Holy cow. You just explained stuff I hadnt been able to comprehend.
My background is about 30 years in US film and tv production, as a producer and writer. I will be 75 in April. And Ive never ever seen anything like what happens among fans in China. I mean sure, US stars occasionally attract crazed stalkers -- but thats rare and not at all the same thing.
Anyway.
I learned all kinds of new words and concepts like Stan, shipping, and fanfic.
Anyway, you should compile your essays into a book.
Im still into watching Chinese productions as a way to comprehend Chinese culture. Fandom is a sociological phenomenon. Thx for being on substack.
Wow that sounds fascinating - would love to hear more about what you do and your take on (Chinese) fandom, it is mind boggling to say the least...😁
I'm elated to hear that this Substack is serving you in exactly the way I intended it to, which is giving people a way to view Chinese culture and modern Chinese society through a highly overlooked phenomenon. This means a lot to me - writing could be a lonely thing and it's good to hear people are finding this helpful!
Holy cow. You just explained stuff I hadnt been able to comprehend.
My background is about 30 years in US film and tv production, as a producer and writer. I will be 75 in April. And Ive never ever seen anything like what happens among fans in China. I mean sure, US stars occasionally attract crazed stalkers -- but thats rare and not at all the same thing.
Anyway.
I learned all kinds of new words and concepts like Stan, shipping, and fanfic.
Anyway, you should compile your essays into a book.
Im still into watching Chinese productions as a way to comprehend Chinese culture. Fandom is a sociological phenomenon. Thx for being on substack.
Wow that sounds fascinating - would love to hear more about what you do and your take on (Chinese) fandom, it is mind boggling to say the least...😁
I'm elated to hear that this Substack is serving you in exactly the way I intended it to, which is giving people a way to view Chinese culture and modern Chinese society through a highly overlooked phenomenon. This means a lot to me - writing could be a lonely thing and it's good to hear people are finding this helpful!