Fake Fan

Fancyclopedia 2, Joe Siclari

Phrase coined about 1940, applied to Jack Wiedenbeck, who roomed with fans and enjoyed their company, but shunned all responsibility in fan doings and institutions. Generally, one who hangs around fans but takes no active part in fan affairs, and doesn't even pretend to enjoy fantasy and/or SF. Some fans like to describe themselves as fakefans, but their continued fanac belies them.

Compare Fringe fans.