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hetalia2011-01-16 08:08 pm
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Older fans and how they view/ participate in the fandom
Sorry if something like this has been discussed before (or if the discussion seems irrelevant) this is just something I've been thinking about.
It's a well known fact that most Hetalia fans (or at least ones that are actively involved in the fandom) are high school and college aged... but there are a few of us old fogies out there. I hope? Anyway, I was just wondering how others in their late-twenties plus viewed Hetalia and it's huge crazy fandom. I personally still enjoy the enthusiasm of all the fans, but stay out of all the drama at all costs! I don't have quite the time and energy to be a super devoted fan, but still enjoy doing fanart and cosplaying. I go to gatherings and photo shoots where some of the people are literally half my age. Sometimes feel like the odd one out. Fortunatly, I still look sixteen so it's not much of an issue!
This thread is not about bashing the younger fans (I was a sqeeing Gundam Wing fangirl back in the day) I just want to know there are indeed people beyond college who aren't afraid to admit they like Hetalia!
Edit: So glad I started this thread! I never expected such a huge response!
It's a well known fact that most Hetalia fans (or at least ones that are actively involved in the fandom) are high school and college aged... but there are a few of us old fogies out there. I hope? Anyway, I was just wondering how others in their late-twenties plus viewed Hetalia and it's huge crazy fandom. I personally still enjoy the enthusiasm of all the fans, but stay out of all the drama at all costs! I don't have quite the time and energy to be a super devoted fan, but still enjoy doing fanart and cosplaying. I go to gatherings and photo shoots where some of the people are literally half my age. Sometimes feel like the odd one out. Fortunatly, I still look sixteen so it's not much of an issue!
This thread is not about bashing the younger fans (I was a sqeeing Gundam Wing fangirl back in the day) I just want to know there are indeed people beyond college who aren't afraid to admit they like Hetalia!
Edit: So glad I started this thread! I never expected such a huge response!