BLENDING them first sounds key, but for HOW long?

Reflect on how these fan projects often serve as a temporary sanctuary from our increasingly fragmented digital lives. They create a tangible, shared experience that online interactions can't replicate, however heartfelt. What strikes me is the voluntary submission to a collective vision, a rare moment where individualism is willingly set aside. That sacrifice for a fleeting, beautiful gesture might be the purest form of fandom we have left. It's a quiet rebellion against the passive consumption most entertainment encourages.