Lately, but I’ve seen a dedicated effort to rehash nearly every single “hot button” topic regarding Duran Duran. Is it due to downtime? There’s nothing really “new” to discuss, yet fans want to talk Duran. It is easy to get a conversation started when someone posts a volatile blanket statement about who is the most important member of the band, or blasts into a tirade over various personnel over the years. Don’t we get tired of it?
Tag: fandom practices
There’s a Fine Line
If you’ve followed our blog for a reasonable length of time, you are probably aware that Amanda and I write about fandom. Rather than this blog being a constant, never-ending, series of love notes to Duran Duran, we write about being a fan. The act of being a fan. Additionally, we write about fandom studies… Continue reading There’s a Fine Line
A Shared Obsession, a Shared Ambition
I think that our other hobbies likely influence the way we experience Duran Duran. When I think about my blogging partner, Amanda – she’s an organizer. I don’t think that’s a hobby for her though. It’s her passion, and she utilizes that throughout most aspects of her life, whether teaching (um, take it from me – you’ve got to be organized and plan ahead to teach), politics, or even in fandom. She really loved planning fandom events and really wanted to do far more with them than I ever did. I think being an organizer enhances her fandom.
Dark Sun Rose on the Ridge
This morning I learned that chickens can be cannibalistic. I did not know that before this morning, and to be fair – I kinda wish I didn’t know now. The funny thing, and the topic of this blog for the day, is that as I was driving out of the Farm Supply parking lot, I thought to myself: Wow, cannibalism. That sounds an awful lot like what happens at Duran Duran GA show, or even in our fan community at times.
I Don’t Really Know What I’m Doing Here
Participating in fandom can be really fulfilling. These weekend events feel a lot like family reunions. We might be dysfunctional from time to time, but we’re still family.
Hi, My Name is Rhonda
Identity is huge, isn’t it? For example, I know that I’m identified by this community, most likely members of DDHQ, and perhaps even the band and support people as “Daily Duranie”. They know me as a fan, and a big one at that.
Feel It In The Air
Do you feel it? The sense that shows are right around the corner? Lately, when I have had the time to glance at social media, I notice that there has been more and more discussion about the upcoming shows. Specifically, I’m seeing more and more chatter about people’s plans for the upcoming shows. As I… Continue reading Feel It In The Air
It’s a Lonely Burning Question
Our little corner of the world is certainly small, isn’t it? The longer I am a participant in the fan community for Duran Duran, the more I realize just how tiny it really is. Unlike most other bands I go to see in concert, with Duran Duran I tend to be more involved. (Shocking, right?)… Continue reading It’s a Lonely Burning Question
Shelter of my Heart
Some people like to talk about their feelings. I write mine, and I can thank Duran Duran for that.
Cracks in the Pavement
Sometimes, fitting fandom into real life is hard. “Adulting” is tough enough, and squeezing the one true escape I’ve got into all of that isn’t always that simple. I think that’s why there have been times when I’ve conceded and given in to the daily pressures. I don’t know if I’m the only crazy person… Continue reading Cracks in the Pavement