The 'Fandom Generalization' or 'Fans When' meme format typically utilizes fast-paced imagery or montages to satirize the obsessive and often absurd behaviors of internet subcultures. Gaining massive traction in 2021 through 'slander' videos set to sped-up music, the template relies on hyperbolic stereotypes to mock different gaming, anime, and media communities. It is most commonly used to highlight the extreme reactions fans have to minor news or the overly complex ways they justify their favorite media. By focusing on relatable tropes within specific niches, the meme has become a staple for community-driven humor across TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter.