Originating from Eminem's 2000 hit single of the same name, the 'Stan' meme refers to the character of an overzealous, obsessed fan who eventually descends into madness. The term 'stan' has since transcended its dark origins to become a common verb in pop culture, describing an ardent supporter of a celebrity, brand, or franchise. Visually, the meme often features screenshots from the music video depicting a rain-soaked Stan writing frantic letters or driving dangerously. It is widely used on social media to declare intense loyalty to a person or to jokingly highlight one's own parasocial relationships in a self-deprecating way.