canonswhat
Canonswhat is a term used in media studies and fan discourse to describe a meta-questioning framework about what counts as canonical within a body of fiction and related media. It treats canonicity as a contested, evolving category rather than a fixed rule.
Origin and usage: The term is a portmanteau of canon and what, and it appears in contemporary
Core concepts: Canonswhat analyzes authority (who decides), sources (official releases, adaptations, or fan works), timing (internal
Applications and critiques: The framework helps explain why fans embrace or reject new entries, how cross-media