A visit to Tucson Comic-Con
Long-Suffering Husband and I went to Tucson Comic-Con last weekend. I can’t believe I’ve been a nerd since at least 1977 and had never been to a comic-con till a few days ago. I do have excuses–I’m not fond of crowds, I’m not super into the comic-con types of nerd-dom (except for Star Wars), blah, blah, blah… but really, I’m apparently an epic failure as a nerd.
Anyway, this poor excuse for a nerd had a great time. Tucson Comic-Con is small compared to the ones in major cities, so the only celebrities we saw were a couple of retired wrestlers and a character from The Walking Dead, but the displays and indie authors and artists were fascinating.
But before we get to that: This post is part of the Weekend Coffee Share, hosted by Natalie the Explorer. Grab a treat, have a seat, and let’s visit Tucson Comic-Con!
And here’s me, cosplaying as the most boring nerd who ever nerded. Wait, that isn’t cosplay…
I hadn’t heard of Rising Rebels but loved the artwork enough to look it up. Turns out it’s a series of horror comics set in Louisiana bayou country. The tag line for #1: “There are devils down in Dixie… and their roots run deep.” I’m going to have to give these a read. I love me some good swamp-horror. Check out the Rising Rebels website for more info.
There’s not much else going on in my life right now, so let’s move on to:
The memery
This week’s theme? Nerdy things.
This first one is long but well worth the read.
“Maybe, but it’ll probably taste like spreadsheets.”
I. Am. Dead.
As long as we’re talking about science:
More evidence that Americans will use any unit of measurement except the metric system.
BTW the other inventor of calculus (yes, it was invented by 2 people separately and more or less simultaneously) was Gottfried Leibniz. No clue as to his virginity or lack thereof, but he never married, so I think it’s safe to say, based on this sample size of 2, that inventing calculus is bad for your love life.
Fun fact: Leibniz was also a librarian. Let the jokes about librarian love lives begin (trust me, I’ve probably heard them all).
All right, enough speculating about the sexual activities of mathematicians. Let’s move on to: chemistry.
We could say something similar about writing, in which Google searches such as, “how to stab someone in the abdomen without killing them” are no longer suspicious. (Yes, I really searched that once. Fortunately for my character, the bad guy only nicked her mesenteric artery.)
Whatever you do, do not let your carbs study philosophy. They’ll become insufferable.
Bringing it back to general nerd-dom:
I’m going to remember this while I’m doing side quests this weekend.
And finally:
That’s no moon…
That’s it for me this week. How about you? Got any interesting side quests planned?
23 Comments
Joanne
I just went on a few side quests this morning… only to find that one of the items I bought is actually missing a piece and now I get to go on another one tomorrow and try to either exchange or return. Fun times. Comic Con does look rather people-y!
Janet Alcorn
Now you have a new side quest! I had a few today too, including a visit to the apothecary for some new potions.
Writing Sparkle
I would love to go to some of those functions, but I fall into the epic nerd failure category too—crowds is one of my big excuses. Looks like a good time though. Janet. Thanks for sharing.
Janet Alcorn
The crowd at this one was manageable, probably because it’s a smaller event than some. I know people who’ve gone to the huge one in San Diego. I’d like to do it once just to say I did, but the crowd would be a challenge.
csuhpat1
That is cool. I am a big fan of Comic-Cons and try to go to them when I can.
Janet Alcorn
I’ll be making this one an annual experience. Quite fun!
Scribble and Scran
Love the complex carbs meme! And calculus, very good!
Janet Alcorn
Thanks!
trentpmcd
That’s no moon… Which reminds me, I am assuming that you’ve been a nerd since 1977 coincides with the release of the film that would later be called (as opposed to “formerly known as”) “A New Hope”. I’m not sure if that is where my nerdom started – I could quote at least 3 dozen Monty Python skits by ’75 (yes, when I was 12), so I am sure quoting Monty Python and making side references to the Lord of the Rings made me a nerd well before ’77 or Junior High…. lol. Anyway, I have never been to a comic-con or similar because, as you said, crowds. Just no. But it does like like you had fun.
Janet Alcorn
I suppose I was a nerd before 1977, because I would randomly spew facts about either dinosaurs or astronomy, but seeing Star Wars definitely launched a new era of nerd-dom for me. I was 10, had a huge crush on Luke Skywalker, and pretended the tree in my backyard was a spaceship. Total nerdling.
PamelaS.Canepa, Writing and Living
The same size as Danny Devito, that’s great!
Janet Alcorn
Right? Definitely a vivid image.
Marsha
Looks like you had fun, Janet. I always enjoy your jokes. You might even say I lick them up – well, at least they are not dirty! Enjoyed the exact science of Danny Devito. That actually paints a pretty clear image compared to either feet or metrics unless you don’t know who Danny Devito is. 🙂
Janet Alcorn
LOL! I have plenty of dirty jokes, but I refrain from posting them. Instead I send them to Long-Suffering Husband.
Marsha
Now he will always be known as the Long-Suffering One. LOL BTW our Blogger group meets on Sept 22 in Scottsdale if you are able to join us. I will send details if you are interested. 🙂
Natalie
Looks like you had a good time. The jokes on calculus and Danny DeVito are great. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
Janet Alcorn
Thanks!
Elizabeth Seckman
You brought your memery A game. I had to steal them to send to my children. Then I got made fun of for screen shotting the memes instead of saving. Hey, it’s after nine…easier is better.
Janet Alcorn
LOL. Gotta love it when our kids reach the make-fun-of-Mom age. My son does it regularly.
Barbara
Love Cons. 200-1,000 attendees is my comfort zone.
I’d like to attend Dragon*Con in Atlanta for the costumes, guests, and parade, but I’ve heard too many stories about people being stranded forever (slight exaggeration) trying to catch an elevator with any available space.
Purchased potions yesterday and tomorrow will take treasures to a consignment bazaar.
leannelc
Hi Janet – loved your memery as per usual – the virgin/unmarried/calculus equation was my favourite – especially when it applied to the real creator of calculus as well as the mis-attributed creator.
Gary A Wilson
Yo Janet!
Before you head off to the CVS – I’ve solved the problem of their roll of receipt coupons and you might love it.
Let’s say you have a list of just a few things. Find them all in the store but only put the cheapest things in your basket. Flash your CVS card at checkout to pay only for the cheapest things then collect your first roll of coupons. Step away from the checkout counter and examine your roll.
On the evidence of two successful attempts, I now can say that one of those coupons will save you significant $$$ on the expensive things you did not put into your basket. Tear off that coupon, go back and pick the rest of your items and go through the checkout again to enjoy the discount AND avoid trying to figure out how to get back before the darn things expire in 3 days.
The fun of beating the CVS system is much more fun than the 4$ you might save, but it’s a principal I tell you – beating the system is fun. . .
I’m considered a nerd in some ways – but can’t stand being with true fans for very long. I had the chance to hear Lenard Nimoy once when the TOS was the only Star Trek available. He was an okay speaker but clearly didn’t want to say much about the show. No matter, when they opened it up for questions, Each “Fan” asked such stupid questions that I was embarrassed to be part of this group. It was terrible and I swore to never expose myself to nerds who are this nerdy ever again.
Julie
The complex carb meme was so funny. The simple carbs wouldn’t be so philosophical…