I watched Stranger Things right when it came out on Netflix, but if you're just now jumping on the bandwagon, then you've seen the hype all over the internet. The only time I have ever seen this much talk about a TV show on social media was when JoJo was on the Bachelorette. Everyday I see people posting about Stranger Things on Facebook or Twitter using #StrangerThings. This fanbase has turned to the internet into a community for those obsessing about the show. This community is sharing their favorite moments, favorite characters, favorite episodes, theories, memes, and most importantly concerns about Barb. 
I am obviously part of this community myself and enjoy getting deep into Twitter to see what people are doing. One of my favorite tweets is about a missing person flyer posted up on a telephone pole for Barb in San Francisco. Another great one is creating gifs about the telekinetic character, Eleven, stealing Eggo waffles for National Waffle Day. Now even though this is just a fictional TV show, fans are getting so wrapped up and making it a part of their lives.
I've already converted 3 of my friends into huge fans of the show just by the amount of content I tweet or repost. I love being able to express my love for the show while also encouraging others to check it out for themselves. Social media has dramatically impacted the widespread success of the show. If you're a Stranger Things fan, I have some great news. The Duffer Brothers have officially announced a season two of Stranger Things that will be released in 2017. That's right, A SEASON TWO. Get ready to be glued to your couch for about 9 hours and revisit the Upside Down.
P.S. Shoutout to my twin Nancy for killing it out there
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