When the reputation of a piece of media (such as a TV show or a video game) on the internet is soured thanks to the unsavory nature of some of its fans who have nothing to do with the media itself, usually amplified by its detractors who compile this unsavory content on sites such as YouTube, in which Fandom Rot can also be called Hatedom Rot. This can in turn prevent newcomers from wanting to check out the media for themselves, usually out of fear of being associated with those fans.
Fandom Rot can "heal" as a piece of media decreases in popularity and/or if its fans and detractors mature and either have a change of heart or move onto different things.
However, some pieces of media may be doomed to suffer from Fandom Rot forever as its fanbase becomes synonymous with it. The people who own the piece of media may also feel it's a good idea to acknowledge or insert a joke or reference about their unsavory fans within the media itself, but this usually just immortalizes the Fandom Rot as a part of the franchise.
Fandom Rot can "heal" as a piece of media decreases in popularity and/or if its fans and detractors mature and either have a change of heart or move onto different things.
However, some pieces of media may be doomed to suffer from Fandom Rot forever as its fanbase becomes synonymous with it. The people who own the piece of media may also feel it's a good idea to acknowledge or insert a joke or reference about their unsavory fans within the media itself, but this usually just immortalizes the Fandom Rot as a part of the franchise.
P1: Hey, have you heard of Otto's Quest?
P2: Otto's Quest? That show sucks! The fandom is so cringe! Haven't you seen the cringe compilations?
P1: What does any of that have to do with the show itself?
P2: ...I never really thought of that. I still don't want to watch it, though.
P3: Hey guys, have you seen the newest episode where Otto meets one of his weird fans? They got the behavior down to a T!
P1: Why would they want to associate with that? The Fandom Rot has really gotten to the writers' heads.
P2: Does anyone else suddenly feel like watching Otto's Quest?
P2: Otto's Quest? That show sucks! The fandom is so cringe! Haven't you seen the cringe compilations?
P1: What does any of that have to do with the show itself?
P2: ...I never really thought of that. I still don't want to watch it, though.
P3: Hey guys, have you seen the newest episode where Otto meets one of his weird fans? They got the behavior down to a T!
P1: Why would they want to associate with that? The Fandom Rot has really gotten to the writers' heads.
P2: Does anyone else suddenly feel like watching Otto's Quest?
by yeetyoteyacht July 13, 2023
Get the Fandom Rotmug. A fandom composed of three book series, a bunch of spin-offs + and a new show that is constantly shouting at the top of there lungs basically begging you to jump into a black hole of content. It's a fun black hole at least...
by that elf in ur closet December 20, 2023
Get the the percy jackson fandommug. A character in a fandom who has the most porn, horny fans or simps, (sometimes) already is a slut in their respective media, or is just hot. And most if not all of the time the whore of the fandom tends to be female.
by TheR0achfromH311 August 15, 2023
Get the Whore of the Fandommug. Slang /used by camgirls and live streamers: broadcasters on social media platforms that produce live content referring to desperate fans seeking approval. They are generally conned out of or manipulating somebody when they use this term. It
by Makavella-44 June 11, 2018
Get the Fandommug. fandom fight day (june 23rd) is the day when all the fandoms try to get the most recognition on social media, for example get 5 tags trending on twitter, take over tiktok fyp's, crash instagram with so many posts.
kpop stan: omg did you hear what day it is?
person:no, what?
kpop stan: FANDOM FIGHT DAY! *punches* WE ARE THE STRONGEST FANDOM SUCK IT
person:no, what?
kpop stan: FANDOM FIGHT DAY! *punches* WE ARE THE STRONGEST FANDOM SUCK IT
by butter and bees May 4, 2021
Get the fandom fight daymug. The name antis/haters give to bts armys since they're too scared to use our real fandom name! It's like Voldemort up in this bish! They who must not be named! It's so ridiculous atp.
by BTS4eva November 27, 2022
Get the That Fandommug. A fandom is a group of people who are fans of a certain show/ movie/ celebrity. There are many fandoms to explore. WARNING: Be aware many fandoms may enjoy making pretty GRAPHIC fanfiction (enjoyed by Michael Sheen especially..)
by IneffableStarz July 10, 2024
Get the Fandommug.