Ringnut

Noun

Ringnut (plural Ringnuts)

1. (derogatory, humorous, slang) A fan of the opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner.
   • Ringnuts have been known to wear plastic versions of those helmets while standing in line outside the opera house.2007 July 8, Charles McGrath, “‘Ring’ Pilgrims: On the Horns of a Devotion”, in The New York Times
   • For Ringnuts who may be alarmed by the new ticket policy, there is a modest loophole, discovered by Mr. Hardt.2008 April 10, Daniel J. Wakin, “‘Ring’ Fans and the Met Lock Horns Over Ticket Rule”, in The New York Times

   Synonyms:

   Ringhead

2. (derogatory, humorous, slang) A fan of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien and/or the film trilogy based on it.
   • 27. Sit next to a ringnut and ask "so what's the deal with the ring?" every time it comes on the screen2003 December 22, toto, “Fun for non-Tolkien fans (was Re: DON'T PUT SPOILERS IN SUBJECT LINES)”, in misc.kids (Usenet)
   • And to borrow a LotR reference for a moment -- and forgive me, 'cause I'm just a casual fan of the LotR movies, not a Ringnut -- Emily is Bilbo to Lorelai's Frodo and Rory's Sam.2004 March 18, Rob Jensen, “Re: Yesterday episode”, in alt.tv.gilmore-girls (Usenet)

   Synonyms:

   Ringer