Addressing Toxicity in Modern Fandoms
from Altered Geek ®
Steve Megatron and Mike the Birdman Dodd examine the rise of toxic behavior and intense fan rage within major franchises like Star Wars, Transformers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They discuss the negative impacts of online bullying on creators and actors, the challenge of maintaining a healthy perspective on entertainment, and the importance of focusing on positive aspects of pop culture. The hosts also touch on recent marketing trends from brands like IHOP and share their outlook on the upcoming E3 announcements.
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