6 Minute English
How fans talk about their passions
Sep 21, 2023
The podcast explores the world of fandoms and fan culture and how the internet has facilitated connections between passionate fans worldwide. They also discuss the unique language of fandom and the benefits and challenges of being a fan.
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- Fandom is a culture that goes beyond being a fan, involving shared activities and language.
- Fans exhibit 'berging' when celebrating their team's success and 'corefing' when distancing themselves from failure.
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The Rise of Fandom Culture
Fandom is the culture created by a community of people who share their love for the same thing, going beyond simply being a fan. Fans form groups and engage in various activities together, such as dressing up as characters from their favorite shows or books. Despite the occasional mockery, fans have embraced their fandoms and use new words and phrases to express their belongingness. For example, 'berging' refers to basking in reflected glory, feeling good about oneself when their team or favorite character succeeds; 'corefing' is the opposite, distancing oneself from their team in the face of failure.
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