Thoughts from a Cumberbitch

Below is the meta piece I wrote for Episode 8 of threepatch. I've copied it here in full below and for those who are on Tumblr, here's the original post.

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This is the last of three essays on the Cumberbitch Question featured in Episode 8 (What’s it Like in your Funny Little Brains?) of the Three Patch Podcast. In this response to Drinkingocoa’s essay,  Shannon explains why she finds the term Cumberbitch empowering and is troubled by attempts to erase this fan identity.

(Warning for mention of child sexual abuse)

( Thoughts from a Cumberbitch )