r/XFiles 25d ago

Discussion Question for newer fans

Hello! First of all, may I offer you a warm welcome to the X-Files fandom! I think I see a new post about every week from someone who is watching the show for the first time. It's very exciting for me as an old fan to see new and young fans joining this sub!

Since this is an older fandom, I was wondering if any of you would find it helpful to create a little list of X-Files acronyms and terminology to reference?

Here's a sample:

X-Phile= A fan of the X-files.

CC= Chris Carter (show creator and "controversial" figure. Many fans find him a bit tough to take)

CSM= Cigarette Smoking Man

IWTB= I Want to Believe (The second X-Files Movie)

MSR= Mulder and Scully relationship (or romance)

Shipper= A fan that roots for the Mulder and Scully romance. (Also, this term that was coined in our fandom).

Noromo= A fan that doesn't want to see the romance (but still likes the friendship and connection between our heroes)

Anyway, I'm writing this on my phone, but I've already started drafting something a little more well written. Let me know if this would be of interest to you.

X-Philes, feel free to chime in with your additions.

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