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The FRIENDS Fandom                                         FRIENDS theme song On September 22, 1994 (Amber, 2024) one of the most popular sitcoms in the world aired its very first episode. Six friends living regular lives at the home base of Central Perk in New York City took over the 90’s into the 2000’s. The show FRIENDS became an American favorite over the years it aired and is still a fan obsession 20 years after the last episode came out. Fans went crazy for Phoebe’s quirky style and Chandler’s mindless jokes. Since the beginning of the show up until now, fans have been going to the FRIENDS experience in New York City, getting “the Rachel'' haircut, decorating their houses in FRIENDS gear , and posting just about everything they love about the show on social media. The FRIENDS Experience Fans from all over the country travel to New York City to participate in the FRIENDS experience. This includes visiting replicas of Monica’s apar

On August 6, 2013, the TFBOYS group announced their official debut, with members Wang Junkai, Wang Yuan, and YiYe Qianxi. Now, they each have tens of millions of followers on Weibo, where fans follow their actions and behavior and create a variety of trending topics for them. Nowadays, the three members have made remarkable achievements in the three major fields of film, television and song, and all of these “phenomenal” achievements are almost entirely attributable to the fan base, whose strong purchasing and action power has time and again refreshed the public's perception of the TFBOYS fan organization. Wang Yuan , Wang Junkai , Yi Yang Qianxi TFBOYS Fans Community            Weibo      Instant communication in the Internet space Weibo is currently the largest social media platform in China, attracting a large number of young people with its strong openness, immediacy, and interactivity. According to the interviews with TFBOYS fans, Weibo is the most frequently used platform f

Fan art created by a fan of the game (2) The Fandom The Minecraft fandom is huge, but what is Minecraft? It's a game where everything is a block and it's decently simple to play therefore having a large fanbase. It's a game for creating new things, whether communities or dirt houses. The Minecraft fandom features a wide array of content, including fan-made creations, fan art, videos, and beyond.  Minecraft has created a place where thousands of people connect with each other, creating a large group of individuals who love and appreciate the game. It has created such a large fanbase that there are even sub-fanbases within the major fanbase of Minecraft (4). For example, people who are fans of YouTubers, these YouTubers have played the game for over a decade.  YouTube Numerous YouTubers have built a career around their love and passion for the game. Some engage in role-playing and storytelling, crafting lore, while others showcase their building abilities. Hayden Blake does

Barbie World      Fans Waiting Outside a Concert      It is a stereotype that every girl's favorite color is pink. This is a reality for the Barbs , Nicki Minaj's fandom. Nicki Minaj is a pop star who has been making music since 2004 and is one of the most active artists. With her consistency and catchy songs, she has built up a huge fan base that makes sure Nicki Minaj stays relevant and shows much love with fan art, cosplay, and social media that updates fans on her new releases and any news. Nicki fans admire her on a great level and refer to  her as the Queen  of Rap. Fan Art and Projects      The Barbs say their full name is the  Barbz Presidentduane , and this name fits the fandom perfectly, and they hold Nicki Minaj to a high standard. Making flags, posters, and fan art of Nicki Minaj's different looks over the last 13 years, fans have creative. The most iconic look Nicki Minaj has is her Harajuki Barbie, with a black bob with blunt bangs, and it is has been replicat

Intro The Legend of Zelda is a well-known video game series and one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises. Since February 21, 1986, Nintendo has been continuing to make games from this franchise but the one I want to talk about is the Breath of the Wild series. Breath of the Wild was officially announced in a Wii U Direct presentation on January 23, 2013.  Eiji Eonuma  stated that the game intended to challenge the expectations that people had for the franchise. Breath of the Wild was released worldwide for the Wii U and as a Nintendo Switch launch title on March 3, 2017.   At the heart of the Zelda franchise there lies a deep appreciation for the series' lore and mythology. Fans taking apart every storyline and unraveling the secrets and the various incarnations of the main hero Link. Each game has multiple different storylines to link and how he will save the Kingdom again. Fans have found every easter egg and every secret to the franchise.  Cosplay Cosplay also plays a si

Members of the Band KISS Committed to Rock 'N Roll Were you made for lovin' KISS? What's not to love about the pyrotechnic concerts, symbolic painted faces, or classic American rock music? Fans of this famous 70's rock band express their devotion through a multitude of ways. They call themselves the KISS Army and they have been keeping up with the band since the beginning. The KISS Army fan club is at the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fandom that surrounds the band. Along with club memberships, fans also stay involved through cosplay, memorabilia, and attendance at conventions.  KISS Army The majority of KISS' fan base comes from the United States but it is split pretty evenly between like and dislike for the band (4). This could be due to the controversial stunts pulled by the band including provocative lyrics, extreme performances, and the individual band mates' expressive personalities (6). Early controversy for KISS had them blacked out on some rad

Taylor Swift Image 1   Who is Taylor Swift? Taylor Swift is a singer/ song writer who started to become popular is the 2000s. She originally sang country music, then later switched to singing pop, and now is the most popular singer in the world. She has a countless number of grammys and rewards for her work and songs. When Taylor started dropping more albums, and her fame started going through the roof, the fandom “Swifties” started. Swifties fandom is popular in all ages, and genders, they are known for high levels of participation, creativity, community, and fanaticism (Wikipedia). Swifties show their love for Taylor by making social media accounts for her, creating youtube videos, fan art and much more.                                 Eras Tour Taylor fame led her to start her Eras tour in 2023, and became one of the most popular tours ever. The Eras Tour is the ongoing sixth concert tour. It consists of 152 shows across five continents (Wikipedia). Fans went insane to buy these tic