Amusing article from Wired has just hit the web. To save you from the boredom, I've highlighted some of their responses with my running commentary:
From guy at Midtown comics in NYC
If you could be any comic book character, who would it be?
Obviously Superman because he has no weaknesses except a green rock. But realistically, I'd say Spider-Man.
realistically? really?
From guy at Forbidden Planet in NYC:
Which title has fallen farthest from grace?
Wow. Half of Marvel's books [then he goes on...]
Marvel has been out of the loop for years...
What's the least nerdy thing about you?
I'm surprisingly smooth with ladies.
Pot meet kettle. Kettle meet pot.
[and I've just thought of a drinking game -- throw back a shot for everytime the comic book guy says "Watchmen" in defense of comics]
from another Midtown Comics guy
What are the best and worst parts about working in a comic store?
The best part is definitely just being around comics and getting to see new stuff before other people do. If you go into an office and walk from cubicle to cubicle you don't hear people talking about comics. You hear, "Oh I have to do this report." I get to talk comics at work. I get to recommend stuff to people. That's also one of the hardest parts — not getting too carried away. It's a job and I have to pay attention to the floor, make sure there are enough comics on the wall and do inventory. You can't get too involved.
Yeah, because if you get too involved, you might end up getting your heart broken.
What's the least nerdy thing about you?
I'm a big sports nut. I'm a huge Yankees fan. It's still nerdy because I'm a stats guy. But I'm like any jock, screaming when someone scores.
newflash: sports fans are nerdy. Jocks are nerds of the same feather.
Insert sexy picture of comic book gal here. Fan service, all the way.
And this guy is a geek after my own heart -- with specifics and endnotes for why some comic are good and why some suck.
And he also says:
What's the least nerdy thing about you?
I get one pass, right? Pass.
Know thyself, geek!
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2 comments:
How come young comic geeks all have the same haircut? You know, really short hair but a big swish of bangs in front?
Hi, my name is Cheryl and I'm a comics geek.
Cranky -- they all copy each other and insist they did it first.
Great sorting, Wendy. Now I don't have to actually read the article!
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