Entity: HET
HET is a term that can refer to fan fiction involving characters in an opposite-sex romantic or sexual relationship, or slang for something that is cool, fun, and entertaining.
HET
Etymology
The term 'HET' is commonly used in fandom slang to refer to fan fiction involving characters in an opposite-sex romantic or sexual relationship.
Definition
In fandom slang, 'HET' is used to describe fan fiction that focuses on relationships between characters of the opposite sex. It can also be used as slang to describe something that is cool, fun, and entertaining.
Historical Context
The term 'HET' gained popularity in online fan communities in the early 2000s, particularly in the context of fan fiction writing.
Cultural Significance
'HET' reflects the diversity of fan fiction genres and the preferences of fans for different types of romantic and sexual relationships between characters.
Related Concepts
- Fan fiction
- Slash fiction
- Shipping
See Also
A term used in fandom slang to describe fan fiction involving characters in an opposite-sex romantic or sexual relationship, or slang for something that is cool, fun, and entertaining.