irony cult

A community that is obsessed with a character or property specifically because it is widely perceived as mediocre or unfunny by the general public, and thus enjoy it ironically as a joke.

Not to be confused with a fandom, which engages with the character or property in its intended fashion.
-"Wow, look at this weird art I found of Shrek making out with Garfield!"
-"Eww, those irony cults come up with the weirdest shit."
by JustSparky August 04, 2025
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