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After a big home run hit from Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader, drama unfolded in the stands over who "deserved" the ball. "Phillies Karen" had a short-lived victory, and a boy celebrating his birthday ended up with a great family memory, thanks to MLB and stadium staff. (Lucas Casel / MLB Photos / Getty Images)

“Phillies Karen” sparks viral outrage

CK Smith
Liam Payne at the World Premiere of "I Am Bolt" at Odeon Leicester Square on November 28, 2016 in London, England. (Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty)

Fans of Liam Payne launch "Liam's Law"

Nardos Haile
Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry on September 16, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACM)

What Taylor Swift demands of her fandom

Alison Stine

Get 7 times more air than a regular fan

Salon Marketplace
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Born to riot

Steve Almond
Rick Scott (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

In defense of Rick Scott

Blake Zeff
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (AP/J Pat Carter)

Rick Scott's "fan" disaster

Jim Newell
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Jenny Kutner
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Eli Epstein
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I succumbed to a boy band

Peter Fulham
(Reuters/Brian Snyder)

Rob Tannenbaum
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