This article will be published after May the forth, but it doesn't matter. I still feel like I have to talk about the amazing thing that is "Star Wars," because what kind of geek would I be if I didn't write an article about it at least once?
It's true. I love "Star Wars." Not like it's hard to notice, since I wear a "Star Wars" shirt almost every day and references the movie in a lot of my daily talk. It's also true that this annoys many people. I've been teased before, told I was being annoying, told I have to stop talking about the movie so much. Yes, I get it. Some people don't like it as much, they may have a hard time following what I say, or they just don't care. That's fine, and you can tell me if you feel that way. I apologize, I don't think I can shut up.
Why is it when some people talk about their fandom, something that makes them happy, something that they love dearly and means a lot to them, others get upset? Us talking about our fandoms is just like a sports fan discussing the game or a scientist getting excited over whatever scientists get excited over (sorry, I don't know much about science). Just because we're talking about fictional characters and universes that'll never exist (but you never know....) doesn't mean that you're allowed to hate us for that. I know it can sometimes be annoying when someone is talking about something you don't know about or something you don't enjoy, but please- just let them be happy. You'll have your chance to talk about whatever you want to talk about, but for now, let the person speaking geek out over the latest episode of their show.
I will forever love "Star Wars," and I will probably forever talk about it until I annoy everyone. What I don't really appreciate is when people yell at me for talking about something I love. I once had a friend who told me, "That's all you talk about. It's annoying." First of all, I don't actually talk about Star Wars all the time. Second of all, my life is pretty much "Star Wars." I watch the original trilogy once a month (or at least I do when I'm home). I marvel at all the new clothes and toys even though I'm broke and I already own at least seventeen shirts. Princess Leia introduced me to the idea of a strong woman. That movie was the beginning of my interest in film writing and directing. I owe a lot of who I am to that movie, as strange as it sounds. So, I'm going to talk about it a lot. And I know other people in different fandoms who will tell you the same things.
I know it may be hard to understand as to why so much of my life would depend on something so frivolous, but that's the way it is. Just like how some people are influenced by their religion, or their parents, or one of their teachers, I was influenced by films, especially "Star Wars." So, think before you complain about someone geeking out over something next time. My fandom is very dear to me, and I know that other people feel the same. Yes, we may rant, and we may slightly annoy you. We're really happy when we talk about this thing that we love, so, please. Let us talk. Of course, if we go off on a giant rant that doesn't make any sense, you're free to stop us and tell us you have no idea what we're saying. Otherwise, just listen to us talk and smile at the way our eyes light up when we talk.
