To The Fandoms I've Only Observed

[author_by_night]

 Snowflake Challenge 3: Fandom Love Letter

You know, I struggled with this one, because I've already said so much before. Then it hit me.

The poem below isn't my best poetry. It's more vibes I'm going for.

To The Fandoms I've Only Observed

I was very lost when it came to LOST
An island, a guy named Locke
"Stop comparing it to Survivor, I beg of you"
Every day saw new userpics, tags, memes
Then cries of rage when the final episode aired
I listened and nodded in sympathy

Supernatural: This one I sometimes watched
Hopping in the Chevy Impala
With Sam and Dean
Bobby, John, Castiel
I kept a quiet distance, true
Yet even I shipped Destiel

I learned it was Downton Abbey, not Downtown Abby
(Sweet summer souls)
Stranger Things  happened, and the internet
Excitedly gabbed and wrote about Mike, Will, Steve and El
MCU took center stage, with its heroes and villains
What We Do in the Shadows remained a mystery to me
But it certainly sounded entertaining

Now Heated Rivalry's the talk of the town
Fans declaring their love for Ilya and Shane
We mustn't forget Scott and Kip's smoothies
Hockey might be on ice, but there's plenty of heat
According to the folks on tumblr

No, these fandoms are not mine
They may be one day - but also
May never be of further interest
Yet I have a soft spot for them
Or at least, what I know of them

I love ships I've never set foot on
I love blorbos I've never met
I love that I can know these people
The joy, excitement, heat is infectious
Making me smile, giving me light
It's a pleasure to come along for the ride

Comments

[scribblemoose]

Aaah, this made me smile so much! And it's so true. The infectious joy of fandom :)

[author_by_night]

For sure!

[hamsterwoman]

I love this take!

And it’s so nice that one can write a letter even to the fandoms one is not in because you can still recognize the joy of fandom in them

[author_by_night]

Thank you!

Yes - you know, people sometimes rag on fandoms they're not in, for whatever reason, and I wanted to take a different approach. :)

[lucy_roman]

I really liked that. A very different take.

[author_by_night]

Thanks!

[soricel]

I also often feel like I’m on the outside looking in, wondering what so many people love so much about some of these worlds and characters. I sort of envy them, but sort of not. Thanks for sharing this perspective…it resonated with me. :)

[author_by_night]

Thanks for commenting!

I get what you mean about sort of envying people. Especially when the fandoms are huge, but just not my thing, you know?

[bleodswean]

This was INSPIRED and made me smile! What a sweet and entertaining response to this challenge!

[pronker]

Wonderfully clever - I especially liked the 'perhaps, in future' because we never know when a spark erupts that says "I must track this show/film/book down and devour it whole!' :D

[author_by_night]

Sure enough, I'm now DEEP into Heated Rivalry! (My 50th friend watched the show and I figured, okay, let's do this...)

And thank you. :)

[potentiality_26]

This is such a charming answer! Lovely idea <3

[alchemicink]

Wonderful poem! Thanks for sharing!

[author_by_night]

Thank you!

[mekare]

A great poem about proxy fandoms!

[author_by_night]

Thanks!

[pianogurl330]

Love it!

[author_by_night]

Thank you!

[lunabee34]

<3

[author_by_night]

Thanks for reading!

[stardust_rifle]

Oh, this is so lovely. I tend to refer to them as "fandoms-in-law" (and also their cousin, "blorbo-in-law")

[author_by_night]

I love it!

[verdande_mi]

This is lovely and playful :D :D

[author_by_night]

Thank you!

[ravensilversea]

Oh I love this! Such a wonderful ode to all the fandoms that may never be yours but are still bright lights of ships in the night <3