Daryl Goard
Postmodern Critic'Fess Up to Your Obscure Geeky Passion
May 28th 2007 06:29
Some Buffy merchandise
Hi! My name is postmoderncritic and I can name all the 144 episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in chronological order... I also have almost all of them on DVD and happen to own two posters, two comic books, and eveb used to walk around with a burgundy backback showing off a golden Buffy logo at the height of my obsession. I also have been known to sample slash (especially real person slash) in great quantities when I have [quote] nothing else to do [/endquote]. It's one of those things which might endear me to you, or alternatively make you raise an eyebrow at what you regard as my dubious taste. But whether someone's geeky obsession makes you 'squee' or 'squick'...
What text(s) gets you hyped up for reasons that remain obscure to the merely unenlightened?
Are you a passionate collector of something (and does my Lonely Planet library count??)?
What is your rare and quirky speciality and how does this affect your interaction with your other non-geeky affiliations?
Do you hide your fanhood status from your friends or declare it from the hilltops?
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Comment by Nina
When I was younger, the Simpsons used to be something of a fixation. I didn't know every episode, but I could look at a screenshot or hear a quote and tell you which episode it was from (if not the name, then the predominant storyline). As the quality of the show dwindled, so did my obsession. Although, my brother and I still quote Simpsons (and now Futurama) lines to each other.
I suppose my new geeky obsession is analysing the meaning and references within TV shows. In a way it's almost deconstruction, except I don't think that the text can be divorced from the author. I love identifying the callbacks and continuity of a programme.
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
My obsession with all things Star Wars has dwindled somewhat in the last few years due to the prequels not being up to scratch, and a lack of funds (kids will do that to you...)
BUT...
At the height of my weirdness, I would regularly run trilogy marathons (when there were still only 3 and they made sense, unlike Gredo shooting first...) and I still have my merch collection boxed up which includes:
Mad Magazine n 203 dec 1978 “The Mad Star Wars Issue”
Mad Magazine n 196 Jan 1978 Star Wars Cover
3 x Pizza Hut “Get Into It” Episode 1 Puzzles Still Sealed Mint
5 x Packs Jedi Knights Trading Card Game FIRST DAY OF PRINTING Still Sealed
1 x Star Wars Limited Edition Authentic 70mm Film Originals Collector Film Frame from Episode IV
1 x The Ewoks Join The Fight – Return of The Jedi Storybook and Tape 1983
1 x Episode 1 Darth Maul Holographic Mouse Pad
1 x Empire Strikes Back Printed Bath Towel c.1984
2 x Darth Maul Episode 1 20" Figures
8 x Star Wars Calendars dating back to 1997
1 x Star Wars Original 1977 Movie Poster
10 x Episode 1 Character Bust Keyrings
2 x Star Wars Glow Zone Plaques
1 x TIE fighter - the one that blows up
1 x Star Wars Lego “Droid Escape”
1 x Hoyts Cinemas “Star Wars Trilogy” Passport
1 x US TV Guide Obi Wan Anakin Holographic Image (morphs into old Obi-Wan and Vader)
9 x Ep IV Collectors Stickers
1 x Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition Promo Card1 x Geonosian Overseer RPG Figure
1 x Darth Vader Head Chups Chup “Pen Pop” Holder
55 x Dark Horse Star Wars Comics – US print runs, read once then sealed in sleeves.
Various Figures dating back as far as 1984, and a crapload of other stuff including scale models, toys, books, t-shirts and stuff you wouldn't even think of, not to mention the VHS set of the Original Trilogy, DVD sets of the Special Edition and Prequels.
I'm thinking of selling up though - does that count?
;o)
Comment by postmoderncritic
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I can see why people sport Simpsons obsessions, it looks like you're very selective in your obsession-making so good for you.
I can relate to deconstructing each text you come across, btw I think most deconstructionists would agree with you about the ineffectiveness of separating author from text.
One of the reasons I still love Buffy is its high level of continuity.
Dear Yoda,
Yep, it still counts - wow!!! You must've been a very dedicated collector back in your day - I think if you think it was worth it then it was.
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
I think that if I sell it for a squillion more than I paid, then it will have been worth it...
;o)
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
I will fess up to owning a working replica lightsabre, in the style of Vader. The other prize of a too vast Star Wars collection is an original, cast and crew autographed copy of the script for The Phantom Menace.
Also have an hand signed picture of Steve McQueen on the set of Bullitt
I try to abstain as much as possible now, but I have quite the stash of action figures (Disney, Star wars, LOTR etc) and toys (Chess Sets etc)from different movies that came before restraint.
Too many posters to name and about 7 standees that are littered around the house (Indiana Jones, Bubba Ho Tep, Kill Bill).
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Books about filmmaking (Texts on Directing, Writing, Editing, Cinematography etc) books about filmmakers (Easy Riders Raging Bulls, Rebels on The backlot etc) and books by filmakers (Marlon Brando, Kirk Douglas, Oliver Reed, Cronenburg etc) lots of those too.
I should just take photos of my bookcases etc, much easier...but Im too lazy to even do that.
Comment by postmoderncritic
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Thanks for sharing those with us - if one day you do take photos of your shelves make sure to post here about it!
It's nice to know that you geek out over a wide range of things - keep it up.