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The only thing more ridiculous than the reality programming on SciFi Channel (I refuse to call it SyFy because it's a stupid name with a stupid rationale behind it) are the commercials for the reality programming on SciFi.
So I went on a bit of an adventure today! There was a comic book shop one exit down from my college, and since I'd never been to that part of town before I thought I would get directions and go, why not. I am normally quite apprehensive about driving anywhere by myself that I haven't already driven a dozen times, but the route was fairly simple and I managed it. And I haven't been to a comic book shop in ages, so it was a nice little excursion.
They were having what I think was a Warhammer tourney in the shop, which I'd never actually seen and looks complicated even by RPG standards. Overall the staff was helpful, but there was an awkward moment when I gave the Cute Checkout Guy my debit card and asked if I needed to sign the receipt. He answered "No, you don't have to sign it. 's the good thing about debit cards." And I don't know what it was about it, but I felt like I had to reassure him that I was in fact an adult and had used my debit card before. I don't think he meant to be condescending or anything, but I wanted to take my driver's license out and go "Look, see, I drove here on my own and everything".
But...um...well, while I was there, I...I bought the AllSpark Almanac. And I asked Cute Checkout Guy to order The Arrival trade paperback and it'll be here in two weeks, waiting for me when I get back from Spring Break like a lovely present. I...am a weak, weak woman.
That said, the AllSpark Almanac is exactly as geeky and wonderful as I've heard it was. It's a set of character profiles, concept art, episode recaps, et al - all written completely in-universe, with the character profiles written by other characters and the episode recaps as "Incident Reports" or personal logs. And it's full of in-jokes and just plain jokes and miscellaneous loveliness and it gave me many a giggle. There's a little bit on Halloween as related by Bumblebee and Bulkhead and Bumblebee keeps breaking in to tell human parents not to give away gum for Halloween because gum is pointless.
"I mean, you just chew and chew and then you don't even eat it! What are you supposed to do with it anyway?"
"You spit it out, Bumblebee."
"Gross!"
Oh, and then there's Lockdown's profile of Ratchet, where he mentions that "I'm the one that made the old bot look so pretty." I mean, I'm assuming he's referring to the broken chevron and the battle wound, but agh Lockdown why does everything about you scream "sexual harrassment". And then you get Prowl's profile on Lockdown and wow, writers, apparently "A Fistful of Energon" just wasn't quite homoerotic enough. "Maybe one cycle I'll find out what's underneath the black sigil on his chest." Stop that right now I told you I don't ship it.
So, yes. I cannot bring myself to completely feel bad about buying it. And it might even serve as a drawing reference if I ever figure out how to draw robots.
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So, other fannishness: New Doctor Who trailer!
Eeeee I am ever more excited for Series 5. I have heard some people are hating on the lolarious special effects, which puzzles me, because hi, guys, cheesy special effects is kind of what Doctor Who does and I wouldn't have it any other way, and it's not like the past four seasons have had Avatar-grade CG either.
And aww, the scene with them both on the grass was so sweet and adorable and full of wonder and I hope it is indicative of Eleven and Amy's relationship in the show. The Doctor pointing out the stars to his companion is one of my favorite devices for showing the scope and history of the Doctor's adventures and one I've used several times myself, so I'm pleased with its inclusion here. And "Where do you want to start?" Eeeeeee.
Mostly, I am well pleased at how calm and...less-intense Eleven seems to be. Some of Matt Smith's comments before I saw his performance made me worried that he'd just be playing Ten mk. II, and this trailer helps put those fears to rest. It'll be nice having a distinctly different Doctor, who's less amped-up all the time. I hope my relief is justified.
Also Amy's boots! They are lovely lovely boots. I have a good history of liking companions in miniskirts and boots.
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And now it is late and I should head to bed again so I can get work done tomorrow. I do things with my life besides fandom, I promise I do. But today was a productive day, all in all, so I can't complain.
So I went on a bit of an adventure today! There was a comic book shop one exit down from my college, and since I'd never been to that part of town before I thought I would get directions and go, why not. I am normally quite apprehensive about driving anywhere by myself that I haven't already driven a dozen times, but the route was fairly simple and I managed it. And I haven't been to a comic book shop in ages, so it was a nice little excursion.
They were having what I think was a Warhammer tourney in the shop, which I'd never actually seen and looks complicated even by RPG standards. Overall the staff was helpful, but there was an awkward moment when I gave the Cute Checkout Guy my debit card and asked if I needed to sign the receipt. He answered "No, you don't have to sign it. 's the good thing about debit cards." And I don't know what it was about it, but I felt like I had to reassure him that I was in fact an adult and had used my debit card before. I don't think he meant to be condescending or anything, but I wanted to take my driver's license out and go "Look, see, I drove here on my own and everything".
But...um...well, while I was there, I...I bought the AllSpark Almanac. And I asked Cute Checkout Guy to order The Arrival trade paperback and it'll be here in two weeks, waiting for me when I get back from Spring Break like a lovely present. I...am a weak, weak woman.
That said, the AllSpark Almanac is exactly as geeky and wonderful as I've heard it was. It's a set of character profiles, concept art, episode recaps, et al - all written completely in-universe, with the character profiles written by other characters and the episode recaps as "Incident Reports" or personal logs. And it's full of in-jokes and just plain jokes and miscellaneous loveliness and it gave me many a giggle. There's a little bit on Halloween as related by Bumblebee and Bulkhead and Bumblebee keeps breaking in to tell human parents not to give away gum for Halloween because gum is pointless.
"I mean, you just chew and chew and then you don't even eat it! What are you supposed to do with it anyway?"
"You spit it out, Bumblebee."
"Gross!"
Oh, and then there's Lockdown's profile of Ratchet, where he mentions that "I'm the one that made the old bot look so pretty." I mean, I'm assuming he's referring to the broken chevron and the battle wound, but agh Lockdown why does everything about you scream "sexual harrassment". And then you get Prowl's profile on Lockdown and wow, writers, apparently "A Fistful of Energon" just wasn't quite homoerotic enough. "Maybe one cycle I'll find out what's underneath the black sigil on his chest." Stop that right now I told you I don't ship it.
So, yes. I cannot bring myself to completely feel bad about buying it. And it might even serve as a drawing reference if I ever figure out how to draw robots.
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So, other fannishness: New Doctor Who trailer!
Eeeee I am ever more excited for Series 5. I have heard some people are hating on the lolarious special effects, which puzzles me, because hi, guys, cheesy special effects is kind of what Doctor Who does and I wouldn't have it any other way, and it's not like the past four seasons have had Avatar-grade CG either.
And aww, the scene with them both on the grass was so sweet and adorable and full of wonder and I hope it is indicative of Eleven and Amy's relationship in the show. The Doctor pointing out the stars to his companion is one of my favorite devices for showing the scope and history of the Doctor's adventures and one I've used several times myself, so I'm pleased with its inclusion here. And "Where do you want to start?" Eeeeeee.
Mostly, I am well pleased at how calm and...less-intense Eleven seems to be. Some of Matt Smith's comments before I saw his performance made me worried that he'd just be playing Ten mk. II, and this trailer helps put those fears to rest. It'll be nice having a distinctly different Doctor, who's less amped-up all the time. I hope my relief is justified.
Also Amy's boots! They are lovely lovely boots. I have a good history of liking companions in miniskirts and boots.
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And now it is late and I should head to bed again so I can get work done tomorrow. I do things with my life besides fandom, I promise I do. But today was a productive day, all in all, so I can't complain.
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That was WAY WAY longer than I intended. I am so sorry I zoned out all over your comments. *headdesk*
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He does remind me quite strongly of Two thus far, but again, this is maybe three sentences he's got so far, so judgment is suspended for now. But I really hope to fall in love with him.
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I have to sign for mine all the time. Some systems (like the one at my work) don't differentiate between debit and credit. If there isn't a place to put in the PIN, the store/restaurant/high tech drug dealer will need your signature. So BLEGH on that guy, even if he didn't mean to be patronizing.
...I am unqualified to comment on the rest of this entry. :(
(but i do have a pretty new icon to show off.)
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Even if he didn't mean to be patronizing, this kind of thing happens to me all the time - people assume that I only just got my license or am out having fun with Mommy's credit card or something. What exactly can I do to convince people I am not fifteen, Kaylie. :(
And yet in ten years I will be wondering how I can convince people I am fifteen. Dilemma.
...I am unqualified to comment on the rest of this entry. :(
Which is why I included a YouTube link to the new trailer! All you have to do is click it and mystically become qualified to comment on the rest of this entry, or at least the latter half of it. Unless you really don't want to be spoiled or didn't know that there was going to be a new Doctor. In which case, erm, I'm sorry to spoil the surprise. :(
Also, awww, icon. Their shirts match the field of flowers!
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Aside from growing two feet taller and getting plastic surgery to look like Madeline Kahn? Nuttin.* :( But as you say, in another ten years your youthful looks will be a good thing--not just because Only Young People Are Attractive (blegh) but because you'll still be allowed to geek out over things like cartoon robots. ^^
It's too bad you aren't secretly evil. I have an innocent-looking face, apparently, and I frequently use this to my advantage.
* You can also assume a more aggressive or assertive demeanor, but it'd be silly to modify your personality just so random store clerks aren't skeevy to you. I wouldn't worry about it too much--it's annoying as hell, granted, but people only think you're fifteen because they're going on limited information. By the time their opinion of you really matters, they'll have more info.
But really, it's all about the mindset. Instead of thinking, "Grr! They think I'm innocent and young!" think, "They think I'm innocent and young! The fools. MUAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!" It's like you're a secret agent. >P
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I have used looking young to my advantage on occasion, but it's mostly just so people who don't know me look extra-horrified when I crack a joke about threesomes or somesuch. I apparently managed to freak out most of my Film Studies class last semester by knowing what a dominatrix was, I don't know if I ever told you that story.
The thought of being a secret agent does make my life a lot more interesting, though.
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Is he really? That makes me so happy. Good job, Matt, clearly you are a right-thinking man of taste. And there really haven't been many Doctors like Two, so the thought of his personality cropping up again is squeeful.
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And why is it so difficult to find comprehensive references for TF characters...? I'm a bit baffled. I've gotten better at drawing characters from Animated - their designs are sleek, "organic" and easy to remember - but G1... ugh... don't get me started on trying to draw G1. XD There's a reason 99% of my fanart for it has been copout human-form characters because I just can't seem to master those character designs or make them expressive at all. Frustrating.
(btw, did my email get through? No worries if it has; I just wanted to make sure it didn't get lost in cyberspace. ^^)
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You've got me beat - %100 of my fanart thus far has been of copout human-forms, because I apparently become hopelessly confused in the face of, I don't know, cubes or perspective or something. I'm hoping the Animated bots will be easier to start with since their designs are more fluid and less based on hard polygons (maybe if I start with the femmes, since they're drawn to look like human women for the most part?), but the prospect of having to draw a robot that looks like a robot frightens me somewhat.
(It did - sorry I've been so poky about replying, but I've been mulling over some of the things you talked about and as yet haven't gathered my ideas up into a coherent reply. Oh, and thank you so very much for the link to the other thing. It absolutely made my evening.)