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Abstract
This autoethnographic study focuses on fandom surrounding the show Stargate: SG-1 and a convention for the Stargate franchise. The goal of this study is to give a personal account of the exploration of fandom and highlight the interaction fans have with the show, as well as with other fans. It focuses on the attendance of a Stargate convention held by Creation Entertainment, but also draws attention to fan fiction, fan art and simming. Other topics discussed throughout are: fan cultures, researching fandom, celebrity, media influence, stereotypes and media portrayals, and the interaction between fans and the media content they celebrate. This study will lead to a better understanding of how fans interact with each other, the amount of interaction that large media corporations allow between their product and the fans, how celebrity culture is created through fan adoration, and the impact each of these can have on a persons life.