A fanbase is a word used to describe the collection of people who mutually enjoy something. A fandom is so much more than that. This is when these people unite. Their passion is sucked into one single point and forms a black hole of fantasies. They feed off it and their passion grows. An inferno of animated gifs and captioned screengrabs explodes outward, engulfing every tumblog in sight. Fangirls screaming and crying everywhere. All is lost.
The wars between boyband 'fandoms' strike fear into the hearts of many.
by elasticdonut March 9, 2014
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The satanic cult that will destroy you and everything you love. They will take control of your mind and break it so you think about nothing but your ships, fanfics and fanart. Don't try to fight back, just sell them your soul while you fangirl screech to the grave.
I'm in like nineteen fandoms and I think I have a problem.
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The community that surrounds a tv show/movie/book etc. Fanfiction writers, artists, poets, and cosplayers are all members of that fandom. Fandoms often consist of message boards, livejournal communities, and people.
The Harry Potter fandom has some of the most diverse fans, from eight year olds to thirty somethings.
by Brianne August 9, 2004
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A life that will eat your heart alive. It will hurt so much, so much but still you're gonna like it and can't fucking leave it. Your life depends on it.

Welcome fellow header! Right in the feels, every day, every hour.
Hiddles fandom: Tom Hiddleston doesn't know of my existence but I still keep adoring him, loving him. And shipping him with Ben.
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An innocent name for a giant cult of over obsessed internet addicts and sleep deprived freaks.
Person 1: Why are you so tired.

Person 2: The ____ fandom has taken over my life!
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