This episode of The English We Speak, a panel/co-hosted podcast, focuses on explaining the slang term "ship," commonly used within online fandoms. The hosts define "ship" as expressing a desire for two people, often fictional characters, to be in a romantic relationship, and demonstrate its usage through various examples, including fictional characters from books and TV shows, and even real-life acquaintances. Listeners learn how the term is used in online communities and how fans creatively combine character names to create "ship names." The podcast concludes by highlighting the word's playful and enthusiastic nature within fan communities. For example, the hosts illustrate how fans of "Pride and Prejudice" might "ship" Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
