Meaning of Heughligan | Babel Free

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A fan of Scottish actor, producer, author, and entrepreneur Sam Heughan (born 1980).

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Examples

“Dedicated fan base: Fans include the Heughligans and Caitriots and there are dozens of fan websites.”

“Overall, he seems to not quite grasp the power of his beefcake form as immortalised by a drama that has become a global success. No fan base in the world shouts louder for the pin-up of their choice than the Heughligans.”

“The Golden Globes have been better, nominating Tobias Menzies for supporting actor and the show [Outlander] for best drama series in Season 1, and star Caitriona Balfe for best actress in both seasons. But co-lead Sam Heughan still has not been nominated by either major awards show and the Heughligans are restless.”

“The film [The Spy Who Dumped Me] may be the next break he was waiting for. “It was exciting to give him an opportunity to explore a different tone and dynamic in his work and watch him master it like he did, and I can’t wait to see what he does next,” [Susanna] Fogel says. The Heughligans couldn’t agree more.”

“It’s not every day a gal can say she’s had a lie down in a dark room with Outlander star Sam Heughan. In the wee small hours of Saturday, much to the envy of Heughligans everywhere, I had the pleasure of exactly that – along with several hundred other lucky peeps.”

“Although their numbers may be small by Cumberbitch or Belieber standards, Heughligans are a loyal and passionate group. […] Thousands of Heughligans from around the world have helped transform his casual call to action into a global movement.”

““Jamie [Fraser] is the man of our dreams,” says Nestasia. “King of men,” adds Ann Gaul, 52, a proud “Heughligan,” as fans of the actor call themselves.”

“A trip to Cawdor Castle is the cue to reminisce on the numerous productions of Macbeth the pair have been part of, before they exit, pursued by a mother/daughter tag team of Heughligans. Culture vultures both, they are as excited to handle a Second Folio of Shakespeare’s works as they are at the sight of a historic Highland broadsword or a 17th century studded oak door, and justifiably proud of the historic sites which have benefited financially from the Outlander tourist circuit (with caveats about respecting the environment).”

“It was at this point that I realised talking with this Highland heartthrob – who has amassed squillions of ‘Heughligan’ fans since Outlander’s inaugural episode in 2014 – was one of the more surreal moments of the past twelve months. […] To put it simply, his devoted clan of ‘Heughligans’ can officially register their latest recruit. Where do I sign?”

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