The nicknames of your fandoms

sugarcels · Post by **sugarcels** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:24 am

I don't know how often it's done, but people tend to give fans of a certain medium (actor, TV show, whatever) a "clever" nickname. Example: Narutards (Naruto, though I've heard this one is also used as an insult), Msties (Mystery Science Theater 3000), Fanilows (Barry Manilow).

What are yours?

KT · Post by KT » Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:30 am

Um, to my recollection, I cant think of any fandoms that i know that have nicknames

RoboFlonne · Post by **RoboFlonne** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:19 pm

Otaku!

another famous one I've heard of is Trekkie...

I'm pretty sure we can make up some as we go...

for example a Bleach Bunny

What are some other names you can make up? If we use them enough it will catch on!

cutiebunny · Post by **cutiebunny** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:04 pm

Back in the mid 1990s, when Sailormoon was very popular, a common name for fans was 'Moonie'. I recall seeing lots of sites inviting 'moonies' to visit.

I'm sure the Rev. Moon was pleased with that.

lcatino · Post by **lcatino** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:07 pm

Well good or bad - I'm a Narutard

The only other one I can think of would also be the Trekkie's.

Mara · Post by **Mara** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:50 pm

One fandom that I can wholeheartedly say that I belong to is the Ringers! (Lord of the Rings fans)

duotrouble · Post by **duotrouble** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:23 pm

They're called "geeks". Sometimes also referred to as "nerds".

I personally hate being called a Narutard, especially since there's a series called Narutaru. It's too confusing.

Caroline · Post by **Caroline** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:05 pm

uni-nerds? i dont know. definitely in the nerd category.