"Fandom Menace" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Fandom Menace [canonical], TFM [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of fandom with the subtitle of the 1999 fim Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, for the similar pronunciations. Delibrately chosen by its members who view themselves as a nuisance to Disney and other large Hollywood studios, whom the fans oppose. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fandom}} Blend of fandom Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Fandom Menace}} the Fandom Menace
  1. (fandom slang, Internet slang, informal) A subculture of mostly-conservative Star Wars fans who oppose progressivism in the franchise. Wikipedia link: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Tags: Internet, informal, slang Related terms: Comicsgate, Gamergate
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