Geek defining moment

[Wolfwood]

Honestly, I was most comfortable with my geekiness when I realized cute girls were into the same things I was.

 

[Ghostvirus]

When I was waiting all night in line to get tickets to Star Wars: Episode 1.

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Errr... In the show, I believe one of the characters took out an issue of Wolverine Origins and proved that he was born with bone claws.

Good God. I did the same thing.

 

[SPider-T0rch]

When I made this my ringtone
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EDIT: that video's not working for some reason. here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRm3fY3WoD0&feature=related

 

[SuperFerret]

I realized that I had been reading too many comic books when the thought "I wonder when Micheal Jackson is coming back to life" crossed my mind without a hint of irony or sarcasm.

 

[CashforStash]

When I wore a I BELIEVE IN HARVEY DENT button from the TDK virals to a Blue Jays game and near the end of the game i was on the giant screen while I was wearing the button.

Warner Bro's should of payed me for that xD

 

[SpideyInATree]

Was there ever a moment you had where you became fully comfortable with your geekiness, a moment when you realized that being a geek wasn't a bad thing?

I have always been comfortable with my being a super comic book nerd/geek. I got hardcore into comic books when I was 11 to 12 years of age and I've pretty much never stopped. I used to wear my Spider-Man and Batman t-shirts when I was in high school. I would get made fun of and all that jazz but I really didn't care. Lets remember I went to high school from 1995 to 1999. Wearing comic book t-shirts then would be a lot different from now. Heh. You geeky high school kids today have it easy.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

if i had to choose which to watch, i'd watch Batman Returns over TDK

Oh God... You know, I can watch and enjoy Batman. I do think it's a good film.

But I can't at all say the same thing about Returns. I would honestly rather watch Batman and Robin than Returns again... at least no one is trying to convince me it's amazing, so i can appreciate it for the fluff it is.

But everyone is always telling me how great Returns is... and I just don't get it. I HATE Penguin. I HATE it when the main threat is penguins with rockets strapped to their back, that quack around.

The only thing remotely good about that movie was Catwoman, and even that was a bit over the top TBH.

I realized that I had been reading too many comic books when the thought "I wonder when Micheal Jackson is coming back to life" crossed my mind without a hint of irony or sarcasm.

LOL, you know it's really wouldn't surprise me!

Heh. You geeky high school kids today have it easy.

Actually, I think it can be more confusing.

There are just so many people pretending to be geeks out there, that you don't know who you can trust LOL.

As I said earlier, you have to screen everyone who claims to be really into comics, to figure out how openly you can talk with them. And most of them don't make it past the first hurdle (like they are fine when your talking about Batman and Spiderman, and then when you mention Green Arrow they look bewildered).

 

[Alchemyst]

Oh God... You know, I can watch and enjoy Batman. I do think it's a good film.

But I can't at all say the same thing about Returns. I would honestly rather watch Batman and Robin than Returns again... at least no one is trying to convince me it's amazing, so i can appreciate it for the fluff it is.

But everyone is always telling me how great Returns is... and I just don't get it. I HATE Penguin. I HATE it when the main threat is penguins with rockets strapped to their back, that quack around.

The only thing remotely good about that movie was Catwoman, and even that was a bit over the top TBH.





LOL, you know it's really wouldn't surprise me!



Actually, I think it can be more confusing.

There are just so many people pretending to be geeks out there, that you don't know who you can trust LOL.

As I said earlier, you have to screen everyone who claims to be really into comics, to figure out how openly you can talk with them. And most of them don't make it past the first hurdle (like they are fine when your talking about Batman and Spiderman, and then when you mention Green Arrow they look bewildered).

Whoa....whats wrong with Batman Returns????

 

[hopefuldreamer]

Whoa....whats wrong with Batman Returns????

If you read my post, I listed three of the things I thought were wrong with it... I could go into more detail if you like, about how flawed i generally think the plot, style and acting was, and how each time I try to get through the movie (because after I haven't seen it for a while, and people keep trying to tell me it's great, i start wondering if i was being too harsh... it never gets any better) I find myself literally cringing over and over again.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Before I even realized I was a geek, at five years old, I was Darth Vader for Halloween, and I made sure to breathe in the proper way that he did throughout the entire night. Then before or after I got a Spider-Man Halloween costume and when I was alone in my room, I put the costume underneath my regular clothes, jumped on my bed and changed into my Spider-Man costume.

I didn't realize I was a geek until years later. Maybe around 2006 or 07 or so. I bought a "Who's Your Daddy?" Darth Vader shirt, a TK-421 Stormtrooper shirt, and a Galactic Emprie shirt at the Star Wars weekend in Orlando. I even bought a Jaws shirt. Then I got into a discussion with a woman at hard Rock cafe over my shirt because she complimented me on it.

I always considered myself a movie buff first before I knew I was a geek. But I don't think it was until TDK came around. At the IMAX I Am Legend with the TDK prologu attached, we walked out and they were handing out free Gotham Times newspaper copies. I picked it up without hesitation. Then the first time I saw Harrison Ford back in the Indy garb again in 2007 I freaked out like you wouldn't believe. I mean him just sitting in the chair looking good for his age made me giddy as all hell.

Then The Avengers panel I was squealing like a girl at a Justin Bieber concert. Yup, when you do that, you are a geek.

 

[SuperFerret]

Geeks need to stop cringing.

 

[Ipodman]

Before I even realized I was a geek, at five years old, I was Darth Vader for Halloween, and I made sure to breathe in the proper way that he did throughout the entire night. Then before or after I got a Spider-Man Halloween costume and when I was alone in my room, I put the costume underneath my regular clothes, jumped on my bed and changed into my Spider-Man costume.

I didn't realize I was a geek until years later. Maybe around 2006 or 07 or so. I bought a "Who's Your Daddy?" Darth Vader shirt, a TK-421 Stormtrooper shirt, and a Galactic Emprie shirt at the Star Wars weekend in Orlando. I even bought a Jaws shirt. Then I got into a discussion with a woman at hard Rock cafe over my shirt because she complimented me on it.

I always considered myself a movie buff first before I knew I was a geek. But I don't think it was until TDK came around. At the IMAX I Am Legend with the TDK prologu attached, we walked out and they were handing out free Gotham Times newspaper copies. I picked it up without hesitation. Then the first time I saw Harrison Ford back in the Indy garb again in 2007 I freaked out like you wouldn't believe. I mean him just sitting in the chair looking good for his age made me giddy as all hell.

Then The Avengers panel I was squealing like a girl at a Justin Bieber concert. Yup, when you do that, you are a geek.

I didnt go to that panel... but when I watched it at home I ALMOST screamed. So I guess I'm not as geeky as you. Couldnt stop smiling tho. t:

 

[Marx]

My geek defining moment? Probably when I painted a modified version of the Batman logo on the back window of my car to tie in with graduating high school.

 

[Erzengel]

I've always said this, I'm not embarrassed by any of my geeky exploits, whether it be video games, collectibles, cartoons, etc. But I don't flaunt it. I wouldn't make it the first thing I'd bring up if I was on a date.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Agreed, yeah not good. I mean be honest if the person asks what you're into, but don't flaunt it to death, because like anything else that's annoying. Although I think it's fine to wear geek shirts. But not while you're on a date of course.

Sometimes it seems girls aren't into guys who like comic book or figures, which they think means they're immature. I don't see anything wrong with it. As long as you yourself act mature to her than it's fine. It's just what you're into. People just need to be more oen to ther's interest. Just because they're not used to it, doesn't make it weird or wrong to like it. As long as this person's not a sadist or misogynist or anything.

 

[Metamorpho1977]

I realized that I had been reading too many comic books when the thought "I wonder when Micheal Jackson is coming back to life" crossed my mind without a hint of irony or sarcasm.

That doesn't make you a geek. Michael Jackson just always seemed like the kind of person who would pull an Andy Kaufman like that and fake his death. I would have wondered the same thing.

 

[SuperFerret]

No, I believe that he's dead. I just expected a resurrection, followed by a huge concert tour.

 

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

I never cared what people thought of me. I was always myself. And that meant loving comics and my artwork and dressing like a superhero! I always had friends and never had a problem getting girls. I think that was because I always LOVED being me! I'm not anything else but ME!

 

[hopefuldreamer]

No, I believe that he's dead. I just expected a resurrection, followed by a huge concert tour.

I half expect a huge concert tour in tribute of Michael Jackson, with this massive bit in the middle where they perform a ressurection ritual, and he rises up to finish the gig with Thriller

 

[CrashNburn]

Actually, I think it can be more confusing.

There are just A.) so many people pretending B.)to be geeks out there, that you don't know who you can trust LOL.

As I said earlier, you have to screen everyone who claims to be really into comics, to figure out how openly you can talk with them. And most of them don't make it past the first hurdle (like they are fine when your talking about Batman and Spiderman, and then when you mention Green Arrow they look bewildered).

A.) Welcome to the internet where you can be anyone you want to be

B.) Most people are geeks on here but trust me, it goes way beyond comic books. Just go look at The High School Experience thread. hahaha

 

[CrashNburn]

I've always said this, I'm not embarrassed by any of my geeky exploits, whether it be video games, collectibles, cartoons, etc. But I don't flaunt it. I wouldn't make it the first thing I'd bring up if I was on a date.

Yeah, I just usually wait until I have them hooked, then I drop the bomb on them hahaha.

I'm pretty much the same. Im not embarrassed at all. A really cool girl with accept me for who I am. Obviously, it would be pretty cool if she was into games, comic books, collectibles, etc but I also like differencees too.

 

[Erzengel]

Girl: Hi, I'm Jenny.
Erz: Hi, Erzengel. It's nice to meet you.
Girl: It's very nice to see you.
Erz:.....so....do you like Wookies?

 

[SuperFerret]

I usually let it be one of the first things known about me (not that you can't tell by looking at me that I'm a geek), because if you're not okay with my love of comics, D&D, Star Trek, etc. then we're not going to get along anyway so why waste the time?

 

[Lord Valumart]

While not really a "defining moment" there was a a day last week when I was in my local HMV and I was on one side or an aisle of dvds with my mates talking about how awesome Ghostbusters and how everyone should own it, while wearing a Ghostbsuters tshirt. Over the other side some really attractive red head girl picks up a dvd and shows it to her mate, another attractive red head and the conversation goes like this:
Girl 1: Hey *shows dvd*
Girl 2: Oh my god X Files! I'm such a geek!!
My mate: *nudges me and points to the girls*
Me: What? They like X Files! THATS NOT PROPER GEEKY!!!

Bit annoyed when I walked out of the shop and realised what I'd actually done...