Blue People Aren't Just In Movies- The Avatar Fandom

Blue People Aren't Just in Movies

     Have you ever wondered what our world would look like if it were glow in the dark? What if we as people were glow in the dark? Well James Cameron created the Avatar movies to capture these ideas. Avatar movies are well known for their use of special effects that create a memorizing visual of this Earth-like world called Pandora. This planet is run by multiple clans of ginormous blue people called the Navi. Humans cannot breathe on their own on this planet, so the marines found a way for them to be transported into a Navi body to go explore on the planet.

    Within the Avatar fandom, the fans create a sense of community for one another which allow others to not feel judged for their interests. Many fans tend to dress up as certain characters from the movie or just turn themselves into Navi. These fans support each other by commenting on each others posts in these outfits saying how the costume is so realistic and it is the best costume they've ever seen. The continued support between these fans makes room for more fans to join and express themselves freely. 

    Along with cosplay, many fans tend to develop theories. These movies make it very easy to do so with the intense spiritual connection their mother nature (Eywa) brings in the films. If you ever watched these movies and started to think about the what if's, then joining this fandom could be for you. Every year usually in January, there is an online global event for the fans to attend called Omaticon. At this event they have brought special guests in, two of them being actors that played in the movies like Bailey Bass and Steve Lang. During Omaticon, fans can learn the Navi language, learn how to introduce yourself in Navi, play games, read movie lines, and more. This is an event that brings all the Avatar fans together with 5,000-10,000 fans attending. 

Many fans also tend to collect different items. Some collect the popcorn buckets and drink cups specially made for the movie at the theatres and some collect little figurines and keychains off Amazon or gift shops at Disney World. Disney also offers clothing that glows in the dark to attract more people.

    As talked about previously this fandom creates a sense of belonging and community making each and every fan feel safe about expressing themselves. So, if you've ever caught yourself making up different theories, or you have some collectibles, or you've dressed up as Navi... are you ready to go blue yet?