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Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

Just dropped a new Vocal article: “When Fantasy Fails: The Chaos Behind Once Upon A Con 2025.” 🎭✨

Breaking down what went wrong & what fan events can learn.
🚫 No harassment of anyone mentioned—let’s keep it respectful.

Read here 👉 vocal.media/geeks/when-f...
#booktok #FandomCulture

When Fantasy Fails: The Chaos Behind Once Upon A Con 2025

Promised as the ultimate fantasy book and cosplay convention, OUAC 2025 became a cautionary tale of cancelled events, unpaid staff, and bewildered attendees–from hotel fiascos to underwhelming masquer...

vocal.media

September 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

For anyone who ships Kitty Pryde with Star Lord, this playlist is for you: open.spotify.com/playlist/5ER... #XMen #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy #PeterQuill #StarLord #ShadowKat #KittyPryde #StarKat #Marvel

Starlight & Falling Leaves: A StarKat Autumn

Playlist · Jenna Costa Deedy · 27 items

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August 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

New on @vocal_creators : My article “Pokémon Has Always Been Woke” uncovers the diversity-driven roots of Pokémon—featuring multicultural regions, inclusive characters, and nuanced allegories—from the very first games of the ‘90s. It’s not a new trend—it’s foundational.
Link: shorturl.at/REvlb

Pokémon has Always Been Woke: Embracing Diversity Since 1996: How Pokémon Was "Woke" Before It Was Cool.

From its vibrant, multicultural regions to subtly queer characters, the Pokémon franchise has promoted diversity since its inception in 1996, long before its critics took notice.

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August 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

⚠️ TW: eugenics, racism, slavery
“Great Jeans” wasn’t just a pun. It touched deep histories of eugenics & exploited labor in fashion. Words aren’t neutral—let’s learn from them.

Full piece on @vocal_creators → shorturl.at/2OAW6
#HistoryMatters #CulturalContext #DenimHistory
#SydneySweeney

Dear Sydney Sweeney: Turning the “Great Jeans” Controversy into a Learning Moment

Understanding the history behind denim and its connection to race can help Sydney grow with empathy and insight.

shorturl.at

August 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

Is the future of Marvel really on Disney+? 🎬👀
I just wrote about how streaming might be the MCU’s next phase — and what that means for theaters.

Read on @vocal_creators:
vocal.media/geeks/from-t...

#Marvel #DisneyPlus #MCU #StreamingWars #VocalCreators #MarvelCinematicUniverse

From Theaters to Streaming: Why the Future of Marvel Films Likely Belongs to Disney+

Rising ticket prices, shifting audience behaviors, and digital success stories are pushing Marvel — and Hollywood — toward a streaming-first future.

vocal.media

August 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

A response to bad-faith takes on cosplay, and a defense of fandom as a space for healing, expression, and safety.

🔗 vocal.media/geeks/dear-b...

⚠️ CW: Misogyny, transphobia, harassment, mental health, trauma.
📝 Personal views. Public critique. Fandom deserves better.

#CosplayCommunity

Dear Brett Cooper: Cosplayers Aren’t Running From Safe Spaces–We’re Protecting Them

As a long-time cosplayer and ally, I want to share why inclusion, empathy, and standing with marginalized fans matter deeply–especially when public voices like Gina Carano’s enter shared fandom spaces...

vocal.media

July 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

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July 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

SnyderVerse fans: it’s okay to love the past and still be curious about what’s next.
I wrote a new piece for @vocal_creators on why James Gunn’s DCU deserves a real chance. 🦸‍♂️

Read it here 👉
vocal.media/geeks/let-s-...

#DCU #JamesGunn #SnyderVerse #SupermanLegacy #DCComics #VocalCreators #DCFans

Let's Go To Fly Forward: Snyderverse fans need to give James Gunn’s DCU a Chance

Clinging to the past won’t save DC. With James Gunn’s heartfelt reboot soaring, it’s time to embrace what comes next–or risk dragging the entire universe down.

vocal.media

July 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

Just dropped a new piece on Vocal 👀✨
What if the ACOTAR courts reflect real-world cultures & trauma?
From Spring to Night Court, there’s more beneath the magic than meets the eye.

🔗 vocal.media/bookclub/rea...

#ACOTAR #SJM #BookThreads #FantasyAnalysis #BookTok #BookCommunity #SarahJMaas

Reading Between the Courts: A Cultural Lens on ACOTAR’s Magical Realms

Why the Courts in Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses Reflect Global Cultures Beyond the Text.

vocal.media

July 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

🦸‍♂️ James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy isn’t just another reboot. It’s a return to the immigrant myth that’s always been at the heart of Superman’s story.

📖 👉 vocal.media/geeks/strong...

#SupermanLegacy

Stronger Than a Buller, Softer Than a Heartbeat

James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy and the Immigrant Myth That Has Always Been There.

vocal.media

July 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

New article from @vocal_creators: The rise of right-wing “outrage content” and algorithmic radicalization are turning criticism into cash–while silencing meaningful conversation
Link: vocal.media/geeks/smeari... #Marvel #MCU #MarvelCinematicUniverse #Fandom

Smearing the MCU for Diversity: How Outraged-Powered YouTubers Profit from Hate

The rise of right-wing “outrage content” and algorithmic radicalization are turning criticism into cash–while silencing meaningful conversation.

vocal.media

June 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

New article from @vocal_creators: How To Engage With The Wizarding World Without Supporting J. K. Rowling–and Celebrate Queer Magic This Pride Month

Link: vocal.media/geeks/beyond...
#HarryPotter

Beyond the Boy Who Lived

How To Engage With The Wizarding World Without Supporting J. K. Rowling–and Celebrate Queer Magic This Pride Month

vocal.media

June 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

New Article from @vocal_creators: From Star Wars to Snow White, actors like Rachel Zegler, Moses Ingram, Kelly Marie Tran, and Halle Bailey have faced a disproportionate backlash from parts of the fandom. It’s time we acknowledge the damage and advocate for better.
Link: vocal.media/geeks/enough...

Enough Is Enough: Women of Color In Fandom Deserve Support-Not Smear Campaigns

From Star Wars to Snow White, actors like Rachel Zegler, Moses Ingram, Kelly Marie Tran, and Halle Bailey have faced a disproportionate backlash from parts of the fandom. It’s time we acknowledge the ...

vocal.media

June 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

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March 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

New article from @vocal_creators: Why was the controversial Disney film Song of the South banned from public viewing since 1986? An in-depth analysis.

vocal.media/geeks/the-re...
#BlackHistoryMonth #Disney

The Reason for Archiving Song of the South

Why was the controversial Disney film banned from public viewing since 1986? An in-depth analysis.

vocal.media

February 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

🐍 Happy Lunar New Year 2025! 🐍

Wishing you prosperity, happiness, and good fortune in the Year of the Snake! May this year bring wisdom, transformation, and success in all your endeavors. ✨🎊

#YearOfTheSnake #LunarNewYear2025 #HappyChineseNewYear #SnakeYear #Prosperity #GoodFortune

January 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

This is a post of stuff I got so far for my Kitty Pryde Star Lord cosplay build that should all arrive within a week.
#heruniverse
#marvel #xmen #kittypryde #sprite #ariel #shadowcat #starlord #kittyprydestarlord #starlordkittypryde #starlady

January 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

My Bo-Katan upgrade is still in progress for late summer, but a new cosplay is coming this spring: Kitty Pryde as Star-Lord! Parts are ordered and arriving by the end of the week!

#marvel #xmen #kittypryde #sprite #ariel #shadowcat

January 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

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January 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

When Sasha wants your attention. #animals #mammals #dogs #husky #siberianhusky #puertoricanhusky #adoptdontshop #puppylove #whitehusky #whitehuskies #morethanjustahuskyrescue #lol #foreverhusky #furbaby #satoproject #thesatoproject #puertoricanstary

January 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

🌍 “No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” – David Attenborough 🌿

#DavidAttenborough #WildlifeConservation #SaveThePlanet #Cheetah

January 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM