Cumberfans and the Media

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter at the French Open earlier this year and the Times announcement

On November 5th Benedict Cumberbatch announced in the Times that he's getting engaged to Sophie Hunter. Almost immediately Twitter and Tumblr bursted with happy Cumberfans who congratulated the happy couple. Hashtag #congratulationsBenedictandSophie was the thing to tweet and Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter were trending topic. Everyone who was doing their research would know that most of the Fandom was rejoicing and who wouldn't be? If you're not happy for your idol's joy and happiness are you a real fan? Every Cumberfan knows Benedict wants to have a family of his own. So yes we all shared our exitement.

But the days following the announcement the newspapers and tabloids were throwing article after article at us without even verifying sources or 'doing their research' as Sherlock would say. They only had to read on Twitter or Tumblr (which is what they are doing anyway) to see how the CumberCollective was feeling about the news. But no, nothing of the sort. Almost every article said 'we' are crying our eyes out or that our dreams are shattered. (yes we all still thought we could 'get' him *rolls eyes* ) There are articles written by women who are calling us Cumberbitches (we all hate the word; Benedict hates the word we don't like to be called that) and even calling Sophie one! As if she's some überCumberbitch who has caught herself the jackpot.

I find it all very offensive to say the least! I am appalled how the media are talking about us Cumberbatch fans (whatever names we give ourselves)as if we are mindless crying stupid nobodies (Bitches even) We are all very happy Benedict and Sophie are engaged to be married and we want them to be happy! Let us be happy for our man! We are one happy Cumberfamily! If you don't understand that, it's your problem don't make it ours!
The media didn't even bother to read our reaction to it all;

Of course it's much more tempting to write a story about crying teens (not all of us are you know, a lot of us are married women with a healthy Cumbercrush) writing about happy Cumberfans is probally not a good story. But writing all lies is? It's lazy journalism in my eyes and I can get really angry if they attack Benedict and now Sophie and the Cumbercollective. It's not a bunch of rabid fanatic fans as some are so fast to label us. No we are a wonderful supportive Fandom (most of us are in it for Benedict's work mind you his amazing acting skills, let's not forget that) who are embracing Sophie and welcoming her into the Cumberfamily.
Sure she must realize she has to share Benedict a bit but I'm sure she doesn't mind that.

So we would love it if you would stop calling us 'bitches' we're not dogs and if you would do your research from now on dear Media.
Furthermore if you say harmful thing about either Benedict or Sophie be prepared for a really angry Cumbercollective that will protect both of them with everything they've got!
You are warned!

© KH