When you think of fangirls, what comes to mind: large swaths of fandom (usually for a boyband) whose feelings culminate in tears and joyful screams? Perhaps you grimace or roll your eyes at the thought. In this fun, lively talk, playwright Yve Blake asks us to reevaluate our reaction to the misunderstood passion and power of fangirls, emphasizing why we should all embrace our own unbridled enthusiasm.

Yve Blake: For the love of fangirls

For the love of fangirls

Exploring the dismissive views on fangirls highlights a societal double standard, contrasting their passion with boys' sports enthusiasm.

"Hysteria," once a diagnosis for women's emotional expression, reveals the historical bias shaping perceptions of female enthusiasm.

Embrace the unapologetic joy and executive skills of fangirls; their passion, far from being irrational, showcases impressive logistics.