Aja Romano
Aja Romano is a geek culture reporter and fandom expert. Their reporting at the Daily Dot covered everything from Harry Potter and anime to Tumblr and Gamergate. Romano joined Vox as a staff reporter in 2016.
Indian drama gets canceled by its own fandom
When one of the lead actors chose to leave the show, producers decided the fandom wouldn’t tolerate a replacement.
On Dec 4, 2012 by Aja Romano
Student artist to marry cutout of “Twilight” character
The “theatrical performance” comments on the level of devotion many Twilight fans feel for the sparkly, pale vampire—as well as general gender stereotypes in media.
On Dec 3, 2012 by Aja Romano
Everything Bill O’Reilly got wrong about “Gangnam Style”
You might think we’ve heard from all the music critics and commentators about the cultural significance of Psy’s “Gangnam Style.” But you’d be wrong. Because we hadn’t yet heard from Bill O’Reilly.
On Nov 29, 2012 by Aja Romano
#1ReasonWhy: Twitter speaks out against gaming sexism
The year in gaming summed up by one Twitter hashtag.
On Nov 27, 2012 by Aja Romano
How to talk to your family about that Folgers incest commercial
Never fear: The Daily Dot is here to walk you through the basics of incest fandom.
On Nov 26, 2012 by Aja Romano
One Direction fans tweet help for suicidal teen
One Direction fans saved one of their own from suicide by intentional overdose, but the fandom’s glorification of suicide and “#bravery” remains troubling.
The 5 songs Taylor Swift will write about One Direction fandom
Now that the country-pop superstar is dating One Direction’s Harry Styles, she’s bound to collide with fans who believe Styles is in a secret relationship with bandmate Louis Tomlinson. Here are the 5 songs Swift will inevitably write about the experience.
On Nov 19, 2012 by Aja Romano
The top 5 standalone stories in fandom
Even with a sequel or franchise, these stories keep managing to inspire all kinds of new fan tributes.
Lizzie Bennet gets added sparkle in Twilight parody
If you’re into either Edward Cullen or Mr. Darcy, you’ll want to watch this one.
On Nov 16, 2012 by Aja Romano
Through Harry Potter Alliance, even Muggles can do magic
Andrew Slack, cofounder of the Harry Potter Alliance, reflects on the organization’s success and fan activism.
On Nov 12, 2012 by Aja Romano
Dad cracks Zelda game, turns daughter into hero
Former system administrator Mike Hoye cracked Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker to reverse the genders of the characters for his 3-year-old daughter.
The slash fandom confessions of @hetwhitefangirl
This hiliarious parody account takes pot shots at just about everyone in fandom.
On Nov 9, 2012 by Aja Romano
Vlogbrothers and Harry Potter fans get out the vote
Sharing voting reminders scores points for your favorite Hogwarts house, thanks to John and Hank Green and the Harry Potter Alliance.
On Nov 6, 2012 by Aja Romano
Top 10 Yuletide fanfic requests
Community, Elementary, Revenge, and Pitch Perfect all have sleeper fandoms that ignite during Yuletide.
On Nov 1, 2012 by Aja Romano
The “Nooooo!” heard round the Internet: Disney buys LucasFilm
The Walt Disney Company has announced it will acquire LucasFilm, the company behind Star Wars and release Star Wars 7 by 2015.
On Oct 30, 2012 by Aja Romano
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