Tag: fandom

Fandom

The word fanatic’s original meaning in the 1520s was “insane person”. By the 1640s it meant “zealous person, person characterized by excessive enthusiasm” [1]Available at: [Accessed 4 January 2023]. and it’s this meaning that has more or less stuck. The word fan, abbreviated from fanatic, meaning ‘devotee’ [2]Available at:...

And we’re off…

We had our first meeting yesterday and I met a few interesting people. Only ‘a few’ because I only got a chance to briefly talk to a few one on one. I’m sure we will have plenty more opportunities to get to know everyone. I need to do a...