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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jun 6, 2010 3:48:53 GMT
And yes, I too have a girlfriend who thinks I'm wierd for spending so much time focusing on obsolete weaponry from hundres of years ago that costs precious money that could be used for video games, but *I* happen to be lucky in the fact that she shares my swordly whim, if only to a slight degree. I don't think you're weird! If you ever needed.. $300 for a sword that you really wanted and you couldn't get that much money I'd definitely try to help you get it, no question about it. YOU are the one that got me interested in swords, after all! Hell, I want you to bring at least one or two up with you when you come to Wisconsin. That way you and me can be together and do something that we both will enjoy(not to mention I won't injure myself with you being with me, Brogdon). Although I will (definitely) beat you at Guitar Hero. Video games, horror movies, and anime/manga are my weak points. They "overpower" my interest in swords. And THIS is why I'm the luckiest guy this side of the North Pole. ;D (btw, since the world is round, there is no 'this side' or 'that side' of the NP, you know. ) Yeah, I cringe at the thought of me battling it out with you in GH. I'm GREAT at most games, but that's way out of my normal line of expertise (shooting games, anyone? ), and I am epicly lame at musical... stuff. Rock on! ;D -Slayer
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 6, 2010 4:18:55 GMT
I just thought I'd throw out that a coworker-friend of mine was over this evening for a scheduled marathoning of Cardcaptor Sakura, but since she ran late we sort of dropped priorities and wound up playing with my knives, swords, and guns, instead. She was seemingly enthralled with the experience,especially as I gave her the unique histories of each piece, like how old it is, how I got it, where it came from, how it works, etc. She had even more fun playing with all my leftover piloting gear, particularly the sectional chart, E6B, plotter, and logbook, and how it all compared to her days as a truck driver. The conversations we had are lost on "normal" people. "Normal" people have my condolences.
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Post by Dom T. on Jun 6, 2010 4:24:21 GMT
Read Dead Redemption. I am playing it. I like shooting people in it. And animals. And skinning said animals. And selling parts of animals for money. I like money. I've got a pellet gun. It's made to look like a desert eagle, and has blow-back too. It's really friggin' loud, so no backyard plinking for me. Got an airsoft gun that looks like a 1911. It's not very accurate, but then again, I'm slightly more used to...actual... guns. Shotguns. I need a weird-ass girlfriend. One that likes guns and swords, yet also enjoys video games and- I forgot my line of thought here. Must be that time. The time when I should be fast asleep but am not. Dinosaurs, huh?... It's Morphin' Time! ...TYRANNOSAURUS!
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 6, 2010 4:31:11 GMT
Oh god. That reminds me, today on my lunch break I happened to glance up at the TV in our break room...and it was the ORIGINAL Power Rangers mini series or something. The Megazord was getting its ass kicked by Rita's two main goons, gigantified, and finished off by a GIANT GREEN RANGER. Then Rita pulled up the Dragonzord, and ol' Greeny wrought havoc and destruction until the rest of the crew got their semprini together and were beating him into submission when I had to clock back in.
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Post by Dom T. on Jun 6, 2010 4:43:11 GMT
Hm... Rita's goons... Goldar and... f- I don't remember the name of the other one.
I love the flute-dagger that summons a giant robotic dragon from the depths of a bay... presumably somewhere near Angel Grove.
WHITE RANGER, TIGER POWER, WHITE RANGER, TIGER POWER... Saba, the talking...saber was pretty cool too. Shot friggin' lasers outta his eyes in the movie. Eat that, Ivan Ooze!
God, the Power Rangers were my life as a kid.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2010 5:55:32 GMT
Oh god. That reminds me, today on my lunch break I happened to glance up at the TV in our break room...and it was the ORIGINAL Power Rangers mini series or something. The Megazord was getting its ass kicked by Rita's two main goons, gigantified, and finished off by a GIANT GREEN RANGER. Then Rita pulled up the Dragonzord, and ol' Greeny wrought havoc and destruction until the rest of the crew got their semprini together and were beating him into submission when I had to clock back in. lucky!! Rofl I think im going to go redownload the original pokemon series to watch it haha. i love being a nerd and wouldn't trade it for anything
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2010 6:58:35 GMT
I will behave, I will behave, I will behave
I am in the wrong country for girls appreciating nerdy guys
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Post by William Swiger on Jun 6, 2010 7:44:32 GMT
One day I was looking at Reliks and saw the Fantasy Viking Sword and it was love at first sight. Bought it and figured I would buy one nice katana and that would be it for swords. Now have a bunch that I use one room in my house to display them. Crap - I have 7 more I bought and have not received yet. Yes - I am a swordaholic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wife is moving from KY to Germany when I am working in a couple of weeks. Think my collection will not increase when she is here. Will have to buy girl stuff - yuck!!!!
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Post by shadowhowler on Jun 6, 2010 11:02:10 GMT
Random: Ya know, the Green Ranger (forget his name and am too lazy to look it up) has been fighting MMA recently, has a few fights under his belt at this point. I'm lucky to have a loving wife who not only accepts but appricates my love of sharp steel... ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2010 11:17:25 GMT
I am a sword nerd, and am proud of the fact.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2010 13:16:08 GMT
This is the single most hi-freakin'-larious thread on the board!
Sword-nerds of the world, UNITE!
If you think about it, you would have a highly educated, well trained, and socially secure army of nerds who supply their own weapons! Pretty sweet deal. I say we offer our services as a nerd-merc attack squad. Who's in?
~wp
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2010 18:57:50 GMT
As soon as I finish catching up on messages here, my wife and I are going to be online shopping for her first sword....
Now said sword will be nothing more than a dance prop but still, I've got her getting the bug....
Sword Heads Unite!!!!!
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Post by Dom T. on Jun 6, 2010 20:09:59 GMT
... The Green Ranger's name is Tommy. (I don't think that's what you were asking though, Sean. ) The actor's name... I don't know. Ah, it's Jason David Frank. Wow, he doesn't look like Tommy anymore. It's an impostor pretending to be Tommy! Guys, it's a trap! I hope he has the Green Ranger theme or the White Ranger theme as his song. Tommy had the coolest theme songs, EVAR. Wait, MMA fighters do have theme songs, right? I really don't understand the recent fascination that the American public has for MMA... stuff. It's like... American Idol, and reality shows.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jun 6, 2010 23:00:43 GMT
This is the single most hi-freakin'-larious thread on the board! Sword-nerds of the world, UNITE! If you think about it, you would have a highly educated, well trained, and socially secure army of nerds who supply their own weapons! Pretty sweet deal. I say we offer our services as a nerd-merc attack squad. Who's in? ~wp I'M IN!!! ;D -Slayer P.S. Watch it, 'Wraith-man.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2010 0:48:29 GMT
It should be legalized, man! Oh wait, it is, I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2010 2:21:26 GMT
So I was looking through the forums drooling over swords and craving them then checking my online bank account and sighing and it hit me I collect swords I am a sword nerd It is an absolute wonder that I am not a virgin My girlfriend called me the one day shes like "what you doing" my reply "looking at porn" shes like "really ?" I reply "no I'm looking at cool swords" she says "y know the first one would have made you normal..." Yeah just thought Id point out that we are all freaks and I love us for it Just a couple months ago, I was in the plane headed up for my first solo skydive and listening to the other skydivers on board talk about their jumps. I was about to call them crazy when I remembered what I was on the plane for, and what I do for the Army (play with the enemy's bombs) and on weekends (beat people with sticks; aka, SCA). I was forced to the conclusion that I am crazier even than a base-jumper.
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 7, 2010 2:31:48 GMT
And there is not one thing wrong with that. In fact, I dare say it is a badge of honor, to be worn with pride.
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Post by Cottontail Customs on Jun 7, 2010 2:48:37 GMT
Random: Ya know, the Green Ranger (forget his name and am too lazy to look it up) has been fighting MMA recently, has a few fights under his belt at this point. I'm lucky to have a loving wife who not only accepts but appricates my love of sharp steel... ;D -Jason Frank is training with the UFC's Melvin Guillard I have been made fun of for playing D&D, for collecting action figures, for having an over 2,000 dvd collection, and so on and so on. the rib poking stopped abruptly when I started training in martial arts and started collecting ranks and there hasn't been even a snicker since I've started collecting Katana. it doesn't really matter much to me since the people laughing are doing so out of ignorance and jealousy. when one doesn't understand something one of the first reactions is to try and shoot it down. I say shoot shoot all ye ignorant chumps! go ahead and laugh at the crazy guy holding a sword
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2010 9:24:39 GMT
“It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest and most uninteresting person you talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship…There are no ‘ordinary’ people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.” C.S. Lewis
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2010 20:16:54 GMT
“It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest and most uninteresting person you talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship… There are no ‘ordinary’ people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.” C.S. Lewis +1 for you, Liam
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