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Heroes fans often use this for referring to non-sexual and non-romantic partnerships, such as "Sylindar" for plots involving Sylar and Mohinder working together.
Tabby: I can safely say that — with the exception of Zachary Quinto using it in interviews, and he's doubtless playing with the fans — I have never seen "Sylindar" (or any of the other eight hundred Sylar/Mohinder smushes) used without sexual/romantic intent.
xwingace: "Mylar" is the one I've seen references to most. And I didn't get the impression they were without sexual content, no.
"Paire" (Peter/Claire) is one that occasionally has a non-romantic meaning. But only about a quarter of the time. A lot of people are in denial over that one...
I've removed the Sylinder bit; most people who use that term ship the two as a couple.
There's something comical about this subject having such an awkward name.
Fun fact: a great way to push Vulpy's buttons is to use one of these in Real Life. I know I'm not on fark, but the phrase "die in a fire" comes to mind every time I hear a Portmanteau Couple Name. No, I don't know why.
BRPXQZME: You Are Not Alone. Far from it.
Is it just me, or does anyone else see "Clu Clu" as the obvious combination of CC/Lulu in Code Geass?
Daibhid C: I'm really disappointed in my fellow Discworld fans for apparently not getting on the bandwagon here. How about Susa-tim-eh? Or Vimeinari? Yeah, maybe not.
High Five: Is the Scrounder boat picking up in popularity? YES!!! (I mean, ahem, sorry. It's just, I'm the advocate)
ccoa: You cannot rename tropes without a consensus, no matter how witty you think the new name is. Take it to the rename forums if you think this trope needs a new name.
