fanonfan

Fanonfan is a term used within fan communities to describe a particular type of fan creation. It refers to fanworks that are inspired by or are direct responses to existing fanon, which is a body of fan-created lore, interpretations, or theories that have become widely accepted within a fandom. In essence, fanonfan takes the established fanon and builds upon it, reimagines it, or even challenges it through new creative works.

This can manifest in various forms, such as fanfiction that explores a popular fanon pairing or plot point in more detail, fan art that visualizes a commonly accepted headcanon, or even fan theories that further elaborate on existing fanon. The creation of fanonfan often signifies a deep engagement with the shared understanding of a fictional universe among fans. It highlights the collaborative and evolving nature of fandom, where established fan interpretations become the foundation for further creative output. Unlike original fanworks that might simply draw from canon, fanonfan specifically acknowledges and interacts with the pre-existing fan-generated canon. This can lead to a recursive loop where fanon inspires fanonfan, which in turn can solidify or alter the very fanon it was based on.