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shipping war
What does shipping war mean?
A heated dispute between fans who support different romantic pairings for the same characters.
"The shipping war over who the heroine ends up with is brutal."
Origin
English fandom compound of 'shipping' + 'war'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a shipping war?
It's a heated fandom argument between fans who support different romantic pairings for the same characters.
What does 'shipping' mean?
Shipping is wanting or supporting a romantic relationship (a 'ship') between two characters.
Why do shipping wars get so intense?
Fans get emotionally invested in their preferred pairing, so disagreements over who a character should end up with can turn brutal.
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