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Cloud · 26th August 2006, 03:18 AM

okay, I like the new USA TV show Psyche, about a detective who pretends to be psychic, when he really has unusual powers of observation. It's cute and clever, with clever scripts.

BUT!

I'm watching today's show, and it features an SF con. and the main character is really, really panning it. The convention goers are characterized as "overweight teenagers with scoliosis and advanced cases of bedwetting."

But oooh, the sidekick just ripped him a new one about it. "This is my turf and these are my people."

We'll see how it pans out. Check it out if you can!

Cloud · 26th August 2006, 03:29 AM

and George Takei has a cameo!

steve12553 · 26th August 2006, 02:37 PM

Remember, we must have a sense of humor about ourselves. Those type jokes are funnier from the inside than the outside. We know our quirks and the quirks of our peers. We also know which jokes are on the narrow-minded outsiders. Who more thoroughly enjoyed "Galaxy Quest", people who appreceate the Science Fiction/Fantasy world or the bullies that eat the covers off books? Never Give Up, Never Surrender!

Cloud · 26th August 2006, 03:50 PM

it was funny.

But Galaxy Quest wasn't.

Maria8475 · 27th August 2006, 12:03 PM

Yeah, I thought mainly it was just funny. Gus is a fan, and he's pretty cool as were most of the con goers. It was just Shawn being Shawn.

And it guest starred David Nykl too (Zelenka from Stargate: Atlantis).

Coops · 27th August 2006, 03:12 PM

I saw it last night.The show makes fun of everything and everyone, reflecting the main character's sense of irreverence and humor. I was not offended but the attitude is typical of outsiders. They just don't get it.
Refreshingly, it was Magic Head, (ahh Gus) who got the leads and solved the case.

dustinzgirl · 27th August 2006, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve12553

Remember, we must have a sense of humor about ourselves. Those type jokes are funnier from the inside than the outside. We know our quirks and the quirks of our peers. We also know which jokes are on the narrow-minded outsiders. Who more thoroughly enjoyed "Galaxy Quest", people who appreceate the Science Fiction/Fantasy world or the bullies that eat the covers off books? Never Give Up, Never Surrender!

That is still said throughout my house. I have a family of nerds. : )

steve12553 · 27th August 2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

it was funny.

But Galaxy Quest wasn't.

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Cloud · 28th August 2006, 04:35 AM

I'm not a big comedy fan, in general, and particularly don't like slapstick parodies.

Ice Queen · 28th August 2006, 06:15 PM

This sounds good, I'll have to look for it.

Alia · 28th August 2006, 07:24 PM

I've watched a few of these shows and it's corny... okay... stupid. I think Monk is better.

26th August 2006, 03:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cloud Rahvin's Grammy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 405	how rude! okay, I like the new USA TV show Psyche, about a detective who pretends to be psychic, when he really has unusual powers of observation. It's cute and clever, with clever scripts. BUT! I'm watching today's show, and it features an SF con. and the main character is really, really panning it. The convention goers are characterized as "overweight teenagers with scoliosis and advanced cases of bedwetting." But oooh, the sidekick just ripped him a new one about it. "This is my turf and these are my people." We'll see how it pans out. Check it out if you can!

26th August 2006, 03:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cloud Rahvin's Grammy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 405	Re: how rude! and George Takei has a cameo!

26th August 2006, 02:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
steve12553 The Enigma of Steel Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 843	Re: how rude! Remember, we must have a sense of humor about ourselves. Those type jokes are funnier from the inside than the outside. We know our quirks and the quirks of our peers. We also know which jokes are on the narrow-minded outsiders. Who more thoroughly enjoyed "Galaxy Quest", people who appreceate the Science Fiction/Fantasy world or the bullies that eat the covers off books? Never Give Up, Never Surrender!

26th August 2006, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cloud Rahvin's Grammy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 405	Re: how rude! it was funny. But Galaxy Quest wasn't.

27th August 2006, 12:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Maria8475 It goes on..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 4,690	Re: how rude! Yeah, I thought mainly it was just funny. Gus is a fan, and he's pretty cool as were most of the con goers. It was just Shawn being Shawn. And it guest starred David Nykl too (Zelenka from Stargate: Atlantis).

27th August 2006, 03:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Coops Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 43	Re: how rude! I saw it last night.The show makes fun of everything and everyone, reflecting the main character's sense of irreverence and humor. I was not offended but the attitude is typical of outsiders. They just don't get it. Refreshingly, it was Magic Head, (ahh Gus) who got the leads and solved the case.

28th August 2006, 04:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cloud Rahvin's Grammy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 405	Re: how rude! I'm not a big comedy fan, in general, and particularly don't like slapstick parodies.

28th August 2006, 06:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ice Queen "It's dot com." Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA: Posts: 104	Re: how rude! This sounds good, I'll have to look for it.

28th August 2006, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alia Young at Heart Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,136	Re: how rude! I've watched a few of these shows and it's corny... okay... stupid. I think Monk is better.

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