tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post5804265151961448908..comments2024-03-17T13:45:41.736-04:00Comments on Tony Isabella's Bloggy Thing: FANGASM: WEEK THREETony Isabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356415470545816484noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-30320118913745486342013-10-18T19:22:02.269-04:002013-10-18T19:22:02.269-04:00The Stan Lee episode was the last one I've see...The Stan Lee episode was the last one I've seen up to now, so I think we're pretty much on the same page. I don't think my list would differ all that much from yours but I'd put Paul as the #1 choice. Of course, later episodes could make me change my mind.<br /><br />I haven't read the Fangasm web site, so I don't know how these particular fans were chosen. I'm guessing they probably submitted a video or some sort, as that appears to be what many contestants on reality shows do. Assuming the producers had thousands of choices, I assume they tried to pick a range of fans from the more 'geeky' to someone who could pass as a 'mundane' (if that term is still used in fannish circles).<br /><br />I think a show/special along the lines of "Last Geek Comedian Standing" would be a must to DVR for me.Steve Chaputhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125192472002278757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-33013405879426348312013-10-18T15:31:57.980-04:002013-10-18T15:31:57.980-04:00I had wondered how it was when you worked with Sta...I had wondered how it was when you worked with Stan with the awe and all. It's fun to see that it never really fades. <br />When I finally met Stan at the Ohio Comic Con last month, I felt like I would explode with excitement. He is a living "power battery." (Sorry to mix company metaphors.) His powers of entertainment and inspiration are outstanding. <br /><br />"Fangasm" does more harm than good to "geek/fan" stereotypes and validation of same. Being really enthusiastic about something is not an excuse for being socially awkward or socially retarded, but perhaps more a side-effect or symptom. This show seems to reinforce the idea that people are geeks or nerds because they are fans rather than the idea that perhaps certain types of people find their interests, and a level of acceptance in this type of fandom (as opposed to other types, like extreme sports fans.). Philnoreply@blogger.com