"Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Reimagined by Its Fans
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| News Media Commentary | |
|---|---|
| Title: | " |
| Commentator: | Carla Correa and Neil Genzlinger |
| Date(s): | March 27, 2017 |
| Venue: | online |
| Fandom: | Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
| External Links: | "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Reimagined by Its Fans, Archived version |
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"Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Reimagined by Its Fans is a 2017 article in "The New York Times" by Carla Correa and Neil Genzlinger.
It was written as a primer on fanfiction, and a commentary on the 20th anniversary of the show.
Some refreshing angles: the article is not filled with wide-eyed amazement regarding, nor does it mention, slash; one of the fic examples is a f/f story, something that is simply included without fanfare.
Included in the article are some fic examples:
- ‘Girls Who Like Girls’ by Phoenix, age 17
- The Sunnydale Press by David Froom, age 32
- ‘Buffy vs. Donald’ by Terry Meeker, age 56
- ‘Crushed Spaiku’ by Sarah Engeler-Young, age 47
Excerpts
When “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” one of television’s most influential series, first turned up 20 years ago this month, it didn’t just attract viewers, it also unleashed an army of would-be writers creating their own adventures about Buffy Summers, her friends Willow and Xander, and the vampires Spike and Angel, to name a few.