Whenever you watch a show or movie whether it’s from your PC’s screen, the cinemas, TV, you’re drawn to a specific character. The same may happen for anyone reading a book or a comic. It might be their humor or struggle that just makes you love them and even prefer them over other characters. For example, you might find that Black Widow is your favorite Avenger or that Michael is your favorite character from The Office.
If you find this to be one of your guilty pleasures then you might be relieved to know that it’s perfectly normal to have a favorite character. Much like with real people, your psyche allows you to essentially empathize with them. Suddenly, liking a fictional character seems like an awesome idea. As mentioned, you might love other characters for specific reasons like humor and relatability.
Moving on, if you’re very new to being a fan of a show or more especially of a specific character, here are some terms you might want to know about:
- Fandom: This can be known as the state of being a fan of something or in this case of a show or a particular fictional character. However, it can also refer to a group of fans of a specific entity.
- Comfort characters: This refers to a fictional character that reminds you of someone or even yourself. You feel very attracted to this fictional character and find yourself relaxed whenever you read about or watch them.
Now, maybe you just watched the Office or binge-watched the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe and you want to find ways to show your love for a specific character. As such, here are four ways you can show your love for your favorite characters.
Buy Their Merchandise
You might’ve already seen this around where a particular movie or book or series or even character is displayed or printed on a particular item. In essence, merchandise is simply a good that is bought and sold. However, it can also refer to good with designs showcasing the film or shows or characters on them. If this was created by the original creator of the show then it’s simply merchandise but if fans created this then it’s called fan merchandise.
By moderately buying merchandise with your favorite characters showcased, you can show your love for them. This also allows you to support the creators and share your love for your favorite character with other people. Also, if a show is at risk of cancellation, buying merch and drawing attention to the show might encourage others to check it out. This increase in viewership might just be what the show needs to not be cancelled. Moreover, viewership is one of the factors showrunners consider before continuing a show.
If you’re considering buying merchandise, there are several examples of these. One common piece of merchandise is usually a coffee mug with the show or a fictional character printed on it. Another form of merchandise is a piece of clothing, particularly shirts and jackets. If you’re a fan of The Office, then you can buy The Office themed hoodies from reputable sites.
Do A Cosplay
Cosplay or costume play was essentially a concept in Japan but is now well-known all over the world. This is where people dress up as a certain character to a place. This is particularly popular in conventions like Comic-Con or even just for events like Halloween. Since some events hold competitions, others put lots of effort into designing their costumes. This could show very functional features and some even light up. For example, you might find people who’ve recreated Iron Man’s suit with the helmet even moving on its own in Comic-Con.
By dressing up as your favorite characters, you’ll illustrate your love for them. You can even use it as a conversation starter when people ask who you’re dressed up as. It might even be humorous if you dress up as a character in The Office with how ordinary their outfits are.
Join Like-Minded Communities
It could feel so good to find others who share your love for a fictional character because it’s highly likely that you’re not the only one who loves that character. As such, you can go online or go to conventions and find groups that love the show your favorite character is in.
From there you can bond and chat endlessly over the character. It’s fun to chat with someone who understands your love for a fictional character. This is because they won’t get bored from the conversation due to a lack of being able to relate.
Make Content and Post It Online
In the digital age, there’s a myriad of ways you can show your love for a show or a specific fictional character. With that said, here’s a list of content you can create to illustrate your love for your favorite character:
- Memes: This is an image containing something humorous about the character or show and may have a caption included with it. By doing this, you can feature the humor in this show or even your favorite characters’ good sense of humor. You can also find many memes about movies, series, books, and comics now like The Office and the MCU.
- Fanart: Ranging from photo manipulation to illustrations you can create fanart featuring your favorite character. As a bonus, you could consider creating wallpapers for your phone and computer.
- Blog: If you’re more of a writer then you might consider blogging about your character. If you go online right now there are several blog articles featuring character breakdowns with some even defending an infamous character. By doing this, you’ll show exactly how much you know your favorite character. Hence, it may even allow others to like your favorite character too.
Conclusion
Finishing the book, comic, movie, or series doesn’t have to be the last time you come across your favorite fictional character. Once again, don’t worry because it’s more normal to feel drawn to a fictional character even if they’re essentially not real. Hopefully, this article has effectively helped you show your love for your favorite character whether they come from shows like The Office or the MCU. You might even make a new friend because you both share the same favorite character and bond over them.
