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December 1998 - December 2011: The Hanson Advent Calendar

Oh my god. This week, Emily and V discovered the existence of the single most galaxy-brain brilliant fanfiction of all time. No spoilers, but you WILL NOT predict ANY facet of this story.

Also, we delve into the extremely long and impressive (and sometimes hilarious, because the '90s) history of Hanson fanfiction, AKA Hanfic. The Wayback Machine really earned its $2 donation this week, folks, because it turned up some pure gold.

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Christmas Time on Fanlore Embers by ahestele Embers Fanart by Lily Fox 1998 1999 2003 USA Today

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