Shot at Dragon*Con 2007 in a panel featuring Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, and Gates McFadden, this video starts about ten seconds after Mr. Frakes was asked the question, "Did you know that you are an icon of the bear community?" Hilarity ensued.
Thanks for the nice words... although it seemed to me that Frakes, Gates & Spiner pretty much rolled right over my attempt to create a "talk show" atmosphere, entertaining the audience with their own little schtick... did you notice that Gates had her back turned to me for most of the interview? With time running out, I decided to "pop the Bear question" on Frakes to bring the focus of the interview back to the desk. I'm surprised he played with the question as much as he did.
Ack, geez, I'm really sorry. I should have done some more research before I made that comment. I was basing my response solely off of a bear couple that I was friends with in ages past. Wikipedia is my friend . . .
P.S. You did a fantastic job hosting the panel. If you send me an e-mail (basbleugrrl (at) gmail (dot) com, I'll send you the few fuzzy pics that I got (though I'm sure you knew someone out in the audience with a waaaaay better camera than mine.)
It really is sometimes difficult to understand. And sometimes my dictonary does not help at all. I am still trying to figure out what means to have grape punch around one's mouth.
LOL! No, we're not. That's the S&M (sadomasochism) and B&D (bondage & discipline) subcommunities of the so-called "Leather" fetish community. There's a *little* overlap, but not as much as you think.
p.s. I was the host of this event. Thanks for posting this clip! :-)
I'm a full-time student, I don't really have that kind of time -- but I understand how frustrating it is to watch something in your second or third or fourth language (I was a language major.) I will see what I can do.
The bear community is a social group of gay men who are generally large and hairy -- thus, the name "bear." Men who call themselves "bears" are usually into some form of sadomasochism/bondage/domination as well.
Man.. Frakes is so handsome and such a great actor.. nice guy too it seems.. would love to meet him one day. Thx for sharing this video.
airricksreloaded 3 years ago
Thanks for the nice words... although it seemed to me that Frakes, Gates & Spiner pretty much rolled right over my attempt to create a "talk show" atmosphere, entertaining the audience with their own little schtick... did you notice that Gates had her back turned to me for most of the interview? With time running out, I decided to "pop the Bear question" on Frakes to bring the focus of the interview back to the desk. I'm surprised he played with the question as much as he did.
ericwatts1 4 years ago
Ack, geez, I'm really sorry. I should have done some more research before I made that comment. I was basing my response solely off of a bear couple that I was friends with in ages past. Wikipedia is my friend . . .
P.S. You did a fantastic job hosting the panel. If you send me an e-mail (basbleugrrl (at) gmail (dot) com, I'll send you the few fuzzy pics that I got (though I'm sure you knew someone out in the audience with a waaaaay better camera than mine.)
basbleugrrl 4 years ago
Hi!
My mother tongue is Finnish.
It really is sometimes difficult to understand. And sometimes my dictonary does not help at all. I am still trying to figure out what means to have grape punch around one's mouth.
I understand if you are busy. I am a student too.
GambolingOlga 4 years ago
LOL! No, we're not. That's the S&M (sadomasochism) and B&D (bondage & discipline) subcommunities of the so-called "Leather" fetish community. There's a *little* overlap, but not as much as you think.
p.s. I was the host of this event. Thanks for posting this clip! :-)
ericwatts1 4 years ago
I'm a full-time student, I don't really have that kind of time -- but I understand how frustrating it is to watch something in your second or third or fourth language (I was a language major.) I will see what I can do.
What is your first language?
basbleugrrl 4 years ago
Thanx! That explains a lot.
However, I would be even more grateful for transcript.
Pleeeaaaase?
GambolingOlga 4 years ago
The bear community is a social group of gay men who are generally large and hairy -- thus, the name "bear." Men who call themselves "bears" are usually into some form of sadomasochism/bondage/domination as well.
basbleugrrl 4 years ago
Bear community?
What?
My english is not very good.
GambolingOlga 4 years ago
*chuckle* You're welcome.
basbleugrrl 4 years ago