Posted by Sage and Kim Slash fiction has been around for about as long as fandom has (thank you, Kirk/Spock shippers), so you'd think it would be part of the mainstream by now. But despite its prevalence, writing and reading slash fan fiction is … [Read more...]
In Appreciation Of Fanfiction
Posted by Kim and Sage Sage: I have a problem with people telling me to be embarrassed about things that aren't a source of personal shame. That problem being...I can't. And it's one of the great joys of being in my 30s. I've been reading fic … [Read more...]
Don’t Be A Dick, Or How Not To Talk To A One Direction Fan About The Band’s Break
Posted by Sage Hello, friend, acquaintance, or stranger. As you must know by now, the British boy band One Direction has decided to take a break for at least one year. This is of huge concern to the media, even though Beyonce herself takes a … [Read more...]
“I’ll still feel the same around you.” – Why Boy Bands Will Always Matter
Posted by Sage A few weeks ago, I woke up to another must-see Amy Schumer sketch gone viral. And it brightened my day significantly. "Girl, You Don't Need No Make-Up," is typical Schumer wit: bouncy and bright, but with a razor-sharp edge of … [Read more...]