Fake Fan

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Synonyms: fakefan
See also: fringefan, casual fan, faan, actifan, trufan, sercon, fake geek girl
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A fake fan is a person who "socializes with fans but has little or no interest in the subject of the fandom."[1]

According to Fancyclopedia, it is a science fiction fandom term that was originally used around 1940 to refer to Jack Wiedenbeck, who was roommates with fans.[2] Fancyclopedia notes that despite being labeled a fake fan, he did plenty of fanac.[3] Fandom has carried on the tradition of using the label inaccurately, sometimes as an accusation against fans who don't know enough canon trivia.

References

  1. ^ Wiktionary: Fakefan, Archived version (Accessed 27 August 2023.)
  2. ^ Fancyclopedia: Fake Fan, Archived version (Accessed 27 August 2023.)
  3. ^ Fancyclopedia: Jack Wiedenbeck, Archived version (Accessed 27 August 2023.)