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Intrattenimento, Media e Cultura Digitale - Fan & Celebrity Culture

Here you will find slang for fan and celebrity culture, highlighting terms used to talk about fandoms, stars, and pop culture obsession.

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stan
[sostantivo]

a person who is an extremely devoted fan

un fanatico, un ammiratore incondizionato

un fanatico, un ammiratore incondizionato

Ex: Every stan in the fandom was excited for the release.Ogni **stan** nel fandom era entusiasta per l'uscita.
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hard stan
[sostantivo]

a fan who intensely admires or sexualizes their idol

un fanatico intenso, un ammiratore appassionato

un fanatico intenso, un ammiratore appassionato

Ex: The hard stans run the fan forums.I **hard stans** gestiscono i forum dei fan.
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soft stan
[sostantivo]

a fan who is emotionally attached, often moved by their idol's work or personality rather than sexual attraction

un fan emotivo, un ammiratore sensibile

un fan emotivo, un ammiratore sensibile

Ex: Soft stans gather online to gush about their favorite artists.I **soft stans** si riuniscono online per entusiasmarsi dei loro artisti preferiti.
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fanon
[sostantivo]

fan-created ideas or interpretations of a story that are widely accepted among fans but not officially part of the canon

Nel fanon,  sono sposati.

Nel fanon, sono sposati.

Ex: The fandom debates what's fanon versus canon.Il fandom discute su cosa sia **fanon** rispetto al canon.
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headcanon
[sostantivo]

a fan's personal belief or interpretation about a character, relationship, or story element, not officially confirmed

credenza personale, interpretazione personale

credenza personale, interpretazione personale

Ex: I respect everyone's headcanon, even if it's different from mine.Rispetto il **headcanon** di tutti, anche se è diverso dal mio.
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fan service
[sostantivo]

content in media added to please avid fans, often as inside jokes, references, or subtle nods

servizio per i fan, omaggio ai fan

servizio per i fan, omaggio ai fan

Ex: Anime often includes fan service to appeal to its core audience.L'**anime** spesso include il **fan service** per attirare il suo pubblico di base.
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a dominant or reigning female pop artist, often considered the face of pop music at a given time

Ex: Everyone agrees she's the main pop girl on the charts.
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an artist or group known primarily for a single popular song or success

Ex: The festival featured several one-hit wonders from the early 2000s.
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the most dominant, powerful, or iconic member or character, often recognized as the standout

Ex: Everyone knows he's the main slayer in the fashion world.
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vocal slayage
[sostantivo]

an impressive or outstanding vocal performance

performance vocale impressionante, interpretazione vocale eccezionale

performance vocale impressionante, interpretazione vocale eccezionale

Ex: That note at the end was pure vocal slayage.Quella nota alla fine era puro **vocal slayage**.
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industry plant
[sostantivo]

an artist presented as independent or authentic but believed to be carefully manufactured or promoted by the music industry

pianta dell'industria, artista fabbricato dall'industria

pianta dell'industria, artista fabbricato dall'industria

Ex: The debate over whether he's an industry plant is everywhere online.Il dibattito sul fatto che sia una **pianta dell'industria** è ovunque online.
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skinny legend
[sostantivo]

a term of endearment for someone admired, often a celebrity

leggenda magra, icona magra

leggenda magra, icona magra

Ex: That tweet crowned him a skinny legend.Quel tweet lo ha incoronato **skinny legend**.
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worldstar
[interiezione]

exclaimed during a dramatic or viral-worthy event, especially fights, anticipating the footage will go online

Worldstar!, Worldstar!

Worldstar!, Worldstar!

Ex: Worldstar, this clip is going to blow up online.**Worldstar**, questa clip diventerà virale online.
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crackship
[sostantivo]

an absurd, unlikely, or humorous romantic pairing of characters, often ironic or playful

nave assurda, coppia improbabile

nave assurda, coppia improbabile

Ex: Fans debate which crackship is the funniest.I fan discutono su quale **crackship** sia il più divertente.
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parasocial
[aggettivo]

characterized by a one-sided, often intense relationship with a celebrity or creator

parasociale, parasociale

parasociale, parasociale

Ex: His parasocial fascination with the singer worries his friends.La sua fascinazione **parasociale** con il cantante preoccupa i suoi amici.
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to promo
[Verbo]

to promote or publicize something, such as a product, event, or media release

promuovere, fare promozione

promuovere, fare promozione

Ex: The team promos new episodes to attract viewers .La squadra **promuove** nuovi episodi per attirare spettatori.
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