Nerd memoirs

[lizbee]

I'm currently reading Wiffle Lever To Full, the memoir of a man who, having grown up on a healthy diet of 1970s and '80s science fiction, decided to go on a tour of UK conventions and fanmeets.  Doctor Who is present, of course, and Star Trek, but there's also The Prisoner, James Bond and a really fantastic event at which Blakes 7 and Hitch-hiker's Guide fans meet annually at the quarry where "Destiny of the Daleks" was filmed, and attack each other with water pistols.

It's quite an enjoyable read, with very little pointing and sniggering at the nerdier fans (frankly, once you've admitted to having an Outpost Gallifrey account, there's only so much lower you can get, and I don't think the author has heard of furries).  I'm enjoying it infinitely better than Dalek I Loved You -- which I had planned to buy, until I skimmed it in the bookstore last year, and quickly found myself wanting to punch the author in the face.  Or at least ask him nicely to stop writing, forever.  Wiffle Lever To Full is much more entertaining and informative, and (unlike Dalek I Loved You) hasn't yet hit my embarrassment squick.  (Seriously, prank calling Richard Dawkins?  You really thought that was going to go well?)

Still waiting for a nerd memoir from a woman.  I think I'll be waiting for a while, but it would be nice.  Volunteers?

Comments

[lizbee.livejournal.com]

I think that all fandom disputes should be resolved with water pistols. I live near a beach, I have a pen that doubles as a super soaker.

[prof-pangaea.livejournal.com]

i wish i still had my super soaker xp. it pumped out massive amounts of water, and i would use it to prove that doctor/TARDIS is the one true ship.

[lizbee.livejournal.com]

I'm trying to log into AIM, but it keeps failing. *sadfaces*