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This is the go-to tag for any amateur fiction ([[Fanfic]], [[Doujinshi]], and the like) in which the sole purpose for its existence is to give the reader a "'''W'''arm '''A'''nd '''F'''uzzy '''F'''eeling" at regular intervals and/or at the end. This term can also be used interchangeably with '''Fluff''' (at the risk of being confused for [[Filler]]). Also seen in the adjective form [[Buffy-Speak|"WAFFy"]].
"'''W'''arm '''A'''nd '''F'''uzzy '''F'''eeling". A [[Fanfic]] whose sole purpose for existence is to make the reader go "Awwww! That's ''so'' sweet!" at regular intervals and/or at the end. Frequently labeled as '''Fluff''', not to be confused with [[Filler|the other kind]]. [[Most Fanfic Writers Are Girls|Mostly made and read by female audiences]] or male audiences who [[Guilty Pleasure|make sure no one is watching behind their backs]]. In [[Hentai]] works (which are generally assumed to be [[Darker and Edgier]] by default), this type of story is labelled "vanilla". Often used in the context of "I need some vanilla to get the bad taste of [[Netorare Genre|Netorare]] out of my mouth."
 
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[[Most Fanfic Writers Are Girls|Mostly made and read by female audiences]] or male audiences who [[Guilty Pleasure|make sure no one is watching behind their backs]].
Also seen in the adjective form [[Buffy-Speak|"WAFFy"]].
 
In the case of erotic works (which are by default [[Darker and Edgier]]), this type of story is labelled "vanilla". Often used in the context of "I need some vanilla to get the bad taste of [[Netorare Genre|Netorare]] out of my mouth."
WAFFy [[Lemon]] is a comparatively rare crossbreed of [[Fanfic]], but [[Sturgeon's Law|surprisingly]], several good pieces have come out of this combination. Apparently, the idea of writing ''romantic'' sexual interludes as opposed to [[Porn Without Plot]] brings out a lot of inspiration.▼
 
▲WAFFy [[Lemon]] is a comparatively rare crossbreed of [[Fanfic]], but [[Sturgeon's Law|surprisingly]], several good pieces have come out of this combination. Apparently, the idea of writing ''romantic'' sexual interludes as opposed to [[Porn Without Plot]] brings out a lot of inspiration.
When a WAFF ''is'' a [[Porn Without Plot]] (with or without sex), it's [[Curtain Fic]].
 
Closely related to the WAFF fic is the [[Curtain Fic]], which features a mundane premise and little to no plot.
More serious or "[[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|cynical]]" series tend to inspire WAFF fanfics, in the same way comedies or "idealistic" series inspire [[Dark Fic]].
 
See also [[Glurge]], [[Tastes Like Diabetes]], [[Lighter and Softer]], [[Sweet Dreams Fuel (Sugar Wiki)|Sweet Dreams Fuel]]. When it works, it's aand [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]]. Not to be confused with WAUGH, as in [[Evelyn Waugh]], [[Batman (TV series)|"Waugh, waugh, waugh"]], or '''"WAAAGH!"''', which is something [[Warhammer 40000|very different]]. Or the Australian cricketers.
 
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