It's really no different than what we'd hear on a daily basis. It's only an insult if we choose to make it one, because, let's face it, we ARE geeks and we chose this. :)
As an edit, I would suggest this. If we're that upset about how mainstream sees us, then at the next convention after-party, refrain from putting on that "other" costume that perpetuates that "nerd/geek" perception. Dress to the nines instead. Put on that sharp suit or classy dress, take those extra 10-20 minutes to primp and preen, THEN go to the after-party. Make sure those camera crews are there. Make it a black-tie affair! :)
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Date: 2009-03-20 09:59 pm (UTC)As an edit, I would suggest this. If we're that upset about how mainstream sees us, then at the next convention after-party, refrain from putting on that "other" costume that perpetuates that "nerd/geek" perception. Dress to the nines instead. Put on that sharp suit or classy dress, take those extra 10-20 minutes to primp and preen, THEN go to the after-party. Make sure those camera crews are there. Make it a black-tie affair! :)