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Screw You Guys, I Root For Muad'Dib

Freddie deBoer • 8442 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Film Literature Critique Fandom Characterization
  1. In the Dune universe, the writer roots for Paul Atreides despite knowing it won't end well
  2. The Dune 2 movie is praised for being a meticulously crafted, popular film with excellent cast and stunning visuals
  3. Despite the warnings about not rooting for Paul due to the themes of the story, the writer still finds him and his rebel army cool and follows Muad'Dib passionately

Super Mets Fan

Mets Fix • 255 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Football Athlete Fandom
  1. Baseball season is near with Mets starting workouts soon.
  2. Taylor Swift should not distract from following Patrick Mahomes.
  3. Access to full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Mets Fix.

I watched the Super Bowl because of Taylor Swift

The Novelleist • 108 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Football Fans Athletes Super Bowl Fandom
  1. Taylor Swift's influence has brought a new, diverse audience to football, contributing to increased viewership and ticket sales.
  2. The infusion of Taylor Swift's fandom into football has promoted camaraderie among fans, leading to more positive interactions and fan experiences.
  3. The personal stories and humanization of athletes through lifestyle sports content like podcasts and documentaries can make sports more engaging and relatable, even for those who were previously disinterested.

The Lesbian Legacy of 'ER'

Paging Dr. Lesbian • 98 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture TV shows Gender identity Fandom History
  1. 'ER' was a groundbreaking show for featuring one of the first lesbian main characters on American television and for exploring LGBTQ+ storylines.
  2. The portrayal of Kerry Weaver's lesbian relationships on 'ER' were notable for being depicted as real, deeply-felt connections rather than fleeting flings.
  3. The impact of 'ER' on viewers and society through its representation of LGBTQ+ characters, particularly Kerry Weaver's journey, highlights the evolving landscape of lesbian representation in media.

What's so alluring about incest fic?

Default Wisdom • 188 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Fandom Psychology Online behavior Fantasy
  1. The appeal of incest fic in fandom may stem from a desire for emotional intimacy and intensity.
  2. Online behaviors like playing the victim can be influenced by internet culture and the need for validation.
  3. Being labeled 'dangerous' online can hold a certain allure, while being called 'insincere' can be more dismissive and delegitimizing.
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All Hail the Homer

House of Strauss • 28 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Analysis Fandom Predictions
  1. Being a "homer" can lead to more accurate predictions about your favorite team
  2. Assess opinions based on substance, not on perceived bias or motives
  3. Interest in an outcome can enhance understanding and knowledge, outweighing potential bias

I'm Going to Need Help from Star Trek Fans on This One...

Think Future • 59 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Science fiction Fandom Technology Imagination
  1. Smart clothes have a multitude of capabilities like temperature regulation, radiation protection, and power generation through solar collection and motion.
  2. Star Trek fans are being called upon to imagine the futuristic capabilities of Starfleet uniforms like self-cleaning features, flexibility for temperature adjustments, and basic biomonitoring powered by clothing batteries.
  3. Starfleet minimalism reflects a broader value system within the Federation, where personal possessions are reduced to meaningful mementos like photos, totems, tools, and toys.

Your Dreams Should Stay There

Everything's Broken • 78 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture TV shows Nostalgia Sci-fi Critique Fandom
  1. The latest episode of Star Trek Picard disappoints Star Trek fans by resorting to ham-fisted nostalgia and clumsy writing.
  2. The show takes a disappointing turn by disregarding its own canon and insulting the intelligence of the viewers.
  3. Star Trek Picard fails to maintain consistency with its past seasons and insults the core concepts of the Star Trek universe.

Star Treks Ground Zero Copyright Battle

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Movies Copyright Fandom
  1. Paramount and CBS are suing the makers of Axanar, an independent Star Trek film, for copyright violation.
  2. One reason for the lawsuit could be to protect CBS's upcoming Star Trek series, but the exact harm to the series is uncertain.
  3. The case raises questions about the necessity of strong copyright protection for derivative works, such as fan films, that might be of high quality even without the protection.

Dale Eisinger: Appropriating Celebrity: The Efficiency of Digital Detournement

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Celebrity Memes Fandom Art
  1. Memes have become a common component of web browsing, social media, and politics, spreading rapidly and influencing behaviors through easily accessible formats like imagery and short text.
  2. Celebrities serve as a powerful tool for endorsement and representation in the modern digital age, impacting consumer choices and political perceptions through the mere existence of their image.
  3. Detournement, a strategy of disrupting the cultural logic of capitalism by using image commodities against themselves, emphasizes the unification of seemingly unrelated elements to create subversion and arousal of uncertainty.