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| − | The term slash refers to stories in which a homosexual relationship between two characters is portrayed, whether the sexual part of the relationship is explicitly described or not. Slash can be either | + | The term slash refers to stories in which a homosexual relationship between two characters is portrayed, whether the sexual part of the relationship is explicitly described or not. Slash can be either femslash (female character/female character) or slash (male character/male character). |
| − | + | Slash fiction is not widely considered to be conventional lesbian or gay fiction, as the characters portrayed rarely identify as homosexual. | |
==The Supernatural Slash Fandom== | ==The Supernatural Slash Fandom== | ||
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Definition of Slash
The term slash refers to stories in which a homosexual relationship between two characters is portrayed, whether the sexual part of the relationship is explicitly described or not. Slash can be either femslash (female character/female character) or slash (male character/male character).
Slash fiction is not widely considered to be conventional lesbian or gay fiction, as the characters portrayed rarely identify as homosexual.
The Supernatural Slash Fandom
Although there exist other slash pairings in Supernatural fandom, Sam/Dean (aka Wincest) is the most popular.
Occasionally one or both of the brothers will be slashed with minor and/or recurring male characters; OMCs; or characters from other fandoms, including characters that have been portrayed by either Jensen Ackles or Jared Padalecki in another tv-series or movie (e.g., Sam/Jake from Devour, Sam/Alec from Dark Angel, Dean/Dean from Gilmore Girls). (See also: Crossover).
Although the pairing had been utilized from the beginning, after the airing of 1.22 Devil's Trap on May 4th 2006 significantly more John/Dean fanworks appeared (possibly due to the chemistry between Dean and the possessed John). John/Sam is rarer, but not unknown. Both pairings often explore issues of authority and consent.
Brief Overview of the History of Slash Fiction
coming soon.
Academic Perception of Slash
coming soon.
