Some thoughts on "Zero Charisma."

[kay13]

I paint in the basement. It was the best place to set up a studio, even if the ceiling is hobbit height.*

 

 

 

*Just over six feet, I believe.

 

6 feet ceiling is perfectly fine... still allows over a foot of space between the head and the roof while standing.... and no, I'm not hobbit sized....

[redambrosia]

 

I paint in the basement. It was the best place to set up a studio, even if the ceiling is hobbit height.*

 

 

 

*Just over six feet, I believe.

 

6 feet ceiling is perfectly fine... still allows over a foot of space between the head and the roof while standing.... and no, I'm not hobbit sized....

 

Keeps out the freakishly tall.

 

 

On the subject of the movie and portayls of nerdery, I've started watching Comicbook Men on demand (seriously, there's nothing on during the Olympics!!!) and I find it to be a much more balanced, honest, and kinder portayl of nerdery. King of the Nerds is pretty honest too, if a little dramatic (but they're fighting to be King, why wouldn't it be?!). If only shows with a wider audiance would treat nerds so honestly. Especially the females *glare directed at Big Bang Theory*

 

Also, I'm glad I've never watched this and thanks for the warning!

[TaleSpinner]

 

 

I paint in the basement. It was the best place to set up a studio, even if the ceiling is hobbit height.*

 

 

 

*Just over six feet, I believe.

 

6 feet ceiling is perfectly fine... still allows over a foot of space between the head and the roof while standing.... and no, I'm not hobbit sized....

 

Keeps out the freakishly tall.

 

 

Hey! 

 

I have nightmares about basements like Pingo's.

 

In my parent's house there is a door at 6' 1" having been built in 1910 or so.  I always forget about it and end up taking it right in the forehead.

[Jordan Peacock]

Yup, thanks for the warning/heads up. I'll be sure to miss it.

 

Not to derail the thread, but I kinda have to wonder how heavy metal got lumped into the nerd sterotype. Most of the kids I knew way back when that liked metal weren't considered nerds (weird and/or troublemakers/devil worshippers maybe, but not nerds), nor were they into RPG's. Also, why is it something that one is expected to grow out of? I know that I haven't; i still listen to it, wear the concert shirts and go to shows every once in a while.

 

Knights of Bad***dom throws in the "heavy" metal (death metal, doom metal, whatever) thing, too, though it's actually rather celebratory in its inclusion.

 

But then, I only saw that movie because Wendy and I often go over to a friend's to hang out and paint minis while catching up on whatever he's recorded on the TiVo, and he insisted on showing it.  

 

I generally don't watch shows like "Big Bang Theory" or other things that are about "geeks being geeky."  I am not interested in geeks being geeky.  I am a geek who is interested in escapist fiction (fantasy, science fiction, etc.) via various media (movies, RPGs, video games, tiny little fantasy army men to paint up, etc.), and therefore THAT is what I'd prefer to watch, rather than watching shows ABOUT other people who watch/play/imagine such things.

 

Although I didn't particularly care for "Knights of Bad***dom" per se, compared to the description of the "comedy" above, it sounds like it's a little better at hitting its mark.  Characters are presented as geeky and maladjusted, but not to such degree as to be objects of utter scorn and disgust.  And then, it also introduces a fantasy (or horror) aspect to the story.  (I just don't happen to delight in watching people get slaughtered left and right, with body parts and gore and piles of intestines being tossed about on occasion, so it just wasn't really my thing, personally.  Your mileage may vary.)

[morari]

[KruleBear]

Just saw Zero Charisma and thought it wasn't bad for a character study of a messed up person and his life, but i have to agree with the question,"who is this marketed to?". Most likely non-rpg nerds as rpg playing nerds woud likely be offended. And i cannot imagine any non-nerds liking the mivie at all...unless to reinforce a preconceived notion that all rpg players are losers. Now that being said i did encounter people like Scott in the '80's at conventions hosting sanctioned D&D events, which may have reinforced my transition to wargaming.

 

Anyway, i though the movie was worth a look. Now i need to see Some of the others you guys mentioned.

Edited May 12, 2014 by KruleBear

[Loim]

I watched Knights of Badassdom last night. It's an ok movie. Certainly not something I'll rush to rewatch, and I'm glad I didn't buy it.