Zest Fest
| Synonyms: | Zesty, Zest |
| See also: | queercoding |
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Zest Fest is a term primarily used on TikTok to describe feminine men. In fannish circles, male characters may be called "zest fests" if they are considered to be queercoded. Actions characters perform may be called "zesty," even if they aren't considered to be queercoded. It was not coined by fans, though fannish circles on TikTok and similar platforms often use the term.
Related terms are "fruity," "cunty," and "____ served." Serving is related to ate, slang for doing something well. Like other slang popularized on TikTok, this word's unclear meaning helps it not be censored on the platform while words like gay would be.
A related term, Zest Fest Overload, refers to a Massive Multiplayer Crossover video series on TikTok created by loopcycles. Zest Fests who are charismatic may also be considered to have Rizz.
Characters Considered to be Zest Fests
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- Sakaguchi Ango from Bungou Stray Dogs.
- Nagito Komaeda from Danganronpa.
- Kokichi Ouma from Danganronpa.
- Lyney from Genshin Impact.
- Noah from Total Drama.
Examples/Notable Fanworks
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(Which mention this term, include:)
- zest fest by sigmaww, Archived version, a fanvid for Sakaguchi Ango.
- Zest fest Lyney by killuuwa, Archived version, a fanvid/meme for Lyney.
- Biggest zest fest by ccosmiccody, Archived version, cosplay for Noah.