i like what i like

its been awhile, blogosphere. i hate to make my re-entrance with a rant, but its happening.

i would just like to say that... i am SO TIRED of getting ragged on for the things i like!! this mostly pertains to my favorite forms of entertainment - books, movies & tv shows. nearly everyone partakes in these pastimes and of course everyone picks favorites. i know i'm not the only one who gets passionate about these things - there are massive followings for all sorts of fandoms, from star trek to harry potter to the office. we're devoted to them, and i personally don't see any problem with being extremely interested in any given book, movie, or show, as long as you're not a stalker... which brings me to my main point:

WHY do i have to hear over and over that the things i like aren't acceptable?? that i'm stupid for caring?? that the things i like have no value?? that i'm wasting my time?? its almost as if my validity as a person drops a few points when its revealed that i like a certain book series or tv show.

who decided that it was okay to immediately and completely judge a person by their tastes in entertainment??  sure, it can be indicative of some personality traits, but by no means does it define me. we're so quick to defend people when they're being socially tread upon for racist or sexist reasons, but its totally okay to consistently demean people based purely on their choice of music or movie genres. what gives?? the whole reason racist and sexist comments are unacceptable is because they make assumptions about an entire group of people based on the opinions or actions of only a few people - and some of these assumptions are completely baseless. HOW is assuming every single star trek fan is a pimply nerd any different?? OR, that every twilight fan is a screaming brainless fangirl??

i'm just tired of hearing it. enough already. i like what i like. so shut it.