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by beanochris on November 7th, 2004

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Was the song 'Stan' based on a true story?

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  • by Squiggy on November 18th, 2004

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    It’s the story of a fan writing to his favorite singer : he shares pains and sorrows with him, tells him that his girlfriend is pregnant.

    Of course, he‘s disappointed, because Eminem is late in answering his letters.

    Gradually, the listener understands that Stan is sick (“sometimes I cut myself to see how much it bleeds, it’s like adrenaline, the pain is such a sudden rush for me”) and his passion for Eminem becomes more and more obsessional.

    The last picture is terrifying : Stan driving his car off the bridge with his pregnant girlfriend inside….

    Stan is also a warning for each fan and listener not to misinterpret Eminem’s words and this song really proves Eminem doesn’t want his words to be taken litterally.

    For those who still think he’s a violent mysogynist, remember who ties his girlfriend up : it is Stan ,not Eminem. Eminem tells Stan to treat his girfriend better “I really think you and you girlfriend need each other/Or maybe you just need to treat her better).

    He never encourages him to act foolishly (“I’m glad I inspire you,but Stan why are you so mad,try to understand that I want you as a fan. I just don’t want you to do some crazy shit.")

    Who said Eminem is a bad influence?

    but to answer the question at hand, yes stan is based on a true story
    the real person's name Stanley Mitchell.

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    • Great Useful Information i never knew that!

      Chihuahua-dude

      by Chihuahua-dude on November 23rd, 2004

    • THAT'S NOT TRUE!! It's not based on a real person. Especially not called Stanley Mitchell!!!!!!

      kelly rose

      by kelly rose on November 23rd, 2004

    • It's not based on a true story. The character Stan isn't based on a real person. Stanley Mitchell is just the name on the grave at the end of the Stan music video, nothing more.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on September 18th, 2006

    • yes it is based on a real story :L

      CHARYS

      by CHARYS on June 26th, 2010

    • yes it is based on a real story :L

      CHARYS

      by CHARYS on June 26th, 2010

    • yes it is based on a real story :L

      CHARYS

      by CHARYS on June 26th, 2010

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