How Dedicated Are You? (Selective Hearing)

Greg of Selective Hearing has been thinking a bit, on a repeating topic that has been on his mind as of late. The topic in question is with regards to idol dedication, and the lengths to which “wota” will go to show support for their favorite idol(s). Using wota in a general sense of the term, Greg also frames the piece in the context of the growing popularity with western audiences.

A comparison is made between the idol and wota relationship and with sports fans and their favorite teams. Even someone with limited knowledge of what is being discussed can probably see the parallel, in that there are those who are casual fans, the rare fan who might the more than over the top with their fandom, and a good makeup that represents all the in between.

Greg explores the various extremes of the types of wota and exposes those who have a strong, but perhaps blinding dedication to their idols. It’s an interesting post that might get you thoughts going about your own “wotadom.” It might also get you thinking, yeah, I know somebody like that.

Check it out.