Shipping, initially derived from the word relationship, is the desire by fans for two people, either real-life celebrities or fictional characters, to be in a relationship, romantic or otherwise.

Shipping often takes the form of unofficial creative works, including fan fiction and fan art. Shipping may depict pairings that are opposite-sex, same-sex, polyamorous, or love-hate …

Jun 29, 2025 · Shipping in fandom is the act of enjoying, creating, or supporting a particular romantic relation ship — that is, a het (male/female), slash (male/male), femslash …

Shipping in fandom is the practice whereby enthusiasts of media properties, such as television series, films, books, or video games, actively support or envision romantic, sexual, or …

Aug 23, 2018 · Shipping, or the act of writing about, drawing or being enthusiastic about a particular fictional couple, has become a part of what it means to be a fan of something.

May 22, 2025 · Shipping (derived from the word relationship) is the desire by followers of a fandom for two or more people, either real-life people or fictional characters (in film, literature, …

Shipping, derived from the word relationship, is the desire by fans for two or more people, either real-life celebrities or fictional characters, to be in a relationship, romantic or otherwise.