Geeks need love too TLC

Recently I heard about a new television series coming to TLC on December 18th at 9pm.

At first I was a little intrigued until I found out the show was(surprise SURPRISE) making fun of the Geek Culture! It's nice to know TLC getting "creative" with their shows. Except poking fun at the social problems of the geek culture is honestly not very creative.

EDIT!!: I caught the show and decided to do a new video about what I thought of the series!
Check it out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Go8SZHI_qg&list=UURE41H9zjSDsO7CxFHnWn1Q&...
Needless to say I was very pleased after watching the series itself which had a different feel then what the trailer gave.

You can check out the well created trailer here:
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/set-your-phasers-to-record-tlc-to-debut-geek-love-...

Some articles regarding the series:
This first one is just amusing.
http://perezhilton.com/2011-11-18-geek-love-premiering-on-tlc-in-december#.Tt...

http://www.themarysue.com/perpetuating-geek-stereotypes/


EDIT: Felt I was a little serious in this video then I meant to be. First "real" video blog like this. shoopty woop

feel free to leave comments and critiques

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[Daughteroftheforce]

Just saying, I am the lady that works with the speed dating crew, and I appreciate the concern for the mocking term.  But hopefully we all watched the show, and saw that it did not mock anyone, it just told the story

[nekocloe]

@Daughteroftheforce @Daughteroftheforce

Hi there! Thanks for stoping by. I did get to catch the show and I was really happy! It had a lot more positive vibe then what the trailer gave and was reeally cute.

I made a new video later mentioning how cute it was and was different then how I thought the trailer made it out to be.

[DeaButterflyFeathers]

I don't think they were making fun of/bullying the culture of Graphic Novel, Video Game, Japanese Culture, etc. Aficionados. Television tends to magnify the aspects of peoples personalities no matter how bitchy, mellow, or mean that might be. I see your frustration though. The "We're looking forward to what we think will be hi-larious", "the reality of the romantic challenges these individuals face". Sounds like a complete insult about socially in-ept people even if it wasn't mean't to be. <3

[nekocloe]

@DeaButterflyFeathers

Your comment gave me a nice laugh :) (the last couple of comments)

My main concern was that I didn't approve so much which way I felt like this particular trailer was magnifying the show.

[dudefromgermany]

I don't think they should use the word geek or nerd, they're pretty much the same as the n word, only worse

[nekocloe]

@dudefromgermany

agreed although...what else should they call us without it turning into a 5 world explanation/definition :)

[DBMoulton]

Hi, I'm actually on the show and I think I can offer a unique perspective. The trailer that is out is very much to bring in people who don't understand the culture. But, during the filming the producers and such were all about the relationships built during that time. I think that the show will start with that hook but end up being about the relationships. The new commercials that just started airing yesterday do a better job at making it look less exploitative. Plus I'm in them haha

[SapPhiReSparKleS14]

@Daughteroftheforce Did they make more then 2 episodes? I can't find it anywhere.

[MysticAFI]

haha the word Geek isn't offensive. Definitely not like the N word, wow. Everyone is a geek is some way. It's whatever you go crazy for - Star Wars Geeks, Zelda Geeks, Dragonball Geeks, even Soccer Geeks, Film Geeks. Haven't you guys ever said, "Hang on, lemme geek out for a moment." :p

Sounds like the show is just generalizing "geeks" or "nerds" to be socially awkward people, when of course that's not the case. TV is TV. Look how MTV reality shows make people look haha.

[FleetStreetNightmare]

I think that they show the most extreme people of the geek world for entertainment value. Obviously there are very normalized people in the convention world, but there are also (as this show exhibits) people who are a bit out of touch with reality, and that is what they choose to show the most of.

Now MTV is creating a new show on the culture of cosplaying and people who are really intense about their fandoms called Fandom Rising. I am thinking of applying for that show...

[Zoujen]

I saw the show last night and I thought it was very cute. It takes geeks in their natural environment (cons), hosted by a geek, and pushes them to take an opportunity that they might not have taken. While they don't go out of their way to teach any lessons to viewers at home, it makes a good documentary.