Name of Fangirl: Sadie
What is her Fangirl interest?
She loves MLP, Studio Ghibli, Adventure Time, Teen Titans Go! She’s a Fangirl of anything “cute and girly” (She pretends not to like Supernatural but watches every episode with us anyway). For a long time she refused to pay attention to anything that wasn’t pink. Yet, somehow, after watching The Force Awakens, she became obsessed with Star Wars overnight. She loves Rey and BB-8 (of course). We have expanded her Star Wars universe by introducing her to The Clone Wars animated show and now she loves Anakin and Ahsoka, too! (She knows Anakin turns into Darth Vader so she is absolutely not intimidated by Darth Vader at all).
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
I decided to nominate my niece because as soon as she discovered a strong female character (and an adorable droid, obvi) in a setting that isn’t necessarily feminine, she learned that there is no such thing as “girl stuff” and “boy stuff” – it’s all “fun stuff for everyone” now. She has grown so much in such a short period of time since becoming a Rey fan. She isn’t afraid of the dark anyway because “Rey is brave”. She was excited to do the Jedi Trials Academy at Disney Hollywood studios and was very excited to meet Vader and destroy him with a lightsaber and the FORCE!”
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
Well, she cosplays Rey more often than Disney princesses now (and will only respond to the name “Rey” and not her own. Watch out! Method actor in the making). She also carries her BB-8 everywhere with her. (And tucks him in at night, no joke) Oh, and not to mention, she built her own lightsaber at Disney Star Wars Tours and won’t stop using it. She’s actually getting pretty good at her technique. Her training is going well.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“I am not afraid anymore. Rey is never afraid.”
(I know. It melts my heart. Give it up to the Star Wars saga for curing childhood phobias)
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
She’s very much attached to her BB-8. She loves him like a pet. But she is way more into her blue lightsaber. And I don’t know if this counts or not… but she refuses to no longer live without using the Force to get out of trouble. Lol.