I'll grant you that for most of the cast, but Mark Ruffalo just LOOKS like a guy that read comics when was a kid. I'm just sayin' is all!
On Thursday, January 17, 2013 10:55:31 AM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote: > 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] <javascript:>> > To: theuniquegeek <[email protected] <javascript:>> > 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]<javascript:> > > 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]<javascript:> >> > 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 <theuni...@googlegroups.**com> >>>>>> 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]: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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 <theuni...@googlegroups.**com> >>>>>>> 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/**co**mic/2013/01/16<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/**ms**g/theuniquegeek/-/**gPsBJyYbDlwJ<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/theuniquegeek/-/gPsBJyYbDlwJ> >>>>>>>> **. >>>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]**. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to theuniquegee...@** >>>>>>>> googlegroups.**com. >>>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>>>>>> group**/theuniquegeek?hl=en<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 theuniquegee...@** >>>>>>> googlegroups.**com. >>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>>>>> group**/theuniquegeek?hl=en<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 theuniquegee...@** >>>>>> googlegroups.com. >>>>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>>>> group/theuniquegeek?hl=en<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 theuniquegee...@** >>>>> googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>>> group/theuniquegeek?hl=en<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 theuniquegee...@** >>>>> googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>>> group/theuniquegeek?hl=en<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 view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/theuniquegeek/-/flFC7GyGxCQJ. >>> >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]<javascript:> >>> . >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected] <javascript:>. >>> 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]<javascript:> >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <javascript:>. >> 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]<javascript:> > . > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] <javascript:>. > 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. 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