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| − | An invitation-only party at an [[sf convention]]. Typically a [[room party]] held by individuals or groups for their friends or members or a publishers' party aimed at [[pros]]. When held for or by [[pros]], such a party may be referred to as the "Secret Pro Party." | + | An invitation-only party at an [[sf convention]]. Typically a [[room party]] held by individuals or groups for their friends or members or a publishers' party aimed at [[pros]]. When held for or by [[pros]], such a party may be referred to as the "'''Secret Pro Party'''." |
| − | The [[SFWA|SFWA Suite]] and the [[Hugo]] | + | The [[SFWA|SFWA Suite]] and the [[Hugo Losers Party]] are two not-so-secret closed-door parties at [[Worldcons]]. |
Anyone who stumbles across a closed-door party may ask to be admitted, but should take a refusal graciously. | Anyone who stumbles across a closed-door party may ask to be admitted, but should take a refusal graciously. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 22 May 2021
An invitation-only party at an sf convention. Typically a room party held by individuals or groups for their friends or members or a publishers' party aimed at pros. When held for or by pros, such a party may be referred to as the "Secret Pro Party."
The SFWA Suite and the Hugo Losers Party are two not-so-secret closed-door parties at Worldcons.
Anyone who stumbles across a closed-door party may ask to be admitted, but should take a refusal graciously.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| Closed-Door Pro Party
That's what they are when you're on the outside. |
| Fanspeak |
| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
