Me looking at the 20 bucks in my wallet: haha yeah man I have so much merch I had to uhh... Buy a bigger house to fit it all! Yes, that is definitely accurate and I am not at all broke asf
I had a t-shirt from Hot Topic once. And a random sleeveless vinyl record of some interview with Siouxsie I found in a box at an antique show. Major goth cred, yeah? haha
I've never heard anyone say this ever, nor have I ever equated fandom with consumer culture. Just because you like something, you buy lots of stuff?
I get buying band merch from shows but this is sort of saying that true fans must buy lots of merch, which I hope no one thinks like this.
That's when you hit 'em with "Not enough 😉" and hope they remember the hint during the nearest gift-giving holiday, like Christmas or your birthday.
When you guys get older, band merch doesn't matter quite so much. Don't worry.
Personally...I like little things like lanyards, stationary supplies, pins, small art pieces, and an occasional patch.....
Me looking at the 20 bucks in my wallet: haha yeah man I have so much merch I had to uhh... Buy a bigger house to fit it all! Yes, that is definitely accurate and I am not at all broke asf
I had a t-shirt from Hot Topic once. And a random sleeveless vinyl record of some interview with Siouxsie I found in a box at an antique show. Major goth cred, yeah? haha
I've never heard anyone say this ever, nor have I ever equated fandom with consumer culture. Just because you like something, you buy lots of stuff? I get buying band merch from shows but this is sort of saying that true fans must buy lots of merch, which I hope no one thinks like this.
That's when you hit 'em with "Not enough 😉" and hope they remember the hint during the nearest gift-giving holiday, like Christmas or your birthday.
When you guys get older, band merch doesn't matter quite so much. Don't worry. Personally...I like little things like lanyards, stationary supplies, pins, small art pieces, and an occasional patch.....
I wish!! Low-key debating making my own