Where are the Nerds??
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mom23mangos wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »🙋🏼♀️ a different kind of nerd then you all but I’m a Scientist by trade and read about 2-3 books a month so I think I qualify right???
Science nerd alert as well. Spent 11 years in research and now I'm in IT. I read 2-3 books a WEEK. Currently reading Ender's Game. I like Science Fiction, Fantasy, chick-lit, Historical fiction, non-fiction...
Star Trek, Star Wars fan. I watch documentaries while rowing. My cardio comes in the form of Beat Saber on the VR.
I LOVE Ender's Game. I think Ender's Shadow (same time frame, Bean's perspective) was even better.
Have you read the Gentlemen *kitten* series? I think that has been my latest great reread. Fantasy, just plain good writing. Have you read anything lately you'd recommend?0 -
quoteloveunquote wrote: »mom23mangos wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »🙋🏼♀️ a different kind of nerd then you all but I’m a Scientist by trade and read about 2-3 books a month so I think I qualify right???
Science nerd alert as well. Spent 11 years in research and now I'm in IT. I read 2-3 books a WEEK. Currently reading Ender's Game. I like Science Fiction, Fantasy, chick-lit, Historical fiction, non-fiction...
Star Trek, Star Wars fan. I watch documentaries while rowing. My cardio comes in the form of Beat Saber on the VR.
I LOVE Ender's Game. I think Ender's Shadow (same time frame, Bean's perspective) was even better.
Have you read the Gentlemen *kitten* series? I think that has been my latest great reread. Fantasy, just plain good writing. Have you read anything lately you'd recommend?
Best series I've read in a while was the Rebel of the Sands series if you like YA Fantasy. I just finished a funny one called Sacrificial Lamb Cake. To get redemption, Judas pitches marketing a "Second Coming of the Christ" to Trinity Corp and G chooses an atheist lesbian.0 -
mom23mangos wrote: »quoteloveunquote wrote: »mom23mangos wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »🙋🏼♀️ a different kind of nerd then you all but I’m a Scientist by trade and read about 2-3 books a month so I think I qualify right???
Science nerd alert as well. Spent 11 years in research and now I'm in IT. I read 2-3 books a WEEK. Currently reading Ender's Game. I like Science Fiction, Fantasy, chick-lit, Historical fiction, non-fiction...
Star Trek, Star Wars fan. I watch documentaries while rowing. My cardio comes in the form of Beat Saber on the VR.
I LOVE Ender's Game. I think Ender's Shadow (same time frame, Bean's perspective) was even better.
Have you read the Gentlemen *kitten* series? I think that has been my latest great reread. Fantasy, just plain good writing. Have you read anything lately you'd recommend?
Best series I've read in a while was the Rebel of the Sands series if you like YA Fantasy. I just finished a funny one called Sacrificial Lamb Cake. To get redemption, Judas pitches marketing a "Second Coming of the Christ" to Trinity Corp and G chooses an atheist lesbian.
Tomorrow is library day so I will check them out and put them in my pile! Thanks!0 -
jennacole12 wrote: »🙋🏼♀️ a different kind of nerd then you all but I’m a Scientist by trade and read about 2-3 books a month so I think I qualify right???
Depends, what KIND of books lol, any Lord of the rings, ect?0 -
danielle77speed wrote: »Hi 👋
High School Math Teacher. I love Star Wars, and sci-fi, and astronomy. I’ve even been know to read for pleasure 🤓
and you are flippin adorable! Love the shoes!!!!1 -
Nerd(ish) Brit over here, love Doctor Who (I had a Who themed wedding, complete with a dancing Dalek) and Torchwood, lost my way a bit with Supenatural around S8 but keep thinking of getting back into it. Also love Marvel films, Transformers, Town Called Eureka and Warehouse 13.1
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Skyrim, ghost recon, Assassins origins (that game is insane huge for content and I’ve been playing for months and not even close to being done lol), borderlands, gears of war, these are just some of my favourites, I’ve played A LOT more (probably 90% of the big releases for ps lol), a mix of console and computer, not so much Xbox anymore.Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »I would probably consider myself a mini-nerd lol. I’ve got some definite nerd going on 😁
What gets the nerd going for you?
I’m mostly a game nerd, havent done any cosplay nerding lol, and some tv and movie nerding
well, don't hold back the deets
what games do u play?
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Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »debrakgoogins wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »i have not seen any star wars OR harry potter movies..
don't kick me out plz
What can you give us that proves your nerd worthiness?
well...while im not a harry potter fan, I did buy a lot of harry potter stuff from harry potter world cause it was cool. I have a wand and a butter beer cup
and my dog looks like dobbi
Excellent lol 👍😂 Dobby is the best
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Total nerd here. Star Wars, trek, d&d, Pokémon, DC, Marvel, Dr Who and more1
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I'm not a gamer nerd or cosplay nerd. In fact, I'm not sure I fit into any Official Nerd (TM) categories, but I love fantasy and sci-fi novels, history, culture, archaeology, board games, and show tunes.4
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Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »mom23mangos wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »mom23mangos wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »🙋🏼♀️ a different kind of nerd then you all but I’m a Scientist by trade and read about 2-3 books a month so I think I qualify right???
Science nerd alert as well. Spent 11 years in research and now I'm in IT. I read 2-3 books a WEEK. Currently reading Ender's Game. I like Science Fiction, Fantasy, chick-lit, Historical fiction, non-fiction...
Star Trek, Star Wars fan. I watch documentaries while rowing. My cardio comes in the form of Beat Saber on the VR.
omg is that the light saber VR game u play? if so I saw it at best buy and I wanted to buy it just because. but im also sure I would destroy my house with that from swinging everywhere
Yes!!! You don't need much space. Probably 1.5-2 arms length in any direction. It's so much fun and it's done amazing things for my processing speed. I seriously get a really good aerobic workout with it because I use my whole body and a lot of effort. My son takes the lazy way out and just t-rex's it and only uses his wrists. The official game only comes with a handful of songs, but you can download tons of community made songs through a site called Beat Saver. Someone did the Star Wars Cantina Song and Bad Lip Reading's Seagulls song - two of my favorites.
Edit - I actually started a thread about it, but no nerds heeded my call.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10681204/beat-saber#latest
just looked it up- its not the same thing- what I saw and what ur talking about
this is what I saw:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/star-wars/star-wars-jedi-challenges/pcmcat1499789832349.c?id=pcmcat1499789832349
Ah, yeah that's an AR headset/game. Pretty pricey too. About the same as a VR. I've been waiting for something like that to come out on the VR however. It's only a matter of time. There's a new Star Trek game that I'm really tempted to buy.megbeveridge93 wrote: »I'm not a gamer nerd or cosplay nerd. In fact, I'm not sure I fit into any Official Nerd (TM) categories, but I love fantasy and sci-fi novels, history, culture, archaeology, board games, and show tunes.
You're my kind of nerd. I started as a triple major in college - archaelogy/biology/literature. Picked the one most likely to get me a job when I got pregnant. LOL0 -
Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »debrakgoogins wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »i have not seen any star wars OR harry potter movies..
don't kick me out plz
What can you give us that proves your nerd worthiness?
well...while im not a harry potter fan, I did buy a lot of harry potter stuff from harry potter world cause it was cool. I have a wand and a butter beer cup
and my dog looks like dobbi
Excellent lol 👍😂 Dobby is the best
OMG I love him!!! He’s totally a Dobby
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Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »
Skyrim, ghost recon, Assassins origins (that game is insane huge for content and I’ve been playing for months and not even close to being done lol), borderlands, gears of war, these are just some of my favourites, I’ve played A LOT more (probably 90% of the big releases for ps lol), a mix of console and computer, not so much Xbox anymore.Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »I would probably consider myself a mini-nerd lol. I’ve got some definite nerd going on 😁
What gets the nerd going for you?
I’m mostly a game nerd, havent done any cosplay nerding lol, and some tv and movie nerding
well, don't hold back the deets what games do u play?
I tried to get into skyrim but i couldnt get into the setting. I love fallout though which is similar in gameplay
Ever played horizon zero dawn?
Heck yes, another of my favourites. It’s on my list to play through again 👍😂, looking forward to the new fallout that’s coming out, and red dead redemption 😃😃
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Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »
Skyrim, ghost recon, Assassins origins (that game is insane huge for content and I’ve been playing for months and not even close to being done lol), borderlands, gears of war, these are just some of my favourites, I’ve played A LOT more (probably 90% of the big releases for ps lol), a mix of console and computer, not so much Xbox anymore.Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »I would probably consider myself a mini-nerd lol. I’ve got some definite nerd going on 😁
What gets the nerd going for you?
I’m mostly a game nerd, havent done any cosplay nerding lol, and some tv and movie nerding
well, don't hold back the deets what games do u play?
I tried to get into skyrim but i couldnt get into the setting. I love fallout though which is similar in gameplay
Ever played horizon zero dawn?
Heck yes, another of my favourites. It’s on my list to play through again 👍😂, looking forward to the new fallout that’s coming out, and red dead redemption 😃😃
Namaste...dont freak out...
Theres a new fallout coming?
Fallout 76 in November.
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danielle77speed wrote: »Hi 👋
High School Math Teacher. I love Star Wars, and sci-fi, and astronomy. I’ve even been know to read for pleasure 🤓
and you are flippin adorable! Love the shoes!!!!
Awww.....thanks 😊0 -
Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »i have not seen any star wars OR harry potter movies..
don't kick me out plz
You should do a movie marathon!!! If you like to read, and you have an interest in HP you should read the books first. If you don’t like to read the movies are still good.1 -
Always accepting new friends! Let’s do this together!0
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Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »
Skyrim, ghost recon, Assassins origins (that game is insane huge for content and I’ve been playing for months and not even close to being done lol), borderlands, gears of war, these are just some of my favourites, I’ve played A LOT more (probably 90% of the big releases for ps lol), a mix of console and computer, not so much Xbox anymore.Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »I would probably consider myself a mini-nerd lol. I’ve got some definite nerd going on 😁
What gets the nerd going for you?
I’m mostly a game nerd, havent done any cosplay nerding lol, and some tv and movie nerding
well, don't hold back the deets what games do u play?
I tried to get into skyrim but i couldnt get into the setting. I love fallout though which is similar in gameplay
Ever played horizon zero dawn?
Heck yes, another of my favourites. It’s on my list to play through again 👍😂, looking forward to the new fallout that’s coming out, and red dead redemption 😃😃
Namaste...dont freak out...
Theres a new fallout coming?
Fallout 76 in November.
Oh my. Goodbye social life
This is how I feel about Red Dead 2 coming out.1 -
Comic nerd here! Also academic nerd but that’s not as interesting and comes off as pretentious. I read Ms. Marvel, Squirrelgirl, A-force, Captain Marvel, etc. Marvel heroines are the best. Also! Old doctor who, Star Trek (I met William Shatner in real life! Proudest moment), and film geek.
Pretty jealous you met Shatner. Life would be made if I could meet Patrick Stewart.0 -
danielle77speed wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »i have not seen any star wars OR harry potter movies..
don't kick me out plz
You should do a movie marathon!!! If you like to read, and you have an interest in HP you should read the books first. If you don’t like to read the movies are still good.
Agreed. The movies weren't bad, but I throughly enjoyed the books. Well worth ready them, and reading them, first.1 -
Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »debrakgoogins wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »i have not seen any star wars OR harry potter movies..
don't kick me out plz
What can you give us that proves your nerd worthiness?
well...while im not a harry potter fan, I did buy a lot of harry potter stuff from harry potter world cause it was cool. I have a wand and a butter beer cup
and my dog looks like dobbi
Excellent lol 👍😂 Dobby is the best
Definitely a Dobby.0 -
megbeveridge93 wrote: »I'm not a gamer nerd or cosplay nerd. In fact, I'm not sure I fit into any Official Nerd (TM) categories, but I love fantasy and sci-fi novels, history, culture, archaeology, board games, and show tunes.
Which author(s) are you favorites for Fantasy and Sci-Fi?0 -
Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »
Skyrim, ghost recon, Assassins origins (that game is insane huge for content and I’ve been playing for months and not even close to being done lol), borderlands, gears of war, these are just some of my favourites, I’ve played A LOT more (probably 90% of the big releases for ps lol), a mix of console and computer, not so much Xbox anymore.Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »auzziecawth wrote: »I would probably consider myself a mini-nerd lol. I’ve got some definite nerd going on 😁
What gets the nerd going for you?
I’m mostly a game nerd, havent done any cosplay nerding lol, and some tv and movie nerding
well, don't hold back the deets what games do u play?
I tried to get into skyrim but i couldnt get into the setting. I love fallout though which is similar in gameplay
Ever played horizon zero dawn?
Heck yes, another of my favourites. It’s on my list to play through again 👍😂, looking forward to the new fallout that’s coming out, and red dead redemption 😃😃
Namaste...dont freak out...
Theres a new fallout coming?
Fallout 76 in November.
Oh my. Goodbye social life
This is how I feel about Red Dead 2 coming out.
when fallout 4 came out, i disappeared for like 3 months lmao
When Skyrim came out, I hit the midnight release party and then took 9 days off from work and virtually disappeared. Was glorious. Depending on when the divorce goes final, the same may happen with Read Dead.0 -
Seeing a lot of Star Wars on here, which begs the quedtion: Favorite Star Wars movie, and why?
Mine is Return of the Jedi, mainly for the space fighting scenes and the fight on Endor. Thought my all time favorite scene is Kenobi and Qui Gon against Maul.
As a kid I was a huge ROTJ fan, as I got older I could appreciate the character arcs and plot twist in empire more and more. No doubt I'm a bit of a hipster when it comes to Star Wars but the prequels don't get enough credit for reaffirming the franchise's place in mainstream culture and providing the best on-screen lightsaber duels to-date.
For those who've not seen them, I'm a big fan of what's known as the "Machete" order. It effectively portrays the prequels as a flashback between Empire and Jedi, improving the story-telling. I tacked on the recent four movies in the appropriate order as well but they're not crucial to the complete story told by the first six. Bonus points if you have access to the theatrical cut of the original trilogy, most readily found as a special feature on a certain release of the DVD, unfortunately not part of the BluRay set:
- Solo (optional)
- Rogue One (optional)
- Episode IV
- Episode V
- Episode I (quasi-optional)
- Episode II
- Episode III
- Episode VI
- Episode VII (optional)
- Episode VIII (optional)
I have not watched them in this order, bu think I just found my weekend plans.0 -
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I looove Doctor Who, Torchwood, Supernatural, Firefly, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and so much more. I play a lot of Sims, Minecraft, Don't Starve Together, RimWorld, Banished, and Diablo III. I read books and comic books when I can, but it doesn't happen often because I have a 5 year old that interrupts every 30 seconds.
mind craft is great0 -
Total nerd right here....
Even met my husband through tabletop rpgs back in the 80s4 -
Seeing a lot of Star Wars on here, which begs the quedtion: Favorite Star Wars movie, and why?
Mine is Return of the Jedi, mainly for the space fighting scenes and the fight on Endor. Thought my all time favorite scene is Kenobi and Qui Gon against Maul.
As a kid I was a huge ROTJ fan, as I got older I could appreciate the character arcs and plot twist in empire more and more. No doubt I'm a bit of a hipster when it comes to Star Wars but the prequels don't get enough credit for reaffirming the franchise's place in mainstream culture and providing the best on-screen lightsaber duels to-date.
For those who've not seen them, I'm a big fan of what's known as the "Machete" order. It effectively portrays the prequels as a flashback between Empire and Jedi, improving the story-telling. I tacked on the recent four movies in the appropriate order as well but they're not crucial to the complete story told by the first six. Bonus points if you have access to the theatrical cut of the original trilogy, most readily found as a special feature on a certain release of the DVD, unfortunately not part of the BluRay set:
- Solo (optional)
- Rogue One (optional)
- Episode IV
- Episode V
- Episode I (quasi-optional)
- Episode II
- Episode III
- Episode VI
- Episode VII (optional)
- Episode VIII (optional)
I have not watched them in this order, bu think I just found my weekend plans.
It's the only order I recommend to the uninitiated viewer. IMO the best would be to CGI extend the "why didn't you tell me" conversation between Luke and Obi-wan on Dagobah in the middle of ROTJ to actually set up the prequels as a flashback, effectively being told to Luke from Obi-wan's POV.1
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