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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 29/09/2026

For this week’s #FeaturedArticle we’re looking at Flower Symbolism, the trope that associates flowers with emotions or attributes and uses them to convey messages without words, such as camelias for love or bluebells for loyalty. Read more on Fanlore: bit.ly/3VbLvP2

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 28/09/2026

#MetaMonday features a post by tinnefoil in the fem_thoughts community asking how bodily attributes and gender identity intersect when considering if futanari in femslash. See selected discussions and share your thoughts on Fanlore! bit.ly/4rBv4rl

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 27/09/2026

One of the OG slash pairings of modern fandom, this week's #ShipSunday is Starsky/Hutch. Popular at a time when many fans were afraid to consume slash works publicly, many S/H fics/vids were shared privately among fans. Learn more on Fanlore: bit.ly/4yju0Lp

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 22/09/2026

This #FeaturedArticle is Comparing Fanworks to a Fan's Child. Fannish and non-fannish creators alike compare their works to children, referencing the labor of love and joy they experience making a work. Learn what creators have said works over the years: bit.ly/46qBRdA

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 19/09/2026

This week’s #FeaturedArticle is about collating parties! A collating party was an event where friends were invited over to physically help put together the finished pages of a print fanzine, an APA mailing, or convention publication. Learn more on Fanlore: bit.ly/4y5v8lG

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 18/09/2026

As part of our Stub September challenge we'll be hosting three editing chats on our Discord, Sept 19, 01:00Am UTC, Sept 20, 03:00 AM UTC, and Sept 27th, 15:00 PM UTC, come chat and help us expand Fanlore pages! bit.ly/FanloreDiscord

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 17/09/2026

For #Thurminology we’re bringing you Old Man Yaoi, which are ships that feature older male characters. Though ‘’yaoi’’ refers to Japanese boy’s love manga and anime, the term has now been used widely within the Western media fandom. Learn more on Fanlore! bit.ly/4cE4LdR

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 15/09/2026

Ever wanted to live as a peasant in medieval Bohemia? In the role-playing video game #KingdomComeDeliverance, you can! Its Fanlore page needs expansion, so please #AdoptAPage and share your knowledge! bit.ly/4j1P8Rj

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 13/09/2026

Join our teddy bears on a picnic and examine some articles that need a little help! From September 13th through 27th, you can expand short articles on Fanlore to earn adorable badges. Learn more on how to participate in our Stub September guide! bit.ly/StubSept

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 08/09/2026

This week's #FeaturedArticle is Early Star Wars Original Female Characters! When the original trilogy had barely three women, fans invented hundreds more: smugglers, Jedis, Solo relatives, and plenty of iconic vests. Head over to Fanlore to learn more! bit.ly/4xbTJ78

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 06/09/2026

Today we are putting the spotlight on the pairing Peter Pan/Wendy Darling from the #PeterPan fandom. Fanworks for this pair often reimagine the canon ending to bring them together again. Familiar with the fandom? Come help us expand our Fanlore page! bit.ly/4x6G4On

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 05/09/2026

Our featured article races along with BPD’s Homicide Unit in Homicide: Life on the Street, following characters like #TimBayliss and #FrankPembleton as they solve crimes. Ready to help solve some of your own, head to Fanlore to read more! bit.ly/4xyorrP

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 04/09/2026

The fan game Pokémon Reborn was created using an RPG Maker and released new content for 10 years. The fandom creates fan art, memes, and a lot of shipping with self-insert or original characters. Head over to Fanlore to help us expand its list of fanworks! bit.ly/4ctouwR

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 28/08/2026

With the success of The Devil Wears Prada 2, now might be a fine time to revisit this week's #FanworkFriday, fandom classic Truth and Measure. By Telanu, this fic is often credited with converting people to the Mirandy ship. Come visit its Fanlore page: bit.ly/4xlDrtg

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 28/08/2026

For this week's #FeaturedArticle, we're spotlighting X-Writers. Founded in 1995, the X-Writers were a collaborative fanfiction group focusing primarily on the #X-Men and associated mutant teams. Are you curious? Head over to Fanlore and learn more: bit.ly/45O21qv

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 24/08/2026

This #MetaMonday, we’re exploring Tyellas’ essay “The Unnatural History of Tolkien’s Orcs”. She writes that the “orcs’ role in Tolkien’s narratives is simple”, but it is “their place in Middle-Earth cosmology that makes them complex”. Read more on Fanlore! bit.ly/4xV2Qtq

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 18/08/2026

This week’s #FeaturedArticle is #AroundtheBend, a multi-fandom fanvid from 2010, featuring footage of women pilots, astronauts, and race car drivers, set to the song “Around the Bend”. Have you seen this video? Head to Fanlore to learn more! bit.ly/3UAr6m9

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 17/08/2026

#MetaMonday is Aragorn - a feminist's nightmare? An award-winning essay by Virtuella examines Aragorn from the Lord of the Rings series and his attitude on women. Interested in reading it yourself? Head over to Fanlore! bit.ly/4fZD6pM

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 16/08/2026

Today we’re highlighting #Astarion from #BG3 – a charming vampire spawn who quickly became a fan favourite! From Spawn to Ascendant, his path (and romance) has inspired countless fanworks exploring various themes and tropes. Read more on Fanlore! bit.ly/4wu0BvY

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 13/08/2026

This week’s #FeaturedArticle is about Charity Zines! From 1980s print zines to modern digital projects, fans have used collaborative fanworks to raise money for causes they care about. Head over to Fanlore to learn more! bit.ly/4cwyhSv

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 13/08/2026

On August 6, 2026, at approximately 01:30 UTC, the #OTW discovered unauthorized access to the server hosting #Fanlore. We have taken action to prevent further action, and all affected users have been emailed. For more information, refer to otw-news.org/khpdhs34

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 12/08/2026

Update Aug 11: We now expect the downtime to continue for about another 24 hours. Thanks for the patience, and we will continue to update you.

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 09/08/2026

Update Aug 9: We expect the downtime to continue for another 48 hours. Thanks for the patience, and we will continue to update you. Status page: www.otwstatus.org/incidents/hc...

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 07/08/2026

This #FanworkFriday we’re spotlighting the fanzine #Dagon, which centered around the Cthulhu Mythos and Call of Cthulhu RPG. Over its seven-year run, it saw contributions from several notable horror writers and Lovecraftian scholars. Learn more on Fanlore: bit.ly/4xeF6A8

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 06/08/2026

#Fanlore is currently down for unscheduled maintenance. During this time, you won't be able to read or edit #Fanlore. We expect this downtime to last at least 72 hours. Thank you for your patience! For more updates, please refer to our statuspage: www.otwstatus.org/incidents/hc...

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 06/08/2026

Fanlore is currently down for unscheduled maintenance. During this time, you won't be able to read or edit Fanlore. We expect this downtime to last at least 72 hours. Thank you for your patience as we sort this out!

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 03/08/2026

What if worshiping Satan came with a soundtrack? Thanks to #TheBandGhost, it does! Founded by front man Tobias Forge, they weave a devotional motif into their lyrics, costumes, and shows. Their Fanlore page needs some love, so come add your knowledge! bit.ly/3TtEo3C

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 30/07/2026

Let’s take a look at #MarthaJones this #FandomInColor! Appearing on New Who, she meets The Doctor while attending medical school, and later organizes a revolution to save the planet Earth. Is she your favorite companion? Come add to her Fanlore page! bit.ly/4vXU1Oa

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 29/07/2026

This week's #FeaturedArticle is Doctor Whooves! Starting out as a nameless background pony in #MLPFIM they became a fandom breakout character because fans headcanoned that this was a pony version of The Doctor from #DoctorWho. Why? Check out it on Fanlore! bit.ly/4h9dqYE

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 28/07/2026

Today’s #FandomInColor feature is Shane Hollander from the #GameChangers books and TV show #HeatedRivalry. As a mixed Japanese and white gay athlete, his Asian identity is seen as either groundbreaking or an afterthought. Help us expand his Fanlore page: bit.ly/3RF4Ma6

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 22/07/2026

Our new #CaptainAmerica – Sam Wilson for a #FandomInColor feature! First appearing in the comics in 1969 & the #MCU in 2014 as the Falcon before eventually taking on the mantle of Captain America. Ready to read more about our new team leader? bit.ly/4gQXE4I

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 18/07/2026

For #FandomInColor we'll be holding editing chats on our Discord. Come join us on Sun July 19 at 4am UTC and Sun July 19 at 3pm UTC to chat and help expand articles about fans and fandom of color! Everyone is welcome! bit.ly/FanloreDiscord

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 16/07/2026

This #FandomInColor, we’re taking a look at the FanFiction.Net community People of Color OC stories POC fics. Founded in 2018, the group collects works from across fandoms about original female characters of color. Visit Fanlore to learn more! bit.ly/4aK001p

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 14/07/2026

This week’s featured article is The Red Means I Love You, a #MyHeroAcademia fan song written by Madds Buckley. Its subject is antagonist #TogaHimiko, who expresses her love for others by drinking their blood. Want to learn more? Come visit us on Fanlore! bit.ly/44XbVFB

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 12/07/2026

For #FandominColor we're looking back on last summer's surprise viral hit KPop Demon Hunters! This film sparked a lot of fandom creativity. Are Rumi, Zoey and Mira your girls? Or are you haunted by the aquarium date that never was? Visit the Fanlore page! bit.ly/3STFmpv

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 09/07/2026

For #FandominColor we're spotlighting Lando Calrissian. Lando was a divisive character in early Star Wars fandom, some fans speculated that it was because of his betrayal of Han, but others thought it was because of his race. Learn more at Fanlore: bit.ly/4btyfKH

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 08/07/2026

This week’s #FeaturedArticle is a The Greatest, a multifandom vid by bironic focused on characters of color in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Learn more on Fanlore! bit.ly/3y61jnP

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 06/07/2026

Returning for 2026, Fanlore is holding monthly editing challenges! July’s challenge is to create or expand a page related to a canonical character of color. To find out more, please check out the challenge's help page. bit.ly/3VVU51W

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 05/07/2026

Today's #ShipSunday is Lúcio/D.Va, or #Bunnyribbit, from #Overwatch fandom. Fanartists love to draw them with frog and bunny motifs, and in their 1950s inspired game skins. Is this your ship? Come help us expand their Fanlore page! bit.ly/4wLN187

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 03/07/2026

We’re spotlighting Geordi La Forge from Star Trek this #FandomInColor! He serves as chief engineer of the USS Enterprise-D, and was created in honor of a fan with multiple sclerosis, who had the same surname. We encourage you to add to his Fanlore page! bit.ly/4oZ5NGa

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 01/07/2026

Welcome to Fanlore’s annual celebration of #FandomInColor! Throughout the month of July, we’ll be spotlighting favorite characters of color, ships, discussions, and more! Join us and help expand Fanlore!

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 30/06/2026

This week's #FeaturedArticle is Crack Van! From 2003 to 2014, this legendary LiveJournal rec community helped fans find their footing in new fandoms with nearly 25,000 recs and ten years of fandom history. Head over to Fanlore to learn more! bit.ly/4wkckhk

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 27/06/2026

What happens when two male diplomats go from enemies to lovers? The romance novel Red, White & Royal Blue explores the relationship between Henry and Alex. With a second live adaptation now in the works, we could use your help to expand its Fanlore page! bit.ly/4f63ldB

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 23/06/2026

This week’s #FeaturedArticle is a fanvid, “the lonely assassins trailer”, dreaming up a team up of SuperWhoLock's leading men to take on the terrifying Weeping Angels from Dr. Who. See it on YouTube and read more on its Fanlore page: bit.ly/4dVPHrG

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 21/06/2026

This week’s #ShipSunday is Hades/Persephone! One of Greek mythology fandom’s most enduring ships, inspiring fanfiction, fanart, musicals, and endless discussion about romance, agency, death, rebirth, and pomegranates. Read more on Fanlore: bit.ly/44adsaY

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 18/06/2026

This #FeaturedArticle, we're spotlighting #HanLuke! The history of this #StarWars ship is fandom lores by itself. Once upon a time in the early 80s, publishing Han/Luke fic was met with swift resistance and boycott threats. Curious? Learn more on Fanlore: bit.ly/4uFfA5m

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 16/06/2026

This #PlatonicTuesday is all about the popular Aragorn and Legolas Friendship from #TheLordofTheRings. Their friendship inspires fanfiction that is action and drama-driven and often focuses on their first meeting. Check out their Fanlore page to read more! bit.ly/4fz3Iye

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 16/06/2026

Get cozy with your coffee and pastry of your choice, because it's time for Fanlore's Annual Bingo Challenge! Join us from June 16th-29th. Fulfill the challenge by getting a bingo, blackout, or total blackout, and you could earn yummy badges! bit.ly/FanloreBingo26

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 14/06/2026

Today, the #J-Rock fandom takes center-stage! Since its rise to prominence near the turn of the century, fans have established a community around RPF, translations, and second-hand merchandise for their favorite J-Rock bands. Come find out more on Fanlore: bit.ly/4uXYmBc

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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 11/06/2026

This #Thurminology, we're covering #Folksonomies, a term for classification systems created not by site owners, but by the users themselves. Want to learn more? Check out our Fanlore page for more information: bit.ly/3RN26Hg

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