Sort of discovered this fandom recently, and I was really curious since I was at first like "Wordgirl? Like the thing that aired after Curious George when I was 5???" So I've just gotta ask. Is this fandom new, or has it always been around?? It feels like it just popped up out of nowhere in 2021 and everyone sorta rolled with it. No disrespect btw, I'm loving the vibes here
This fandom has been in existence since the show started in 2007. The first ever Wordgirl fic posted to Fanfiction.net was posted in 2008. I've been involved in the fandom since 2013, though I started this blog much later.
The fandom's popularity exploded during the pandemic (much like the ATLA fandom, though to a much lesser extent). It was great to see so many new people get involved, and with such a diverse range of interests. Everything being shut down for the pandemic gave people more time to think, to create, and engage in fandom culture. Wordgirl has always been something of a hidden gem. The rise of Wordgirl analysis videos has been really cool to see, and they've been getting way more views than I expected for a smaller fandom.
The vibes here are good, everyone is chill, drama is minimal. I hope you have fun.