIFICATIONS?
This author was a little "conned" into attending the first SDCC because they made it non-profit.
Who is RAY BRADBURY?
Some of this is is written because fans want to take storylines to more queer or sexual places, like 50 Shades of Gray.
What is FANFIC?
This term combines two words to explain how some fans don't just buy merch - they are also content creators in the area of their fandom.
What is PROSUMER?
Sabrina Carpenter is fun and I keep an eye out for new tracks online, but I don't interact with the crazy fans.
What is an AMBIENT FAN?
The theory that we choose certain media to enhance or correct our state of mind – almost a pharmaceutical effect
What is MOOD MANAGEMENT THEORY?
Fans at this con took on writer Ron Moore to share their frustration about a reboot of their beloved TV series.
What is GALACTICON?
If you come after BTS or Nikki Minhaj, you might be subjected to this less than friendly fan behavior.
What is TOXIC FANDOM?
The Troika group found that fans are more likely to do this behavior - it means sing the praises of something and try to make more fans.
What is EVANGELIZE?
This experience can feel make groups of fans feel "transcendent, almost telepathic."
What is COLLECTIVE EFFERVESCENCE?
This sociologist felt that his idea of a human needs pyramid was stolen by Blumler & Katz.
Who is Maslow?