The Validation of the Internet Fandom: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Fandom and the Age of Tumblr

 photo by June Matics

At A Scintillation of Scions V, I (Curly) presented a paper entitled The Validation of the Internet Fandom: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Fandom and the Age of Tumblr. It was very well received and made a lot of people cry (gyah sorry!). My heart sort of swelled as I walked back to my seat and kept getting stopped, Sherlockians new and old thanking me, telling me how fantastic it was, and that they were so proud and pleased. I hadn't felt like I had done anything monumental or extraordinary, but after awhile I realized that maybe I had done something important.

So, here is the paper in its entirety, as well as the recording from the actual presentation (so I can prove people laughed and clapped!) I hope you like it.

To listen to this presentation please [CLICK HERE]

To read the paper, click the read more link!

The Baker Street Babes & PBS: Sherlock Series 2 Screening

By Jenn, Baker Street Babes

Photos by Melinda Caric [flickr] (Please credit if you use these photos for any graphics, edits, or anything of the sort. Prohibited for commercial use.)

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At 6:10pm on Wednesday, I was waiting for a cross town bus that just isn't showing up.  Naturally, I was getting a little anxious, looking at my watch, wondering how long it was going to take me for me to get to 59th street and Lexington avenue during evening rush hour.  It’s New York City after all.  

At 6:20pm, I opt for the cab whose light is on and driving in the direction I am traveling.  I am NOT going to be late for the PBS Sherlock.  I'm representing the Baker Street Babes, and I don't want to make a bad first impression.  5 Minutes and eight dollars later I am standing in front of the Florence Gould Theatre which has a line of people halfway down the block.  Well, at least I wasn’t late.