Sercon
adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A sercon fan; a fan interested in intellectual, rather than fannish, matters. dated, slang
"The sercons and Socially Conscious types smothered them in significant issues and realistic views. Without their fannish counterparts to balance them, these types swiftly went to extremes in Serious Discussion, until general fandom no longer resembled fandom of the fifties. That was years ago; today it still shows no sign of swinging back to a more genial and relaxed society."
- 2 A sercon activity; a serious and scholarly activity. dated, slang
"It's currently possible for true devotees to find a science fiction convention to goe^([sic]) to fifty-two weekends a year; often there will be up to a half-dozen choices, ranging from large, general conventions, to smaller scholarly conferences or "sercons," to specialised get-togethers for fans of feminist Science Fiction, military Science Fiction, gaming, "Star Trek," and so forth."
- 1 Having a serious intellectual approach to science fiction; literary; scholarly; studious. dated, slang
"Puns and similar witticisms are irrepressibly scattered all thru fan writings, even the most sercon."
- 2 Taking science fiction too seriously; boring; pompous; self-important. dated, derogatory, slang
"Carl even established a false identity for himself (!!) as "Norman Sanfield Harris" a sercon-fuggheaded type."
Example
More examples"Puns and similar witticisms are irrepressibly scattered all thru fan writings, even the most sercon."
Etymology
Clipping of serious and constructive.
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