A stan is a supporter/booster of whatever. I do not remember the origin.
replyPol here is abbreviated politician.
Comes from the Eminem song Stan, about an obsessed fan named Stan.
replyfrom the eminem song stan (also possibly from super-fan)
replyWhere's the "T" come from?
replyIt's a reference to the name Stanley, 'stan' is the signature at the end of letters being read in the song
replyI had heard the folk etymology "stalker fan"
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