Most of us can recall plastering our adolescent walls with posters, memorizing every lyric of our favorite pop anthems, and avidly following our beloved celebrities’ every step on social media platforms. While some fandom is generally harmless, it becomes apparent that certain fan communities tend to venture beyond acceptable boundaries. In this piece, we examine the fan groups that internet users have flagged as being the most unsettlingly cult-like in their devotion.
Beyonce
Perhaps surprisingly, Beyonce was the first name on the lips of online users when one person mentioned her name, and hundreds of others up-voted it. One commented, “People get weirdly sensitive when I say I think she was better in Destiny’s Child.”
K-Pop
Like Beatlemania on speed! Fans of BTS and other K-Pop artists are obsessed with their musical heroes, and some people don’t get it. One commenter told readers that, upon going to a Blackpink gig with a friend, “As soon as we hit the queue to enter the stadium, I regretted my decision immensely. I could not escape; it seemed so much like a cult.”
Andrew Tate
Controversial businessman and influencer Andrew Tate has a considerable fanbase displaying the very questionable behavior that has led him to be put under house arrest in Romania for human trafficking and taking part in organized crime.
Supernatural
In the early days of Tumblr, you could not get away from the GIFs of random quotes from Supernatural. As one fan pointed out, “God forbid you said anything negative about Destiel or Sherlock.”
Swifties
Taylor Swift fans will not have a bad word said against her, and some appear to know more about Swift’s personal life than she does.
Disney Fans
6-year old watching their favorite movie over and over again, we get that grown men and women walking around in head-to-toe Disney during their 20th Florida trip is just a teeny bit creepy.
The Air Fryer Community
One reader summed up this unique fandom by declaring, “Just because we can air fry most of the stuff doesn’t mean we should.”
Royalists
The injustice of the Royal family is felt by many, like the user who said: “Living in the UK right now, it’s outright terrifying. People in poverty worshipping people taking their tax dollars”. Despite this dismay, it is clear that fans of the royal family are happy to camp out for three days in the rain to get a glimpse of their king.
Apple Fans
A controversial one, but many die-hard Apple fans will not stop nagging their Android counterparts to join their cult.
Nintendo
One person commented that “It always astonishes me how Nintendo fans hate and treat those who criticize even the smallest things.”
Star Wars
Decades on from the original Star Wars movie, grown men are busy stroking their model Death Star while wearing a pair of Chewbacca slippers and arguing with Star Trek fans.
Bitcoin
It seems that “are absolute lunatics in there and ban anyone that disagrees with their views,” according to one observer.
Dungeons and Dragons
Long before Stranger Things came along, scores of geeks were hiding out in their basements playing DnD and setting unrealistic expectations of their fellow players.
One Direction
One person recalls fans “always talking about how much they love the band and trying to get new fans to join the fun.” The UK favorites may have disbanded, but many One D fans still hold a flame to their teenage crushes, and, of course, Harry Styles is here to keep that flame burning bright.
Anime
Even anime fans admit that some people in their community get a little cult-like in their obsession over their favorite characters. One big worry is that some people talk of dating anime girls, which seems intense.
Beliebers
While they are dying off slowly as Justin Bieber has matured, there were crazy times to be had when Bieber was playing a concert. Think screaming fans, scrambling for merchandise signings, and stalking every hotel in the city. There were also a lot of requests for bleached hair at the barber’s.
Power Rangers
One daring online fan asks that people “Venture into the Power Rangers fandom and say something bad about Tommy. I dare you.” We are not sure if we should do this or not.
Alternative Milk Drinkers
Finishing up on a strange one, many people seem wary of the cult of oat milk (or any other type of milk alternative). One person seems to be scared of this community when they say, “There’s like a real rage and disgust for people who drink milk.” Who knew a discussion about milk could become so intense?
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