In the modern world of the internet, it can be incredibly easy to see the ugly, embarrassing, and toxic side of fandom.
But this also makes the good stuff all the more welcoming. For this post, rather than only dwell on the bad, let’s take a moment to recognize the people and moments that remind you that people have often used their shared love of popular culture as a vehicle to be awesome.
Which prompts this month’s Mailbag question:
“What have you seen or experienced that’s left you feeling really proud of and happy about pop culture fandom?”
Here’s what our hosts had to say…