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Sep 2020
42m 52s

The Fangirl Stigma II: When Artists Hate...

W!ZARD STUDIOS
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For part two of our discussion on fangirls we wanted to discuss bands who have said some controversial things about having a predominantly female fan base. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they uncover double standards in the pop-punk world, where bands are judged by outsiders for attracting female fans while those in the scene don't seem to bat an eye ... Show More
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