tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post6659237028240402286..comments2024-02-25T09:46:28.218-05:00Comments on The Park Bench: Obsession, healthy interest...whateverUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-54215306958241573022008-01-17T20:15:00.000-05:002008-01-17T20:15:00.000-05:00Why oh why didn't I buy that Giles figure when I f...Why oh why didn't I buy that Giles figure when I first heard about it? He comes with a tiny chainsaw, too, doesn't he?agent57https://www.blogger.com/profile/17065726987368054455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-89545426169325414582008-01-16T15:03:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:03:00.000-05:00Jessica, the Anya in her bunny suit action figure ...Jessica, the Anya in her bunny suit action figure is totally worth the money. My husband bought me one years ago and I love it. I laugh every time I see it.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732174528471795168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-84063867092805099162008-01-16T14:19:00.000-05:002008-01-16T14:19:00.000-05:00"Did I spend $75 on eBay for a sombrero-wearing Gi..."Did I spend $75 on eBay for a sombrero-wearing Giles action figure? Not yet."<BR/><BR/>Me neither but HOLY CRAP. SOMEDAY. <BR/><BR/>That and Anya in her bunny suit.<BR/><BR/>Also, thanks for a post about obsessions! I am a super obsessive person and this made me happy about my nerddom. :)Chewbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10909841546434016072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-52700579025645338002008-01-16T12:57:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:57:00.000-05:00Looks like a great book (David Anderegg's). Thanks...Looks like a great book (David Anderegg's). Thanks for the recommendation!<BR/><BR/>Our nerdy ways show that we have a great interest in the world around us and how it works. Nothing wrong with that at all.Treyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641297239448490971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-5777209896179111752008-01-16T11:16:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:16:00.000-05:00There is nothing wrong with being a Nerd, Geek, Do...There is nothing wrong with being a Nerd, Geek, Dork or whatever. We just catch more flack than the rest of the population because traditionally we are seen as sexless losers who live in basements and only come out to buy comic books or go to conventions. Which is crap. But you know, according to those people all Russians wear those big furry hats and overcoats (which has yet to be unproven). My point? Love thy geekiness, even if it means stalking Danny Strong in a hotel for a weekend cos you just "happen to keep running into him."Black Eyed Gurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306629809995376101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-1395317464475237672008-01-15T20:47:00.000-05:002008-01-15T20:47:00.000-05:00Hey Jenn, your profile says you like music, you ma...Hey Jenn, your profile says you like music, you may enjoy this:<BR/><BR/>http://www.myspace.com/anorakgirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-66184099234297572892008-01-15T20:44:00.000-05:002008-01-15T20:44:00.000-05:00Does it count as an obsession if there's a name fo...<I>Does it count as an obsession if there's a name for the collective group of people who do the obsessing, for example: X-Philes and Browncoats?!</I><BR/>Keep in mind those exist for sports teams too: Red Sox Nation, Cheeseheads, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-35158868309043886052008-01-15T20:06:00.000-05:002008-01-15T20:06:00.000-05:00You know, Shan, I have a feeling they'll probably ...You know, Shan, I have a feeling they'll probably wrap that up, too. I've been feeling more confident since I heard they were going to end the show at a specific point. I feel like they have enough time now to really think things through especially with a particular endpoint to aim for. <BR/><BR/>Plus, I think serialized shows like Lost and BSG learned from the X-Files' mistakes.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732174528471795168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-91831959989040195922008-01-15T19:56:00.000-05:002008-01-15T19:56:00.000-05:00Liz, for some reason, I have every confidence that...Liz, for some reason, I have every confidence that we'll get an explanation. Sure, Lost has had some missteps, (Jack's tattoos, anyone?) but for the most part, I'm on board with the writers and their vision of how it will all play out. That was just too iconic, and too freaky, not to have a reference to it at a future date. (Of course, I also thought the X-Files alien conspiracy/supersoliders/Samantha's abduction/Scully's baby threads would hang together, too. So mythologize at your own risk). But at this point, I stare at my TiVo and scream in my best Jack Sheppard "we've got to go back!"Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912061891010047846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-61363677942726652822008-01-15T19:52:00.000-05:002008-01-15T19:52:00.000-05:00Jenn, you're totally right. I've learned so much f...Jenn, you're totally right. I've learned so much from my sci-fi obsessions, and that human element does tie it all together.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you like the blog -- and are as eager as I am to get the book club rolling. If only I had a transporter handy, I could make sure we all got tea sandwiches to go with our first meeting!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732174528471795168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-26962190520330999432008-01-15T19:50:00.000-05:002008-01-15T19:50:00.000-05:00Shan, I can't believe I forgot that! Absolutely yo...Shan, I can't believe I forgot that! Absolutely you can be the four-toed Lost colossus guy. So you want to take a bet now on whether they'll ever explain that one?Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732174528471795168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-15783278586068863142008-01-15T18:52:00.001-05:002008-01-15T18:52:00.001-05:00You know, I actually found this blog a while back ...You know, I actually found this blog a while back BECAUSE I was searching something X-Filey. And I'm really glad I did because it's a smart and entertaining read-- and we're starting the Finer Things club ;) <BR/><BR/>Having geeky obsessions is where it's at. I can now talk at length about nasopharyngeal tumours, the time-space continuum, Creutzfeld-Jakobs disease, and many other things because of my sci-fi obsessions. I wear that badge with pride, and I'm glad you do, too, because it's not just about the "knowledge" and the "fun", there's also a human element there that I think we can all relate to.Jenn S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09170522887156474883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-23445953597227152782008-01-15T18:52:00.000-05:002008-01-15T18:52:00.000-05:00Liz, to continue the nerdiness, instead of the Col...Liz, to continue the nerdiness, instead of the Colossus of Rhodes, I'd prefer to think of this:<BR/><BR/>http://lostpedia.com/wiki/Four-Toed_StatueShanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912061891010047846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-48298954470381064822008-01-15T18:49:00.000-05:002008-01-15T18:49:00.000-05:00Lisa, yup, it counts when there are collective gro...Lisa, yup, it counts when there are collective groups -- and in my opinion, it makes the obsession ten times more fun! Browncoats unite!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732174528471795168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-86551485251888769002008-01-15T18:48:00.000-05:002008-01-15T18:48:00.000-05:00Shan, you are like the mighty Colossus of Rhodes w...Shan, you are like the mighty Colossus of Rhodes with one giant, statue-y foot in each world. :-)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732174528471795168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-44587413105895611912008-01-15T18:23:00.000-05:002008-01-15T18:23:00.000-05:00Does it count as an obsession if there's a name fo...Does it count as an obsession if there's a name for the collective group of people who do the obsessing, for example: X-Philes and Browncoats?!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612856135101935831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-8112126410984852732008-01-15T17:56:00.000-05:002008-01-15T17:56:00.000-05:00Nerd interests are so much better! That is all.Nerd interests are so much better! That is all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-86892304493172297822008-01-15T17:17:00.000-05:002008-01-15T17:17:00.000-05:00And of course, there are people who know how dilit...And of course, there are people who know how dilithium crystals work and worry about LaDanian Tomlinson's yardage. (My fantasy football team name? Area 51).<BR/><BR/>And X-Files tidbits are always welcome.Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912061891010047846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22863570.post-80303938362217712842008-01-15T16:29:00.000-05:002008-01-15T16:29:00.000-05:00X-Files news makes me so happy!X-Files news makes me so happy!Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873015770126405249noreply@blogger.com