Hey Fangirls! In this episode, M and Bea discuss the controversy and legality of RPF - that is, Real Person/People Fic. Just what is it about celebrities, politicians, and historical figures that make people think, “I want to see this person in a situation.”?
fic!Club:
“Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo
https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true
“My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don’t be Afraid You are Never Alone)” by Resacon1990
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24118522
“Someone that Hates to see me Go” by Autumnhobbit
https://archiveofourown.org/works/8113246
Rec Corner!
M: “the long way down” by Moorishflower https://archiveofourown.org/works/43183654
Bea: “Painappuru” by Icka M Chif (mischif) https://archiveofourown.org/works/13700304
Research:
https://fanlore.org/wiki/Timeline_of_RPF
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/rpf-why-people-love-write-173139443.html
https://appolsaucy.tumblr.com/post/38209037107/why-it-is-okay-to-ship-real-people-with-other-real
https://fanlore.org/wiki/Slashers_of_Silicon_Valley
https://fanlore.org/wiki/The_issue_of_real-people_fic,_slash_in_particular
https://reelrundown.com/celebrities/Real-People-FanFiction-OK-Or-Bad
https://fanlore.org/wiki/Timeline_of_RPF_Meta
https://fanlore.org/wiki/Because_We_Love_Our_Gods:_Mythoi,_Logoi,_and_Real_People_Slash
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