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In 2024, Fandom Conquered the World

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In 2024 , the actions of fans have entered a whole new phase of fandom.

Being a fan of someone or something didn’t just mean buying a T-shirt or a movie ticket, it meant choosing a side.

In the US election, it was evident in the manosphere and MAGA hats.

In South Korea , protesters shouting for the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol have been doing so with lights and Christmas decorations.

About a third of Americans report regularly getting news on Facebook and YouTube .

But 20 percent of respondents said they get news from Instagram , 17 percent on TikTok , and 12 percent on X.

Fandom, it seems, is reentrenching.

The manosphere claimed a victory, and the brats and Swifties started taking a look at the platforms.