![]() He goes on to describe the conflicts between fans and producers and how the producers are more interested in what makes money, instead of what makes the fans happy. Jenkins argues that “fans are not unique in their status as textual poachers, yet, they have developed poaching into an art form” (27). Fans can also be textual poachers, meaning that they take bits and pieces from the media that they follow, and apply them to their own lives. Taste is brought up, as it is mentioned that fans tend to try justifying their own pleasures as being normal or tasteful by comparing themselves to others who are even more extreme or ridiculous. ![]() He even goes as far as to break this madness down into the masculine and feminine sides of fandom. The author, Henry Jenkins, goes on to explain how fans (or fanatics) are extreme followers to the extent of madness. In this skit, the show portrays the combination of obsession and delusion that is very evident with many fan groups. This reading addresses fandom and begins with the example of a well-known SNL skit involving William Shattner and a group of trekkies (Star Trek fans). ![]()
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