Why do people take fandoms so seriously?

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because its for entertainment misser OP

Humans like to feel like they belong to a group. But it also makes them do absurd things just to be deemed worthy and be accepted. That's why fandoms look like a cult to outsiders.

Also, why do people take themselves so seriously?

Why not?

Because some take K pop seriously

Idk lmao it's literally just people who like songs and people...