Anomalous Musings

Welcome, Joe!!!

2009-11-11T18:32:19.712-06:00

Welcome, Joe!!!

This is a great post, Sue! I've heard of Podcastle...

2009-11-01T21:31:14.561-06:00

This is a great post, Sue! I've heard of Podcastle before, but I gotta say that I'm really interested to learn that there's a Reduced Shakespeare Company podcast. Probably one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life! Totally ready to fill up my iPod with some podcasts.

Awesome post.. never heard of podcastle and I'm hu...

2009-11-01T10:34:44.735-06:00

Awesome post.. never heard of podcastle and I'm huge into fantasy.. gotta check them out.. thanks for the heads up.

Kasey, the best part is that you are calling him D...

2009-10-28T13:10:39.183-06:00

Kasey, the best part is that you are calling him Det. Helo. Please continue doing this.

I had an Atari 2600, then a Sega Genesis. Played ...

2009-10-19T11:58:09.320-05:00

I had an Atari 2600, then a Sega Genesis. Played Star Trek TNG and called the hotline for tips. :) After Amy and I had kids, they played all the new gaming systems. I try, but haven't had the time to learn things the way I should. I do enjoy playing Godzilla and the Xbox- of course I have no idea what I'm doing. I just push the buttons and watch my monster of choice do cool things. I do need to figure this out.

Oh, I'm right there with you. It was Atari and NE...

2009-10-19T11:51:14.056-05:00

Oh, I'm right there with you. It was Atari and NES for me for years, and another "ditto" on the "angry". And then other stuff got in the way, and I wasn't gaming at all until about 2 years ago. I got myself a PS2, and I still can't beat games that are rated for 12 year olds. But I'm getting there...

This made me laugh outloud in my cubicle, somethin...

2009-09-26T11:53:05.975-05:00

This made me laugh outloud in my cubicle, something that is frowned upon. I took my lashing and now all is right with the universe once more.

Great post!

Isn't it weird? First the plan to develop flesh-ea...

2009-09-19T19:39:37.299-05:00

Isn't it weird? First the plan to develop flesh-eating robots and now moving visuals in print magazines.

This really scares me. Magazines shouldn't have v...

2009-09-18T18:50:30.567-05:00

This really scares me. Magazines shouldn't have video. Just... No.

A very thorough review, Sue. Thank you. As a gamer...

2009-09-15T20:46:02.796-05:00

A very thorough review, Sue. Thank you. As a gamer I find your post exceedingly helpful. Customer Service is very important and if it stinks, no matter the company, I am reluctant to patronize said company. Thanks for giving us your opinion on the matter. :) Jen

I totally want to send this post my family's way c...

2009-09-15T20:23:50.149-05:00

I totally want to send this post my family's way come Christmas. A great, great post, Sue!

KC, I completely agree. This was a great post. I k...

2009-09-05T19:00:08.161-05:00

KC, I completely agree. This was a great post. I know you were sticking to cinema, but of TV I the The Gentlemen would be on the list. And the Orcs are the reason I worry about watching LOTR with the babe in the room.

Ah, crap... she's right! We wouldn't know, I've ne...

2009-09-04T00:59:12.960-05:00

Ah, crap... she's right! We wouldn't know, I've never been referred to as a "fangirl." (At least not to my face ;). If I could only spell touché! Yes! Thank u spell check and once again great job Sue!

You make a good case for all the "scary alians" in...

2009-09-04T00:42:18.945-05:00

You make a good case for all the "scary alians" in your post. The one on E.T. Made me Seriously LOL. I mean why should we believe what the Hollywood directors believe are friendly. You know who I don't trust, that needy bug eyed alien aboard "Flight of the Navigator"! Creepy little sucktion cups... Eeeeuuwwww. Don't touch it!
Oh, and that Falcore from the "Neverending Story". Uh, ya, I'll walk, thanks anyways... ya fang tooth abomination. :P

Word. If they don't look scary, I can usually dea...

2009-09-02T11:28:01.376-05:00

Word. If they don't look scary, I can usually deal. Like The Silence of the Lambs (and tie-ins) - no problem. But loud noises and scary looks - no good.

I know UB and Wiki are community edited, and while...

2009-08-24T08:44:58.244-05:00

I know UB and Wiki are community edited, and while that editing is often done by the younger community, I've also reference them because of the specific nature of slang terms. I listen to a LOT (probably too many) of etymology programs, and all reference these same sources. They say that while the definitions are not always written as they would be in the OED, the sentiment is generally accurate.

As for the derogatory nature... well, it's not so much associated with "fanboy" any more. It is very much associated with "fangirl." And, no offense to the gentlemen reading, but you probably didn't notice it because you haven't been referred to as such. ;)

Hello Sue, and Q'pla! I enjoyed the entry; nice j...

2009-08-23T21:01:41.635-05:00

Hello Sue, and Q'pla!

I enjoyed the entry; nice job. I have to say though; I never considered 'fangirl' or 'fanboy' to be derogatory terms. It sucks that sites like Urban Dictionary describe them as such, but after browsing through other postings on the site, I've realized that it must be written by 13 year olds.

My policy is, if some stunted kid wants to try and make the terms into insults, eff 'em.

M- I am so impressed and inspired by this list. Ev...

2009-08-21T20:56:01.547-05:00

M- I am so impressed and inspired by this list. Even though I have only so far produced a future nerdBOY, I hope to increase his and my reading through your recommendations. Awesome. Thank you. I hope to see you soon too. --And Maulie, my husband was reading OS Card and Steven King in 6th grade. Good for your son.

Thank you for your article, I never thought about ...

2009-08-21T14:53:13.598-05:00

Thank you for your article, I never thought about this, I heard the term only as self-description, never derogative. Most seem only embarrassed to loose their cool when meeting the subject of devotion.

But this different use of fanboy/girl fits the men=rational, women=emotional pattern. That's why Picard has command and Troi has headaches. :(

There seem to be some misconceptions and stereotyping, I don't see why fanboy/fangirl should not only be a case of gender.

BUT wikipedia is not set in stone, and the people writing about the subject might not be very experienced with the topic. Please go there and do some editing, the article on wikipedia seems biased! :)

Good for you KC. Even though I hate reading the wr...

2009-08-20T18:12:33.115-05:00

Good for you KC. Even though I hate reading the written word It's thanks to you and Jen I will tolerate it as long as it's subject is geeky in nature... wouldn't hurt to throw in a couple of priest and a rabbi jokes into your next blog.

A priest, a rabbi, and a blond walk into a bar. The barman says "What is this, a joke?

Ha, ha! Get it! It's Gold I tell ya! Use it... :D

Before I read this article I never considered the ...

2009-08-20T17:27:46.529-05:00

Before I read this article I never considered the word fanboy to be gender specific. Honestly, I didn't, If you ask Jen she can vouch for me I'm very oblivious in my day to day life when it comes to some things. I always thought "fanboy" was used like "guys", You know? Even though it implies men it's still used no matter the gender. Maybe it's just me. I will write this... I like your post.

Oh, and thanks Kaseycleon. I didn't know how "Heyah" was pronounced. I thought everyone was a fan of The Blackeyed Peas or something!?! (shake it like a polaroid camera!)

Later Guys ;)

Most certainly: "it must be drawn HEYAH!" Great ar...

2009-08-20T16:14:16.414-05:00

Most certainly: "it must be drawn HEYAH!" Great article, Sue. No, you are not an fangirl... you are an "Anomaly".

Definitely "heyah." Always "heyah." Should I cha...

2009-08-20T16:09:44.450-05:00

Definitely "heyah." Always "heyah." Should I change it? ;)

And thanks!

Now is that the normal "here" or is it the Picard-...

2009-08-20T16:04:02.010-05:00

Now is that the normal "here" or is it the Picard-ian pronunciation "Heyah?" I loved this post. Reflected some of my own sentiments regarding the subject.

Welcome to the club Kasey! Thanks for joining our ...

2009-08-19T09:08:48.988-05:00

Welcome to the club Kasey! Thanks for joining our geeky band. :)