Fetishism 

Veneration and use of natural or prepared material objects (fetishes) imbued with special potency (mana) for purposes of averting evil effects or acquiring values. Essentially, fetishism is the attribution of inherent value or powers to an object.

Theoretically, fetishism is present in all religions, but its use in the study of religion is derived from studies of traditional West African religious beliefs, as well as Voodoo, which is derived from those beliefs. Blood is often considered a particularly powerful fetish or ingredient in fetishes. In addition to blood, other objects and substances, such as bones, fur, claws, feathers, gemstones and crystals, water from certain places, certain types of plants and wood are common fetishes in the traditions of cultures worldwide. Fetishes were commonly used in Native American religion and practice. The bear represented the shaman, the buffalo was the provider, the mountain lion was the warrior, and the wolf was the pathfinder.

Fetishism by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ August 1, 2010

Balloon fetishism

A sexual fetish from people feel attracted for a balloon. These balloons can be simply party balloons or any inflated pool toy.

These fetishists use the balloons in masturbation to stimulate themselves or simulate a partner. They buy bigger ballons +18" (inch) to increase the climax and get a better orgasm.

This fetish is documented since ballons commercial mass introducing in 50's but only with Internet popularity the adepts organized themselves in communities and feel relief for knowing that they aren't alone in the world. There's a industry feed they including pay sites, virtual stores where they can buy balloons of any size or color.

For a fetishist, get a each time bigger and giant balloon is very important - the visual stimulation and touch sensation increases with the size of the balloon.

I feel very excited when I seat in a balloon and put it between my legs. Balloon fetishism is great!

Balloon fetishism by Phair May 26, 2006

transvestic fetishism 

Transvestic fetishism is having a sexual or erotic interest in cross-dressing. It differs from cross-dressing for entertainment or other purposes that do not involve sexual arousal and is categorized as a paraphilia

person 1: “i get turned on when my parter cross dresses”

person 2: “thats called transvestic fetishism”

transvestic fetishism by creepershrine September 5, 2021

Balloon fetishism

A sexual fetish from people feel attracted for a balloon. These balloons can be simply party balloons or any inflated pool toy.

These fetishists use the balloons in masturbation to stimulate themselves or simulate a partner. They buy bigger ballons +18" (inch) to increase the climax and get a better orgasm.

This fetish is documented since ballons commercial mass introducing in 50's but only with Internet popularity the adepts organized themselves in communities and feel relief for knowing that they aren't alone in the world. There's a industry feed they including pay sites, virtual stores where they can buy balloons of any size or color.

For a fetishist, get a each time bigger and giant balloon is very important - the visual stimulation and touch sensation increases with the size of the balloon.

I feel very excited when I seat in a balloon and put it between my legs. Balloon fetishism is great!

Balloon fetishism by Phair May 28, 2006

Corona-fetishism

When rogue politicians or unethical drug manufacturers are continually exaggerating the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic to hang on to power, or to profit from the oft-irrational fear of semi-informed citizens.

How many millions of people worldwide are subconsciously suffering from corona-fetishism, when power politics or profiteering has held them captive?

Corona-fetishism by MathPlus December 25, 2021

Total Enclosure Fetishism 

A sexual paraphilia in which arousal occurs from having the entire body enclosed in a certain way. Such methods include wearing a rubber full-body suit, being in a vacuum bed and having all the air sucked out, or completely wrapping oneself in a blanket. This practice can be carried out during BDSM.

We found him completely wrapped up in a blanket again, and suspect him to have total enclosure fetishism.

Total Enclosure Fetishism by sparklingunicorn08 October 19, 2012

Commodity Fetishism 

A concept coined by Karl Marx referring to society's extreme obsession with material objects.

Commodity Fetishism is everywhere in Western Society today. Just look around around you. All the commotion surrounding Apple releasing yet another iphone with minor improvements. Cars are another example. Inanimate products which are so well known by their particular brand and certain model type to everyone, with most having definitions on urban dictionary even going so far as to define the certain type of person who drives such a model. When in reality the only importance of a car for most people is a sustainable mode of transport that can get you from one place to another. As a guitarist myself I find the guitar world is also guilty of this, many placing excessive importance over brand names (Gibson, Fender etc.), models (Telecaster, Strat, SG, Les Paul etc.) and hell even types of this model (1959 telecaster, Roadworn Strat, <insert famous guitarist here> signature model Les Paul Custom, Standard, Studio, express, 100, 100 elitist etc. etc.). Commodity Fetishism is the explanation why people get worked up for hours comparing the minor variations and specifications of the same 6 stringed instrument that they can barely play.

This behavior is heavily mocked in the character Patrick Bateman from the movie (and book) "American Psycho".

1. "That's bone. And the lettering is something called Silian Rail...
Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark..."

- Patrick Bateman's words when comparing his business card with his co-worker's identical looking ones in "American Psycho".

2. "Thanks to commodity fetishism, I got bullied when I was 8 because my parents drove a Ford Fiesta while their parents drove Volvo*. And kids don't even drive...."

*defined on Urban dictionary as "The only car a true pimp would be seen in"

Commodity Fetishism by stingingpaininthebrain June 23, 2014