inquiries into nerditude
So, I need your guys’ help. I’m writing the script for my movie right now, and I want the two main characters to get into an argument about something really nerdy. Now, I don’t mean Star Trek vs Star Wars, that’s too easy. I’m talkin’ the advantages of the Enterprise-E over its previous models, or, Obi-wan versus Qui-gon-jin: who was a better teacher, or, warriors versus barbarians: which is more useful when flanking enemies in D&D.
So, I’m asking: what’s the nerdiest argument you’ve ever had?
Details would be nice, since I’m going to be writing a whole scene around it. If you don’t want to talk about it in a comment, you can always email me.
Allison wrote:
SUCH a good idea. Sorry all of the nerdiest things I argue about are photo-and-film related… useless! Cmon guys, help him out!
Posted on 13-Sep-07 at 12:18 pm | Permalink
Timmy wrote:
Well Ben, as you well know there are no benefits to the Enterprise D over the E, unless you count a seperatable saucer module a benefit.
Sam and I have often discussed the near criminal similarities of Matt Murdock and Bruce Wayne, regarding the deaths of their parents, and current vigilante operations, as well as over all mannerisms.
Today I found out about how “The Wizard of Oz” is actually a political allegory about how US. Populism needed a silver standard rather than a gold for economic reasons (apparently Dorothy’s shoes were orriginally silver, not ruby) and I have a ton of notes on that if you want it. The professor just kept talking, like how the Scarecrow was a farmer, and the Tin Man was north eastern laborers, and how the lion was actually Williams Jenning Bryan, an old politician who was rather pragmatic and addicted to opium. FUN!
Posted on 13-Sep-07 at 1:29 pm | Permalink
Timmy wrote:
Well Ben there an in infetessmal number of superiorities regarding the E to previous models of the Enterprise. Except for the detachable sauceer section on D. That was pretty great. Esspecially when Data crash lands it in “Generations”.
I’ve often discussed the eerie similarities between Batman and Daredevil. I mean, they’re both detectives, and rich, and have dead parents and are ninjas, with horned costumes. Think about it.
They could also get into debates regarding the greatest Team Line ups of say the Avengers of X-men or Fantastic Four, for those who really, really love SHE HULK.
Posted on 13-Sep-07 at 1:34 pm | Permalink
Joel wrote:
Oona Goota, Solo? (Going somewhere, Solo?)
Han shot first. Greedo was a Rodian new bounty hunter hired by Jabba the fucking Hutt to get money owed to Jabba by Han. Han Solo, smuggler from Corellia, has years of experience under his belt. Given the circumstances, Han knew what he was dealing with and most likely knew that Greedo was cocky. Greedo was under orders from Jabba that if Han didn’t pay up, he was to be “terminated.” Han 1) knew that Greedo was cocky and thus quick to shoot and 2) he was already in a hurry. Greedo was sitting LET THAN A METER from Han but still managed to miss by a long shot. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?! Han shot first, is how it’s possible.
Chance, I’m sure you have more to add on the subject.
Posted on 13-Sep-07 at 3:38 pm | Permalink
Sam wrote:
Yeah, here are some other points we hit on in the Case of Matt Murdock V. Bruce Wayne:
-They each patrol a very localized area which they obsessively refer to as “my city.”
-They use fear as their most valuable instrument, and have styled themselves after frighteningly monstrous images (The giant bat and the devil, respectively.)
-They have trained themselves in martial arts, are in peak physical condition, and both use nothing more than ropes and their agility to navigate the city.
-They have highly antagonist relationships with “the loves of their lives”, Catwoman and Elektra.
-They fight ninjas all the goddamn time.
-It would actually make a great deal of sense if they swapped powers, Therefore making Batman “blind as a bat” and forcing him to use sonar to move around. Whereas, if Daredevil had no powers at all, it would only make him that much more of a man without fear.
-They have psychotic arch-nemeses with sadistic senses of humor, who constantly kill of their loved ones. (Joker and Bullseye.)
I hope this was helpful.
Posted on 13-Sep-07 at 3:50 pm | Permalink
Emma wrote:
Like I said, I think I have been in several OC related arguments.
“They did SO play all of Interpol’s new album that one episode where Julie Cooper does something stupid”
“Seth and Anna TOTALLY belong together, shut up you don’t even know”
et cetra.
Posted on 13-Sep-07 at 5:20 pm | Permalink
Evan wrote:
i know i have some good stories, but i cant think of any. but id like to point you to a goldmine: forums. pick a subject, google search, and soon youll be up to your tonsils in nerdsense (nerd + nonsense)
Posted on 13-Sep-07 at 6:07 pm | Permalink
Timmy wrote:
I wish I hadn’t double posted. I even refreshed to make sure I didn’t. Damnit all.
Posted on 13-Sep-07 at 7:01 pm | Permalink
Katie wrote:
I second the Emma motion. I have numerous stories about arguments stemming from both the OC and Sex and the City. They usually involve and very deep discussion about fictional character’s sex/personality appeal (I am thinking most particularly of the Aidan vs. Big debate, which is always followed by a how-annoying/sympathetic of a character is Carrie, particularly in later seasons). I think Gilmore Girls qualifies as well. The Alli/Angie/Emma/Katie ongoing argument about whether Chris or Luke is right for Lorelai has been revisited many a time, often in the same style of dialogue that the show is famous for (read: blahblahBLAHblahblahblah!!!). Demonstrations are available for a small fee (or you can get one for free with a timely airing of a particularly inflammatory episode).
Pop culture nerd-out.
Posted on 14-Sep-07 at 10:37 am | Permalink
pat wrote:
here’s my question, how nerdy are we talking here? Do you want lovable Kevin Smithesqe nerdiness, or you want legitimate nerd i.e. the nerd that no one would legitimately admit to being. Because I know I have had many a nerdy conversation that I am ashamed of: Not just transformers or something i remember having conversations about Beast Wars versus Beast Machines, magic cards, and Warhammer here. The only problem is most of these conversations happened in 7th and 8th grade so they would be recreations. I personally would think that Tim and I should record a real conversation about Animorphs, and then you could edit that into your movie conversation. P.S. I didn’t read all the animorphs I stopped at like 30 but I did read the hork bajzer and the andellite (spelling?) chronicles. So if someone thinks they know more than me I suggest they talk to Tim about it and make it into the nerdiest conversation of all time!
Posted on 14-Sep-07 at 7:31 pm | Permalink
Joel wrote:
Emma/Katie, I’m pretty sure talking about the OC isn’t the kind of nerdy Ben is looking for. Anyways, talking about the OC like you girls isn’t nerdy, it’s just being huge girls. You girls.
Posted on 14-Sep-07 at 10:03 pm | Permalink
Katie Wilson wrote:
I resent that. We ladies can be nerdy as well. Why can’t you accept diverse forms of nerdom, Joel? Why all the hate?
I formally challenge you to a nerd-off. (dirty!)
Posted on 16-Sep-07 at 2:31 am | Permalink
Maggie wrote:
I remember getting into an argument about whether there could be other forms of life on other planets, just not carbon based life. So, like hydrogen based life. I’m pretty sure the answer was no, but i remember it being a long and drawn out conversation about molecular bonds… and I’m pretty sure it was with Patty, so he could tell you some nerdy stuff to add in.
Posted on 16-Sep-07 at 12:34 pm | Permalink
Brock wrote:
arguments:
1) is any song set in a 7/4 time signature automatically awesome?
2) would kurt schwitters roll over in his grave if someone where to do a musical rendition of his sound poem “ursonate”…
these are just sample arguments art/music nerds have when they are high and jamming out…
Posted on 18-Sep-07 at 1:56 pm | Permalink