The Vocabulary of Fandom: O
The vocabulary of fandom gets omnipotent with the letter O. I should have finished this post before this week, but since we had to visit the doctor, it was impossible. Don’t …
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Superheroes, Secret Identities, & the State
Many Superheroes have secret identities “to protect their loved ones.” Some have gone public and answer more or less responsibly to the State, like Iron Man. However, how can a State …
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Tropes: Crazy Jealous Guy & Berserk Button
Ayano Yamane’s yaoi manga are especially rich in tropes. Maybe that’s why I love them so much. Today we’re going to explore the crazy jealous guy trope and the berserk button …
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The Vocabulary of Fandom: N
The vocabulary of fandom gets somehow neat with the letter N. Although naughty words can also start with N, the reality is that this letter is quite a newbie. NaNoWriMo: stands …
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Superheroes’ Secret Idientities: Is it Lying?
Many superheroes have secret identities. Most of them argue that it’s for the sake of their loved ones. But, is it lying? Although it isn’t clear, having a secret does not …
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The Vocabulary of Fandom: M
The vocabulary of fandom gets magnificent with letter M. We’ve got muses that inspire great pieces of fanfiction. We also get Mary-Sues and Marty-Stues. M is just a merry letter, so …
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Tropes: Rape as Drama & Lovers from Stockholm
Yaoi manga is a gold mine of tropes. One of my favorite manga is Finder, and its flooding with some of the harshest tropes. Rape as drama and lovers from Stockholm …
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The Vocabulary of Fandom: K & L
The vocabulary of fandom gets kinky thanks to the letter K. Despite its appeal, K can be quite inquisitive. On the other hand, L attracts lurkers. These two letters have a …
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The Vocabulary of Fandom: I & J
The vocabulary of fandom gets interesting with the letter I. It’s the letter of imagination, incest, and interaction. Although it might seem innocent, the letter I can bring more ill results …
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The Vocabulary of Fandom: H
The vocabulary of fandom gets naughty with the letter H. Although H seems a letter without much force, the reality is that it can surprise greatly. H (read Etchi or ecchi): …
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Tropes: Don’t Touch It, You Idiot!
I decided to talk about some tropes in books, comics, shows, and movies. I’ll start with my favorite one: don’t touch it, you idiot. Tropes are storytelling shortcuts that describe situations …
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The Vocabulary of Fandom: G
The vocabulary of fandom gets grandiose with the letter G. Although letter G cannot make you gasp, it can be somewhat gullible. Let’s take a look at what geeky words letter …
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