The Corruption of Canon by virtualinsomnia (R)

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

So, you're probably looking at the fandom name right now and wondering, What on earth is ANTHROPOMORFIC? Is it rare anime? Kid Lit? Postmodern stories about anthropologists? Or what?

The answer: none of the above (although if anyone has a pomo story about Daniel Jackson? I want to read it!).

Anthropomorfics are stories that use inanimate objects or concepts as protagonists. You think that sounds dull? It's not, I promise. Anthropomorfics will steal your heart. They are cracktacular, they are nearly always supremely clever meta about fandom cliches, but most of all, they are immensely inventive fun.

The fandom is so small it really only has one LiveJournal devoted to it, anthropomor_fic, which is a tragedy, but I will refrain from waxing maudlin about the sad lack.

ETA: Thanks to mikou for pointing out the specialist Anthopomorfic community, mac_hearts_pc. And to virtualinsomnia for pointing out mcgriddlefanfic.

Anyway, now that you're up to speed on the basics, on with the recs...


Fandom: ANTHROPOMORFIC
Pairing: Canon/Fanon
Author on LJ: virtualinsomnia
Author Website: Insomniac-Supergirl.Net
Why this must be read: This is, perhaps, my favourite anthropomorfic of all time. Why? Because I've always secretly wondered how canon feels about fanon: about the invasion of boundaries, the transgression, the power dynamic and who is really in control. And after reading virtualinsomnia's take on those thorny problems, I'll never look at fanfic in the same way again. "The Corruption of Canon" is a must read for every fangirl. It's glorious.

The Corruption of Canon

Comments

[gardendoor.livejournal.com]

Wow. I have to say, after reading your first few recs, this is one cracktastic fandom! Fantastic stuff, and I never would have found it on my own.

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're enjoying the ride. It's always very pleasing to know I've converted someone to a new fandom, especially one as adorable as this :)