SALON: Fandom at Home: How COVID-19 Adjusted Perception and Participation

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a great deal of change, including forcing large social events (e.g. movies, sports events, concerts) to temporarily close or postpone. Many people self-quarantined in compliance with CDC guidelines. During this time, many digital programs were created for people to enjoy from their own homes. Such programs have facilitated the transitioning of various fandoms from public to private spaces. This salon investigates fandom at home and how COVID-19 has influenced the way[s] fandom is perceived and experienced.

Participants: Kyle A. Hammonds (University of Oklahoma), Caleb George Hubbard (University of Oklahoma), Leah Dajches (University of Arizona), Jasmine Proctor (Simon Fraser University), William Staton (Georgia State University) (moderator: Paul Booth)

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