Anti-fan explained

A hater, anti-fan, or anti[1] [2] [3] is someone who enjoys writing, discussing, or (in some cases) making derivative works about a piece of media, but solely for the purpose of railing against or parodying it. It can also be a person with hatred towards a celebrity or icon.[4] Haters often attract other haters to create a negative community. They are at odds with the fans. Someone who opposes a ship (a romantic pairing between two characters) is called an anti-shipper.[5]

Behaviours

Anti-fandoms appear in many forms from hate-watching to snark.[6]

It is common for large anti-fandoms to gather in groups, usually on forums and sites, to share their mutual aversion. These are coined anti-fan clubs and some are substantial enough to become anti-fan sites.[7]

Behaviours of some anti-fans include doxing, stalking, spreading rumours, stealing their personal belongings or information, abuse or physical harassment.[8]

Criteria

There is a saying that "haters attract haters", which suggests that individuals who express negativity or hostility may draw similar reactions from others. This idea is rooted in the concept of reciprocity, where negative energy or behavior can be mirrored and reciprocated by those who encounter it. These haters are often found in negative communities and thrive off of their own negativity.

Examples

In 2006, an anti-fan of the K-pop duo TVXQ poisoned member Yunho with a super glue-laced drink.[9] [10] Instead of pressing charges against the anti-fan, he chose to forgive her, since the girl was the same age as his younger sister.[11] Such occurrences have resulted in an increase of security for celebrities in South Korea.[12] I Hate Christian Laettner is a sports documentary film looking into hatred towards Christian Laettner.

In popular culture

Both the film and TV version of So I Married an Anti-fan were based on the novel of the same name.[13] [14]

Studies

Anti-fan studies include a focus on specific communities of practice and their relationship to the media texts and fans actively marginalizing or discrediting other fans solely on basis of identity (sex, race, etc.).[15]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Z . Sean . Toxic Fandom: When Criticism and Entitlement Go Too Far . January 4, 2023 . GeekDad . October 3, 2018 . November 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231115150248/https://geekdad.com/2018/10/toxic-fandom-when-criticism-and-entitlement-go-too-far/ . live .
  2. News: Stitch . Think Your Fave Fictional Villain Is the Real Hero? Think Again. . January 4, 2023 . Teen Vogue . November 7, 2022 . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208020056/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/on-woobification-and-why-infantilizing-villains-can-harm-useful-discourse-fan-service . live .
  3. News: Evans . Claire H. . The BTS Fandom Needs to Check Its Anti-Blackness . January 4, 2023 . Teen Vogue . June 3, 2020 . June 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230628063535/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-fandom-needs-to-check-anti-blackness . live .
  4. Web site: This modern life: the rise of the anti-fanFrom The ObserverThe Guardian . April 2, 2010.
  5. Aburime . Samantha . The cult structure of the American anti . Transformative Works and Cultures . September 14, 2021 . 36 . 10.3983/twc.2021.2147 . free.
  6. Web site: Anti-Fandom: Dislike and Hate in the Digital Age. NYU Press. January 24, 2021. July 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230716031637/https://nyupress.org/9781479851041/anti-fandom/. live.
  7. Book: The Ashgate Research Companion to Fan Cultures. 28 September 2014. Ashgate Publishing. 9781409455622. Dr Stijn Reijnders. Dr Koos Zwaan. Dr Linda Duits. Google Books. January 25, 2022.
  8. Web site: 10 chilling instances of anti-fans' attacks. Allkpop. July 7, 2015. September 21, 2017. June 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230621003823/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/07/10-chilling-instances-of-anti-fans-attacks. live.
  9. Web site: TVXQ Member Recovers from Poisoning. KBS Global. February 16, 2007. October 16, 2006. ko. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20061113171319/http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1420136_11858.html. November 13, 2006.
  10. Web site: U-Know Yunho, Bond drinks case of questions of. Daum. February 16, 2007. October 15, 2006. ko. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20061113171331/http://news.media.daum.net/entertain/music/200610/15/mydaily/v14364772.html. November 13, 2006.
  11. Web site: 告訴你這7位曾瀕死亡體驗的KPOP IDOL死亡事件經過. en. 5 March 2015. Tell you about the death of these 7 KPOP IDOLs who had near-death experiences. January 24, 2022. July 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230710071521/https://seoulsunday.com/details/23241. live.
  12. Web site: 'Anti-fans' force managers to increase stars' security. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2017-06-23. August 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170818092238/http://mengnews.joins.com/view.aspx?aId=2831901. live.
  13. Web site: SBS Responds To Reports About Broadcast Schedule For "So I Married An Anti-Fan". Soompi. January 6, 2021. December 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231204061229/https://www.soompi.com/article/1315129wpp/sbs-responds-to-reports-about-broadcast-schedule-for-so-i-married-an-anti-fan. live.
  14. Web site: Every Common K-Drama Trope In 'So I Married An Anti-Fan' - Screen Rant . . May 21, 2021 . May 14, 2022 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918051233/https://screenrant.com/kdrama-tropes-so-i-married-an-anti-fan/ . live .
  15. Book: Fake Geek Girls: Fandom, Gender, and the Convergence Culture Industry. Suzanne Scott. 16 April 2019. NYU Press. 9781479879571. Google Books. January 25, 2022. May 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240526000459/https://books.google.com/books?id=f1ZxDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Anti-fan%22&pg=PA93#v=onepage&q=%22Anti-fan%22&f=false. live.

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