Well, as many of you know, my annual fan appreciation event known as Nerdtacular has officially ended for the year of 2009. It was a complete blast and I know of nothing else I can say, except all of this stuff below this sentence.
Last year, I did a post about the “things I learned at Nerdtacular”, and I reckon I’ll be doing that again, yo.
So, without further delay, here is the list of things that I learned at this years event:
This is a big post!
1. Once again, I was reminded that Brian Ibbot is the nicest guy in all of podcasting.
2. If you have a hot-tub, someone is bound to get in it.
3. It’s possible to build huge cakes that look like Starfleet insignias AND have them taste like really good cake.
4. I have no right on earth to drive a Lamborghini, yet somehow I did.
5. Brian Dunaway really should live in Utah. Or I should love in SC. We “fit”.
6. I have scientific, first hand experience that video game nerds and trek geeks are, contrary to common thinking, the most social creatures I have ever known.
7. How insignificant I really am without my wife with me in life.
8. There are more measurable amounts of generosity contained within the borders of Canada than any of us realize.
9. That I now have a new second favorite Star Trek movie on my list. Don’t know my list? Here it is, favorite to least favorite:
Wrath of Khan
Star Trek
Nemesis
Undiscovered Country
First Contact
Voyage Home
Search for Spock
Generations
Insurrection
The Motion Picture
The Final Frontier
10. I learned that if you tell them to, people WILL dress up in trek cloths when video game consoles are on the line.
11. We had people from Canada, Texas, Colorado, Los Angeles, Washington State, South Carolina, Minnesota, Idaho, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Utah there.
12. That Ding Pong is more popular than ANYONE.
13. Glow-sticks are fun to hurl at crowds no matter what anyone says.
14. A good Trek movie can wash away a bad Wolverine taste from your mouth with considerable ease.
15. Calling France on your cell phone can be expensive.
16. Did I mention the Lamborghini?
17. No matter how hard you try, you never seem to quite be able to talk with everyone you meant to.
18. Randy Jordan has desirable hair.
19. The highlight of a huge event can be as simple as helping a super cool 12 year old kid with his homework project.
20. I am able to consume more meat than previously thought in one evening without consequences.
21. The idea of “fan made doughnuts” is not nearly as scary as it may sound.
22. This stuff helps me keep my boy impressed with what his father does.
23. The best way to deal with your stalker is to just go ahead and invite him over to your house.
24. Thrakken is still a threat.
25. I never take as much video or take as many photos as I plan to. Ever.
26. More people bought the old ELR shirts than I thought.
27. It’s ok to feel some sort of primal attraction to the new Kirk.
28. The Wood Whisperer really does whisper to wood.
28b. This is the funniest picture ever.
29. Wearing a hat all day has the effect of making your hair look as if you have been wearing a hat all day.
30. People raised in Louisiana REALLY know how to cook their meat.
31. I have the greatest online community in the world.
So there’s this year’s list. I might even add to it as I think of new things to say. My humblest thanks goes out to EVERYONE who attended this year. I loved having you there, especially those who sacrificed to travel and far to make it. You guys are the best. /bow
Don’t forget to check out my Flickr set from the event, as well as these others. I will have some video up soon! Just gotta get it all edited.
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I can vouch for all of the above statements.
The weirdo behind Scott & Brian Ibbott is me. I should give a tip about sneaking into other peoples’ photos.
Congratulations again on a successful N09. Wish I could’ve been there, but Denmark is quite a ways off. I may once be there, though – there’s still hope for that.
@Darrell: On the contrary, you should from now on make an attempt at being that creepy in every single picture you’re ever in.
that looks so cool Scott! i wish i was there to meet you and stuff. ur one of the coolest webcomic artist ever, and I hope you post some more pictures!
That picture is priceless exactly because you are in it, Darrell.
I will be there for the next one… promise.
Here’s another one for the list: Contrary to what people think, cheering in a movie theater during the movie is AWESOME!
Also, thanks for the good times Scott. The movie was great, the park was great and everyone was all very cool. Definitely a great weekend.
Darrell…. the next creepy Zombie.. lol Sounds like you guys had a great time. Maybe next time there could be a crew of people there to document the entire thing more so than one person could handle? That would definitely be way too much visual information than people could consume.
I wish I could have been there.
When I win the lottery (and I do mean WHEN not if) I will be comin’ to the next Big N’10 (when you pronounce it, it sounds cool) to see all of the good people of the extralife community. See you then ^^
I really wish Utah and West Virginia were adjacent.
Man, I wish I could’ve been there.:(
I wish I could have been there… I am happy you guys had fun! Who made the cakes?
The fiancée and I (briefly) discussed going this year, but the budget didn’t work out. We’ve already started saving for next year… after all, I noticed no one from Wisconsin made it, and we must have representation! >.<
Sign me up for next year – you need some representation from New England!
That IS the funniest picture ever!
You should love in SC? You and Brian “fit”? Does Kim know?!
One year (hopefully not to far off) I’ll fly from my home here in Australia to Utah for Nerdtacular, and in so doing will become the “How far did you travel to get here” Champion!
Looks like you had a great time guys.
One day I’ll make it.
Hey, anytime you want “fan made” doughnuts, just give us a holler. We’ll roll out a batch. Did you ever eat the one you had?
It was great and I’m looking forward to a fourth year.
Hmm…how do you top doughnuts…
Don’t forget- Skyhawk is late to everything…lol
As the ambassador from Los Angeles I can’t wait to come out next year and I am bringing more people with me. It really was an awesome time don’t have anything much more to say that hasn’t been said other than thanks Scott and Kim!
Wish I could have been there this year to fall asleep in your couch again and do the international rep
Hopefully next year!!
next year… im there… XD i will drag obsidian to teh formula!
Thanks to all who made my wife feel so at home. she enjoyed herself so much she wants to fly out next year. but not me, im not flying to Utah next year……..
next year i’m brining my CHOPPER!
If only it were a bit closer to Wisconsin i would’ve been there.
Wish I could have attended. I can tell you had the same kind of fun I have getting together with my friends.
I like your Trek list, very similar to mine. Did you find Nemesis to be pretty much a remake of ST2:WoK? It’s been a while since I’ve seen Nemesis, but I recall there being an astonishing number of similarities to the second movie.
@SITH – YES!!!!! finally someone who sees Nemesis like I do. There was so many similarities to all the other movies – in particular WoK (Downloading Data’s memories into B4 (Spock and Bones), the self sacrifice by Data who was the Spock of TNG)
Man, I really hope that someday I will be able to afford a trip for an elr meetup.
Hope ya had a great time. Darrel and Scott, Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujzzD6HqlQA&feature=PlayList&p=149AB8195C92C998&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=13
its from an extremely popular Australian TV show called the Chasers War on Everything, you might have heard of them from the news lately, they flew a blimp over the vatican and they did the Osama stunt at the Australian APEC. Well this is them Bone Heading at the Logies, where they tried to get on camera as many times as they could, often with the people going up for an acceptance speech.
Just thought that seemed like something that would fit to say with no. 28b.
Glad you had fun Scott, wish I was there
N09 was the greatest! It was my Mother’s Day present, and it was the best one I’ve ever gotten, I think.
Scott, please tell your wife how wonderful she is! She was so patient and kind, especially with my kids at the BBQ. Thanks for an awesome weekend. Sooooo looking forward to next year!
Man, I SOOOOO wish I could have been there! It’s a bit of a trot from the UK though! One day, I WILL
be in attendance! Anyway, saw the movie on Friday night. All kinds of awesome! Can’t wait to see it again!
thats a nice picture
Awesome. Congratulations on what seemed to be a great success! Wish I could have been there, just wasn’t in the financial cards.
Wait, no pics of the Ponger?! I have to check out the flickr set.
How absolutely fantastic! Reading this got me all teary-eyed!
“26. More people bought the old ELR shirts than I thought. ”
Some of us would buy more if you offered them. Seriously, quality merch, there. It’s my best non-work shirt. I wear it every weekend.
Bronco… wish we lived closer I’d ride my bike out with you!
Hey…sounds like fun was had by all. Gratz on a great turnout!
-AJF
Had a great time at Nerdtacular myself! Please check out my pics n stuff at http://theexperiencednoob.blogspot.com/2009/05/nerdtacular-2009.html.
Can’t wait until next year!
Wait… Fan Made Doughnuts?
Does this mean you are back to eating Junk Food?
I remember you talking about a deal of eating healthy for a year along with your kids (except one daughter) and your wife.
I’m still living in Europe, but few years time i mean maximum of 4 i’ll be moved to the us successfully and i would never miss an opportunity like this if i were there
I may be the nicest guy in podcasting, but I turn into a growling bastidge if my last name ain’t spelled right! It’s two T’s, man! As in “It’s my responsibility two T’s Scott every time he doesn’t spell my name right.”
But seriously, it was an incredible time, fueled by incredible people. And easily one of the unsung heroes of the event was Kim Johnson, who put together some incredible cakes, kept Scott from tearing his hair out, helped put together a fantastic barbecue, and then sat back and let Scott bask in the glory of the fanbase he’d created.
Huge thanks to Scott also for helping Tristan out with an interview he needed to do for school. Tristan had a few teachers to choose from, or he could interview a non-family member that he idolizes. He chose Scott, and from what I hear, it was a terrific homework assignment.
Johnsons rule!
Ibot rules!!
@brian IbbotT <– i got the second T! i win!
while i do agree with the sentiments of scott and all, i do need to point out to you that, while kim is enormously talented and she and scott make an awesome team, it was my wife, Rachel Hughes, who made the cakes. i just gotta point that out, not in a malicious way, but the process to make those things got powdered sugar ALL over my kitchen (i’m still trying to clean it all up). she also made the cakes for nerdtacular ‘08, and has a blast doing it. i know she’d want it cleared up.
so much fun this year, and thanks to everyone who helped make nerdtacular what it was, is, and will be. looking forward to many more!
I agree with Shawn.
Her cakes ruled.
Holy cow! While still keeping the accolades over Kim’s incredible work throughout the event, I must extend said accolades to Rachel. Those cakes were fantastic, and she deserves all the kudos.
And shame on Kim for taking the credit. She told me how much work those cakes were to make, and even detailed the whole process. I knew something was fishy when she claimed the fondant frosting was made from tribbles. Hmmmph.
Hey all! I finally got my Nerdtacular pics up on Flickr! Thought I had more than I did…
Oh well. Enjoy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11999719@N05/