Sadly, these people still walk among us, even in 2012.
They think being a fan boy or girl is somehow linked to a person’s social standing or worth; as if an individual who stands in line for hours – or even days – to get into a convention is any different than someone who lines up for concert tickets or to get into a Coach store.
Personally, I have more respect for the young lady who spends her cash on a convention ticket that will lead to lifelong memories than the vapid, soulless wench who spends $300 of Daddy’s money on a purse!
Nevertheless, the terms “geek” and fan boy’ will forever be linked to individuals who..
- Refuse to leave Mom’s basement. What if she’s a really great cook?
- Have never had a real date that didn’t charge them.
- Just can’t seem to purchase t-shirts without a licensed character adorning the front or back.
- Refuse to immerse themselves in the ordinary.
Well, I’ll tell you something, folks, The Hook is proud to call himself a fan boy – even at 42! In those four decades, I have…
- Lived on my own. But I’ll take a meal from Mom anytime!
- Never paid for “romance”.
- Purchased run-of-the-mill clothing as well as superhero themed apparel. I just wear the Flash t-shirts underneath!
- Lived a life of balance; I just take the family with me to the comic conventions. The wife loves to meet actors who portray vampires!
I mentioned the year for a reason folks; in 2012 fan boys have achieved the following…
- They’ve created a venue that sells over 130,000 tickets six months in advance of opening. The San Diego Comic-Con International has become the place to be for Hollywood execs searching for the next big franchise or to launch new projects.
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- The young geeks who have left Mom’s basement are the new wave of filmmakers whose projects bring in big bucks for Tinsel Town.
- These same fan boys and girls are no longer dependent upon hookers for dates. Although they can now afford the really classy ones!
- Comics and sci-fi projects have influenced pop culture and even fashion for years now. Yes, even fashion!
- It’s now cool for a musician or screenwriter to say they’re working on the next Batman or Spiderman flick!
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And finally….
- Actors actually WANT to be cast in superhero films! They lead to franchises which ensure a steady paycheck for years. What’s not to like?
ON A PERSONAL NOTE…
June 9. 2012 10 A.M – 7 P.M.
Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls. Ontario. Canada
For full details, click here, fan boys and girls!
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People who were earlier complaining about “nerds” being on their computer 2 hours a day, now post 9 hours a day on Facebook
Good point!
I’m a scifi nerd. And a sex toy collector and blogger. I get all kinds of stereotypes thrust upon me.
I think with the introduction of “The Big Bang Theory” on TV a few years ago really opened up society into embracing our inner geek!!!! Of which I am thrilled about!!! There are more people to talk scifi too!!!
It is truly an age of wonder….
Ooh, ooh, ooh! I found a seed here for another post!
Hook …um ..Fan Boy … no, 42 year old Fan Boy, could I pretty please borrow this post, quote you and what not in my future post?
Kate
Go for it!
Grazie, Hook!
I’ve just moved a few things around in my schedule and a slot for 15 May has opened up. Hang on a sec. I’m not running some Forbes listed organisation. This is my blog I’m talking about, for cryin’ out loud! Ah, the wonders of self-aggrandisement!
Kate
You rock, Kate!
Woohoo! Yay for the geeks and nerds and sci-fi fans! I’ll take a smart interesting date (or did before I was married) over a boring jock any day!
Me too! And I am married!
I think we all have interests that we “geek” out over. Now, I really geek out about writing! Go Geeks!
Hear, hear!
this era is “geek era”…
Very true, my nerdy friend!
I know there are always these debates about diferent “modern urban cultures”, but mos of all… I think the world benefits a lot from the richness and variety of cultures and cultures-within-cultures we humans are aways developing everywhere!
I think you’re right, Alex!
I take it you’re really looking forward to June 9. Have a spectacular time.
I intend to!
Ah labels, what would we do without them?
So true…
I’d love to find out, though!
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