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What is Stan Culture ?

What is Stan Culture ?

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 This week, we're looking back at 10 words and phrases that have been on everyone's lips in 2022. From the Uber Files leak to "shrinkflation" in stores or "quiet quitting" at work, refresh your memory on some of the events and phenomena that best sum up the year gone by. Little did Eminem know when he invented obsessed super fan Stan for a track on The Marshall Mathers LP in 2000, that over two decades later the term would still be used, albeit with a twist.The fictional fan Eminem wrote about ended up killing himself and his pregnant wife when his favourite rapper never replied to his letters. Nowadays, the term mostly refers to hardcore fan communities who are extremely active on social media. How did stan culture emerge? Can you give me some examples? Stans sure are quick to jump to conclusions, aren’t they? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why do Christmas decorations make me feel happier?⁠ ⁠How can I choose the perfect gift, according to science?⁠ ⁠Why is the latest wave of Covid-19 destabilising the Chinese regime?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/12/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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