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'''Wank''' is a derogatory term for "getting off" on the supposed superiority of one's favorite fiction franchise, or some aspect of it. It is usually used as a suffix attached to the particular fictional term that the wanker finds so fascinating. For example, ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[EU]] author [[Karen Traviss]] is reknowned for [[Mando-wanking]]: treating [[Mandalorian]]s as the ultimate warriors in the universe. Similarly, fans of ''[[Babylon 5]]'' and some other SF series are known for [[Organic technology|Bio-wank]], and some [[Trekkie]]s are known for [[Borg|Borg-wank]]. | '''Wank''' is a derogatory term for "getting off" on the supposed superiority of one's favorite fiction franchise, or some aspect of it. It is usually used as a suffix attached to the particular fictional term that the wanker finds so fascinating. For example, ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[EU]] author [[Karen Traviss]] is reknowned for [[Mando-wanking]]: treating [[Mandalorian]]s as the ultimate warriors in the universe. Similarly, fans of ''[[Babylon 5]]'' and some other SF series are known for [[Organic technology|Bio-wank]], and some [[Trekkie]]s are known for [[Borg|Borg-wank]]. | ||
== See also == | |||
[[Fanwhore]] | |||
[[Category: Fiction]] | [[Category: Fiction]] | ||
[[Category: Debate]] | [[Category: Debate]] | ||
Revision as of 06:13, 30 November 2008
Wank is a derogatory term for "getting off" on the supposed superiority of one's favorite fiction franchise, or some aspect of it. It is usually used as a suffix attached to the particular fictional term that the wanker finds so fascinating. For example, Star Wars EU author Karen Traviss is reknowned for Mando-wanking: treating Mandalorians as the ultimate warriors in the universe. Similarly, fans of Babylon 5 and some other SF series are known for Bio-wank, and some Trekkies are known for Borg-wank.