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cookiebatman
My favorite bad star trek guy is dart vapour that guy with asthma
WanderingOnion
So, how is this sexist?
ATimeTravellingRobotFromTheFuture
That pic of Spock even has the captain rank insignia on his shoulder! Fucking peasants don't know their Trek!
USPS
Spock wasn't a captain, he was a Vulcan.
Electriccarsbestcars
This is pretty much the worst meme no matter what. People are geeks in different subjects.
AngelaPickles
I always deal with this because I love marvel heroes and movies, but I haven't ever read a comic. So I end up being a "fake geek girl".
Britich
Captain of the ship does not mean the Rank of Captain, so a question should form in your mind "what type of captain are they asking for?"
Britich
Also Captain Kick was the best.
LePineappleRant
tumblr just has to force the "sexist" argument to everything
Thoraxe123
But what if you're a geek, but not a Treky?
Carlox
At least she didn't say Han Solo.
BootyPaladin
Space Trek Wars is best movie!
Cuntard
Maybe so, but calling yourself a "nerd" when you are trying to be a "geek" makes you the retard. Very different words
BewareTheCrocigator
Semantics - to the average person they're the same, hardly makes them a retard. However, calling them out on it does make you an asshole.
thewhyteman
Why do you guys upvote shit like this? Really though, why?
catsonmeth
Because most people on imgur have shit taste.
ParsleySage
Devil's Advocate: When people talk about "favourite captains" they usually mean the out of the four commanding officers of the shows. 1/
ParsleySage
I say four because no one picks Archer.
Thor561
I liked Archer, but favorite? No.
allstarblock
8,000%*0=0
RogerWoodhouse
It's only logical.
CoinsareBinaryDice
So follow up: When was Spock a Captain? Seperate the "nerds" from the NERDS!
PantsAreForTheWeek
My favourite captain is Sulu!
BrokeMyFunnyBone
My favorite captain is Jack
masterchieffloyd
FLY HER APART THEN
OhNoNotThatGuyQuickEverybodyHide
Point of interest here. While Spock held that rank, in those films he always served under Admiral Kirk, and therefore never really (#1)
chinablue
I would explain why Spock was Uber but hours would seem like days.
JohnnyricoMC
As first officer Spock was occasionally acting captain of the ship. It's all semantics in the end.
OhNoNotThatGuyQuickEverybodyHide
demonstrated his abilities as a Captain. Therefore, saying her favorite Captain was Spock is highly questionable. (#2)
Thor73
I must admit I read all that as Leonard would have.
YourbestfriendMichael
Some of the comments here really highlight how much some Imgur users take issue with something being called sexist when it's sexist.
supraman21
But it's not sexist. Like... At all
YourbestfriendMichael
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supraman21
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CindyLouTheWho
AH I KNOW HER I KNOW HER WE'RE FRIENDS I LOVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS IM WAY TOO EXCITED
JustAPersonOnTheInternet
is she nice?
CindyLouTheWho
Oh totally. One of the sweetest people I've ever met. She's adorably short too. Like maybe 5'
thyarmageddon
Only tumblr could get mad at a meme from 6 years ago.
SamMan
Because we never dig up old shit here on Imgur no sirree bob. No reposts, or history if Imgur posts or anything like that OC all the way.
thyarmageddon
There's a difference between recycling content within the same year and bringing back a dead meme just to act like it still exists.
firedove
It's true though. Sulu also became a captain later on too.
PhoenixQueenAzula
http://media.giphy.com/media/FoUHKTJhoQU6I/giphy.gif
Rocketturkeyman
Captain Janeway all the way
Rannos22
You people are fucking stupid. That idiot was crazier than Movie Picard.
Admonkeytstrator
Janeway and Torres were both in 80s movie "Remo: Unarmed and Dangerous". Torres was named Torres in that too.
arrbos
Rewatching Voyager after Orange Is the New Black is surreal.
TacoRocket
I like Janeway as a character, but I still think she was a horrible captain.
nyaore
Janeway was more a victim of really inconsistent writing honestly. There was greatness there, but writers tended to bandy her about like (1)
nyaore
a rubberband from episode to episode to suit their needs. In the good episodes she shined. In the bad ones... We don't talk about those. (2)
TacoRocket
That's a fair assessment. Really, all Star Trek has suffered since Roddenberry passed. No more Great Bird to lead the way.
nyaore
Yeah, I grew up with DS9 and NG but was too young to remember much from them so I've been going back to rewatch them when I have the (1)
nyaore
time. The level of consistent quality between at the very least NG and Voyager is staggering. Though it came out a few years before (2)
nyaore
passed and was still continuing after. (3)
TacoRocket
He was there to have long talks with the cast and crew about his future and their characters. They took it upon themselves to keep that goin
Iamsuperspecial
This is dumb because clearly Captain Sulu was the best captain. Oh my!
KrisKringlez
"8,000 per cent"
TheRedOnesTasteLikeBurning
more legit yo ;)
Mooniverse
Well 7900% wouldn't get the point across, but 8100% would just be excessive.
Nexus763
I think it's a reference to DBZ. Look it up. REALLY, DON'T TELL ME ABOUT 9000, LOOK IT UP
MistaGavin
Wow 800K per dollar
LearnedCoward
In America, this is eight thousand percent. In Europe, it's eight percent with four significant digits.
ThatBabyDontLookLikeMe
per cent bro!
RedStarBeograd
not over 9000 so...
DoctorSpaceDog
Can we all agree that anybody who argues about who's a bigger geek should be put in a bag and thrown in the river?
nicduda
With a viper, a dog, and a cock
SoupCupBamBam
Well done.
KeeleonOhms
Thing is, being a "nerd" used to mean being an outcast and constantly harrased. Now that it's "easy and cool", some people are bitter...
KeeleonOhms
That the "new nerds" didn't earn the title. You don't have 100,000 subscribers on your YT channel because people like your nerdy opinions..
KeeleonOhms
More than someone else. It's because you have big boobs and show them off. Noone pays attention to ugly nerd girls, the actual outcasts.
shitthatstakentoo
They should be put in a VAN down by the RIVER
TheJudgeHasItBackwards
They're living on a steady diet of government cheese
Starsy737
They probably already do live in a van down by the river. QUIZZING WOMEN ABOUT NERDDOM IS ALL THEY HAVE. THANKS FOR BRINGING IT UP! ;)
juliancolton
...and the river hurled into space?
beardedheathen
I'm such a big geek you don't have a sack big enough... I need to lose weight D:
tomyironmane
Wanna bet? Check amazon. 3'x3'x3' 3,000lb capacity tote bag. You WILL fit.
ThatJohnDenverIsFullOfShitMan
I like Captain Log.
the12thletter
I like Captain Nog.
iampoorandsomeoneshavedmyhugecat
Seriously though. Why do we challenge people about liking things?
tooomanysteves
Because humans suck?
SamMan
Because if you don't like the same way other people do then you are liking it wrong.
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KayDigs
Little girls aren't very confrontational. Just sayin'.
TrustMeImTheDoctor
Because so many people try to put a specific label on themselves and others and it is just irritating.
strongfkennedy
For the same reason people have issues with Iggy Azalea.
CoachDT
(1. Because being a nerd was a bandwagon thing once upon a time. Its like if the bulls win and suddenly everyones a bulls fan.
CoachDT
(2. As someone whose been with them at their worst its kind of annoying when people pop up only when it looks like they're doing good.
CoachDT
(3. None of my business at the end of the day but i'm pretty sure thats the logic used.
grovberg
No one enjoys being pandered.
KeeleonOhms
Is it acceptable for me to say I love "black culture" because I like watermelon, fried chicken and marijuana? No, it's offensive.
KeeleonOhms
Go ahead and like Star Wars or video games. But if you aren't obsessed to the point of being weird about it, you aren't really a "nerd".
HoverCatOne
Especially when they're really hot. "Yes honey Luke Skywalker was capitan of the Enterprise, now let's bang."
jaminbjw
Because they don't really like it. So now I have to endure people from within my hobbies calling me a weirdo as well as from outside it.
AceOfShovels
It'a annoying to see someone bastardize things I care about. Pound town is the last thing on my mind at that point.
tgm333
It is illogical, but I believe the line of reasoning is something along the lines of being a nerd a few years ago was bad.
Bhargo
most nerds spent years being tormented about their hobbies, and now its trendy posers flood in.
Adthay
I agree but in fairness. If I liked soccer and someone claimed to love soccer and then preceded to not know about soccer I would be upset.
PsychopompGecko
I can understand. It comes up a lot with apologists who claim to be converted atheists but only know stereotypes.
Adthay
Having said that you don't get to grill people on what they like just don't associate with people you disprove of, leave them alone.
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
But...why? Like so what they don't really know much about soccer. Does that impact how much you like soccer?
treyschober
It's not so much about not knowing as it is people who want to engage in aggressive arguments despite ONLY watching the WC final
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
I mean... then let them lose the argument. It'll be hilarious. It doesn't mean they don't like the thing. It just means you know more.
treyschober
Right and thats fine, people just tend to want to have those arguments while I'm trying to watch Carli Lloyd destroy Japan
iwanttomountndewya
I think its more what @LegitMelonhead said, people really dont like posers, the real fans want to be recognized as the real fan base
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
That doesn't answer why. If it makes zero difference to the way your life plays out, why does it matter?
iwanttomountndewya
It might actually b/c the thing you love isn't being represented properly and ppl are just liking it b/c its "popular" not b/c they like it
treyschober
Or for example, people become outraged about the payout to women players, but can't even name the league they play in
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
That's 100% a different beast than "fake geeks." That's outrage from the outside, which is typically presented as such in geek spheres.
treyschober
Yeah, I feel that. The hard part about it is because soccer is so new to a lot of people, the outside outrage is what grabs the headlines1/2
treyschober
Because things like Sportscenter are taken as all knowing in sports, but they are really miseducated about sports like soccer and lacrosse
M4j1k
As a budding soccer fan, I like the sport a lot. There's still a lot I'm learning about, though. Why not help me learn, instead?
treyschober
Or make generalizations about a game they don't fully grasp yet. Ie they've watched one game this year but know that flopping is SO 2/?
treyschober
I'd love to help you learn! It's more so the people who only turn up for the world cup final and want to but heads on strategy or calls 1/?
maddogg2216
To be fair as an american fan of footie it's tough to follow because it's shown almost nowhere except during the WC.
treyschober
No way! The premier league has a huge television deal and a lot of networks play big games on their websites
treyschober
Rampant (it varies by culture). Mostly it's people who want to have aggressive arguments with me even though I've followed for over 3/4
treyschober
15 years 4/4
IronAngel2k3
The reality is until recently you suffered for your nerdiness. Now being a nerd is trendy so hipsters are stripping the culture for parts.
iwanttomountndewya
Its definitely the core of it, we want other ppl to like it like we do. Not being fake for the attention, feels like theyre shitting on it
shakespeareanwheelies
I know right. As if our favorite things need some sort of defending. People should just relax about it and enjoy the damn joy it brings.
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
Because it's my toy and you can't play with it unless you already know everything about it! *pout*
seventyyearoldharrisonfordinjuredonset
Some people act a certain way when it's fashionable, frustrating the truly passionate because their interests are diluted and mass marketed.
terbril
Been a fan of an obscure show for 10+ years. I WISH it became marketable because I'd get to buy stuff and discuss it with other people!
narsbee
Not exclusive to nerdy things--almost everything! No idea why but it's annoying as heck!
010101010110011001110101011001110110110001111001
I hate it, I said I liked pokemon show once and this hardcore fan challenged me to sing the entire original theme song.
buttermyarse
Doesn't everyone know that?
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
It's about "liking things" because it's popular.
Spiralhaze
Because we want to feel exclusive and elite. Same thing with "real" gamers yadda yadda
KillingTheJoke1
Outsider groups want to remain outside. If something becomes popular, it loses its initial appeal so they create barriers of entry.
fiera
Had a booth at comic con for my webseries (Star Trek one). Booth next to us hired booth bunnies who told us we had no business there. Uhm...
Erries
Honestly it's because being a nerd is still considered weird and nerds tend to put up with a lot of crap from people so 1/2
Erries
we challenge because we don't like seeing the things we actually like being used just because someone wants attention.
KayDigs
OK but I'm a nerd because I was really good at school and bad at having friends. I only kinda like Star Trek. Doesn't make me a poser.
Erries
But do you go around acting like Star Trek is amazing just to talk to people and get some attention?
iwanttomountndewya
There seem to be dif categories of nerd If you were really good at math n some1 claimed they were too but were faking you would be annoyed?
KayDigs
Depends. I have a friend who was a football jock in HS and now he claims to be a science nerd bcs he is taking bio in college. Bugs me a lil
TomtheVisionary
Got my girls to dress up as Gotham City Sirens for Halloween, bitchy friend knows nothing about Batman, has comic nerds (1/2)
TomtheVisionary
follow her around & talk to her about comics all night. All she did was agree, was the hit of the party. Actual nerd me was alone (2/2)
ROBOT120807
It's like you wear glasses and someone starts showing up wearing empty frames to look cool. It's hard not to say "you don't even need those"
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
I wear glasses. Empty frames make you look like a tool, but I've never once felt the need to call anyone out on it.
ROBOT120807
And not everyone does, but a lot do. It's just an analogy.
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
But... the point would be WHY do they feel the need to call someone out? It doesn't matter to anything in your life at all.
ROBOT120807
Because they get annoyed by it enough to say something. Honestly there's a bit more to it but it's really hard to explain in 140 characters.
ROBOT120807
There's another comment in this thread that explains it in terms of disenfranchisement pretty succinctly.
tgm333
And now, people who made fun of nerds then are claiming to be nerds. It is misplaced annoyance at having picked something unpopular
tgm333
in the past, and fighting for it. To seeing the people you fought against before bandwagoning to your side.
tgm333
(Please note, I don't think this argument justifies this behavior. But I believe it is the argument none the less)
saitohawkeye
How do you know they made fun of nerds?
AHorticulturistIsJustANerdyGardener
Because nerds are disenfranchised, and the disenfranchised take issue with others faking their status for the positive aspects only.
WorldsSmallestMegaDick
If a nerd owns his own mcdonalds is he then enfranchised??
V1K1NGFVNERAL
As though everyone else doesn't do this.
ninjagaidensigma
For the linguistically challenged: Nerds hate posers just like the rest of us.
tarmael
Nerds also put a lot of effort into their hobbies and get very defensive about it. It's a lifestyle, not an interest. (Doesn't make it okay)
saitohawkeye
In what fucking way are we disenfranchised? Do you even know what that means?
Revelumin
Are you really going to use disenranchised? Nerds lack political power and representation? The whole "being nerdy is trendy" has been 1/?
Revelumin
going on since revenge of the nerds, and I don't want to think about how many people on imgur weren't even born when that movie came out 2/?
Revelumin
And as someone who recieved their fair share of being bullied at school for no other reason than having a funny accent, it kind of 3/?
Revelumin
pisses me off when people make it out like comic book readers were the only one who ever suffered at school, then use that suffering as 4/?
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
What are the positive aspects? As a nerd, I give no shits about people who do not like my favorite things as much as I do...
CwmMakesPeopleCryInScrabble
Actually I'm a geek. Not a nerd. Don't comment distracted by cats, folks.
iFINALLYmadeAcomment
But is it not disenfranchising to label and be dismissive of nerds?
hailthefish
Now imagine how doubly disenfranchising it is to be a nerd who happens to have a vagina.
AHorticulturistIsJustANerdyGardener
2) my outlook is completely biased, because my city's nerdery is actually very warm and welcoming to women - to everyone, really.
youareprobablyanidiot
What city?
AHorticulturistIsJustANerdyGardener
Gals have it worse, but the self-proclaimed "top dog nerd in the room" buttheads pull the same shit on guys, too. But I'll freely admit that
Drewscifer
My issue wouldn't have been her saying Spock so much as someone not saying Picard.
TitaniumDragon
Picard is awesome, but Spock is legendary.
mbossman61
I couldn't upvote this enough. Picard for life
DarkUranium
Picard is love. Picard is life.
Romale
eh i still prefer the cast of tos, mccoy was fucking awesome
commandleech
I didn't like Picard.
Drewscifer
Why?
iwanttomountndewya
I think the real issue w/ Spock is saying him w/o actually knowing he was a captain Spock was widely known even to non-star trek fans
eumenedies
I think you mean Janeway.
thisisprocrastination
No, she was infuriatingly weak and clueless in the first seasons, luckily she grew into a much better character/captain towards the end.
TakWriterOfWorlds
Look at all the down votes.
BetterLuckyThanGood
I think you don't mean Janeway, because she was so boring.
krauraurgg
Kirk was interesting, but he was barely even qualified for the job. Someone can be boring and still be the most capable.
nyaore
Janeway with Picard trailing a hairs breath behind for me, though that has a lot to do with nostalgia. I watched DS9 and NG when I was (1)
nyaore
really little with my dad and thus none of them actually 'stuck', so the first ST that actually impacted me was Voyager. I -love- the (2)
nyaore
the Doctor, and Janeway to a lesser degree, in spite of now seeing the flaws in that series. Recently went back to marathon the other (3)
nyaore
shows, and Janeway still is my favorite regardless. But that's just down to personal taste. NG is the better show however. (4)
Drewscifer
Tng had some issues.. They are all on Netflix. Go back and give ENT a shot season 3&4 are made for binge watching.
TyrionLambister
*sings* Captain..John Picard of the U.S.S. enterprise~ M-m-make it so~
WhatDoYouSeeOnTheHorizon
He kept talking in one incredibly unbroken sentence moving from topic to topic, moving to topic to topic.
MostlyJustALurker
<3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXB84fpWzg8
Bibulus
*Jean-Luc Picard
TyrionLambister
Thankies =D I always default to John lmao c:
Pegussu
The Picard Song really garbles the Luc. Not sure why.
YourWaifuIsTrash
Which one? The only one I know of is this one: http://picard.ytmnd.com/
Therearetoomanyusernames
THIS!
gauntletw
Picard is great, but no captain compares to Benjamin "Don't Fuck With The" Sisko
kubi
Emissary of the Bajorian Prophets, single father, cooks, designed the Defiant, punched Q, what else is there?
DarthKaiser
Agreed. DS9 was such a great show. Also had the best Star Trek bromance between Miles and Julian
AverageSexGod
It's Admiral Kirk and Captain Spock from Wrath and onwards, it's even Captain Sulu in the last one.
orbitn
IIRC it would have been captain sulu much, much sooner if William Shatner hadn't held it up.
Misora
Are we allowed to do implied captaincy? Cause soon to be captain evil Spock from Mirror Mirror would be awesome. Ruling with evil logic!
Koztah
Captain Sulu got the best ship, AND Christian Slater.
Somethingsomethingbuttrope
Thank you for the clarification :).
YamatoIouko
Don't forget Scotty!
TheBananaBandito
"Ooohh my!..."
realGeorgelucas
DAMN YOU!
SoapyMammaryMasturbation
In Star Trek VI, Spock, Kirk, Sulu, and Scottie are ALL Captains.
iamcatt
So much nerd.
CouldntQuiteHoldMyTongue
Its even Captain Montgomery Scot if you watched TNG
Locolarue
Yeah, I was going to say that! He didn't have his own ship in the movies, not that we saw, but he was a captain.
46853
Sulu is my favorite captain
srsbizness
"She'll fly apart!" "FLY HER APART THEN!" - Lieutenant (unnamed) and Captain Sulu, on getting to the battle of Khitomer
BlakeMP
Mine is Crunch.
lotrmith
It's also Captain Spock for a time in Star Trek (2009).
ghsdkgb
But Ambassador Spock by TNG
siler7
STOP SPILLING THE BEANS
Imonlydoingthisforthefoodporn
And Captain Scott in ST:TNG "Relics"
Sengir79
He was promoted to Captain in ST III when transferred to Excelsior
Thor561
Captain of Engineering. Technically a captain, but can only overrule the ship captain on engineering matters.
ExtinctasaurusRex
Captain is both a Title and a Rank in Starfleet right? Like Commander to the Navy?
Horus175
Same is true in the US Navy as well.
GnomeChompski
Sorta? There's standard naval rank but the commanding officer of a ship is the Captain
Thor561
They actually cover that in an episode of DS9 where Dax takes command of the Defiant and Nog refers to her as Lt.Cmdr instead of Captain.
WhoToons
You can hold the rank of Captain but not be Captain of the vessel.
rhymeswithleek
Captain sulu of the excelsior
mikeatike
Excelsior!
rhymeswithleek
http://www.morethings.com/fan/south_park/photo_gallery/al-gore-superhero.jpg.
Maboroshi1994
admiral until IV, when he was demoted to captain for the whole stealing then blowing up the enterprise thing.
shredder134
bam! thank you!
tommytraddles
They should have busted his insolent ass down to Ensign for that shit, magic whales or no.
ByTheBeardOfSeuss
Fucking officer politics.
doublekross
Who the hell would take him on as an ensign?
Jedimika
"That's Ensign Kirk, he pretty much runs things around here."
SaintMaceToTheFace
Lol
Galahir950
"When I, was, your age, I had, explored, more than, you, in your, while career.
clevermotherfucker
Spock.
jackbos
Actually, he was reduced in rank for "refusing to obey a Star Fleet directive". All the other charges were dismissed.
eatmyass121
My god you guys are nerdy
jackbos
You followed our conversation this many levels deep. Methinks you're a tad on the nerdy side as well. Join us. Joooiiin uuuuussss...
MordinSolustheScienceVolus
I'm weirdly aroused by this thread.
AverageSexGod
Well hello there.
StephLovik
Would this be the right place to put in an "Oh my!"?
MordinSolustheScienceVolus
Indeed.
Horus175
Captain Sulu is actually pretty badass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgTvIg4eZWk
lordofthedice
I would give anything for a TV show with Sulu as the captain of a starship.
lordofthedice
And by Sulu I mean George Takei. I know he's older, now, but if Picard could do it, why can't he?
srsbizness
Interestingly enough, Tim Russ (Tuvok) played a sensor ensign on Undiscovered Country, but human; before his days on Voyager.
battery1979
He also didn't find shit whilst combing the desert in Spaceballs.
CopiousMember
Actually it was Tuvok, the Excelsior was his first assignment and there was a Voyager episode showing his time during Undiscovered Country
CopiousMember
Takei and Grace Lee Whitney (Rand) was in it and everything
compd
Tim Russ was also on the Enterprise-B, in Star Trek: Generations. As a human, as well (I think)
lordofthedice
He also plays Devor (human), one of the terrorists who tried to steal Trilithium resin from the Enterprise D during the baryon sweep.
srsbizness
Man loves his Star Trek. He auditioned for the role of Geordi
mirria
Holy shit I don't remember this, but this is all kinds of badass.
tipdub
that was awesome. yeah, voyager had a beautiful theme song.
LordWok
Oh my
ExtinctasaurusRex
God damn you man. Hearing the theme at the end gave me nostalgia and a serious case of feels.
BadMrFrosty
FLY HER APART, THEN!
jackbos
Also Captain Checkov
Thor561
Chekov never made captain canonically. Neither did Uhura.
TheFireNationAttacked
But what about "Checkov, Pavel. Rank: Ad-mee-rel"?
clevermotherfucker
Playing WoT w/ russians, had one sounded like chekov, we had him quote several lines, he was unfamiliar with the films. Was hilarious fun.
theryefox
Wait, so nerds make fun of girl nerds if they are not nerdy enough? Talk about burning a bridge to pound town.
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RayneNeverender
Amen to that
WhoLetThePotatoesOut
Yeah that's the main reason I never told people that I'm consider myself as a geek. Because they try to trick me or convince me that I'm not
Iwanttowakeup
In high school my dick friends were nerds, but I dated the punk dudes. So yeah, they certainly burned the bridge.
GQBound
You'd be amaze at how many nerds out there are fine with not having sex ever.
Daneasaur
I'd rather burn that bridge than spend 5 minutes with someone who thinks Data was on the Millennium Falcon during Farscape.
Prototypeplaya5
There could also be the chance they are lying too
RealScienceMan
Nerds make fun of other nerds for not being nerdy enough.
JosAngelGONZO
as long as everyone is cool about it and want to do these things are okay with me.
zarkingphoton
For real nerds, though, those bridges don't even exist.
slagath0r
Yeah and it's dickish
Verred01
You unlock wizard status at virgin level 40.
policyofcoverage
Nerd Trope: Being stupid and awkward towards girls. Only a real nerd would make denigrating comments to a girl he liked. It's sad to watch.
ShamnusMcfee
The most exclusive, hateful, downright rude people I've ever met have been 'nerds'
sonofthebat
Some guys feel their masculinity threatened by a female presence in their hobbies. It's silly.
TheSevvy
I have known quite a few girls that throw on a pair of black-rimmed glasses and proclaim that they're huge nerds. Hipsters are not nerds.
forgetthisnoise
It's bullshit. I stopped flying my geek/nerd flag almost entirely just to not freak with it. I also don't use any kind if audio chat on game
Killrapture
Never understood that mentality. I prefer more women in nerd spaces
MyLuggageAteMyHomework
I've literally never seen this happen in real life. Source: Nerd girl, helped run the gaming club in uni, and live with three male nerds.
MyLuggageAteMyHomework
I'm sure it happens, I just don't think it does nearly to the extent the internet talks about it.
dangerousDoc
It does but its more like a fun pissing contest then an assault. I mean sometimes you can learn some interesting shit or find something new.
induren
"If you neg her hard enough, she'll have sex with you." That is a mentality some people hold.
TineyTurtle
the original idea of the joke was to make fun of people putting on a false persona for attention
NaxAttack
I walked into a comic store wearing a dress, and the cashier immediately assumed I didn't know anything about comics. 1/2
NaxAttack
He started making recommendations for really popular, well-known series, but got all surprised when I asked if they had The Amory Wars. 2/3
NaxAttack
He started asking if it was for a brother of mine and started quizzing me on the series and Coheed and Cambria songs. It was annoying. 3/3
quarterburn
At least it gets back at all those girls that rejected them. Or would have rejected them if they ever had the courage to approach said girls
airen
They need to feel superior to a girl who plays games better & can beat them up
emmalouisewithknobblyknees
As a computer programmer who has been a gamer all her life, both online and meeting guys at MTG events or board game nights, I cannot (1/2)
poundtown123
My username is finally relevant!
elijohud
This is perfect.
IDontCareImStillFreeYouCantTakeTheSkyFromMe
This actually happens a lot....I get "friendly grilled" on stuff, nobody can just believe that I like what I do....as a lady....
killerklixx
Yep. "Oh yeah? So what's your favourite 'x'?" *lists 3 or 4 that I like then my favourite* "oh, you actually ARE into 'x'?!". Fuck off!
IDontCareImStillFreeYouCantTakeTheSkyFromMe
slip up
IDontCareImStillFreeYouCantTakeTheSkyFromMe
^ I shouldn't have to PROVE anything, I don't grill guys about the things they say they like, we discuss it, but i'm not waiting for them to
Toasterpops
Being a nerd is all about collecting leagues of useless information to trade and sell as currency. So yes they get mad if you broke son.
backtobackpanicattack
you get my plus one
Matthew0275
"Must be at least this nerdy to ride me"
noregrets3409
I work in comics and constantly get my "nerd" cred challenged when I'm at cons.
dangerousDoc
I don't see why everyone gets in a huge fit about it. You just answer what you can and shoot questions back at them. It happens.
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thornus67
About tree fiddy
CarlSaganPlsComeBack
Not now, Nessie
forevercatsrainbowsandsunshine
I've noticed women aren't nearly as obsessive about things as men. Yes I liked star wars no I don't remember that exact line or scene 1/2
forevercatsrainbowsandsunshine
3/ life to a game movie comic or so on doesn't mean I'm not a fan of it.
forevercatsrainbowsandsunshine
2/ yes I'd consider myself a fan. Yes I play that video game... I've only got 8 hrs in. Oh you've got 73. just because I don't devote my /3
46853
I've never experienced it.
mimblewimble
More or less. They are more likely to be condescending. Going into a comic book store can be kinda annoying as a girl at times.
sleepysnarlysnorlax
This is why I buy online. I would love to support my local store, but the hassle is never worth it. :/
Zomboozles
This. I was actually refused an order because of having a vag once. Like, at the counter I got a flat out, "No."
Toasterpops
Yeah, i'm sure that totally happened.
Zomboozles
That's alright. I'll take your disbelief along with my lack of Kill Audio on that particular occasion.
Toasterpops
Yeah I'm sure you walked up to a cash register and they refused your money for no other reason other than you being a female. Sure.
Toasterpops
Never had an issue, unless it was a super "independent no superheroes" kind of store. Then they're a dick to everyone.
sowetoninja
The point is that they're not really geeks about the stuff they claim, but it's popularized and since they want to be popular, they claim>
SamMan
Why does it matter? They like some stuff that you like. Why is your way of liking something the only acceptable way?
sowetoninja
>they're into it, when asked about it, they usually don't know shit and become angry with you for 'exposing' them. That's where the meme>
sowetoninja
>comes from, not hating women in general. Geeks are to busy geeking out about something to care about burning (very unlikely) bridges...
LetumComplexo
It's more along the lines of "if you claim to know something you'd better know it", not so much a gender thing.
terbril
Also:
From the creator of the comic Starman. Sorry for ant size, he's since deleted the post due to backlash.
tomyironmane
When you spend enough time being regarded by women in the same way they'd regard something nasty they scraped off their boot? Wonder why...
tomyironmane
Not sayin he's necessarily right. Just that there ARE women out there like that, and it pretty well poisons the well for real nerd girls.
badgercat
He's the typa dude to grab your butt while posing for a photo with you.
starrydance
Whenever I hear "We are Legion" I just cringe. His whole thing is hilarious - boys do cosplay too! <3
IamMelonLordeYaYaYa
What a fucking sleeze. It's like his inferiority complex is so deep it's turned into superiority
DerKommisar
Yes that's basically the basis of the guy nerds trying to prove girl nerds fake thing I think.
graehall
I got about 5 sentences in to that before my feelings of sadness and embarrassment for him made me look away and think of nice things.
buttermyarse
Half of that I agree with, the other half is unnecessary and nskes him seem really bitter.
FrigginCornflakes
Can someone translate from crazy to English?
nononini
He-man has a small pee-pee.
maniacalmustacherides
You cant draw someone with a ridiculous body and a slutty costume and then get angry that a real girl fits it and likes it.
diabolicaljazz
Something about the way you phrased this made it sound like a hilarious contest. "Hahah, I shall draw a costume SO SLUTTY that no human 1
diabolicaljazz
-woman shall ever be able to wear it!" Heroic Cosplay Girl: "OH YEAH!?" 2/2
THRAWN18
Dated a girl years ago who kicked ass in FPS games, never spoke on XBOX Live cause, well, girl. Super hot too, guys were jerks to her for it
severice
Super hot ex gf... ehhhh. Canadian?
THRAWN18
Sorry, Texan.
Mysticmidget
Yeah, I play dota and only give orders in text, since nobody would listen if they found out I was a girl.
sirenx8
My bf bought me a PS4 with an awesome headset. I barely use it because I'm always given shit for being a girl or a 12 year old boy.
tomyironmane
My brother screws with people. He taught his two year old to say "no balls" and puts him on the mic.
sirenx8
The headset... not the PS4. :p
ohsillyus
Not going to lie, I have a hard time telling the difference between a squeeker or a girl lots of the time.
tomyironmane
Oh, it's easy, girls don't shriek racial slurs and obscenities.
fauxvol
pick up guys". At a Magic tournament. As one does. (2/2)
RaiXira
I bet they didn't get O-Ringed that night. 'Eeeeyyy... But seriously, that's stupid.
fauxvol
I mean, even if I had been there just to pick up guys, what was the point? Cockblocking everyone in the room?
ABadManWithABeard
Of course you were. Have you not seen us? Lot of beautiful fucking unicorns we are.
codekeeper
The hell, half of them don't shower. PTQs were some of the most nose assaulting tourneys for me.
qussow
They take the burned wood and make crude pictures of boobs to fill the void.
fauxvol
Yes. I don't get it either. My favorite: one guy tried to get me kicked out of a Magic tournament because I was "probably just there to (1/2
Misora
I feel ya. I literally got stopped at the door of a comic book store and turned away once since "We don't carry your kind of comics here."
PrincessMerida
Yes, yes they do. They feel the need to quiz you on everything. They want you to trip up.
severice
It's more making you prove youre a part of the culture. How many girls say shit like "I know pi it's 3.14 I'm such a nerd".
YeaThoughIWalkThroughTheValleyOfRandom
On behalf of all... You know what? No. I'm not with them. You need prove yourself to no man.
TheTitan94
I think these memes were more poking fun at people (guy/gal) who call themselves "A Massive nerd" and have only probably seen tlotr movies.
862900000
I think they actually try to defeat girls in order to "impress" them... can be annoying but I can't really hate them since it's so naive.
proxieme
This happened to me once in a crowded coffee shop, schooled a guy who questioned me on the LotR & Hobbit. In fairness, he actually seemed>>>
proxieme
>>>pretty happy about it. (BG: I walked in wearing a geeky lit tee, was apparently considered fair game for public interrogation.)
twostepsfromlost
I'm pretty nerdy myself but that's because I've read alot of fantasy novels. I know nothing about star trek. I would not pass this test
dangerousDoc
People do this to guys as well. It isn't anything new testing nerd cred has been a thing for quite a while.
IDontCareImStillFreeYouCantTakeTheSkyFromMe
They deliberately ask me in depth questions, I say i've watched DBZ "Who's your favorite character" XYZ "Name one more, you can't can you"
severice
Hah! XYZ is an Xman not a DBZ character! FAKER!
Sklrr
Used to be a big "geek" in high school eg I loved fantasy books/show/movies but I HATED sci-fi. When people quizzed me, it was always sci-fi
sasukate
"What kind of games do you play?" "What shows do you watch?" "WHAT BOOKS DO YOU READ?!?!?"
smirkinghighgardenwhore
Legit got pulled out of line to a movie I was going to see because I was wearing a Batman tshirt and a group of guys wanted to quiz me on it
vladtheman
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! Why?? Did they not let you in if you didn't pass there test?
vladtheman
..*their test? Good thing I caught my mistake hours later.
smirkinghighgardenwhore
Haha, nothing so dramatic as that. "Pulled out of" might be the extreme of what I was trying to convey, I just found it extremely rude 1/2
smirkinghighgardenwhore
Especially once I learned their objective. Had I been confident enough in my trivia knowledge I could have wagered money on it tbh 2/2
Xeynid
Ok, I never was like... a "Nerd" in this way, but I feel like I kinda had a bit of experience being a bit of an outcast. I think more of 1/?
Xeynid
the reason is the fact that they grow suspicious of people who are not outwardly outcast-y, and feel that those people are simply being 2/?
Xeynid
insulting by attempting to imitate you solely for the sake of making you look silly. That doesn't mean they're right, just that they 3/?
Xeynid
are mostly just... well, paranoid, because this "nerdy" person doesn't fit the stereotypes that they do 4/4
qussow
Like hipsters and their inscrutable pop culture references.
BugJuiceComesFromWhoYouAre
A lot of guys have done that to me about music too. Not nerds, just assholes.
sirpipthegreat
The sad part is that "girl nerds" think it's limited to them. They turn it into sexism, while the same nerds troll everyone. missed point.
IamMelonLordeYaYaYa
Nah. I have never, ever seen a guy scoff at another guy and try and quiz him to disprove nerd claim.
sirpipthegreat
I've even seen the inverse happen, so yeah. Oh, but because you haven't seen it, it never happens.. sure.
everydaygenericposter
Really? I worked at a comic book store for a while and saw dudes do it to each other all the time.
twinklet0es
I'm getting into gaming but I'm so scared mentioning my new found hobby bc I'm afraid of being labeled as fake. I'm not fake, just a noob :(
BugJuiceComesFromWhoYouAre
Don't give a fuq what anyone thinks about something you do for fun. If someone even cares what you do they have absolutely no life.
AlesiaAisela
Hush child, the mighty PC Master Race accepts all newcomers
JamEngulfer
Hah! Like that would ever be true. Women still get a huge amount of shit whilst playing PC games.
AlesiaAisela
Was referring to that person getting a pc but ok. Never seem to take any shit from anyone when I play at least.
emmalouisewithknobblyknees
Been gaming for as long as I can remember, this still happens all the time but I've made so many good friends, not everyone is like that!
sirenx8
I am a girl gamer and have been my whole life and still get this. If you ever need a game buddy let me know!
emmalouisewithknobblyknees
What games do you play atm? I'm looking for a buddy too!
sirenx8
I have a ps4 right now (SO is building a PC in the future) but I don't have much for it since I don't have a lot of time with school. (1)
sirenx8
(3) I also have some oldies on other systems. I tried League but I have a MacBook and it sucks to play on there.
sirenx8
(2) But I have destiny, kill zone, injustice and some others. Looking to buy a new one though if you have suggestions. Was gonna get witcher
IAmNotAWoodenDuck
I've liked gaming for years, but I'm still a noob. I don't care, I'm having fun. Though I would never tell my "hardcore" gaming friends.
thisisthebesticouldowithouthaspacebar
Most of us game to have fun. That's all that matters. I've been gaming my whole life, usually the "hardcore" gamers are fuck-faces anyways.
TheSevvy
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
MadBeatrice
What do you mean? An African or European swallow?
TheSevvy
You have passed my nerd test. What are you doing tonight?
MadBeatrice
Tending my 7 month old son. You're a few years too late. Like all true nerd girls, I married my GM.
Mammyrees
+1 for "burning a bridge to pound town"
corneliusgansevoort
+2.
pronacc
don't do that please.
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MattDark86
+1 for -1... Wait, this is starting to get confusing.
BillJohnson
+1 for +1 for -1.
exinferris
That's a fucking album title right there! "Burning the Bridge to Pound Town"
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psychotherapist
+1 FOR +1²
StraightToCatFolder
+1 for proper use of the conjunction "for"
Xeynid
That's why they're nerds. Because they're really shitty at this type of shit.
terbril
Many nerds whose identity revolves around their nerdy interests can't allow "normal" people to be better than them at their own hobbies.
silverfoxxflame
I feel like if their identity revolvs around said interest, the ones I've met won't even let other nerds be better than them at it.
StonedLikeACheatingMuslimWoman
I've always maintained that people who define themselves solely by one facet of their lives are the worst people.
TheCarbonStampede
Also the same with metal, I find. If it's not br00tal enough for these types of wankers, they just pester you and try to one up you.
krankenwagen
Yeah. I like symphonic and folk metal and that's apparently just too sissy and not real metal.
JustAnotherImgurAsshole
This. I love metal, but every time I tell someone, the response is "That's metalcore, not x..." or "That's industrial metal" (etc). (-_-)â•âˆ©â•®
killerklixx
Yup, hate that shit. If it's not br00tal you're basically emo -.- I just like music, ok!!
Rannos22
Being a "nerd" has become an ironic fashion statement for some which is as annoying to nerds as acting "gangsta" might be to black people.
Wombatish
Slightly more like they presume the bridge is already burnt and they're bitterly protesting it without actually checking.
TheRicM
It's mostly the poser nerds; no one likes a poser anything
TheLordLucifersBannedAccount02
This is precisely it!
RexLion
Yeah. People thought it was trendy to be a geek for some reason. Is that even a thing any more though?
I2obiN
Yeh, but it's fine. People cosplay as characters from games they've never played. If people have fun with it why be a hater.
RexLion
You're right though, it's harmless, and actually hating someone wastes valuable time and energy.
RexLion
People find it annoying when people pretend. They don't like it when they wear a band t-shirt for a band they don't listen to, for example.
TheRicM
It seems it is dying down. Not sure what the next big trend will be lol
bh1000
Being an absolute twat.
TheRicM
Oh no! Yikes! o_O
Raven2785
Elitists are everywhere, I am sure there's someones grandma in an old home making fun of the the new arrival cause she can't into crocheting
JohnBlevins
I'm glad someone else has said this. Gamers have the same problem.
f4m0us4m0s
I thought this was referring more to the fad where it was mainstream to pop the lenses out of 3D glasses and say "OMG I'm such a nerd ;-)"
killerkandi
I like nerds to make fun of them about being nerds so.... Whatever man
Nize426
I think it's aimed towards generally hotter girls who wear fake glasses and claim to be nerds.
kerms
No. They call out the fake geeks who simply wear the geek image. Y'know, posers. Like every group in history.
thirtyhelensagree
Also I'm pretty sure "Nerd" is not defined as "specifically knowing about star trek"
KatInTheCorner
I don't know why they don't view it as an opportunity to teach them something awesome. I got my gf into Buffy and Battlestar Galactica.
StonedLikeACheatingMuslimWoman
Because many nerds lack social skills.
KatInTheCorner
The outside place is scary. People *shudders* interact with each other! EEK!
UH60Mechanic
Buffy is timeless for me, the show dealt with really heavy shit, and had Whedon's touch on strong characters, both female and male.
KatInTheCorner
I think he also tried to really challenge himself to write difficult scripts instead of just sticking to a formula for each episode.
KatInTheCorner
I just re-watched the episode "The Body". No shame in admitting I cried. Hard.
UH60Mechanic
Buffy doesn't make me cry, but BSG does. Like, 60% of the episodes.
KatInTheCorner
The sappy Irish music that happens when Lee and Admiral Adama have a father-son moment gets me every time!
FatherLeroy
They are neckbeards.
terbril
Yes, they are: http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/24/booth-babes-need-not-apply/
terbril
* yes, they do. Misread a "are nerds making fun" into your comment.
I2obiN
Same deal with sports to be fair.
PsychopompGecko
I want to ask if you've been trapped in a bunker for the past 20 years, but in a nice way.
wagex
but your general "fake nerd girl" is usually "too good" for us nerds so they would never have given a chance anyways sadly they prefer jerks
Greeneyeddevil
If we're super nerdy, we're trying too hard. If we have a casual interest, we're wannabes. Dare to be a nerd and sexy? Set ourselves on fire
Samoht
As a nerd I'd be ecstatic if I met a girl who was even remotely interested in Star Trek/etc.
KatWoman
I'm not super nerdy but enjoy nerdy things. I've been yelled at multiple times for being a fake nerd girl.
reallyaplatypus
Yep. I play video games. I hate when people quiz me on EVERY video game trying to poke holes in my "gamer facade." I never claimed to be one
Sotsie
At a SDCC panel this year Wil Wheaton had an awesome answer where he told a girl "Don't let other people be gatekeepers to your geekiness"
OhDavidMyNacho
my ex and I saw a board game with nathan fillion on it, She remarks "castle!" because we had been marathoning the show at the time. 1/2
OhDavidMyNacho
The guy at the counter gets all uppity about how people these days don't appreciate good sci-fi, and so she proceeds to school him in 2/3
OhDavidMyNacho
Firefly, Serenity, and misc. Fillion trivia until he tucked his tail and got away. She was pissed.
Romiet
I hear ya, girl. I am a fan of some things considered nerdy and get crap from guys. I knew Spock was a capt but wouldn't brag to them lol.
YouEverDrunkBaileysFromAShoe
We are expected to know more than them, for some reason.
KatWoman
Yes. I'm supposed to know every detail. I say I like star wars I'm asked to recite the entire plot with small details most ppl don't know
YouEverDrunkBaileysFromAShoe
I say we start going up to neck beards with geeky shirts and tell them they are fake and quiz them. Make them recite the entire wiki page!
IamVio
This is my life as well. :( I want to stream HS but I'm afraid ppl will be mean to me because of my felopian tubes. :(
KatWoman
You do whatever makes you happy regardless of what ppl think! I'm here for you lol
Arracor
HS?
Cheseit
I wonder if this is actually just like jock dude bro mome t of the nerd world. Sometimes when I talk about gaming it feels like people try
Cheseit
To verbally fight me into saying their game is best or their strat/character. For some reason you can't just enjoy similar interests with
Cheseit
Some people
queenbrochette
Same
ExaltedFemShep
I get 3 reactions: dudes being in awe, dudes being like "oh cool", and bros who get awkward when they realize I know waaaay more than them.
derluxuriouspanzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF4q_K6YsjE
KatWoman
Watched the whole thing. Still not sure which I am...
HockeyKong
YOU SOPELLED CATWOMAN WRONG. OF COURSE. UNLESS YOUR NAME IS KAT. in which case, oh, of course.
KatWoman
No my name is Courtney. But Cat Woman was already taken
EveryoneSaysMyCommentFirstButIsayItAnyways
This was all kinds of mess.
tomyironmane
The phrase "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" comes to mind. As hard as it might be, try to put yourself in their boots....
tomyironmane
If they had decent social graces they probably would not be dismissed as nerds. And here you come being able to be cool and still be a nerd.
tomyironmane
The only women who bother to talk to them or fake interest in these fat pathetic losers (society's words not mine) do so to manipulate them.
KatWoman
Yea but who said I was cool? And yes they are socially awkward but I only claim I like things and get condemned. never said was a super fan
tomyironmane
Cool is a relative thing, and we're comparing you to guys who normally get treated like social lepers.
tomyironmane
(2) though I'll be honest, I think the full explanation is to be found in a detailed analysis of Gamergate. I can't even keep track of that.
skelitor120
I've been told I'm not a gamer because I said I didn't play FPS-- I only play RPGs with FPS qualities like Fallout or Skyrim.
skelitor120
As well as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, etc. I have been known to enjoy the occasional Counter-Strike/L4D/Payday, though.
KatWoman
Idk what any of that means so I would call you a gamer
skelitor120
Thanks! "FPS" = First-Person Shooter, used to refer to COD/Battlefield, but technically applies to any game played in first person w/guns
Roserapaine
You are not a fake nerd girl. You just like things that are considered nerdy. Sorry you get a lot of shit :(
KatWoman
Thank you! I really do appreciate that
MaegorTheCruel
I never understood this. People hate me because I appeared nerdy. Now we hate people because they want to look nerdy.
KatWoman
I think it's bc nerds were prosecuted for so long they have trust and inclusion issues. But I have always been made fun of for being nerdy
mechanimated
I had a guy quiz me about AD&D when I mentioned I liked dungeons and dragons. Like sorry I'm not 30 fucking years old dude, my bad.
KatWoman
Idk anything about that but good on you for doing something that you love
BillJohnson
I was never a fan of AD&D. THACO? Talk about unnecessarily complex! I'll take attack bonus any day. Source: Am 30 fucking years old.
deftpink
Thank you! I have played every edition of DnD at one time. THAC0 is not so good.
mechanimated
I actually played a 2nd edition campaign with some friends, and it was amazing - but only because of the people. Seriously, fuck THAC0.
UnspokenX
As much shit as I'll get for this, I STILL prefer 3.5's system, despite 5.0 being almost identical in most of the important ways.
tomyironmane
If she's really trying to get into it, that's great. You have any idea how many girls fake it just to manipulate pathetic lonely nerds?
tomyironmane
... really? Imagine my surprise. Downvotes. I was gonna say about 1 in 6. Not good odds for Russian Roulette, not good odds for dating.
KillingTheJoke1
Beta hunters
tomyironmane
Oh, ok, this is a new term to me... This is actually a thing? Care to educate?
KillingTheJoke1
Start here: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=beta+male and then assume that there are women who target these types
tomyironmane
Except these are the guys who didn't even make the Beta cut. They're the carrion in the meat market women have set up....
tomyironmane
... which makes them Vultures, not Beta hunters.
hoboranger
I grew up when nerds WERE NOT cool. you only got made fun of now girls say OMG I PLAY VIDEO GAMES I LIKE NERDS. go fuck yourselves.
Toasterpops
It's nerd stuff now, before it was "Oh yeah I totally like that band, I love all their...guitar playing?" Guys do that shit too.
corgibutt19
Would you like some fries with that ridiculous case of small penis?
hoboranger
actually i have a pretty big dick. i am also well older so... it was a different time i'm sure you are like 15 so carry on
CityYeti
Well, a lot of girls try to act like nerds for attention. So yeah, they're the type of "nerd" you want nothing to do with
corgibutt19
*a lot of people. Stop making this a problem with women.
CityYeti
I've never heard of a fake nerd guy. Either they are or they're not.
metaleaf
Same goes for women, bro.
CityYeti
Ha, that's a good one