But the most fervent fans are those intent on finding a gay subtext to the relationship between Holmes and Watson. There are numerous Chinese sites that host Sherlock fan fiction, depicting the detectives as a couple. And among this group of fans, many identify themselves as funu or "rotten women" - young women who like gay stories。

　　这还不算什么，最狂热的粉丝则努力在福尔摩斯和华生之间寻找关于基情潜台词的蛛丝马迹。有大量的中国网站上连载着《神探夏洛克》的同人小说，将这对侦探描述成一对情侣。这群粉丝很多都自称为“腐女”——即喜欢同性恋题材故事的年轻女性。

　　"I have to say, this show is catering to our rotten girls" taste more and more," said one fan。

　　一位粉丝这样说：“不得不说，这部剧越来越多地在迎合腐女们的口味了。”

　　"Sherlock tortures Watson a thousand times, and Watson loves him like his first love," wrote another. "I&0#39;ve waited two years, and it didn't disappoint me."

　　另外一位则表示：“卷福虐花生千万遍，花生依然待他如初恋。我等了两年，第三季没让我失望。”