stan culture

American  

[stan kuhl-cher] / ˈstæn ˌkʌl tʃər /

noun

1. the behavior or beliefs of an extreme fandom whose members fervently and blindly support their chosen celebrity or team, often demonizing or reviling anyone or anything opposed to, or not sufficiently devoted to, the object of their worship.

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Etymology

Origin of stan culture

First recorded in 2000–05; stan ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Clearly it’s very lucrative for the media and stan culture to pit two women against each other, even when those two artists in question refuse to participate in that discussion,” she said.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

Even in the era of "stan culture", Del Rey inspires an unusual level of devotion.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2023

Amoura Monroe, a 20-year-old living in Los Angeles, contends that a big part of the problem comes when the language is wrongly attributed to Gen Z lingo, stan culture or internet slang.

From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2022

I liked “Edward Scissorhands” and the first “Pirates” film as much as the next person, but I don’t understand stan culture in general, and I am not sure what Depp represents to these fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2022

The trial was a showcase for stan culture — that is, die-hard online supporters who treat fandom like a sport.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022