TIL 1010 4,657 Posted November 30, 2019 (edited) Every time a story is reported in the media involving fans these days they are classed as superfans. Now we have a Gasway advert involving such fans. In my book a fan is a fan so can someone please define what sets a superfan in a group apart from the rest of us ? https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/norwich-city-fans-starring-in-sky-tv-ad-1-6402539 Edited November 30, 2019 by TIL 1010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelm Canary 402 Posted November 30, 2019 One that still keeps you cool in plus 30 temperatures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,066 Posted November 30, 2019 The article explains why they've been chosen. I think you're getting a bit hung up on the title 'superfan', it's just a bit of hyperbole which advertisers like to use to get publicity. When we sing "we're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen" I don't think anyone thinks "But are we though?". 😀 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,531 Posted November 30, 2019 A Superfan is someone who supports and follows the team to just the extent I do. Less is laziness and more is showing off. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,156 Posted November 30, 2019 46 minutes ago, A Load of Squit said: The article explains why they've been chosen. I think you're getting a bit hung up on the title 'superfan', it's just a bit of hyperbole which advertisers like to use to get publicity. When we sing "we're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen" I don't think anyone thinks "But are we though?". 😀 😲 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted November 30, 2019 Someone who’s there through the good times and bad. Supports the team , management and never questions the board . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,425 Posted November 30, 2019 I think someone wishes he was in the advert with his scampi loving mate 😜🙃 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted November 30, 2019 A superfan , that's someone who not only follows a club and its players, but their wives and girlfriends too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 30, 2019 I think Superfan was the title bestowed on Chelle. That'll do for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,657 Posted November 30, 2019 1 hour ago, nutty nigel said: I think Superfan was the title bestowed on Chelle. That'll do for me. You are right there Nutty and of Course Lily Kemp. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugin 601 Posted November 30, 2019 Archant need a super-subeditor, based on the way they spell Merthyr Tydfil, Michael, and Clapton Orient 😞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,520 Posted December 1, 2019 A superfan for me is either - a) someone who makes a huge effort, showing total commitment to get to every single game wherever it is, including pre-season games - and has done for years, like a fan who may live a long way away, maybe even abroad, who travels hours and hours, home and away to follow his team wherever they go, who never slags off players but only ever shows 100% support. or b) someone local who goes to matches every week, maybe has done so for many years and who make big sacrifices to do so, maybe they don't have much money or health issues and yet still are positive, never slag off players and support 100%. I suspect there aren't many of a) but quite a lot of b) Caveat - in case anyone thinks they are from the b) group, if they have ever booed, they can count themselves right out of the superfan bracket. 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 742 Posted December 1, 2019 13 hours ago, Midlands Yellow said: Someone who’s there through the good times and bad. Supports the team , management and never questions the board . A happy clapper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) Someone like David Mellor Edited August 15, 2020 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,585 Posted December 1, 2019 superfan in British English (ˈsuːpəˌfæn) noun Late 40s, balding, flabby, spends too much time on t'internet, kicks off occasionally. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobsworth Canary 168 Posted December 1, 2019 13 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: I think someone wishes he was in the advert with his scampi loving mate 😜🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted December 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Jobsworth Canary said: C'mon Jobbo, own up, you've just forwarded that from your own inbox haven't you? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 309 Posted December 1, 2019 A cape, x-ray vision and the power of flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted December 1, 2019 What Exactly Defines A Superfan ? I guess, for a Norwich fan, it would be one willing to go down on Delia. 😛 👩🍳 OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Juler 141 Posted December 1, 2019 Is it one who can look up from their desk and see an AVIVA Fan of the Season trophy gleaming away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites