Gaiman and Whedon Discuss the Rise of the Geek

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Posted by CmdrTaco on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @10:48AM from the bet-gaiman-is-wearing-that-jacket dept.

CABridges writes "In a lengthy Time Magazine interview, Neil Gaiman ("Sandman," "American Gods") and Joss Whedon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Firefly") talk about their audience. Gaiman: "Mostly they're people. They're us. That's what they look like." Whedon: "They're a lot more attractive than I am, actually, which kind of disturbs and upsets me." Both men, known for their cult-favorite creations, have movies debuting this Friday. For Gaiman it's MirrorMask, for Whedon it's Serenity."

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More attracitve? (Score:5, Funny)

by smooth wombat ( 796938 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @10:55AM (#13666932) Journal

Whedon: "They're a lot more attractive than I am, actually, which kind of disturbs and upsets me."
The folks on this site are more attractive than Whedon?! Holy shit, he must be really disfigured!

article is off-topic (Score:2, Funny)

by s388 ( 910768 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @10:55AM (#13666936)

there's no geeks around here.

"Mostly they're people" (Score:5, Funny)

by Conspiracy_Of_Doves ( 236787 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @10:57AM (#13666950)

So what are the rest?

I used to be a geek... (Score:5, Funny)

by rackhamh ( 217889 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @10:57AM (#13666952)

... but PETA complained about the chickens so I had to stop. Now I'm just a nerd.

Geeks need protection (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @11:00AM (#13666973)

With the rise of all the different type of geeks out there, why not join a gang? For all you Linux and BSD geeks, the streets can be tough. Facing wanna be geeks (Microsoft users) can be harsh, so get protection by becoming a Linux/BSD Gangster [bsdgangster.org].
Brought to you by the Linux/BSD Gangster [linuxgangster.org] boyz!

Re:article is off-topic (Score:5, Funny)

by justforaday ( 560408 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @11:09AM (#13667053)

That's right! This is "news for nerds," not geeks. Geeks, get out of here. Same goes for you too, dorks!

Revenge of the Nerds (Score:2, Funny)

by uberjoe ( 726765 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @11:12AM (#13667073)

The 'Rise of the Geek'??!? Well I guess that's nice for the next generation if up and coming nerds, but that doesn't make the pain and humiliation that was childhood any easier. So I like Star Trek, just leave me alone asshole! Hey, I'm trying to read my cosmology book, go away!

Re:"Mostly they're people" (Score:5, Funny)

by WormholeFiend ( 674934 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @11:12AM (#13667076)

So what are the rest?

Trolls.

Browse slashdot at -1 if you don't believe me.

Re:geek - the word has evolved... (Score:3, Funny)

by gid13 ( 620803 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @11:16AM (#13667105)

Yeah. Over the last few years, when getting to know girls, they've found out about things like my penchant for Linux or my occasional game of Magic, and I'll somewhat sheepishly say something like "Yeah, I'm a huge nerd". Somehow, it seems to work in my favour now, where years ago it brought only disdain... Shrug. Can't complain. :)

Re:This may be redundant, but. . . (Score:2, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @11:41AM (#13667312)

wow, an elitist, sarcastic slashdotter. must be a devil with the ladies.

Re:I don't think it's the rise of the geek (Score:3, Funny)

by Pollardito ( 781263 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @11:54AM (#13667462)

Whedon has to be one of the most overrated writers, ever.
not in a world that has Kevin Smith he's not

Re:article is off-topic (Score:4, Funny)

by cpt kangarooski ( 3773 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @12:13PM (#13667633) Homepage

Of course, only a dork, geek, or nerd would believe there's a difference, try to correct people, or care.

Re:I used to be a geek... (Score:2, Funny)

by Spaceman Spiff II ( 552149 ) writes: <gabe@gabedurazo.com> on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @12:18PM (#13667685) Homepage

lol, an intelligent joke! :-D

Re:I used to be a geek... (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @12:27PM (#13667764)

Very good. It's a shame that slashdot culture is currently such that I just have to copy your post into italics, like this:

.. but PETA complained about the chickens so I had to stop. Now I'm just a nerd.
and then post a link to a wikipedia article, like this... [wikipedia.org], and *BOOM*, all credit and attention is stolen from you, like some kind of Cloudsong.

Re:Sounds almost race-ist (Score:4, Funny)

by Dr. Evil ( 3501 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @01:01PM (#13668066)

Bah, it's only a different species if they can't produce fertile offspring with humans.
Oh... wait.

Exactly! (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @02:52PM (#13669043)

Your average nerd is just like the black belt in Final Fantasy 1:
When you start off, he's weak, doesn't hit very hard, has no spells, and mostly a burden. But by the end of the game and after his class change, he's your party's powerhouse fighter that takes almost anything down in a few hits, and has a tremendous amount of HP.
It's a grand metamorphosis proving it's good to hang onto those things that don't immediately show you their worth.

Re:geek - the word has evolved... (Score:3, Funny)

by greg_barton ( 5551 ) writes: <greg_barton@yaho ... m minus math_god> on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @04:56PM (#13670149) Homepage Journal

Teenage trophy girlfriend - hot as hell. Can't wait to get in her pants. So interesting all you have to do is think about her to have fun. (That's all you can do, anyway...)

Adult trophy wife - still hot as hell. Can't wait to get the next younger model. So irritating you hope the prenup holds up in court. SH*T! There was a prenup, right?

Re:This may be redundant, but. . . (Score:3, Funny)

by Dogtanian ( 588974 ) writes: on Wednesday September 28, 2005 @05:59PM (#13670807) Homepage

Repeat after me... "There is nothing wrong with boobies... There is nothing wrong with boobies... There is nothing wrong with boobies...".

There is when they're on a guy :-6

Anyway, four words; gay male / straight female.

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More attracitve? (Score:5, Funny)

article is off-topic (Score:2, Funny)

"Mostly they're people" (Score:5, Funny)

I used to be a geek... (Score:5, Funny)

Geeks need protection (Score:1, Funny)

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Revenge of the Nerds (Score:2, Funny)

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Re:geek - the word has evolved... (Score:3, Funny)

Re:This may be redundant, but. . . (Score:2, Funny)

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Re:article is off-topic (Score:4, Funny)

Re:I used to be a geek... (Score:2, Funny)

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Exactly! (Score:1, Funny)

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