discussion Is it embarrassing to be a big fan of Harry Potter/Disney/MPGs/… after a certain age?

[Illuminati]

People watch sports as children, it becomes a hobby that carries on into their adulthood and elder years. I don't think being passionate about a specific topic is age-specific, people don't just stop liking music or art (literature, movies etc)

 

Literally every adult person I've ever met had something they enjoy specifically because it feels nostalgic and reminds them of their childhood. While I think the train station thing is embarrassing and takes it too far Harry Potter was a big part of a lot of peoples lives, the memories they have associated with it don't just go away

Edited September 2 by Illuminati

[BrokenMachine]

38 minutes ago, Feanor said:

Emphasis on big fans, as in dedicated fans. I'm not talking about casual fans who only enjoy those things on a surface level, but of those fans who really dedicate a lot of their time and money to whatever it is they're fans of.

Judging from the replies I'm afraid to say no one read this part 

[Totami Legend]

Yes if you have traditions like that train thing and spend your time making cringe memes like this

 

No if you're a normal fan who watches the movies and reads the books and you don't claim the witch who wrote them

[Da Vinci]

Enjoying the movies, shows, games is fine and I think everyone agrees on that

 

I don't really care if people do it but dressing up as the characters and getting all the merch and going to the parks with other people also dressed up as the characters is not for ME!

Same goes to anime and cosplay or whatever, like good for you but I wouldn't be caught dead in that

 

But fighting over pop girl stats and defending millionaires and billionaires as if their profits will go to your own pocket is infinitely a lot more embarrassing though!

[starsailor]

No, but it's embarrassing if you still act like a teenager about it. With the age, you become more mature and stopped to be fanatical, specially because your life changes and all those messages stops to ressonate with you. But there are a difference between Disney, animes, Harry Potter and etc with popstars, bands and musicians in general. An idol is way more powerful for your life.

[byzantium]

It's embarrassing to exist.  Just come to terms with it.  
 

And no, this idea that you are not supposed to love things and experience certain joy feels like a sad life that puritans would come up with.  Also, this never applies to straight men and their love of sports. 

Edited September 2 by byzantium

[Katygato]

I mean... I'm 26 and a katycat.

[Dante]

 

[Tropez]

I think after the age of 21 yeah it is. Usually after that age, you're wrapping up with schooling. And in a year or two you have your career to focus on. Don't see how you can be online stanning all day when you should be working, socializing, working out, even going on dates, whatever. 

[prostitute pickup]

People are so judgmental

 

in the words of myah marie, manjobi

[Loca]

Another poll with private votes 

 

Yes, it is very embarrassing

 

[Totami Legend]

Pushing 40 waiting for your hogwarts letter it's crazy

[Dancehall Queen]

Having hobbies past 25 is a female thing to do. Why are you a man not focusing on providing for your family?

[Mr. Blue_Shirt]

Of course there's nothing wrong with consuming your favorite media entertainment, no matter what age you are

 

But if you're over 25 and treat media consumption as your whole personality to the point that you're willingly to defend billionaires and big corporations, maybe you really need to step back and reevaluate your life

[JO1s]

As long as it doesn't consume your life

[enchanted0]

I loathe Marvel but literally who cares. Let them enjoy what they like is it ever that serious?!!

[NoOneDiesFromLove]

Harry Potter and Marvel yes , the rest no

 

[Big Bad Wolf]

1 hour ago, Feanor said:

 

Inspired by the replies & quotes to this thread/tweet, plus other discussion I've seen on Twitter over the years of people dragging adults who are big fans of pop culture franchises such as Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel, Nintendo, Lego and also big stans of artists & actors.

 

Emphasis on big fans, as in dedicated fans. I'm not talking about casual fans who only enjoy those things on a surface level, but of those fans who really dedicate a lot of their time and money to whatever it is they're fans of.

 

So how do you feel when people call out others, mostly adults, for still being big fans/stans of Harry Potter/Disney/Marvel/Pop Girls etc. after a certain age?

 

 

No, it's embarrassing to think you have to stop enjoying things at a certain age.

[Subzero]

You guys are so miserable 

 

Life is cringe, enjoy whatever rhe hell you want while you can. We're all gonna be worm food anyways, so it doesn't matter in the end 

[MonsterNavy]

yes, i'm turning 30 in 2 years and i'm leaving yall "embarrassing" fwords here forever

 

 

jk ofc not  do whatever you love at any age like...  

its never that serious

[alexrex]

I often make fun of HP fans (just for the shady comments and the giggles).

But seriously speaking, I don't see anything wrong with enjoying something that you relate to and makes you feel happy. No matter what age you are. 

 

As long as it does not interfere with your life as a grown up, it shouldn't be something to be ashamed of. 

 

Spoiler

What's embarrassing is to stan Katy Perry after all that has happened 

 

 

Edited September 2 by alexrex

[Mikeymoonshine]

It's not being a fan it's the behaviour. Why the hell are adults still showing up at King's Cross Station every year? It's cringe! Fandom should remain in fandom spaces. Like I talk about the artists I like on here and other places online but I'm not bothering people in my day to day about them. 

[Dula Peep]

At least pop girls are real people that exist in the real world like… 

 

...but yeah it's still embarrassing

[Littlejfrey]

When you cross the line and start arguing with other people because they don't like what you like, then yes, that's pretty embarrassing 

[LustSpell]

Jesus ****, grow up. You're sitting on a site arguing about pop girl charts and facts. It's easier if you mind your business and live your own live enjoying what you enjoy.