Being corrected by a fan about the source of their fandom. Like the term,"mansplain," but can be used with either gender as long as they proceed with a boring, officious correction of something you said.
by hipsterbeyotch July 16, 2016
When a fan tries to explain something to a pro athlete, coach, GM or entertainer about the pro's craft. Takeoff of mansplain.
(fan) "If you open your batting stance, you'll see the ball better."
(pro athlete) "Don't fansplain! I'm the pro athlete, not you!"
(pro athlete) "Don't fansplain! I'm the pro athlete, not you!"
by The Runs June 10, 2017
When a fan tries to explain something to a pro athlete, coach, GM or entertainer about the pro's craft. Takeoff of mansplaining.
(fan) "If you open your batting stance, you'll see the ball better."
(pro athlete) "Quit fansplaining! I'm the pro athlete, not you!"
(pro athlete) "Quit fansplaining! I'm the pro athlete, not you!"
by The Runs June 10, 2017
The act fans of a particular franchise (TV series, book series, sport, etc.) talking down to or about fans that they don't see as "legitimate" fans.
by Fandom Raider September 25, 2019
A spiel given by a comic book/film franchise know it all/fan boy about something in the movie condescending over others who are understanding the plot at face value.
"You don't understand George, Jean Grey eventually becomes the most powerful X Men so that's why her eyes turn red."
"Stop fansplaining , Garry."
"Stop fansplaining , Garry."
by CrankyBob May 17, 2018