fans are slans
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Meaning · English
Science fiction fans are more intelligent and more creative than other people.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Under the title "Stfans -- Race of the Future", Joquel dissects the "fans are slans" theme which back in 1941 was being considered with a surprising amount of seriousness, and comes up with the obvious conclusion of phooey.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fans are slans” mean?
Science fiction fans are more intelligent and more creative than other people.
Is “fans are slans” formal or informal?
fans are slans is generally dated, slang.