Scott Elkins: Superfan Celebrating John Waters and Divine

Table of Contents

  • Introduction to Scott Elkins

  • Instagram Account: John Waters Divine Trash Page

  • Rare Memorabilia and Photos

  • Connecting Fellow Fans

  • Keeping Divine's Legacy Alive

Introduction to Scott Elkins

Scott Elkins is a superfan and memorabilia collector who runs the popular John Waters Divine Trash Instagram account. With over 15,000 followers, the page celebrates cult filmmaker John Waters and his muse Divine.

Scott's passion for these icons of queer cinema shines through in the account's content and engaged community. As a superfan, he provides fellow devotees a space to reminisce.

Instagram Account: John Waters Divine Trash Page

Launched in 2017, John Waters Divine Trash Page features Scott's impressive collection of rare memorabilia. Unique items include vintage posters, press photos, records, and magazine articles spotlighting Divine and Waters' collaborations.

Scott provides context around each piece, weaving together engaging stories from Waters' film sets and Divine's career. The account offers a treasure trove for avid fans.

Rare Memorabilia and Photos

Highlighting his memorabilia on Instagram allows Scott to share these cult artifacts with fellow collectors and fans worldwide.

Many items in his collection are one-of-a-kind pieces, like candid polaroids and autographed headshots. Scott secured them through auctions, estate sales, and by befriending former cast and crew members.

Connecting Fellow Fans

Followers engage through comments, sharing their own Divine and Waters stories. The account facilitates connections within the niche but passionate fan community.

Scott also shares follower content and fan art, expanding the celebration beyond his personal collection. User contributions keep the accounts' content fresh and celebratory.

Keeping Divine's Legacy Alive

At its heart, John Waters Divine Trash pays tribute to Divine's singular talent and cultural influence. By collecting and displaying rare memorabilia, Scott helps new generations discover this drag icon.

Through his curatorial work, Scott ensures Divine receives recognition as a pioneer who paved the way for contemporary queer artists and performers.

—This article was written, restructured, or adapted by Russell with information gathered from sources around the internet. Russell is the producer of Amber Live and is greatly overworked to pull it all together.  If it’s on the internet, it must be true. (We’re kidding.) BUT, if you find any errors or omissions in the article, please let us know so that we may correct the issue. Thanks for your support!

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