Actor will wheaton saw just how bad toxic phantom can be. His next generation character, wesley crusher, provoked the ire of many star trick fans as a smug tean agor who seemed to save the day too often. Those years of being harassed so badly contributed to will's decision to step away from the part. Will has also seen that being a fan can literally be life changing.
Really love a TV show; a boyband; a sci fi movie; or a celebrity? We're often too embarrassed to admit adoring some things for fear that we'll be seen as frivolous or childish - but we may be missing out on the happiness benefits that geeking out can bring.
Dr Laurie Santos explores the joy of fandom with Benedict Cumberbatch obsessive Tabitha Carvan, YA author Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Star Trek actor (and geek-vangelist) Wil Wheaton.
For Further Reading:
Tabitha Carvan - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch
Wil Wheaton - Still Just a Geek
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