Fangirl Does Not Always Mean....

Let's get some things straight. 
I am not one for stereotypes. I flat out hate them. For instance the male stereotype that all men are testosterone reeking, hike loving, door fixing prince charmings. I am so sorry ladies (and gentlemen if you swing that way) but most men aren't Bear Grylls but I think you'll survive. However today I am not going to be talking about female and male stereotypes because I'm sure at some stage you did a whole English Semester on them. Today I will be discussing fangirl stereotypes.

DUN. DUN. DUN.

I live up to many of the fangirl stereotypes and that isn't necessarily a bad thing but I think it should be recognized that just because you're a fangirl doesn't mean:

1. You are a weeping, sobbing mess. Okay so yes I have shed a few tears because of books, TV shows and movies but I am not constantly crying my eyes out. I am not a very emotional person. Actually no that's wrong. I don't cry easily. I get mad, I get sad, I get jealous and upset ect. however I don't cry much. I have never cried because I was extremely happy which seems to be fairly common among fangirls. I do cry when I get really mad (I know it's completely stupid but when I get really mad I just start sobbing. How. God. Damn. Terrifying.) However when a new still comes out from my favourite TV series or a snippet is released from the next book in one of my favourite series I don't post a picture saying 'crying' because well I'm not.

2. You are a creepy stalker. Fangirls may have a tendency to monitor the behaviors of their favourite celebrities *coughdirectionerscough* however that doesn't mean we are stalkers. 

3. You roll on the floor and transform into a potato. Okay so this isn't really a stereotype but I have seen people post about running away and then rolling into a potato. I have however rolled on the floor several times. I'm still waiting for the potato bit.

4. You know EVERY LITTLE BIT of information about certain celebrities. Yes we may know more than the average person but that's just because we pay attention. We usually have no idea how many teeth they have or their bowel movements. SO DON'T PAINT ME AS A CREEPY STALKER.

5. The internet is your life. It is a PART of our life but most of us have jobs and school to attend.

6. You hate Twilight and all other fandoms apart from your own. So yes there is a lot of Twi-hate that goes on (Am I the only person disturbed by the fact that I knew this term?) but we don't all hate it. I in fact love it. And I in no way think my fandoms are superior to other fandoms.

7. You are an ugly, nerdy, weirdo. Yes I am a weirdo and a nerd but I refuse to think I am butt ugly. LET ME HAVE ONE THING. JUST ONE THING.

Please don't equate fangirl with all these things. Yes they may be one little factor in our slightly sad lives but they don't define us. Generally we are just a bunch of girls and guys who love books and movies and TV and enjoy the little things in life. Join us if you wish. But I warn you it's a little bit dark and moody over here since the release of Allegiant and it's evilness. 

xoxo Fangirl Out.