Dr. Suzanne Scott
@iheartfatapollo.bsky.social
Fangirl, Associate Professor of media studies at UT Austin, author of "Fake Geek Girls: Fandom, Gender, and the Convergence Culture Industry" (NYU Press, 2019) and a bunch of other stuff. Posts aren't endorsements, mind your own cartwheels, etc. etc.
There are 4 types of guys online. No exceptions.
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
There are 4 types of guys online. No exceptions.
I’m just going to say it: Halloween stores have officially gotten too scary to safely walk through.
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I’m just going to say it: Halloween stores have officially gotten too scary to safely walk through.
In this house we are currently honoring two Mr. Octobers.
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In this house we are currently honoring two Mr. Octobers.
Are you 18 or older with a fandom-related tattoo (or know someone who has one)? Please take 10 min to fill out this survey for my new book project on embodied fan identities and practices. Share widely! utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Contact info: suzanne.scott@utexas.edu.
October 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Are you 18 or older with a fandom-related tattoo (or know someone who has one)? Please take 10 min to fill out this survey for my new book project on embodied fan identities and practices. Share widely! utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Contact info: suzanne.scott@utexas.edu.
This is all to say, I’m fascinated by what motivates fans to buy makeup and how they feel when they wear it, if you know of anyone 18 years or older who might have insights, please consider sharing this survey with them!
September 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This is all to say, I’m fascinated by what motivates fans to buy makeup and how they feel when they wear it, if you know of anyone 18 years or older who might have insights, please consider sharing this survey with them!
Conversely, just this week, a friend who does not like Shrek noted that they purchased a nail polish from a licensed tie in line (likely #colourpop, who makes a ton of these) because they loved the color.
September 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Conversely, just this week, a friend who does not like Shrek noted that they purchased a nail polish from a licensed tie in line (likely #colourpop, who makes a ton of these) because they loved the color.
Cut to San Diego Comic-con 2016, where there was a full MAC activation/pop up shop to show off their new Star Trek line. I remember wishing I liked the color of the “Khaaaaaaaan!” nail polish better.
September 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Cut to San Diego Comic-con 2016, where there was a full MAC activation/pop up shop to show off their new Star Trek line. I remember wishing I liked the color of the “Khaaaaaaaan!” nail polish better.
In 2013 I vividly remember seeing this ad as part of the Cover Girl “capitol collection” tied to Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Something distinctly/appropriately dystopian about giving the coal mining district a smoky eye.
September 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In 2013 I vividly remember seeing this ad as part of the Cover Girl “capitol collection” tied to Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Something distinctly/appropriately dystopian about giving the coal mining district a smoky eye.
Have you ever purchased makeup or beauty projects based on your fandom? If you are 18 years or older, please fill out this 10 minute survey for a research project on embodied fan identities. Share widely! Contact with any questions: suzanne.scott@utexas.edu. utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
September 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Have you ever purchased makeup or beauty projects based on your fandom? If you are 18 years or older, please fill out this 10 minute survey for a research project on embodied fan identities. Share widely! Contact with any questions: suzanne.scott@utexas.edu. utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Mrs. Peltzer remains the most beleaguered, badass holiday heroine of all time.
December 23, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Mrs. Peltzer remains the most beleaguered, badass holiday heroine of all time.
Truly, such an exemplary group of students in my big foundation media storytelling and analysis class this semester. Feeling incredibly spoiled. Here's a tier list some of them did (and we all debated) on the screenings this semester (pre-Phantom of the Paradise screening, which is obviously S-tier)
December 6, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Truly, such an exemplary group of students in my big foundation media storytelling and analysis class this semester. Feeling incredibly spoiled. Here's a tier list some of them did (and we all debated) on the screenings this semester (pre-Phantom of the Paradise screening, which is obviously S-tier)
Happy turkey day to these children dressed as cheese graters.
November 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Happy turkey day to these children dressed as cheese graters.
VERY excited to be presenting on geriatric (e.g. over 40) cosplay at this year’s #SCMS, and thrilled to be a part of this excellent panel of scholars.
November 25, 2024 at 10:29 PM
VERY excited to be presenting on geriatric (e.g. over 40) cosplay at this year’s #SCMS, and thrilled to be a part of this excellent panel of scholars.
Thanks, @amandaannklein.bsky.social for the invite to speak to your trash cinema class about my obsession with Howard the Duck, and for such a thoughtful closing question: "Can Howard get it?" Ans: Yes, I have a whole slide about it. Short king.
November 19, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Thanks, @amandaannklein.bsky.social for the invite to speak to your trash cinema class about my obsession with Howard the Duck, and for such a thoughtful closing question: "Can Howard get it?" Ans: Yes, I have a whole slide about it. Short king.
If you were a villain, who would you be?
November 10, 2024 at 6:08 AM
If you were a villain, who would you be?