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| − | (1) Term used to describe [[fans]], usually used ironically, as in the assertion that fans can | + | (1) Term used to describe [[fans]], usually used ironically, as in the assertion that fans can pick another fan out of a crowd because [[heesh]] has a '''Sensitive Fannish Face'''. |
| − | (2) | + | (2) A historic euphemism, according to [[Rusty Hevelin]], for gay fans – perhaps because the [[catchphrase]] was another of those that were either coined or popularized by the notably homophobic [[Charles Burbee]]. |
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| − | According to [[Burbee]], a [[fan]] can be identified by his sensitive [[fannish]] face and the Strange Wild Look there-on. Extension applied the modifiers to other [[fannish]] things and characteristics. | + | According to [[Charles Burbee|Burbee]], a [[fan]] can be identified by his sensitive [[fannish]] face and the Strange Wild Look there-on. Extension applied the modifiers to other [[fannish]] things and characteristics. |
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Latest revision as of 04:49, 13 May 2023
(1) Term used to describe fans, usually used ironically, as in the assertion that fans can pick another fan out of a crowd because heesh has a Sensitive Fannish Face.
(2) A historic euphemism, according to Rusty Hevelin, for gay fans – perhaps because the catchphrase was another of those that were either coined or popularized by the notably homophobic Charles Burbee.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| According to Burbee, a fan can be identified by his sensitive fannish face and the Strange Wild Look there-on. Extension applied the modifiers to other fannish things and characteristics. |
| Fanspeak | 1940s— |
| 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. |
