Tag: Fandom

The Agony of Post-Vince Carter Raptors Fandom

Christie said that the worst period in the franchise’s history was the so-called LeBronto era. If you’re unfamiliar, the LeBronto era refers to the period in the mid-to-late 2010s when the Raptors — led by All-Stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry — would have tremendously succe...

Matt Rife, Masculinity, and the Fear of a Female Fandom

As an internet researcher always looking for cultural case studies, I have been closely following the career of comedian and content creator Matt Rife. My first introduction to Rife was through the MTV television series “Wild ‘N Out,” a sketch comedy show produced by Nick Cannon. L...

Choosing the Devil over a Gay Relationship: The Depths of Homophobia in Comics Fandom

The X-Men are probably the most famous superhero team to work as an allegory for minority groups. Although the original intentions are sometimes embellished, it is easy to see by the 80s Chris Claremont had turned the X-Men into a diverse and relatable team. Honestly...