This article cites a lot of examples on how the “geek” culture is now chic. Science fiction shows such as Chuck are incredibly popular. The latest Star Trek movie has been receiving raves from fans and non-fans alike. And there are many more examples of how being a geek is now a cool thing, rather than something to be teased about in high school hallways. (Though I’m sure it still happens.)
Anyways, do you think we’re chic? “We” meaning anyone who counts themselves among the geek masses, and lets admit, most of us writing science fiction or fantasy fall into that definition at some point or another. And if we are chic, is that a good thing? Or is this going to turn out to be some cyclical trend where geek falls in and out of fashion, runway models end up wearing dresses made out of computer chips, and reality shows are based on whether a geeky guy can actually win the love of a beautiful woman? Oh, wait. That already happened, sadly enough. And, you know, let’s not give credence to the stereotype that beauty for women is the equal/opposite of intelligence for men. Right.
I see that smile.
Are we chic?
*looks at self*
Um. It is possible I am not the best representative of the geek species.
Okey-doke, you get the copy of The God of Clocks!
Email me your snail-mail at the following address:
jen_deben “aT” yahoo “d0t” ca
You will have to wait until I’m done reading the book, however, and this may take some time because Jim Butcher currently has my eyeballs in a headlock. 🙂