M: you know how we refer to our
M: asdf I can't even say it like that
L: what the hell are you talking about
C: he could mean a lot of things by that
M: our fans
A: they're not fans, their family
M: I know that's exactly my point
M: we don't call them fans but sometimes it's just easier to say that than 5sos fam
M: we need to figure out a way to call them something other than 5sos fam at times but not "fans"
L: I'm confused you don't like 5sos fam?
M: no no no I love that title, but in some sentences it doesn't make sense
M: like my first text there
M: what am I supposed to say, "our 5sos fam" or "our fans"
C: fans sounds good in that situation
C: but we don't call them our fans
L: oh I get it now ok
A: we need another way to refer to them
L: any ideas
M: no that's why I brought it up
A: ooh I got one
C: what
A: fam base (;
L: oMG THAT'S PERFECT
M: I LOVE IT
C: SPREAD THE WORD THE 5SOS FAM IS ALSO CALLED THE FAM BASE
A: I'LL TWEET ABOUT IT RN HOLD ON
L: our ashley irwie is so smart
M: hey I was the one who brought it to everyone's attention I should get some credit
C: lol nah
M: ugh