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A fan who obsessively cross-references small production details to determine what counts as officially confirmed canon versus fan speculation.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
"The canon detective in the server settled the whole debate with a single frame-by-frame screenshot."
LORE & ORIGIN
Named for the investigative rigor involved, distinct from a canon purist by focusing specifically on the evidence-gathering process rather than just defending strict readings.
FIRST SEEN
2018
PEAK POPULARITY
2018-2026 (Fandom Vocabulary)
CURRENT STATUS
Legacy / Decaying Slang
Related To:Canon PuristLorekeeperCanon Divergence
AURA IMPACT ⓘ
+15 AURA
TREND STATUS
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Reddit
14%
Others
8%
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