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| − | Term coined by [[Walt Willis]] in the 1950s to describe the [[fannish]] tendency to adulate earlier generations of [[fans]], particularly the [[BNFs]] of those generations, and their contributions to the [[microcosm]]. | + | Term coined by [[Walt Willis]] in the 1950s to describe the [[fannish]] tendency to adulate earlier [[Numerical Fandoms|generations]] of [[fans]], particularly the [[BNFs]] of those generations, and their contributions to the [[microcosm]]. |
| − | {{fanspeak}} | + | This site is an exercise in fancestor worship. Of course, we all hope younger generations will venerate us in turn. |
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| + | See also: [[Fanhistory]]. | ||
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| + | {{fanspeak|start=1950s}} | ||
[[Category:catchphrase]] | [[Category:catchphrase]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:51, 20 June 2021
Term coined by Walt Willis in the 1950s to describe the fannish tendency to adulate earlier generations of fans, particularly the BNFs of those generations, and their contributions to the microcosm.
This site is an exercise in fancestor worship. Of course, we all hope younger generations will venerate us in turn.
See also: Fanhistory.
| Fanspeak | 1950s— |
| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
