Happy Fandom Bubble

Synonyms:	fandom bubble, comfy fandom bubble, etc.
See also:	speedbump
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A fan's happy fandom bubble is the sphere of friends, relationships, and communities that caters to the fan's own particular view of her fandom. If she believes in a certain 'ship or fanonical view of events, then those in her happy fandom bubble are people who agree with her or who will not harsh her squee. A fan's happy fandom bubble is burst if she reads meta or community posts that argue strenuously against what she believes; for example, bashing her favourite character. It is possible to maintain a happy fandom bubble while still engaging in lively debate or analysis, as long as those topics which the fan holds sacred are not denigrated. A happy fandom bubble may also include comfort fic or fanwanking that maintains, upholds, or argues in favour of the fan's beliefs.

Example Usages

A disgruntled Marauders fan on the Harry Potter movies:

"At this point, I'm glad that they have pushed the HBP premier date back because I'm afraid that I will be so disgusted with the film that I don't want it to burst my happy fandom bubble just yet."

Someone posting about contentious topics:

"Guys, if you don’t want your squee hashed—and that’s fair, I’m all about protecting one’s happy fandom bubble—I recommend not reading any further."

Fan Landers discussing how to stay mellow when fandom annoys you:

"Failing that, remember your happy fandom bubble. Be it a specific episode of your canon, a novel-length fic that can absorb your attention, a story you are writing, or a picspam you are building to express your joy about a pairing or show, your happy fandom bubble can protect you from incursions of srs bzns."