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Sep 13, 2020 · The term "stan" comes from the song of the same name on Eminem's 2001 album, "The Marshall Mathers LP." The track tells the story of an obsessed fan named Stan, who writes the rapper multiple letters. Eventually, Stan's obsession spirals out of control, and he becomes violent.
Stan is a word for an obsessed or passionate fan, usually of a celebrity, athlete, or pop culture franchise. It comes from the 2000 Eminem song 'Stan,' which tells the story of an overzealous fan, and can also be a verb meaning 'to be a devoted fan.'
Feb 2, 2023 · Today, the word "Stan" has transcended its original context and been recognized by the Oxford English Dictionary as meaning "an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity." Chances are, you know at least one person who describes themselves as "stanning" for an actor or singer.
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Oct 26, 2017 · Learn how the word “stan” evolved from Eminem’s song about a fanatic admirer to a popular slang term for obsessive fandom. Find out who coined the verb form of “stan” and how social media helped track its usage.
- Ann-Derrick Gaillot
Jun 5, 2024 · Gen Zers don't believe that the pop culture term "Stan" originated from an Eminem song by the same name, so a millennial musician offered a TikTok music history lesson on the subject.
- Alexandra Blogier
Nov 17, 2020 · For the uninitiated, a stan — a portmanteau of the words “stalker” and “fan” — is basically just a way to describe someone who’s very obsessed with someone or something. The word draws its...
" Stan " is a song by American rapper Eminem, with vocals sampled from the opening lines of British singer Dido 's song "Thank You". It was released in 2000, as the third single from Eminem's third album, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). "Stan" peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.
