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{{short description|Organized group of fans}}
{{Other uses}}
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People in a fan club usually have either a [[T-shirt]] or a pin to indicate which fan club they are a part of. All fan clubs have unique paraphernalia that are given or sold to fans to use as an indication. Barbz, who support [[Nicki Minaj]], Hollanders, who support [[Tom Holland (actor)|Tom Holland]], Carats, who support [[Seventeen (South Korean band)|Seventeen]], and [[Swifties]] who support [[Taylor Swift]] are examples of a fan club.
== Etymology ==
The origin of the
term fan in reference to a dedicated zealot is unclear. The word may have
emerged in the 1800s, when boxing supporters were said to take a “fancy” to pugilistic
sports.
shortened version of the word fanatic, as in
of the dedication of fan club members.<ref name=":0" />
==Functions==
Larger fan clubs may organize events and [[fundraising]] relating to what they are based on. In some cases, the money that is raised goes directly to fan club members or to fund the club itself.
There are two main kinds of fan clubs, there are fan clubs that do not require an official registration process and others that do. Fan clubs that do require a formal registration usually require a membership fee. Different fan clubs have different systems, however most clubs have an annual membership fee. These fees will be used to run the foundation. If the fan clubs are for certain fashion brands, they may use those fees for advertisement.
The term '''[[groupie]]''' is a slang that is commonly used in reference to fans of a particular musician, band, or celebrity who follow the group- or individual- while they are touring, or who attend as many of their public appearances as possible. The word is often used to describe female fans seeking sexual relationships with musicians. They often value musicians themselves over their music.
Groupies are more personally affiliated with the band or celebrity they follow, however fans are not affiliated as they are more reserved than groupies would be. Most fan clubs are online and fans who are a part of these clubs, do not usually get to have personal connections with whom they are fans of.
==Internet==
{{Main|Fansite}}
Today, many fan clubs have [[web site|website]]s to support their efforts. Technology allows individuals in fan clubs to communicate across the world.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pacheco |first=Patrick |date=1990-11-04 |title=Fan Clubs - From Engelbert to Mr. Ed |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/04/archives/fan-clubs-from-engelbert-to-mr-ed.html |access-date=2022-11-18 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> These sites usually have photos and information on the object of their affection. For example, a fan site dedicated to [[musician]]s might have photos, videos, [[Bulletin board system|discussion boards]], and information on upcoming [[concert]]s.
Fan clubs are growing in number thanks to technological advances and influences on social media.
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