I hope fandom isn’t just a big pathetic joke, because I don’t get it..
Hey Stargate fanfic writers…
Fandemonium Books, who have the license to produce Stargate novels, are accepting proposals. From anyone. At least during November. Alas, it seems the books are only published in the UK… But it’s still published, if that’s what you’re going for. (Link via RevolutionSF)
The slash will be with you… always
The second Star Wars ‘ship, Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan, is up at ship_manifesto. See the ‘ship that brough Star Wars online fandom to the slash side! Fans might also enjoy tpm_flashback and quiobisupport, and of course Master and Apprentice gets a mention.
And for those of us still stuck in 1997, yes, someone is signing up to do Luke/Mara. And no, it’s not me: like I need more reason to rant. :D
“Life’s tough. Get a crash helmet.”
You know you’ve been in fandom too long when your first response to Dear Insecure Fandom Drama Whore is “Preach it, sister!”
You could use a good kiss!
Ship_manifesto, a fannish Livejournal community dedicated to character pairings, has an essay up on Han & Leia. It features an explanation of the ‘ship (like we wouldn’t know! ;) and fan fiction recomendations. As far as I can tell this is the only Star Wars pairing currently featured, although Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan, Han/Luke, and Face Loran/Tom Phanan (!!) are in the queue.
Fangirl Abuse Hotline
Who knows what evils lurk in the hearts of fangirls?
Ah, who am I kidding? We had a wedding ceremony for a pair of cardboard cut-outs and a baby shower for a pineapple. We know.
Make your boyz prettier
Ran across Tony DiTerlizzi’s toy customizations today – fabulous stuff for anyone who wants to take their boyz to the next level. (Eyeliner, perhaps?) The 12″ figure upgrades should not be missed!
The real meaning of ‘Otaku’
I’ll admit it – anime/manga fandom kinda freaks me out. So I can’t say I’m surprised that fan label ‘Otaku’ is more or less Japanese for maniac – or, with a quick logical jump, scary fanboy.
Yeah. I don’t get it.
Wantons… Come out to plaaay
This is old, but you come across the oddest things when checking out the Google searches people follow here… Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Jedi: the ladies of Entertainment Geekly talk about the Star Wars men.
Diana: Oh, lordy! Those Jedi monk’s robes are hot, though. I think it’s the boots.
Sarah: Isn’t it always the boots?
Diana: Yeah. You know, leather always seems to be the “sexual” fabric, but here the Jedi wear cotton, and it’s sexy.
Sarah: Natch, it’s the fabric of our lives! Now with 98 percent more midichlorians.
Ladies after our own hearts.
LFL isn’t so bad, now is it?
Apparently, there is such a huge book of rules surrounding the Harry Potter franchise, that fans have had to get creative to pursue their passion.
In one instance, fans made Harry Potter Canadian!
Be grateful, my friends, that LFL is so nice in how they let us play in their galaxy.