Lunatic fringe is a term used to characterize members of a political or social movement as extremists with eccentric or fanatical views. Theodore Roosevelt is widely credited with having popularized the term, which he used with gusto:
"There is apt to be a lunatic fringe among the votaries of any forward movement."
"Then, among the wise and high-minded people who in self-respecting and genuine fashion strive earnestly for peace, there are foolish fanatics always to be found in such a movement and always discrediting it — the men who form the lunatic fringe in all reform movements."
It may refer to:
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"Lunatic Fringe" (song), a song by Red Rider from the 1981 album ''As Far as Siam''
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LFNG
Beta-1,3-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase lunatic fringe, (Lunatic Fringe), is a protein encoded in humans by the ''LFNG'' gene.
This gene encodes a member of the glycosyltransferase superfamily. The encoded protein is a single-pass type II Golgi m ...
, a gene in the Notch pathway
* "Lunatic Fringe", an episode of
''The Net'' (TV series)
* a screensaver that is part of the ''
After Dark'' screensaver pack
* a nickname given to WWE wrestler
Dean Ambrose
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* a slogan for radio station
WEBN
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* a level in the video game
Duke Nukem 3D
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''Duke Nukem 3D'' features the adventures of the titular Duke Nuke ...
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