Larries
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Larries are shipping conspiracy theorists who believe that former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson have a long-term and secret romantic relationship.[1][2][3]: 173–174 A fundamental part of this conspiracy theory is that the two, name blended as "Larry Stylinson" ("Larry" for short), have been closeted by their management company, Modest Management, supposedly guided by homophobic corporate interests.[2][4][5] Proponents of the conspiracy theory have used the hashtag #LarryIsReal.[6]
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Despite repeated public disavowals, particularly by the more outspoken Tomlinson, belief in the theory has not diminished over time.[7][3]: 219–220 Larries have been one of the largest groups of the One Direction fandom since the band's early days.[3]: 219–220