The fandom subculture is interesting to me mostly because I am a part of it. Though I participate in many fandoms, I don't really concern myself with why it exists or what its rules are and its origins. To me it just exists and it's a fun place to be. However, it would be interesting to answer these questions and to get into the trends and inner-workings of fandom culture. This goes back to one of our first classes together where we discussed how interaction with media changed over the years and how we're not just consuming it anymore; we are building on it and creating something new out of it. That's the core of fandom, I believe, connecting with television and movies on another level and making something bigger from it. Studying this subculture would help me understand this concept a little more.
Another subculture that seems interesting is steampunk. I've heard of it and seen things from it but I never really gave it a second glance. It just seems so aesthetically cool, but I want to learn more about other ways people participate in this subculture beyond the looks.
EDIT: So since we can't research subcultures we are a part of, I've changed my topic to the culture surrounding body art (tattooing).
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