Have You Accepted [Insert Fandom Name Here] Into Your Life?

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“So V, Have you ever watched Supernatural?"

“I think you’d like Doctor Who.”

   Once upon a time these were statements said to me by both, friends and family. Often when we are surrounded by people who share our love for something, it tends to lead to other fandoms. Harry Potter might lead into Percy Jackson. Supernatural might lead you into Being Human and Doctor Who might lead you into Torchwood. We become involved in our fandoms and try to indoctrinate our peers into them, hoping that we can convert them.

Comic Book Thursdays: Basic Tips for Impressing Lady Nerds

Being a single, female nerd in a world where people rarely understand what you’re looking for is tough. Considering that most stereotypes assume we are all losers with no lives and limited intelligence and/or maturity makes it tougher. As a single nerd of the female persuasion, I’ve run into a lot of Sheldons and Simpson’s comic book guys while I search for that nerdy significant other.

This week, I’ll attempt to provide some tips that while obvious; tend to fly over intelligent brains. They are based on my own experiences and while they may not work on all nerdy girls out there, I think it will significantly raise your odds at approaching one successfully.