Unless you’re living with zero knowledge of DFTBA in your life, you’ll know The Fault in Our Stars movie has hit cinemas. Although I would like to point out that, Australia got it first! HA. Come on, let me be happy! We got Divergent three whole weeks later than America. Still furious about that, by the way.
Nerdfighters have literally taken of the world right now. If you don’t believe me, just google “tfios” and you’ll be flooded. To some grumpy people, this is clearly over the top. There is The Fault In Our Stars items EVERYWHERE. Fans are up in full force, and there are a lot of them. We’re talking 200,000 Nerdfighters PLUS. And that’s just people in Internet World.
It’s intense, no denying it! But I find it incredibly cool.
Also intimidating. But mostly cool.
So! If you’re going to the see The Fault in Our Stars movie and you want to go in Ultimate Fan Mode — I can help.
Nothing says “I am obsessed” like showing up at the cinemas in full TFIOS garments. I’m not talking about the cute shirt. Come on people! Get your fandom into gear! You need a shirt, pants, shoes, jumper, and hat. Oh, and fingerless gloves. Just because.
No, I didn’t google TFIOS underwear. I didn’t want to know.
Cake is the answer to most things, so I’m hugely happy there’s a TFIOS cupcakes.
Do NOT forget your TFIOS mug. I actually have a slight infatuation with nerdy mugs (as you might remember from previous TTT posts). I would happily own one of these. Or all of them. My favourite is a toss between “Coffee? Coffee” and the “Pedophilic Swing Set”.
Let’s put some coffee in that mug, then!
I’m glad you agree. Always say okay to coffee.
Let’s just start with the walls.
I’m slightly disappointed because I googled “TFIOS curtains” and didn’t find any. Bathmat? Nope. Bedding? No.
Lucky for us, there IS a TFIOS chair. Sort of.
Like a…sane person.
I confess! I own none of these fabulous TFIOS fandom features. But I do own the book. It’s not a special edition or even the movie-cover tie-in. It’s just the book. I really like it.
Although I wouldn’t knock that delicious metallic cover on the end. If it happened to fall into my lap, you know?
It seems a little obsessive, doesn’t it? This is probably the part where I should rant about people jumping in on the marketing ploy and ruining the simplicity of it just being “a good story” or how people are just plain crazy.
But you know? It’s over-the-top, but it’s not bad! There’s a little bit of fandom to suit anyone! I’d be happy with the shoes and mugs, and I mean really happy…but I wouldn’t wear an Okay-Okay necklace. I’m glad there’s options.
I also think it’s intensely amazing that one book has ignited hundreds of thousands of people’s passion. Sure, there are people out there who only care about making TFIOS notebooks because it’ll sell well. But there are also people who are very passionate about being a Nerdfighter and Decreasing World Suck and just reading, because reading makes you a better person.
I refuse to judge an enthusiastic fandom.
But, um, I admit…I did google TFIOS underwear….
It exists.
Cait read The Fault in our Stars a few years ago, but plans to reread it before she sees the movie. She probably won’t see the movie for another 2 weeks…then Mime will be on school holidays and they’ll brave the cinemas together! Cait is freakishly excited. Don’t worry! She hides it well! (Right?!)
Ahahahahah that last one! I loved this post so much! I think my wallet is gonna break because I'm tempted to guy and buy all of these. Or like buy the things I need to make these. This is every TFIOS fan's dream. :O
You're welcome. 😉 I confess…I spent WAY too long scouring the internet for this stuff. I'm pretty disappointed there is no TFIOS curtains though. Life lets you down occasionally.
I do plan on seeing the film, of course I do, it's a must! But I don't own anything TFIOS related. We just don't have the money, and when we do, I'd rather get a bigger bookcase, or more books for that matter, or more food. Maybe I'm just an eating, reading machine don't have a collection obsessed heart in me, or maybe I'm a cheap ass, you knows eh? But some of that stuff is gorgeous! I know the necklace would be beautiful and the mugs and notebooks, they'd be nice, small things that I'd own, but nothing big, or obsessive 😉
You and me both then… well, except I own the book now! Which I'm hugely happy about. x) I probably won't see it for 2 weeks or so, but eeeeh, I can't WAIT. I don't spend a lot of money on Things either, though I would if I HAD the money. (I'm a cheapskate myself, really.) The muuuuugs, though…
Enough with the 'Okay? Okay.'s Okay??! xD I may be one of those [grumpy! Never!] people who get a bit annoyed at the in-your-face-ness of fandoms. Then again, I have the emotional inability to fan-girl, so it's difficult for me to relate to possible epicness 😛
Heh, aw, well fangirling is THE BEST, but I totally know a quite a lot of people who don't fangirl and it's perfectly okay! Some of us just don't! x)
The movie only comes out on Friday in South Africa… and I can't wait! But I don't think any of these awesome things are available in SA. I'll have to see if I can purchase it online. Whoop!
*parties wildly* YAY FOR THE MOVIE. Did you see they had "blue" carpet for the premiere?! That is just cooler than words. x)
The film isn't out yet here! ): I will go see it when it's out. But this was an awesome post! Those fingerless gloves are kinda super cute, and those shoes are great! I don't own any TFIOS things, and I wouldn't really want to, but I'm always happy to see so much fandom love. I really admire the passion and creativity of fans. When I was younger I used to always want to buy lots and lots of fannish merchandise for the stuff that I was a fan of. Now I'm less of a wild fangirl. I think it's enough for me to flail about things on the Internet without breaking my wallet, haha.
I wonder how many people are going to leave here and Google TFIOS underware…
Great post! Made me want to google TFIOS underwear though, and I'm not sure that's going to end well… I'm not usually one for buying tie-in merchandise, mainly because I'll use it once and then never look at it again, but those phone covers and mugs are actually quite cool – I'm particularly tempted with the mugs. I love my tea, so I'm sure I'll get a lot of use out of it, which helps me to justify the purchase… As for TFIOS, I too only have the book and it's not some special edition or movie tie-in (I actually can't stand movie tie-in covers). I'm dying to see the film but I have NO IDEA when I'll get there. I'd rather see it in a cinema in Melbourne, because I'm not a huge fan of my local cinema (bad quality), but I'm not going back for another three weeks. I don't think I can wait that long! Also, I only have one friend who's read the book (what's up with that?!) and ideally I'd like to see it with her, but she's also in Melbourne…
Must…not…google TFIOS underwear…Phew. Got that over with. Anyway, that is some COOL fandom stuff! I NEED ALL OF IT. Honestly, though, the hype has started to get to even ME. And TFIOS is my favourite book ever (besides Harry Potter, which is assumed). When I saw it again at the movies today, the girls behind me would not shut up. Grr. Very annoying. But I love Nerdfighters in general, because they are made of awesome 🙂
Just like you I don't own any fandomy things haha aside from the book. But I'd like to own those shoes, and those mugs too. I am feeling this little nudge to google TFIOS underwear….. lolElla @ The Filipina Booknote
Pffft. I confess, I am one of those grumpy people. I went to the movies on TFioS's opening day… to see Maleficent. Ha ha. Actually though, there was hardly anyone there for any movies. Which is weird, considering TFioS's popularity.But I did like all the shirts and stuff in this post. I love fandomy clothes.
I plan to see this… as soon as it is out here! :'( Not out till next week here in the UK! SUCKS!!! I need to reread first, I remember enjoying the book but not being blown away. When I started blogging I remember seeing the whole huge fandom and being surprised. I didn't cry at the book. I definitely need a reread before the film. I would be happy with the notebooks 🙂
Hahahaha! I'm watching this tomorrow! The love the TFIOS shoes. SO PRETTY. I'm not obsessive of this fandom, and it does sometimes creep me out when people are, but I can't stop anyone from loving what they love! 😀
I haven't read the book yet, but saw the movie and loved it! So a reading is in my near future! All of the okay/okay stuff is so cute! I can't believe people are that talented with coffee foam too!
I love those shoes!!! And the wall art, hmmm, I wonder if my husband would mind me hanging the framed quote one above our bed??? We do have infinity tattoos on our ring finger so it kind of fits 🙂
I love that bag! I don't have any fandomy stuff, although my friend did get me a signed copy for my birthday. 😀 I haven't seen the film yet though, because it's not out for AGES in the UK. I can't wait to see it though – it looks amazing.
I'm reading the book next…I don't know if it's deliberate or not, but the marketing on this is really working! It's hard not to feel compelled to either see or read it (or both!).
Okay, well now I HAVE to google TFIOS undies… *googles* O_O Oh dear. Thanks a lot, Cait. I really really want one of those mugs! I'm a mug fiend as well – the nerdier the better 😀 Even though I don't drink coffee, and only have tea in the winter. But I can put iced tea in a mug, right?? Right. I'm still not brave enough to go see the movie alone. Or at all. My best friend wants me to go with her, but honestly I'm just SO AFRAID that I'll have a full breakdown in the theater. And that is NOT okay. A sobbing Kayla is nothing pretty 😛
Wow, TFIOS has really taken off with the merchandise, that is pretty amazing! I went and saw it two days ago and it was really amazing. I encountered lots of nerdfighters and that was an intense and interesting experience 🙂
It's a little bit insane…but also cool! I love the beanie. x) Eeeeh, lucky you! You're putting up that review, though, right?! I can't wait to read it. xD
I watched TFIOS last friday night, I went in with a box of tissues, and by the time the movie was over, more than half of the box was gone. Plus, the tickets were basically completely sold out. Like wow. I do want TFIOS T-shirts (probably from Hot Topic), but THOSE MUGS. I WANT. And I wouldn't mind TFIOS underwear. I mean why not. I'll find the money for all of this somehow. Plus there must be a ton of cool TFIOS things on etsy I bet.
WOW. Sold out?!! That's amazing! I'm totally jealous. It'll probably be two weeks…eeeh, I'll take Mime and just sob all over her. THOSE MUGS ARE THE BEST. I just really, really want one. x) Oh trust me, etsy is loaded with stuff. It's intense.
I don't own the book…. I had to borrow it! I need to remedy that and have my own copy, maybe even a coffee? coffee mug and some shoes, and I wouldn't mind someone doing my nails like that! not sure about the pants and having someone look at my bum long enough to read it..(I'm hoping the print would be bigger on a bigger bum? won't take them as long to read it)I am going to see it, of course! Just need to be able to afford all the tissues and the movie tickets..
I almost always borrow books! I don't even own Throne of Glass and I rave about that all. the. time. I think John Green could take out shares in the tissue-making factory. That would go well.
I'm a weirdo in that I LOVE fandom stuff but I hate displaying fandom stuff in public because I think people will judge me for it. So I have a bunch of Buffy and Firefly and True Blood t-shirts, but I only ever wear them around the house… Anyway, I would recommend rereading TFiOS *AFTER* seeing the movie. Which is what I did, and I'm really glad I did it that way around because there are some things that are in a slightly different order and I think it would have annoyed me to no end if I'd reread the book immediately before seeing the film! Plus, that way it's a pleasant surprise how much of the dialogue was pulled straight from the book.
I kind of secretly wear my Avengers shirts. I'm not embarrassed to like them, I just feel self conscious! x) I would love a TFIOS shirt though. But hey, that's a good idea…I didn't think of that. I might actually do that, because I don't want anything to ruin the movie experience for me. x)
I have to admit, a lot of TFIOS stuff is pretty cute! They are also part of the reason, including the massive hype, that made me avoid reading the book, though. Oversaturation and all that. 😛 But Kate and I saw the film on Friday and our discussion goes up Tuesday, so I guess all that marketing worked its insiduous magic on me regardless!Wendy @ The Midnight Garden
I know, isn't it?!! I love the notebooks. Have you read the book, then? It is excellent, although when I bought it I thought it was bigger! In my head it's like this huge book and then I bring it home and it's itsy bitsy. lol Lots of feels. Not many pages, apparently. x)
My favourite is the shoes, I just love those shoes. I just admire the creativity of people, fullstop, haha! But it's amazing that so many people are expressing their love for this book. I'd buy it if I had money. Well…not ALL but some. x)
MWAHAHHA. I should've left a poll….
Hehe. I couldn't resist leaving that dangling for you guys. Call me villainous. (But just too loudly.) I would adore the mugs and I would use them everyday because hot chocolates are my life. It definitely would justify the purchase, right?!I'm 99% sure I'll love the movie, but I just didn't want to get the movie-cover in case I didn't, you know? Because that would be awkward. I'm actually not a huge fan of cinemas in general BUT, some pet peeves have to be squashed in the face of fangirling. x)
*whispers* See what I did there? Devious mind control…..I NEED MOST OF IT. Particularly the mugs and shoes because I would use them a lot . I have nerdy shirts, but I often get self-conscious if I wear them in public. But who are we kidding? I never go out. It's not a problem. x)
SHOES ARE THE BEST. I would also adore Mockingjay shoes, but that's another kettle of fandoming entirely. x)
Aw, I'll forgive you because you get excited about music. 😉 Hey, we're all different! (Mime is going to see Maleficent before TFIOS! XD)
Gosh, you get it so much later?!! That's weird. I wish movies came out at the same time EVERYWHERE. It would make more sense, in my humble opinion. x)
Oooh, lucky you!! Are you reviewing it?!! I'm seriously absolutely and incredibly (adverb overload much?) excited to see it.
It is an awesome book, haha! But I'm pretty sure you'll love it if you liked the movie. And that foam, right?! Someone is dedicated.
I'm drooling over the mugs mostly. I drink hot chocolates like every day so that totally justifies it, right?!
It would be the perfect library bag, right?!! SIGNED? OMG THAT'S AWESOME.
I know, right?! They're doing a fabulous job. I'm kind of pleased I read it before it was a wild wild success, but I don't mind being part of the raucous fandom at all. I think it's incredible how excited everyone is!
YOU ARE MOST WELCOME. And I knew someone would fall to that evil trap…mwahha. (Though, seriously…TFIOS underwear? It doesn't get weirder than that.) MUGS FTW. You can put water in a cool mug, is my opinion. I'm a mug addict, really.
It is so cool to see how much the Nerdfighter community (of which I am a silent member) has risen up in support of this movie! I feel like the only book-nerd on the planet who hasn't seen TFIOS, but thankfully that shall be remedied tonight! I'm super excited. And while I don't own any awesome gear or even the book, I have read it and told my friends about it. Fingers crossed that the movie will be a good one! Have you seen it yet?~Sarah FaulknerInklined
I'm not the kind of person who buys fan products….instead I hoard books! I love love LOVE the blue on the cover and the typography! (I was so upset when I found that my TFiOS book was damaged when carrying it around. I'll definitely frame it as an artwork if I can.)
I haven't seen it or read it yet. I was a little scared to read it BEFORE I SAW A REALLY BIG SPOILER ON PINTEREST and now I might be almost terrified to read it.
The Fault in Our Stars is awesome and this post makes me feel geeky inside but I can't help comparing it to Looking For Alaska. It's better than TFiOS and probably the best John Green book in all of his works.Von at Mr. Book Wonder
All this TFIOS stuff is so awesome i want it all! LOLI like the whole blue, white and black themes for everything TFIOS so i've always wanted like a t-shirt or sweater with some witty line form the book because they just seem so cool!Awesome post :)Lily
I have that sweatshirt on my wishlist, but it's always out of stock from their store! I've seen the movie, but I didn't ugly cry. Just the silent cry, where tears just slowly fall down my face (during the eulogy, and when IT happened.) I may customize my own shirt just to represent the fandom 😀
I saw TFIOS on Saturday and omg. So many feelings! I totally cried once and teared up like 9483902842 times. LOL I admit I totally googled TFIOS underwear. Omfg, I can't believe that's a actual thing. Lol that's taking things a little far[; I'm a pretty passionate person, however I just don't think I'm the merchandise type (um it's totally not because I'm cheap. Okay, maybe that plays a smalllll role). I'll just silently fangirl on tumblr okay and die while listening to soundtracks. Great post Cait! It was quite enlightening hahah
You are truly the best, Cait. I adore this post. I wish I'd checked it out before seeing the movie so I could have decked myself out in TFIOS gear, but what's done is done. I kind of want that metallic cover. And the "coffee? coffee." mug. And the shoes. And did you call a pull-over hoodie a jumper? Is that what you Aussies call those things? I love finding out your lingo. I try to incorporate it into my daily life to throw others off. 😛 Also, I might have to google TFIOS undies, too. But not here at work, lol.
I am almost afraid to do this to you…. http://www.cafepress.com.au/+the-fault-in-our-sta… and <a href="http://www.cafepress.com.au/+the-fault-in-our-stars+shower-curtainshttp://www.cafepress.com.au/+the-fault-in-our-sta… />I LOVE all the stuff you found too. And of course, the movie was amazing!! Now I must add some TFIOS gear to my wish list 🙂 And I need a physical copy of the book.
TFiOS has such a delightful array of covers, including an ORANGE ONE! I have a large amount of copies of that book, actually, especially as I didn't LOVE it when I first read it. I grew to become really fond of it, though, and have a paperback, box-set hardback and the silver edition, which is beautiful. This new black one (it's the special AU one, isn't it?) looks lovely.Did we really get it first? Wow! That's exciting! (I think we also got Catching Fire a day early, somehow.)
Meanwhile, in the UK, I'll just sit here sobbing into a corner waiting for TFIOS to be released ON THE FREAKING 19TH OF JUNE. I feel hated by the movies. And our tickets are super expensive. And the cinema never has anything good on and even the good movies are barely shown.Under The Mountain