Has anyone pointed out that the people playing the Avengers have probably never read a comic in their lives?
Caw! -----Original Message----- From: Jennifer Walker <[email protected]> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 7:07 am Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Regarding Fake Geek Girls Elitist notions, us vs them, are just inherent in our makeup, which is why the Fake Geek Girl thing is an understandable reaction in a too-good-to-be-true sort of way. It's still annoying as hell as a woman involved in the comics and gaming industry, even at the periphery where I am. But, then, having to prove one's geekiness when it became an "acceptable" self-identifier instead of a societal label always struck me as a bit off. This popped up in the feed reader today, it's an amusing look at the REAL threat of the fake geek girl: http://www.themarysue.com/alarming-fake-geek-girl/ On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM, lauren castor <[email protected]> wrote: hey it's not our fault men make all of the good female characters sexy & dress them in revealing clothing. On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 7:51 AM, Luke Jaconetti <[email protected]> wrote: Serv's thoughts and Cary's analogy are ultimately the point. I always thought that the point of conventions (well, besides the OBVIOUS capitalism which I love so, so much) was a coming together of disparate members of the community who were fans of something. And that at the con, it didn't matter your gender, race, religion, or anything else because we were all there to celebrate something we enjoyed (and spend money). On Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:30:54 AM UTC-5, Edward Crosby wrote: Well put, Cary. via Asus Eee Pad Transformer tablet On Jan 17, 2013 8:19 AM, "Cary Preston" <[email protected]> wrote: There's more than one flavor at Baskin Robbins,but it's all ice cream... On Jan 17, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Jason Service <[email protected]> wrote: I sometimes feel that I myself may be a sham-geek... I used to read comics. I still own comics, but it's only because they are somewhat valuable. I only play sports (specifically football) video games. I am not particularly interested in technology and the next tablet or smartphone or computer or apple bauble. I find Big Bang fantastic. dr who sucks. I can't understand the appeal of anime. That being said, I currently participate in a tabletop (dice and pencil) RPG, I am a regular on a weekly (now every-other-week??) podcast, I read fantasy and sci-fi books, and met my favorite author R.A. Salvatore at D*C last year. I go to Dragon*Con and participate as a panel member on more than one panel every year. I met my best friend because of a RPG, in a comic shop. So...who's job/right is it to tell me i am a geek or i need to turn in my D*C badge? On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:54 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: I think "beige alert" is about to become a motto around here. Well quoted, sir. Caw! -----Original Message----- From: Luke Jaconetti <[email protected]> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]> Cc: ravenface <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 6:06 pm Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Regarding Fake Geek Girls LOL. That's awesome, Ravenface. You sound like Zapp Brannigan dealing with The Neutral Planet! "What makes a man go neutral? At least with your enemies, you know where you stand!" "Go to Beige Alert. If we don't make it, tell my wife I said 'hello.'" Heee! On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:54:13 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote: Neutral on every issue. So annoying. You can't possibly be neutral. The Iredeemable "either afraid to say what he really thinks or hasn't thought about it" Shag Hate this ivory tower bullshit. "My goodness, those people down there do seem to be emotional about this issue. How unusual to think and feel things. I must continue to observe them purely as a matter of scientific interest. Don't bother chiming in with "I don't have an opinion" when you either A) must actually have one or B) are unwilling to spark a discussion to help yourself form an opinion Caw! -----Original Message----- From: Shag <[email protected]> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 3:29 pm Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Regarding Fake Geek Girls Let me tell you ... the whole "fake geek girl" issue is crazy huge and inflammatory. I got caught up in a discussion on this and was shocked by the strong emotions on both sides. The Irredeemable "yet neutral on this issue" Shag On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 9:37 AM, Luke Jaconetti <[email protected]> wrote: Mind where you put your emphasis when you use such a term: http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2013/01/16 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/theuniquegeek/-/gPsBJyYbDlwJ. 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To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. -- Jennifer "Scraps" Walker The Helper Monkey Network http://www.jenniferwalkeronline.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en.
