Smile When You Say "Fangirl"

Recently someone said the phrase "Rafe/Taro fangirls" to me. It was not said in a derogatory way, but I heard it as such for a bit. Why? "Fangirls." Not "fans," not "enthusiasts." It was "fangirls."

Fangirls go crazy over silly things, you know. A fangirl is a really obsessive fan. And, obviously, a girl.

Recently, according to ThinkGeek, we had "Embrace your Geekiness Day." So what better day to address the issue of fan social order? (Okay, the actual day would have been good. Sue me.)

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