anti-relationshipper en · NOUN
Etymology
From anti- + relationshipper.
Meanings
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(qualifier:The X-Files fandom slang) A person who opposes the idea of a romantic relationship between Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.
I would probably be classed as an anti-relationshipper myself, because my advice would be to close out the Tease and have them settle down to a deep, abiding, nonsexual love.
1996 November 6, Lee Burwasser, “Re: Are shippers dumb?”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):I realize the subject of the nature of M&S's relationship is a sore point around here, but I've never written about it before, and was invited to share my two cents. I'd like to propose that in addition to relationshippers and anti-relationshippers, there is a third faction of viewers, such as myself, who for lack of a better word I'll call "fence-sitters."
1996 June 24, Deb Mikels, “Never say never”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):I am a fervent and proud anti-relationshipper. No non-platonic relationship whatsoever, and I'm happy.
1998 April 2, Sean Carroll, “Re: RELATIONSHIPPER OR FRIENDSHIPPER?????”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| anti-relationshippers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |