Fangirl: Too Old For This?

 

I've seen a lot of social media posts lately from people being told they are too old for their fandoms.  But really, can you ever be too old?  

I get it, not everyone understands the obsession.  I am almost 45 and I still wear t-shirts and have backpacks and purses sporting various fandoms.  I just bought a Harry Potter duvet cover for our bedroom (I'm lucky my husband doesn't mind my fangirl passions!)

How is it any different from supporting your sports team? (I proudly do this as well.) I also dress in team gear for my daughter's dancer competitions.  As a fan of the arts, I think it seems a natural progression to support other things I adore in the same manner --from television shows to characters.  

It used to drive my mother crazy, though she never said anything.  Why couldn't I dress like an adult?  Well I can dress like an adult, when the occasion calls for it.  But I'd rather have fun and enjoy myself.  It's an expression of who I am, and as far as I'm concerned you are never too old for that.