Vermaak, Media en Digitale Cultuur - 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

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is an extremely devoted fan

een fanaticus, een toegewijde bewonderaar

Ex: Every stan in the fandom was excited for the release.Elke **stan** in de fandom was opgewonden voor de release.

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hard stan

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a fan who intensely admires or sexualizes their idol

een intense fan, een gepassioneerde bewonderaar

Ex: The hard stans run the fan forums.De **hard stans** runnen de fanforums.

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soft stan

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

een emotionele fan, een gevoelige bewonderaar

Ex: Soft stans gather online to gush about their favorite artists.**Soft stans** verzamelen zich online om op te winden over hun favoriete artiesten.

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fanon

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

In het fanon zijn ze getrouwd., Volgens het fanon zijn ze getrouwd.

Ex: The fandom debates what's fanon versus canon.De fandom debatteert wat **fanon** versus canon is.

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headcanon

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

persoonlijk geloof, persoonlijke interpretatie

Ex: I respect everyone's headcanon, even if it's different from mine.Ik respecteer ieders **headcanon**, zelfs als het anders is dan de mijne.

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fan service

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

fanservice, cadeau voor fans

Ex: Anime often includes fan service to appeal to its core audience.**Anime** bevat vaak **fan service** om zijn kernpubliek aan te spreken.

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main pop girl

[Zinsdeel]

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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one-hit wonder

[Zinsdeel]

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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main slayer

[Zinsdeel]

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

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an impressive or outstanding vocal performance

indrukwekkende vocale uitvoering, uitzonderlijke vocale interpretatie

Ex: That note at the end was pure vocal slayage.Die noot aan het einde was pure **vocal slayage**.

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industry plant

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

industrieplant, door de industrie gemaakte artiest

Ex: The debate over whether he's an industry plant is everywhere online.Het debat over of hij een **industrieplant** is, is overal online.

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skinny legend

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a term of endearment for someone admired, often a celebrity

dunne legende, dunne icoon

Ex: That tweet crowned him a skinny legend.Die tweet kroonde hem tot **skinny legend**.

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worldstar

[tussenwerpsel]

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

Worldstar!, Worldstar!

Ex: Worldstar, this clip is going to blow up online.**Worldstar**, deze clip gaat viral online.

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crackship

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

absurd schip, onwaarschijnlijk koppel

Ex: Fans debate which crackship is the funniest.Fans debatteren welke **crackship** het grappigst is.

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parasocial

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

parasociaal, parasociaal

Ex: His parasocial fascination with the singer worries his friends.Zijn **parasociale** fascinatie met de zanger maakt zijn vrienden ongerust.

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to promo

[werkwoord]

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

promoten, adverteren

Ex: The team promos new episodes to attract viewers .Het team **promoot** nieuwe afleveringen om kijkers aan te trekken.

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