It isn’t hard to spot an obsessive fan. Indeed, we’ve collected 25 different types of obsessive fans in this slideshow alone. There are fans who have their idols’ faces, signatures and artwork inked on their bodies. Others pledge allegiance to the religion of football and swear to have their bodies interred in cemeteries geared towards sports teams.
While most of the obsessive fan behavior we document in this cluster involves those with an affinity for tattoos, there are plenty of other ways their devotion is manifested that are every bit as permanent.
25 Signs You're an Obsessive Fan
25
Literary Tattoos
Inked Art for Writers and Word Nerds
24
Geek Tattoos
Tattoo Designs for Nerds
23
Anime Tattoos
Hello Kitty Forehead Tattoo
22
Comic Book Tattoos
Superhero Body Art
21
Famous People Tattoos
Celebrity Tribute Tattoos
20
Surrealist Caricature Tattoos
Inked Tributes to Salvador Dali and His Quirky Work
19
10 Body Modifications for Serious Gamers
Nintendo Tattoos
18
TV Tribute Tattoos
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Body Ink
17
Tattoos of Classic Video Games
Permanent Pacman Ink for Extreme(ly Nerdy) Gamers
16
Celebrity Baby Clothes Auctions
Bid on Gwen Stefani's Babies' Hand-Me-Downs
15
Tattoos of Dead Celebrities
Inked Elvis Fans
14
Recycled Football Furniture
Green Designs for Soccer Fans
13
Tattoos of Musicians
10 Inked Band Tributes
12
Autograph Tattoos
Permanent Inked Celebrity Signatures
11
Cewebrity Tattoos
Tay Zonday Chocolate Rain Ink
10
Obsessive Brand Fans
The Disney Guy
9
Football as a Religion?
The Hand of God Church
8
Celebrity Tribute Tattoos
Heath Ledger as Joker
7
Sports Fan Cemeteries
The Hamburg SV Cemetery
6
Political Tattoos
Candidates Get Permanent Vote
5
Furniture for Sports Fans
Game-Inspired Interior Designs
4
Obsessive Fans
Hugh Grant Handcuffed by Fan at Premiere
3
Anti-Hockey Mom Movements
Flyers Fans Say “Puck You Palin”
2
Themed Cemeteries
Cubs Final Resting Place
1
Cults Collaborating With Fans
Scientologists Hired Groupies for Katie Holmes
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Friendly Fandom Campaigns
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Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups
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Artist-Supported Marker Brand Activations
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Vital Statistic Trackers
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Sci-Fi Series Shopping Experiences
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Athlete-Inspired Football Collections
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Baseball-Themed Tote Bag Designs
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Football-Focused Brand Platforms
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Beauty Tattoo Pop-Ups
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Football Anniversary Collection
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Limited-Edition True Crime Stores
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Baseball-Inspired Manhole Covers
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Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
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Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
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Fandom Measurement Devices
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Dog-Friendly Fan Events
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Football Culture Fashion
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Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
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Hometown Athlete Branding
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Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
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Soccer-Inspired Loyalty Programs
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College Football Games
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Interactive Tattoo Apps
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Literary Tourism Innovations
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Art Print Bandages
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AI Sports Research Platforms
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Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
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Immersive Floral Tributes
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True Fan Ticket Services
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Unique Leather Accessory Designs
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High-Concept Brand Campaigns
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Gaming Style Capsules
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QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections
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Head-Shaped Plunge Pools
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Sports-Focused Credit Cards
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Football-Centric Hero Campaigns
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Meme-Native Personality Quizzes
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Handcrafted Jewelry Brands
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Football-Themed Drink Carriers
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Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
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Survival-Style Fantasy Football Experiences
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Stadium Stay Experiences
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Subscription-Based Attractions
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Digital Ticket Collections
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Stadium Fan Festivals
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