What Is Canon Route?
6.0BRAINROT SCORECanon Route The storyline path in a fandom's source material that's officially confirmed, as opposed to fan-theorized or shipped alternatives.
Origin:Borrowed directly from visual-novel/dating-sim terminology, where a 'route' is a distinct story branch, applied more broadly to any fandom's official continuity.
First Seen:2022
Peak Era:2022-2026 (Fandom Analysis Era)
Aura Impact:+12 Aura (Correctly Calling The Canon Route) / -8 Aura (Confusing Fan Route For Canon Route)
EXAMPLE USAGE
"Fans still argue about ships, but the canon route was settled the moment the finale aired."
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