what is stan twitter

Stan Twitter is a sub-community on Twitter that is primarily based on people who support a certain celebrity, movie, TV show, book, or artist. The term "stan" comes from the Eminem song "Stan" and means to obsess over someone. The community has been noted for its particular shared terminology and incidents of harassment. Stan Twitter is essentially synonymous with fandom Twitter and is an overarching collection of various fandoms. It is a community of like-minded individuals who discuss their various fandoms and what they "stan". The community is comprised of cult-like fandoms that worship popular artists or artist groups. It is a competitive battleground among different fandoms, and fans engage socially with online individuals, discussing topics relating to their favorites, fan-girling/boying over updates on their favorites. Stan Twitter is also known for its common overlap with LGBTQ+ Twitter communities. Being on Stan Twitter can be an experience of a lifetime as you get to make internet best friends with whom you can talk about your fandoms.