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Date Posted: 00:34:46 11/24/04 Wed
Author: detoured
Subject: I would say so
In reply to: CW 's message, "Hard to say--depends on your definitions" on 13:40:36 11/21/04 Sun

I think anything of pop culture that has loyal and rabid base of fans is known to have a "cult Following". But then sports fans can be very loyal and rabid for their teams and I've never heard that term used in association with sports. Maybe 'cult status' must include characteristics such as fans who dress up like the characters, fans who write stories based on the characters and other things like that.

My understanding of the definition of "cult" (in regard to something in pop culture) meant that it had a SMALL but loyal and rabid fan base with small being the key. Once something becomes popular and mainstream it's no longer considered a cult. I don't know if that's true but for instance, CSI and Seinfeld are/were two very popular shows yet I don't hear the word "cult" associated with their fans.

As CW says, it's a debateable term.

Welcome to the boards Minki83!

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