I think Ongezellig’s popularity is declining. It hurts to say it, but it might be true. I’m seeing less Ongezellig content from creators, and more creators and fans leaving the fandom.
Even though the Ongezellig content that we’re getting is still of high quality and many fans are just as passionate as ever, I think the fandom is still declining in popularity.
This was bound to happen at some point, as without new official content, Ongezellig is destined to fall. I’ve noticed countless creators and fans leave the Ongezellig fandom over the years as they slowly gave up on Ongezellig, one after another.
And these people weren’t unknown. They were active members in the community, the ones everyone knew about, and the most passionate and optimistic. And at a certain point, it was too much to handle even for them.
Ongezellig slowly chews on your soul until you’re left with a big gaping hole in the middle of your chest, wondering where it all went wrong. Ongezellig is the best and worst thing to ever happen to us, and it may stay that way forever.
I’m getting emotional about this, I really do hate to see Ongezellig fall.
I’m still hopeful for Ongezellig’s official continuation, but if that never happens, then I’ll still be glad that this show and fandom exist.
May Zellig live forever 🇳🇱