At the risk of sounding stupid and uninformed...can I ask what BNF's are? I keep seeing all this stuff on my friendslist about it/them, and I honestly have no idea what is going on.
Someone who is so active in fandom that their name becomes well-known in fan circles, to the point that sometimes other fans want their autographs or pay their way as guest speakers. A term originally native to conventions and other traditional fan gatherings, it has appeared online and now takes on a negative connotation of "arrogant and self-important." A step lower on the totem pole is the WKF (Well-Known Fan) -- Lord knows who makes the distinction. Usually abbreviated to BNF. Also called a superfan.
In my experience, the "BNF" label has taken on an extrenely negative connotation, with hints of pretension and spoiled fannish entitlement, and as such, most people want to avoid becoming a "BNF" at all costs.
Haha, I did notice that! I got the idea, but I still couldn't figure out what it stood for!
What is the recent deal with the SPN fandom? People are complaining about comments or something? I really don't know much...sorry if I'm bugging you with questions.
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Life is far too short for this stuff to be taken seriously.
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I'm confused. :(((
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In my experience, the "BNF" label has taken on an extrenely negative connotation, with hints of pretension and spoiled fannish entitlement, and as such, most people want to avoid becoming a "BNF" at all costs.
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What is the recent deal with the SPN fandom? People are complaining about comments or something? I really don't know much...sorry if I'm bugging you with questions.
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Back 'atcha. :)
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*blinks*
OMG. AMBERLYNNE. I BET THEY HAVE GHOSTS IN SCRANTON.
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