Slash fiction refers to a specific genre of fan-created content that reimagines characters—typically from television, film, or literature—in same-sex romantic or sexual relationships. The term 'slash' originates from the slash symbol (/) used to separate the names of the characters in a pairing, famously starting with Kirk/Spock in the Star Trek fandom. In the world of memes, Slash Fiction often serves as a commentary on the obsessive nature of 'shippers' or the creative liberties fans take with canon material. These memes frequently use images of characters with intense eye contact or physical proximity to humorously suggest a deeper, unspoken bond that the original creators never intended, celebrating the vibrant and often chaotic world of fan communities.