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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. "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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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  5. 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
  6. 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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  7. 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.