Difference between revisions of "Death Hoax"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
A [[hoax]] specifically that someone died, usually directed at a [[BNF]]. They were a "feature" of early [[fandom]] which happily we seem to have grown out of. (Probably only because instantaneous, free communication methods make it far easier to check on anyone’s well-being.) | A [[hoax]] specifically that someone died, usually directed at a [[BNF]]. They were a "feature" of early [[fandom]] which happily we seem to have grown out of. (Probably only because instantaneous, free communication methods make it far easier to check on anyone’s well-being.) | ||
| − | [[Bob Tucker]] was the target of two [[Tucker Death Hoaxes]], both with strong repercussions, and may have been [[fandom]]’s first victim. [[Will Sykora]] was | + | [[Bob Tucker]] was the target of two [[Tucker Death Hoaxes]], both with strong repercussions, and may have been [[fandom]]’s first victim. [[Will Sykora]] was subject to a small one perpetrated by [[Futurians]] [[Jack Gillespie]] and [[Dick Wilson]] on [[Sam Moskowitz]]. |
[[Walt Willis]] suffered a not very successful [[Willis Death Hoax]]. [[Dave Locke]] (somewhat accidentally) launched his own. | [[Walt Willis]] suffered a not very successful [[Willis Death Hoax]]. [[Dave Locke]] (somewhat accidentally) launched his own. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:25, 10 September 2020
A hoax specifically that someone died, usually directed at a BNF. They were a "feature" of early fandom which happily we seem to have grown out of. (Probably only because instantaneous, free communication methods make it far easier to check on anyone’s well-being.)
Bob Tucker was the target of two Tucker Death Hoaxes, both with strong repercussions, and may have been fandom’s first victim. Will Sykora was subject to a small one perpetrated by Futurians Jack Gillespie and Dick Wilson on Sam Moskowitz.
Walt Willis suffered a not very successful Willis Death Hoax. Dave Locke (somewhat accidentally) launched his own.
Earl Singleton comitted pseuicide.
| Fanhistory |
| This is a fanhistory page. Please add more detail. |
