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Gaiman and Whedon Discuss the Rise of the Geek

Posted by CmdrTaco on 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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  1. More attracitve? by smooth+wombat · · Score: 5, Funny
    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!

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  2. article is off-topic by s388 · · Score: 2, Funny

    there's no geeks around here.

    1. Re:article is off-topic by justforaday · · Score: 5, Funny

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

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    2. Re:article is off-topic by cpt+kangarooski · · Score: 3, Funny

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

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  3. "Mostly they're people" by Conspiracy_Of_Doves · · Score: 5, Funny

    So what are the rest?

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    1. Re:"Mostly they're people" by WormholeFiend · · Score: 4, Funny

      So what are the rest?

      Trolls.

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

  4. I used to be a geek... by rackhamh · · Score: 5, Funny

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

    1. Re:I used to be a geek... by Spaceman+Spiff+II · · Score: 2, Funny

      lol, an intelligent joke! :-D

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    2. Re:I used to be a geek... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      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..., and *BOOM*, all credit and attention is stolen from you, like some kind of Cloudsong.

  5. Geeks need protection by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    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.

    Brought to you by the Linux/BSD Gangster boyz!

  6. Revenge of the Nerds by uberjoe · · Score: 2, Funny

    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!

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  7. Re:geek - the word has evolved... by gid13 · · Score: 2, Funny

    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. :)

  8. Re:This may be redundant, but. . . by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

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

  9. Re:I don't think it's the rise of the geek by Pollardito · · Score: 3, Funny
    Whedon has to be one of the most overrated writers, ever.
    not in a world that has Kevin Smith he's not
  10. Re:Sounds almost race-ist by Dr.+Evil · · Score: 3, Funny

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

    Oh... wait.

  11. Exactly! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    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.

  12. Re:geek - the word has evolved... by greg_barton · · Score: 2, Funny

    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?

  13. Re:This may be redundant, but. . . by Dogtanian · · Score: 2, Funny

    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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