'We live in the past with Kari' memory, fandom and online porn histories
ABSTRACT In this article, I consider the role that private memories play in researching historical media objects. I argue for the inclusion of embodied and personal investments in scholarly research. I back this claim by outlining my methods in studying mainstream online heteroporn. Contemporary film theories of the senses can be employed in researching media objects, particularly for older media such as 'vintage' online porn. I articulate the history of a retired porn star, Kari Sweets, through FreeOnes.com forum users' memories of her. By doing so, this article helps us to better understand the functions and uses of online heteroporn and its unofficial history as told through its most knowledgeable proponents: the fans.
Celebrity Studies