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cstmoore t1_j91weki wrote

I (M-stack overflow) will sometimes just buy the toys. Captain Snuggles and Iron Man are staring across my desk at me right now.

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luv2ctheworld t1_j928a3j wrote

M-stack overflow

Thank you for giving me a chuckle.

Was in Tokyo a few months ago and came across an exhibit area featuring Macross/Robotech "toys". My boys were kinda perplexed why I was speed walking/bee-lining to the entrance. When we got to the entrance, a collective "Whoa!" came out of our mouths.

I miss the days of Big Bang Theory when being geeky/nerdy and socially awkward is cool.

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Hytyt t1_j9291qd wrote

The big bang theory was laughing at us, not with us. The god awful dnd episode with the ERP proved that

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Yuugian t1_j92lv6u wrote

Community's DnD episode was bad enough. I can't imagine what big bang did to that poor TTRPG

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MightyKrakyn t1_j93cwqv wrote

Best DND episode on a show that mocked us was IT Crowd’s.

“John 2, you’re a wood fairy.”

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HaikuBotStalksMe t1_j939mv4 wrote

Silicon Valley was the good stuff. Made fun of us a bit, but at least the jokes were researched. I've been gay for people's code.

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luv2ctheworld t1_j92zyst wrote

You're free to think that.

Having the main characters earn a Noble prize, be an astronaut, find love, and overcome their insecurities doesn't appear to be a mockery to me or many others.

Not being able to find humor in the eccentricities makes for thin skin and everything being a threat or offense.

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