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Loot Crate to celebrate female heroes from ‘Star Trek,’ Marvel, DC Comics with limited-edition crate

The exclusive crate will be available online and at San Diego Comic-Con.

On Jul 7, 2016 by Lisa Granshaw

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Her Universe Press publishes empowering coloring book for fangirls

The pages of this coloring book celebrate all types of fangirls, from collectors to techies.

On Jun 9, 2016 by Lisa Granshaw

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The 12 best fandom culture podcasts run by and for fangirls

What better way to stay in touch with all things fandom than following these fandom podcasters?

On Mar 6, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Harry Styles calms fan down from Harry Styles-induced panic attack

The One Direction heartthrob made dreams come true for a tear-stricken fan named Ruth.

On Dec 11, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Supernatural’s 200th episode is a fitting tribute to its fangirls

It's taken this long for ​SPN's legions of fangirls to get an episode that didn't mock them for what they love—and it was more than worth the wait.

On Nov 13, 2014 by Aja Romano

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#AlexFromTarget began with 2 Texas teens, predating alleged marketing campaign

#AlexFromTarget began with a Texas teen on Oct. 26, before Breakr's alleged involvement.

On Nov 5, 2014 by Rae Votta

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Alex From Target was a marketing stunt to manipulate teenage girls

Weirdly enough, Target isn't the company behind it all.

On Nov 4, 2014 by Rae Votta

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Fangirls run the world—just ask Alex From Target

Don't underestimate any demographic that's capable of turning you into a worldwide meme within a matter of hours. 

On Nov 4, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Take a ‘Deep Breath’: ‘Doctor Who’ is back!

Peter Capaldi’s Doctor Who debut has been met with near-universal acclaim from fans. Or his performance has, at least.

On Aug 23, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why fans have high hopes (but low expectations) for ‘Supernatural’

Supernatural's success is intrinsically tied to its fandom—so when will it give the fans what they want?

On May 19, 2014 by Aja Romano

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T-shirt company’s response to sexist WonderCon shirt just makes things worse

When write off entire subcultures for “ruining” fandom for everyone else, then the only Bad Fan is you.

On Apr 23, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Fangasm’ takes you inside fan culture, up close and ‘Supernatural’

"The thing is, it’s never a conscious decision: we don’t get to choose a fandom. It chooses us."  

On Mar 13, 2014 by Aja Romano

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This might be the most controversial Tumblr username ever

Attack on Titan? More like Attack on Supernatural.

On Feb 12, 2014 by Aja Romano

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10 people who changed fandom in 2013

These are the people who moved fans everywhere during 2013, the year of the fangirl.

On Dec 26, 2013 by Aja Romano

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‘Welcome to Night Vale’ is so popular, it’s turning fangirls into zombies

The most popular podcast in the world takes over fans' brains in this short from Leigh Lahav.

On Oct 15, 2013 by Aja Romano