CU-Writ103-10am-Spring2026

    W hile we all love the Pacific Rim series, the movies, the action and the stories they tell, the fandom goes a lot deeper than just that. There's a lot more fun to be had immersing yourself in this fandom then just watching the big blockbuster movies. It's important to get the full experience of the fandom so you don't miss out on some of the coolest parts of being a fan. Things like ranking kaiju, placing different jaegers against threats from other monster-verse titles and creating 3-D animations are interesting parts of the fandom and are a lot of fun to look into and create material about. Delving deeper can help you enjoy Pacific Rim long after the four hours and two minutes of film time are up.     While we know the films have their own kaiju ranking, fans like to create their own rules, wondering who would win in a head-to-head of two of the series most powerful beasts. Or who's the weakest and would lose the easiest. Do they include the recently born kaij...

       Tate McRae is a new age singer who developed a fan base from her iconic singing and dancing. Her fans are all over the world, mainly made up of teens and young women. Tate goes on many tours where her fans come from all over to show her love and support. These superfans are part of the Tate McRae fandom and show their support in many ways. One thing you, as a fan, can do to show your love and support in this fandom is to engage in it. The image to the left is Tate McRae and her fans at a sound check rehearsal.     One way to engage in the Tater Tot fandom is to attend concerts. Tate has Tours all over America and even shows out of the country. Attending a concert will put you right in the center of thousands of fans singing and dancing within the crowd. It will give you somewhere to see Tate in Person. You can meet new people and feel like you belong with the fans. You all will have the same common interests: Tate McRae, her music, and even her Danci...

 Dive into the sea of purple with the fandom of BTS, ARMY. As a fan myself I wasn’t particularly inclined to participate in the fandom, that was until I found out the benefits of being a part of a community like ARMY. In this blog I will go through the access of charity, community, and fan information through this fandom. Being a part of army introduces fans to various forms of charity work in the name of BTS. Fans regularly organize donation drives, environmental projects, scholarship funds, food banks, fundraising, and more. For example a fan run face book page,  US BTS ARMY , holds an annual fundraiser to support kids all over the world. These activities reflect the values of BTS represented in their music, that so often attract caring fans. Participating in these projects even a little bit would allow you to create a positive impact in the real world. Beyond their music, ARMY offers a real sense of community. Fans connect through shared experiences like rushing to get merc...

What Kind of Fan Are You? There are many different kinds of fans within the Spider-Man fandom. Some just dip their toes in by seeing a movie or two, maybe reading a comic , or hopping on the game . Others dive headfirst into a variety of different things they create for themselves. What kind of fan are you? Many things surprised me as I delved deeper into my research, but some really stood out. Fans can express their creativity through art, encapsulating everyone's favorite hero through cosplay, making memes, and even edits. Through these simple acts, these fans are not only getting something from Spider-Man, but from themselves and the community that they've created around this shared love for him.  Yes, of course, Spider-Man is most commonly recreated in his well-known setting and his frequently worn red and blue suit, but that doesn't mean you can't use your imagination. Fans recreate him as an entirely different person. One that stood out to ...

"A fan of the music Taylor Swift" (1). This is the definition of the term "Swifite" from dictionary.com. What other Fandoms are recognized in dictionsry.com? This is why Taylor Swifts Fandom is one of the largest fandoms in the country. Not only having their own spot in the dictionary puts these Swifties on top but many more things that make them a strong and welcoming fandom. This Fandom is known for their creativity, excitement, and su pport to Taylor Swift. One of Taylor Swifts most iconic moments is when she put on a Three and a half hour show for her fans. This show was titled as "The Eras Tour." Taylor played at least two songs for each of her albums putting on an unforgettable show that will go down in history. Swifties were so eager and excited for this concert they shut down Ticketmaster (2). This just goes to show the support and level us fans would go to just to be there for our favorite Pop Star. Even when some Fans could not get tickets they s...

Join in On The Star Wars Fandom May 13, 2026 Growing up, I was always around Star Wars . My dad was a huge fan, so I constantly watched the movies, saw references online, and heard conversations about characters and theories. At first, I thought Star Wars was simply a movie franchise with a big fanbase. However, after researching the fandom more deeply, I realized the community is much bigger and more influential than I originally thought. What surprised me most is how fans don’t just watch Star Wars, they actively shape the fandom and keep it alive. I discovered a lot of surprising information about how the fandom is thriving today The first thing that surprised me was how creative the fandom actually is. Before researching the fandom, I mostly thought fans just watched the movies and discussed them online. I didn’t realize how much original content people create. Fans make artwork, cosplay, theories, edits, and even their own storylines involving the characters. Some fans spend ho...