A sympathetic shipper, in the world of fandom, is one whose shipping behaviour comes from joining in with their friends and peers. As a result, they generally have a wide range of ships, but are less obsessive over them. It is unusual for them to have an OTP as they can switch quickly between ships for different conversations.

Sympathetic shippers should not be thought of as copycats or people just trying to fit in/be cool. They are able to enjoy a wider variety of ships than most traditional fans, but this enjoyment is still genuine.
Friend one: Frodo and Sam are so cute together!
Sympathetic shipper: I know right? That scene on the mountain!

Friend two: Oh my goodness, Merlin and Arthur in that episode.
Sympathetic shipper: Oh, completely. MERTHUR <3
by Platana January 17, 2013
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A SLAVE TO THE HUMAN RACE, BUT TRYS TO HELP IT'S MASTERS. ONE WHO HAS BEEN BEATEN AND ABUSED BUT STILL SHOWS COMPASSION TOWARDS OTHERS. SOMEONE WHO LIVES IN SOCIETY WITH SOCIETY BUT CARES TO MAKE CHANGES FROM THE INSIDE OF SOCIETY. A EXPIREMENTAL GROUP FROM MINNESOTA.
JESUS CHRIST WAS A SYMPATHETIC SLAVE AS HIS COMPASSION WAS THERE EVEN THOUGH HE WAS BEATEN AND PERSECUTED.
by osiron July 15, 2008
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Advice given by someone who is either gay, or metro - which later results in becoming gay.
Elton John gave me some good sympathetic advice.
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One who cares for the plight of the penis, but also fucks shit up and kicks people's asses, ninja style .
i'm a sympathetic vagina, but please...that guy needs his ass beat...ninja style!
by Sympathetic Vagina March 6, 2005
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sympathetic transgenderism is a lesser known phenomenon in which the friend of a transgender person may experiment or toy with the notion of being transgendered themselves. this person may do this to better understand their friend, or better understand their own sexual identity. sympathetic transgender people may experiment by wearing clothes opposite to their usual gender assigned attire, joining trans pride parades and using genital prosthetics.
girl 1- i caught jane in the bathroom with a fake penis and a binder.. what's her deal? she's not trans, is she?
girl 2- nahh, she's just experiencing sympathetic transgenderism. she wants to understand what jon is going through.
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a person who is apolitical or someone who doesn't care about politics, the country's future, etc. but he/she does care about someone's future.
guy 1: wow, this coutry is doomed, they literally voted without thinking or checking their backgrounds.
guy 2: they're stupid man
guy 1: fck this country and the politics, i don't care about their future, ofc, except for my GF's future and my family
guy 2: wow, you're a Sympathetic Apolitical
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The most painful disease known to man. According to the McGill Pain Scale, RSD also known as CRPS, ranks higher than childbirth and cancer in pain. Nicknamed the "suicide disease", it is a progressive disorder that develops most often after surgery or a simple injury such as a broken bone. The sympathetic nervous system freaks out, and the limb does not heal correctly. The person is left with debilitating burning pain. The disease can spread to other limbs, and to the internal organs once central sensitization occurs. All body systems are affected including bones, skin, blood vessels, etc.

Little is being done in terms of finding a cure or better treatment. Current treatment options suck and include Stellate Ganglion Blocks, Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks, epidurals, Ketamine infusions, Neurostimulation, Intrathecal Pumps, Calmare Therapy, & Lots of Medication.

Most people describe this condition as 'Hell" as you slowly lose function, independence, and live in very severe pain 24/7.
RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) is the most painful disease known to man!
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