fandomrash
/ˈfændəmˌræʃ/nounVerified NewThe irritation a person develops toward a fandom's community while continuing to love the underlying work.
Loving the thing and hating its crowd is a common condition. The sufferer withdraws from the tag, the forum, and the discourse — and keeps watching.
Etym. — fandom + rash — an allergic flare produced by contact with the community, not the work.
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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