What other things do wrestling fans enjoy?

[XL]

Been meaning to ask this for a while.

It struck me whilst reading one of the Raw threads a few months back when the rapper Pitbull made an appearance. A lot of people were like "Who is this guy?". Seems like a trend too. A lot of people didn't know who Snooki was either. And there are others.

Do wrestling fans avoid the mainstream media? Are we a bunch of geeks? Or a bunch of hipsters who look down on mainstream TV shows/bands/etc?

So, what other things are you guys into? What hobbies do you have?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Videogames, cooking, snowboarding, far too many drinks, eating out, motor-racing, punk, metal and gym.

[blak23]

Videogames, cooking, weight training, music, football, straight edge lifestyle

[XL]

What kind of music?

[Razzamajazz]

masturbation, to all questions

[XL]

What type of masturbation?







:shifty:

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Self-asphyxiated masturbation.

[Cool King]

I knew who Pitbull and Snooki were, the only guys I don't know who appear on WWE programming are mostly always "Exclusive" North American celebrities. (e.g. Guys on shows that aren't aired outside North America, or comedians who are only ever on Saturday Night Live)

But other than Wrestling, I enjoy music, video games, drawing, hanging out with friends, watching TV, Football, I also like to watch the news to keep up with current events, I also somewhat have an interest in politics.

[whiteyford]

Tattoos, videogames, movies, candle-lit dinners and long walks on the beach:shifty:

[Waylander]

Writing, reading, gardening and, if I can be bothered, training.

edit: and listening to power metal.

[gwaruk]

READING COMICS SOCIALIZING PROCURING GRADE WEED .... AND GETTING WRONG OFF THE WIFEY :)

[captaincharismark]

Pretty much the normal, everyday things. Playing videogames, weight training, reading books, listening to music and watching my favorite TV shows.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Voodoo

[blake639raw]

weed and comics

[Gertner]

Been meaning to ask this for a while.

It struck me whilst reading one of the Raw threads a few months back when the rapper Pitbull made an appearance. A lot of people were like "Who is this guy?". Seems like a trend too. A lot of people didn't know who Snooki was either. And there are others.

Do wrestling fans avoid the mainstream media? Are we a bunch of geeks? Or a bunch of hipsters who look down on mainstream TV shows/bands/etc?

So, what other things are you guys into? What hobbies do you have?

Those who said they didn't know who Snooki and Pitbull were are lying in an attempt to sound cool.

[TheAdamEvansFan]

The typical wrestling fan enjoys: Slavery, Porn, Nascar, Football, War, Family Orgys, and South Park/Simpsons.

[whiteyford]

I don't like Nascar.

[Volare]

Video Games, Martial Arts Movies, Heavy Metal, and Gory Horror Movies, and chillin with my GF.

[Ultra Mantis]

I like Origami and Ice Cream

[Jordan]

Outside of my career, I have no pop culture interests other than wrestling and some great TV shows like The Office, South Park, and good HBO shows. But even so my interest in TV is much less than it used to be.

[Stickman]

Those who said they didn't know who Snooki and Pitbull were are lying in an attempt to sound cool.

I know snooki is a slut from the Jersey Shore, although I've never seen the show. I have no idea who Pitbull is at all, I must have missed the wrasling show he was on too because I don't remember him being on Raw.

[Rammsteinmad]

Music, Comics, Guitar, Fitness, MMA, drinking and chilling out etc.

[Xero]

Honestly had no clue who Pitbull was. At all. Absolutely never heard of him before that appearance, or since.

Can't believe no one's heard of Snooki, though.

[Lock Jaw]

Still have no idea who Pitbull is. Don't even remember his appearance or what he looks like, so if ever I did get some slight idea of who he is, it is now gone.

[XL]

C'mon guys, I'm looking for specifics here.

What types of shows do you watch? What type of music do you listen to? Is it mainstream? Or are we as a group into a scene like "metal"?

Do you guys "follow fashion"? Are you concerned with appearance? Seems a few here "train", is that for health reasons or is it something that came about due to seeing all these muscular guys that wrestle?

Essentially I'm trying to find out if there is such thing as a "typical wrestling fan"? Or how much of a crossover there is between "mainstream" and the IWC.

[XL]

Also, I'd very much like to see a photo of each of you so I can say "That guy does not look like someone that's into metal/snowboarding/coking/tattoos/etc" or otherwise.

[mhirn3]

If they're the redneck rasslin fans from the souf they enjoy these things:

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http://www.thefreecontest.com/free-contest-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/redneck-limo.jpg

http://www.dba-oracle.com/images/red_neck_car.jpg

And of course pooping outdoors

http://www.onlyfunnyimages.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ac106_redneck-toilet.jpg

[Xero]

http://www.dba-oracle.com/images/red_neck_car.jpg

THAT'S MAH SHOOTIN CAR!

[Gertner]

C'mon guys, I'm looking for specifics here.

What types of shows do you watch? What type of music do you listen to? Is it mainstream? Or are we as a group into a scene like "metal"?

Do you guys "follow fashion"? Are you concerned with appearance? Seems a few here "train", is that for health reasons or is it something that came about due to seeing all these muscular guys that wrestle?

Essentially I'm trying to find out if there is such thing as a "typical wrestling fan"? Or how much of a crossover there is between "mainstream" and the IWC.

Favourite show is The Soprano's. I watch a ton of sports so don't really have a current show that I watch regularly, although I love shows like Intervention and Storage Wars. I run, play baseball and hockey although I do love Jersey Shore. I'm very concerned with my appearance, mainly due to my job which involves looking professional. Favourite music is dance music, which is WAY more mainstream than it used to be, but I do listen to a lot of top 40 music. I am on this site a lot, but I generally will watch either Raw or Smackdown, rarely both in a week and sometimes neither, but I keep up on the shows through reports just so I know what's going on, usually because any Jays, Maple Leafs, Patriots or Jazz game trumps wrestling for me.

[Kal-El]

Lol at that awesome limo!

[Wishbone]

I knew exactly who pitbull was thow I can't stand most of his music. As for other interests well True Blood, South Park, Simpsons, and other shows come to mind. Also love a good western. In the music department honestly anything with an awesome beat from light rock to rap to country and all the way to 'some' metal. Also enjoy hunting and fishing. And ofcorse Videogames are a must.

[Lock Jaw]

I don't play videogames or listen to much music.

[Rammsteinmad]

Music: Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Power Metal, Metal in general, Pop, Jazz, Rap, Classical, Funk, Blues, Musicals... everything really. But Prog is my favourite.

Don't watch much TV these days, but outside of wrestling I love Scrubs, The IT Crowd, Home Improvement, Mr Bean, Monk, The Day Today and Ask-a-Ninja. Also MMA if that counts.

Favourite movies include: The Phantom of the Opera, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Outlaw, Dawn of the Dead 2004, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (and all Kevin Smith's other View Askewiverse movies), Terminator 2, and all comic book movies... except Catwoman.

I love comics, mostly Marvel and DC, but I usually read anything I can get hold of. My favourites include Spider-Man, Wolverine/X-Men, The Punisher, Daredevil, The Avengers, Spawn and Batman.

I own nine guitars. Four of them are Ibanez (my favourite). I like going to the gym, and now-and-then I like to indulge in alcohol and weed. However, I'm not one of those people who feel the need to party every weekend, kinda gets boring after a while.

Also sex, masturbation and rape. :shifty:

[Eighty 0ne]

Hey now... I'm into guns, fishing, wrasslin', and I ain't no redneck!

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Hell, I guess I am a redneck with a jacked up Toyota...
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http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/jackedtoyota2.jpg

[Rammsteinmad]

Are those your guns or images you found? Gonna need proof I'm afraid.

[Eighty 0ne]

Are those your guns or images you found? Gonna need proof I'm afraid.



http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/Oly%20Arms/TPWWPROOF.jpg

[Rammsteinmad]

Nope. Gonna need more.

[Cool King]

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/Oly%20Arms/TPWWPROOF.jpg

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[Eighty 0ne]

How about a video? This is the last rifle I built. The purpose of the video was to try to capture the flame from the compensator.

<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FHznyDvdVnU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHznyDvdVnU)

[Rammsteinmad]

Damn, feel pretty jealous that 81 is better prepared for a zombie epidemic than I am. :(

[captaincharismark]

C'mon guys, I'm looking for specifics here.

What types of shows do you watch? What type of music do you listen to? Is it mainstream? Or are we as a group into a scene like "metal"?

Do you guys "follow fashion"? Are you concerned with appearance? Seems a few here "train", is that for health reasons or is it something that came about due to seeing all these muscular guys that wrestle?

Essentially I'm trying to find out if there is such thing as a "typical wrestling fan"? Or how much of a crossover there is between "mainstream" and the IWC.

The shows I watch are wrestling(of course), Breaking Bad, Burn Notice, Rescue Me, Supernatural, Legend Quest, Ancient Aliens and Psych. There are other shows I watch, mainly things relating to the paranormal and myths/legends. The books I read are also related to those type of interests.

The music I like is mostly pop and country. My favorites now are Maroon 5, Michael Buble, Nickelback and The Goo Goo Dolls.

As far as fashion, can't say I've ever been a follower of what's in style or popular. I do weight train, but mainly to stay healthy and stay strong. Although I'd be lying if I said watching wrestling didn't have some influence on that.

I don't know if you could classify me as a mainstream or typical fan, but I've never cared much about what others think. I do the things I do b/c they are fun and I enjoy it...

[Eighty 0ne]

2012... Zombie Apocalypse. Mark my words.... http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/Posters%20and%20Slogans/machinegun.gifhttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/Posters%20and%20Slogans/zombie.gif

To more accurately answer your questions...

I am a married 30 year old father of two boys.
I have an awesome career in the communications field.
I am into metal.
I watch Dexter, Family guy, Top Shot (and just about anything else on the History Channel).
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is by far my favorite movie.
I am not that concerned with fashion. However I do try to not look like an idiot, but mainly wear nothing but cargo shorts and T-shirts on my days off.
I am hygienic.
I hunt.
I fish.
I am into cars.
I am into video games.
I have watched wrasslin' since I was a child. My fondest memories are sitting on my granddad's knee watching "Saturday Night Main Event"

[Cool King]

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/Oly%20Arms/545x39008-1.jpg

Did you steal that gun from The Taliban?

INFIDEL
كافر

[captaincharismark]

2012... Zombie Apocalypse. Mark my words.... http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/Posters%20and%20Slogans/machinegun.gifhttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/Posters%20and%20Slogans/zombie.gif

Don't know if I'd call 2012 a "Resident Evil" year just yet...

[Rammsteinmad]

The major flaw is that guns run out of ammunition. My fists of fury never tire.

[Kal-El]

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Eighty0ne/Oly%20Arms/TPWWPROOF.jpg

SMOKIN' JESUS CINNAMON TITTIES THAT IS A MONSTER!!!

[Rammsteinmad]

Holy shit just realised TheAdamEvansFan posted in here! Thought he was banned or something! Cooooool.

Also, where's TakerItEasy?

[Cool King]

Most likely just TakeringItEasy somewhere.

[Rammsteinmad]

If he hasn't returned by the end of next week, I'm stealing his gimmick.

[Kane Knight]

Gore Vidal, fine cognac and hand-rolled cuban cigars. As, I presume, most wrestling fans enjoy.

[Asmo]

Music: Largely metal, ambient electronica, hindustani classical and the occasional pop; Also play bass in a hardcore punk band; I watch quite a lot of concert vids & DVDs when i get the chance to

TV Shows: I work at a business news channel, so i don't really end up watching a lot of regular TV Programming. What i do watch is generally what i download - so apart from wrestling, its all-time-greats like the IT Crowd, Street Hawk, Bodyline, Simpsons, That 70s Show; Don't enjoy trashy reality TV, and love shows where food plays an important part (so anything from Anthony Bourdain & Gordon Ramsay to Nigella Lawson & even Masterchef)

Fashion: At work, i stick to jeans and shirts / polo t-shirts. When i'm not at work, i'm generally in band/graphic tees & heavy shorts.

I don't train/gym. At all. But then again, with the running around i do daily thanks to the commute and at work, i'm not overweight. Just not toned.

[Skippord]

crying, masturbating, crying while masturbating

[Damian Rey]

C'mon guys, I'm looking for specifics here.

What types of shows do you watch? What type of music do you listen to? Is it mainstream? Or are we as a group into a scene like "metal"?

Do you guys "follow fashion"? Are you concerned with appearance? Seems a few here "train", is that for health reasons or is it something that came about due to seeing all these muscular guys that wrestle?

Essentially I'm trying to find out if there is such thing as a "typical wrestling fan"? Or how much of a crossover there is between "mainstream" and the IWC.

Recently got into Breaking Bad. The gf had been wanting to watch it, so I got the first two seasons on DVD for her and we are almost done with that. Also, gotta catch up on Dexter, and the gf likes Weeds, so I watch that, even though I'm not a fan of it.

Music...well, I don't know how to describe my taste. I've gotten into bands like From First to Last, Chiodos, D.R.U.G.S, The Used, and others over the past year or so. Also enjoy the occassional official film score, or rap, depending on my mood.

Don't really follow fashion. I like wearing button ups with and matching a hat to the solid colored t shirt I wear under the button up. I always go out of my way to look atleast presentable. Even when I'm hitting up 7-11, I match my t shirt, basketball shorts and hats accordingly. Always shaven, always with a clean haircut. Always with clean shoes. I even match when I go to the gym.

I'm a huge Nike whore. I only own Nike shoes, sans a pair of shoes the gf got me for Christmas.

Baseball is my truest passion. That's the one thing in life that I have maintained my fandom for.

I like weight lifting when I get around to doing it consistently. I originally got into it because I wanted to look like a pro wrestler. When I started playing baseball in HS, I noticed working out greatly accentuated my skill set, so I stuck with it for years. I love weight lifting and wish I was more dedicated.

How'd I do, XL?

[XL]

A+

[Volare]

crying, masturbating, crying while masturbating

Crying and masturbating while watching someone else cry and masturbate?

[Skippord]

I'm open to that as well

[Volare]

Interesting.........

[Shisen Kopf]

Porno, walmart, porno with walmart employees. Mr Pibb soda, Dr. Pepper is too educated and snooty. Pork rinds and bean dip. Hillbilly Handfishin' and huntin. I like rasslin message boards. Bubba the love sponge and michael savage. And other things that totally rule.

[Damian Rey]

Porno, walmart, porno with walmart employees.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511HX4V2W4L._SL500_AA300_.jpg
:shifty:

[BigCrippyZ]

In addition to wrestling, I also love watching sports. Football is primary, college and NFL, pro hockey, and college basketball are my other two faves.

I think because I work in the music/record industry, a lot of my other interests revolve around work, the music/entertainment/media or technology industries.

In terms of music, I really have quite a diverse taste, country, rock, pop, metal, punk, etc, pretty much anything other than techno, club music or rap, but still on a case by case basis I guess.

I also hit the gym pretty heavy, at least 3-5 times a week. Also, I love to fish and go out on the boat during the summer. I love to cook and barbeque too. Video games and drinking are also high up on the list. I do like to follow politics too, as infuriating/frustrating as it is sometimes.

[XL]

The over-weight internet nerd stereotype is being blown out of the water here with all you guys getting jacked up.

[Asmo]

XL, just a thought: What were you expecting from us? As in, what did you think we'd post here?

[Waylander]

Writing, reading, gardening and, if I can be bothered, training.

edit: and listening to power metal.

You want more specifics?

I read history and fantasy. I primarily write fantasy and my favourite band is Rhapsody of Fire.

[Kane Knight]

crying, masturbating, crying while masturbating

Mostly to Randy Orton, MIRITE?

To be fair withthis whole question thing, even i was surprised when people asked who Snooki was. Even I know who she is, and I don't really follow anything particularly mainstream. I don't avoid it, but I don't watch Jackoff Shore and I don't care about celebrity news.

What does not surprise me, honestly, is that people didn't know who Pitbull was. I had to Google him to find out I knew songs he did. I'm bettng that a ot of people who didn't know him by name or appearance would be like "oh, yeah, I heard that."

Because I live in the Whitest State in the US, and we STILL get rap up here.

Seriously, Montana calls us crackers.

This one doesn't surprise me, as I already said, because he really doesn't strike me as a guy with a lot of name recognition. Maybe I'm wrong. I don't go out of my way to follow pop culture, but judging from everything I saw online, he's hardly the brand name some of these other fuckers are.

I think WWE's more out of touch with pop culture than the fans are, generally speaking.

Though my tastes are hardly ones to judge the collective by.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

The over-weight internet nerd stereotype is being blown out of the water here with all you guys getting jacked up.

Do you expect all the fattys to come in and tell you about how they eat their weight in fried chicken every night?

[XL]

Good point.

[Taker it Easy]

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Where have I been? Here is a special TPWW preview...

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... Taker it Easy stickers are coming to the forum.

[Rammsteinmad]

So XL, tell us about yourself. ;)

[XL]

XL, just a thought: What were you expecting from us? As in, what did you think we'd post here?
There's a "wrestling fan" stereotype - a misconception no doubt, but it is there. You know the one, the over-weight, basement-dwelling, loser that lives with his parents and spends all day on the net. It's often used as a "go-to" insult on these boards.

On top of that I've never considered myself a "typical wrestling fan", but then I wondered...what is the typical fan?

I guess if I had to take a shot in the dark at an average, most here would be into "rock" music, definately something that isn't "mainstream" or "commercial". And that would play into what clothes they would wear (band shirts). But I was just intrigued by what makes a wrestling fan tick.

Then you have the Snooki/Pitbull/mainstream celebs issue. There were a lot of guys that hosted Raw that I didn't know becuase they were US sports players but for the most part I knew most of them. That isn't because I follow the mainstream media particularly but because I am aware of it. It's there and I wondered how people don't just take on board who these (minor) celebs are.

[Rammsteinmad]

Shit, TIE is back. No gimmick-stealing for me. :(

:lol: at 'Taker It Easy' stickers though.

[Xero]

http://i.imgur.com/q7YWE.jpg


Where have I been? Here is a special TPWW preview...

http://i.imgur.com/5hMIT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kOUCD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pUqe1.jpg


... Taker it Easy stickers are coming to the forum.
ROFL, you are epic.

[XL]

So XL, tell us about yourself. ;)
I was just coming to this.

I'm a 27 year old from England living near Birmingham (that's not in London ;)).

Music: I used to be into rap/hip hop quite heavily when I was at Uni but now I don't have the time to "seek" out stuff that isn't commercial. So, my music "taste" is made up of stuff I hear on the radio. I still like rap, RnB, rock amd I guess pop. All commecial/mainstream though. On top of that I do listen to older bands like The Jam, Small Faces, Ocean Colour Scene, etc.

TV/Movies: Big fan of TV shows and movies...when I get the chance to go. Was a huge fan of X Files, LOST and Oz when they were on. Doctor Who/Torchwood, Peep Show, How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory are the shows I catch on a regular basis at the moment. As for films, I do like the old comic book movies and have "an interest" in comics in general - but I don't read them. Can't abide normal Action Movies though. Some of my favourite movies are Donnie Darko, Amrerican Psycho, Anchorman but my top pick is 12 Angry Men (go watch it NOW if you haven't already).

Fashion: I don't follow fashion per se, but I'd say I am "fashionable". I pick up the bits of fashion that I like, I don't wear stuff because it's "on trend". Pretty much a jeans and t-shirt/shirt guy to varying degrees of smartness depending on the occasion. I have tattoos, which I guess are fashionable right now. But once again, I didn't get these done because they're "on trend".

Hobbies: I try to go to the gym to stay in shape, not really into heavy lifting mainly because I don't have time. I have an XBox 360 that I rarely play so I wouldn't say I'm into gaming much anymore. Used to be big on going out at the weekend and getting wasted (alcohol only) but that's virtually stopped since I started working nights. And working nights means I don't have all that much time for hobbies anymore :(.

[Asmo]

I'd say the Internet "Wrestling Fan" stereotype is largely an Internet geek stereotype. Applies, or can be applied to the entire online community, rather than just wrestling fanboys. I'm including social & MMORPG games as well. Think movies (Die Hard 4), TV (Southpark - The World Of Warcraft episode), and you get the idea.

[XL]

Yeah, but I thought there was a cross-over between fans.

[Triple Naitch]

I enjoy video games, but can't spend more than an hour or so at a time playing them. Music-wise is mostly mainstream punk and 80s hair metal. I enjoy baseball, coach high school ball in the summer, and playing golf. I hate watching golf on tv though. Some tv shows I enjoy watching are Dexter, South Park, The League, Community, and Arrested Development. Wrestling though is the only show in which I try to watch live every time. Don't really have a movie preference, I'll watch whatever is out. My all-time favorite is probably Coming to America.

[bigslimjj]

I like my dog Baxter,and a nice glass of scotch..
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[Jordan]

lol I like drankin, smokin, screwin, fightin, yellin, and all that shit really nothing topical.

[Jordan]

I give in to Barbarian instincts but I'm not a crimnal, I'm not an animal behind bars... just the ones you get drinks from

[RiX1024]

watching football (soccer) Everton til I die, watching motor racing, spending time with my hot wife to be, watch comedies like Peep Show, The Inbetweeners and Family Guy. Listening to rock music, play my guitar and bass guitar......that's my hobbies and interests.

[RiX1024]

even though I am Welsh I don't watch much welsh tv programmes nor listening to welsh music.

[Jordan]

Things I wish I had...

A Cabin in the woods in PA or Upstate with shit I could shoot at like rabbits or turkey or cows. A four wheeler, a jet ski for the lake nearby, a shit ton of weed liqour and beer, an access to LSD because the guy's in town once a month....

I also have slaves but not the black or jewish kind, I pay them but they are still titles slaves, oh yes they are of the sexual variety but they cook and clean up my mess and take care of me when im gone from this world on the drugs and alcohol.

Probably also Lex Luger stops by to be like "listen dude you need to pull it together" and then I just say "Lex meet me in my ring by the lake under the gazebo" where I use the skills that my slaves have taught me oh yeah did I mention my slaves are WWE divas present and past, like Sunny (yeah even now), Stacey Keibler, Trish, Kelly, The Bellas, Nattie, and other fat bootie bitches and their daughters (for the future).

So I've really though this out and there ya go.

[captaincharismark]

I'd say the Internet "Wrestling Fan" stereotype is largely an Internet geek stereotype. Applies, or can be applied to the entire online community, rather than just wrestling fanboys. I'm including social & MMORPG games as well. Think movies (Die Hard 4), TV (Southpark - The World Of Warcraft episode), and you get the idea.


That's a streotype us fans have come to expect by now. I'm 27, and I can't count the amount of times I've been called an internet geek online. Though I sure as hell don't look like one in person:) I always find it interesting that ppl on the internet call each other geeks, when that streotype indeed goes for all internet users in general.

It's the main reason I like threads that focus on finding out more about ppl rather than upholding streotypes or popular perceptions...

[VSG]

Came to this thread because I heard TakerItEasy was back. Did not disappoint :'( :heart:

[Rammsteinmad]

That's a streotype us fans have come to expect by now. I'm 27, and I can't count the amount of times I've been called an internet geek online. Though I sure as hell don't look like one in person:) I always find it interesting that ppl on the internet call each other geeks, when that streotype indeed goes for all internet users in general.

It's the main reason I like threads that focus on finding out more about ppl rather than upholding streotypes or popular perceptions...

The thing is, everyone uses the internet today. Some douchebag jock or dumbass bitch could refer to people like us as 'internet geeks', but ten minutes later they'll be Facebook posting pictures of their reflections in the mirror or sharing some totally irrelevent update on the mundane existence they call life.

[Taker it Easy]

Probably also Lex Luger stops by to be like "listen dude you need to pull it together" and then I just say "Lex meet me in my ring by the lake under the gazebo"


lol :lol:

[GD]

Comics, arm bar, video games, music, sketching, arm bar, books, movies, snapmare takedown and programming.

[captaincharismark]

The thing is, everyone uses the internet today. Some douchebag jock or dumbass bitch could refer to people like us as 'internet geeks', but ten minutes later they'll be Facebook posting pictures of their reflections in the mirror or sharing some totally irrelevent update on the mundane existence they call life.

I find it ironic when ppl on the net streotype us wrestling fans, then turn around and be the very definition of "geek". I'd say updating your Facebook or Twitter every minute of your day is upholding the perception of being a nerd. As you can see from some of the replies here, alot of ppl here have more depth than a freaking streotype. Of course, labelling someone before you meet them is as shallow and narrow minded as you can get. Obviously being a geek and having common sense or intelligence don't necessarily go together. So, I never put much stock or value in those kind of opinions...

[XL]

Being on the net and being an internet geek are worlds apart though.

It's one thing to keep an up to date facebook profile, it's another thing entirely to dedicate hours on a forum discussing anything.

[Malfeitor]

Taker It Easy is fucking amazing. Just saying.

As for myself, I feel I do not fit into the typical wrestling fan stereotype.

I am a 25 year-old Straight Edge dude with an average build. My interests include music, playing guitar, collecting comics and graphic novels, playing video games, watching TV shows, etc.

Now those things may sound nerdy, in which they are. But if you seen me in person I don't think you'd expect me to be the dork type. I dress fairly simple. Either jeans and a shirt, or some Dickies shorts and usually a pair of Vans.

As for the music I listen to, I am a Hardcore kid. Bands like Earth Crisis, Trial, Strife, Etc. I listen to all types of metal, classic rock, hip hop, oldies, pretty much anything that sounds good to me.

As for the shows I like, LOST is the best show ever. I recently got into Sons Of Anarchy because my girlfriend got me into it. I'm also a fan of Dexter, The Walking Dead, Quantum Leap, Family Guy, Robot Chicken. I need to start watching Breaking Bad.

I'm tend to steer clear of the mainstream mainly when it comes to music, I don't dig on the crap they usually play on the radio. So I guess I'm anti-mainstream in that aspect. Also with lame ass 'reality' TV these days.

[Lock Jaw]

Gonna do this XL format.

I am a 26 year old male hailing from Parts Unknown.

Music: I don't really listen to music anymore. Used to listen to a lot. Mainly "Classic Rock". Beatles, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, etc. I still like them, I just never listen to music anymore. Used to listen on the bus/subways but gave it up for reading/writing on the bus. Don't really listen to music at home. Nowadays I will mostly just occasionally look up songs on youtube and listen to them after they have somehow become stuck in my head. I also tend to listen to movie soundtracks a lot because I like the emotional connections it gives. Saw X-Men First Class a few weeks ago and thus am still playing that music from time to time.

TV/Movies: I love TV and Movies. Shows I currently watch are Futurama, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Dexter, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Boardwalk Empire, Walking Dead, Bored to Death, Breaking Bad. I think some of the most brilliant shows of all times are Frasier, Pushing Daisies, Firefly, Arrested Development, and Soap.
Movie wise, I don't like to play the "favorite" game. I like all kinds from around the world. Watch pretty much everything except horror movies, because I am a pussy. I notice that I tend to really like movies that are in trilogies (BttF, Star Wars, LotR, Godfather, even American Pie).

Fashion: I am one of the least fashionable guys ever. Own like three pairs of jeans and the same set of 7-8 T-shirts for many many many years. I am well aware that I need new clothes, but despise shopping so much that I never get them.

Hobbies: I do not work out at all (But am fairly skinny nonetheless). I do not play video games anymore. I am a big comic book nerd. Mainly DC Comics, though they might lose me soon, which is a big deal. They had to really screw the pooch to do that. I am looking to get into TV Production, and thus have been volunteering at the local cable station on various mobile sports productions. Been doing that so long that I have become one of the "senior volunteers" and have done pretty much every job (Technical Director, Camera Operator, Replay Operator... etc). Except audio. Directed my first baseball game today. Looking for paid work elsewhere, having no luck thus far.
I also enjoy writing and am writing several short films/web series/comic book series. These projects are all stalled because I am not actually that great at writing dialog. I can make plot points, but filling in the gap is where I get stuck.

[VSG]

Gonna do this Taker It Easy format.

I simply http://i53.tinypic.com/foirnl.jpg

[GD]

Arm bar.

[Jordan]

lolol

[Mr. Pierre]

LOL I can't stop laughing at these fuckin Taker It Easy stickers

[Xero]

This Taker it Easy thing has the potential to turn into the next Andre the Giant Obey gimmick. :'(

[captaincharismark]

Being on the net and being an internet geek are worlds apart though.

It's one thing to keep an up to date facebook profile, it's another thing entirely to dedicate hours on a forum discussing anything.

How is staying on Facebook or Twitter every minute of the day any worse than spending hours on a forum??? Easy to call someone a internet geek when you judge yourself by a different standard. It's what I hate about ppl who judge wrestling fans. They have double standards. Spending large amounts of time on the internet is the same, whether it's on Facebook or here at TPWW...

[Raven Reaper]

Russian catfights on youtube like these: Look it up. It lasts longer than the stupid Divas matches put together. :P

<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G2ysXX3KIvk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[GD]

Cricket.

[XL]

How is staying on Facebook or Twitter every minute of the day any worse than spending hours on a forum??? Easy to call someone a internet geek when you judge yourself by a different standard. It's what I hate about ppl who judge wrestling fans. They have double standards. Spending large amounts of time on the internet is the same, whether it's on Facebook or here at TPWW...
Sorry, but in my opinion, it's not the same.

What do people do on facebook? Post pictures of themselves, talk to their friends, play a few of those game apps. We're not talking indepth stuff here.

These people don't spend hours debating a niche subject like wrestling. Arguing over whether somebody deserves the label "awesome" at this point in time, or whether they buy someone as a heel.

I guess the issue is what makes them a nerd? Being "on the internet" doesn't make you a nerd IMO. It's the reason that you do it that makes you a "nerd". Socialising on facebook doesn't make you a nerd, debating endlessly over any particular subject does.

[GD]

Spinning heel kick.

[Rammsteinmad]

I love how when Taker It Easy debuted everyone hated him and just threw him in with all the other crazy newbs that come here, and in 30 posts the guy is probably one of the most 'over' guys in the wrestling forums right now.

[Skippord]

Things I wish I had...

A Cabin in the woods in PA or Upstate with shit I could shoot at like rabbits or turkey or cows. A four wheeler, a jet ski for the lake nearby, a shit ton of weed liqour and beer, an access to LSD because the guy's in town once a month....

I also have slaves but not the black or jewish kind, I pay them but they are still titles slaves, oh yes they are of the sexual variety but they cook and clean up my mess and take care of me when im gone from this world on the drugs and alcohol.

Probably also Lex Luger stops by to be like "listen dude you need to pull it together" and then I just say "Lex meet me in my ring by the lake under the gazebo" where I use the skills that my slaves have taught me oh yeah did I mention my slaves are WWE divas present and past, like Sunny (yeah even now), Stacey Keibler, Trish, Kelly, The Bellas, Nattie, and other fat bootie bitches and their daughters (for the future).

So I've really though this out and there ya go.
what the hell is this?

[GD]

Gel pens.

[captaincharismark]

Sorry, but in my opinion, it's not the same.

What do people do on facebook? Post pictures of themselves, talk to their friends, play a few of those game apps. We're not talking indepth stuff here.

These people don't spend hours debating a niche subject like wrestling. Arguing over whether somebody deserves the label "awesome" at this point in time, or whether they buy someone as a heel.

I guess the issue is what makes them a nerd? Being "on the internet" doesn't make you a nerd IMO. It's the reason that you do it that makes you a "nerd". Socialising on facebook doesn't make you a nerd, debating endlessly over any particular subject does.

I personally think being on Facebook every minute of the day "socializing" is worse. How pathetic is it that ppl are so shallow they feel the need to post every detail of their life??? At least here there's some privacy and we can discuss issues. Using Facebook can be useful, but too often ppl obsess over it.

I guess it depends on what you see as an "internet nerd". If that defintion is talking intelligently and not posting every irrelevant detail of your life, then yeah I'm a nerd. Although I think there's a fine line on this issue, and that's why I call BS, I hate double standards, b/c this is a clear case of it...

[XL]

Being on facebook all day, Self-centered? Self-indulgant? Yes. A waste of time? Arguable. But not "nerdy".

[M-A-G]

I certainly don't mind some mainstream stuff as long as that mainstream stuff isn't retarded as f*ck. For me, I mostly dig movies, classic television shows, basketball, video games, cats, mall crawling, drawing, writing, general hanging with friends, long walks on beach with someone who isn't afraid to love and bondage. I made up two of those things.

[VSG]

I love how when Taker It Easy debuted everyone hated him and just threw him in with all the other crazy newbs that come here, and in 30 posts the guy is probably one of the most 'over' guys in the wrestling forums right now.

Fuck you, I was a devout fan throughout.

[cardsharkrob]

I am into video games, mainly Xbox 360. watching other tv shows but to name a few: Hells Kitchen, Dexter, Fringe, Alphas, Leverage and Closer. I also am big into playing Texas Hold'em, i go to about 3 or 4 tournaments a week mainly 30 dollar buy in ones. Sports I watch are Baseball and Football. Not that big into music. I also read mainly detective novels or some fantasy.

[Mr. Pierre]

Fuck you, I was a devout fan throughout.

[Rammsteinmad]

No, you all jumped on the bandwagon. Admit it!

[Ultra Mantis]

I'm not even approaching the Taker It Easy bandwagon until he releases an official sticker book via Panini.

[whiteyford]

Like you'll even complete the sticker book.

[Ultra Mantis]

I'd buy a couple of packs and trade them all away for shinies

[GD]

Russian leg sweep.

[captaincharismark]

Being on facebook all day, Self-centered? Self-indulgant? Yes. A waste of time? Arguable. But not "nerdy".

Ultimately, whether you're on a wrestling forum or spending all your time on Facebook, ppl tend to streotype you as a nerd. Does that mean it's true? No, b/c everyone enjoys the internet in their own ways. If we are judging by that standard, you can't really classify one as a nerd and not the other. Which is the reason I call the issue a double standard. Convient to call this place a "wrestling geek" forum and then having self centered jackasses thinking they are better than you. I love too how "socializing" isn't considered to be putting too much effort into your time online. It takes as much effort to post every detail of every day that it does to have an intelligent discussion here.

[Anybody Thrilla]

What a silly thing to discuss.

[Gertner]

Found a picture of your typical Indy Wrestling Fan

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110517162936/creepypasta/images/2/2a/Fat-nerd-computer.jpg

[captaincharismark]

What a silly thing to discuss.

It is silly and pointless to a large degree. The thread title seems to want more depth from the wrestling fans. Then, the guy who posted it basically thinks talking wrestling makes you a internet nerd. I'm just pointing out it's hypocritical to streotype all the internet fans for a few dumbasses.

[Ultra Mantis]

As a wrestling fan I don't really enjoy the posts of captaincharismark

[captaincharismark]

As a wrestling fan I don't really enjoy the posts of captaincharismark

That's exactly the kind of dumbass posts I'm referring to. Thank you for a good example. I discuss wrestling, and you don't enjoy it. Why??? B/c I don't mark out blindly for popular opinion or agree with everyone. I could care less if you like me.

[Ultra Mantis]

Actually I dont enjoy your posts because you're awful and have no idea what you're talking about on any given subject.

[Volare]

Found a picture of your typical Indy Wrestling Fan

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110517162936/creepypasta/images/2/2a/Fat-nerd-computer.jpg



:rofl:

[AJHayes]

I like playing guitar, mandolin, bass, harmonica, listening to and playing acoustic rock & folk music, video games, running, lifting weights, working out in general, kickboxing, tae kwon do, traveling, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, hanging out with the Mrs.

Stereotypically, I pretty much only watch wrestling on TV.

All manner of things.

[captaincharismark]

Actually I dont enjoy your posts because you're awful and have no idea what you're talking about on any given subject.


As opposed to what? The rest of the know it all's here. I like how you state that as a fact. Like somehow you are smarter than me b/c you don't agree with my posts. You can shove your opinion of me up your ass, cause frankly I could care less. Not like I'm gonna stop posting my ideas just b/c one mark doesn't like me.

[Juan]

You should definitely consider not posting anymore.

[XL]

It is silly and pointless to a large degree. The thread title seems to want more depth from the wrestling fans. Then, the guy who posted it basically thinks talking wrestling makes you a internet nerd. I'm just pointing out it's hypocritical to streotype all the internet fans for a few dumbasses.
What I want from the thread and what I think the general perception of us to the outside world is have nothing to do with one another.

The way I see it, you can be "nerdy"/"geeky" about anything. You can be a "geek" for tattoos, or motorbikes, or guitars. All of those things are "cool".

As far as the general public go, Facebook is deemed as "cool", Wrestling is not cool.

Therefore, sitting on the internet talking about wrestling is more "geeky" than sitting on the internet on Facebook.

On a side note, you seem to have some major issues with a lot of people, both here and in real life.

You hate it when people use insider terms when discussing wrestling(...yet do it yourself). You hate it when people "stereotype" groups of people as it's "hypocritical".

Were you bullied as a child?

[whiteyford]

cause frankly I could care less.

Shouldn't that be i could not care less?

[Jordan]

Everybody just needs to Taker It fucking Easy

[Malfeitor]

And now we wait for Taker It Easy to post a complimentary picture so we can all share a laugh.

[GD]

Arm drag.

[whiteyford]

Guru Dave gets it!

[captaincharismark]

What I want from the thread and what I think the general perception of us to the outside world is have nothing to do with one another.

The way I see it, you can be "nerdy"/"geeky" about anything. You can be a "geek" for tattoos, or motorbikes, or guitars. All of those things are "cool".

As far as the general public go, Facebook is deemed as "cool", Wrestling is not cool.

Therefore, sitting on the internet talking about wrestling is more "geeky" than sitting on the internet on Facebook.

On a side note, you seem to have some major issues with a lot of people, both here and in real life.

You hate it when people use insider terms when discussing wrestling(...yet do it yourself). You hate it when people "stereotype" groups of people as it's "hypocritical".

Were you bullied as a child?

First off, you seem to have a very distorted view of wrestling fans. The way you word your replies, I'd be inclined to believe you think wrestling fans are nerds. Which raises a real good question. If you perceive us as internet geeks, why be included in the majority???

I could respect a wrestling fan trying to gain more insight on what depth we actually have. I'll bet you'd be surprized how many "geeks" here have as much depth or maybe more than an average internet user. Seems to me your talking semantics now. Thinking that staying on Facebook or Twitter updating your life every minute isn't geeky is a delusional argument at best. Obsessing over keeping up a profile so others can read every irrelevant detail of your day is definately what I'd consider to be nerdy.

Lastly, this is why I hate wrestling forums. Simply because I attempt to add my own unique insight into topics here, someone has to analyze me personally. Are you a psychaitrist now??? If not, please keep your opinion of my real life to yourself. You don't know me, so don't pretend you do. I may not agree with you, but I don't step over the line and insult you or take shots at you. I hate streotypes b/c ppl like you pretend NOT to embrace them, then turn around and contradict yourself. Which is it??? Of and FYI, I wasn't bullied as a child, b/c if I met some punk like you talking the shit you do, I'd knock you on your ass...

[XL]

Aaaaaaaaaaand you sound like a typical internet hardman.

Sorry to stereotype. :)

[captaincharismark]

Aaaaaaaaaaand you sound like a typical internet hardman.

Sorry to stereotype. :)

Somehow I doubt that. You talk like you want to know more about the ppl here, but in reality you streotype us as much as the mainstream ppl do. Just another hater disguised as a wrestling fan. Very clever, although very transparent...

[XL]

I only asked because you come across as hard done by all the time. People stereotype you, they disagree with your view, etc. Don't take it personally, bro.

IN MY OPINION - which you may or may not agree with, but don't hate on me for it, right? - wrestling is NOT cool. Therefore, spending hours talking about it online is NOT cool. Therefore, it's kinda nerdy/geeky.

Does that mean I don't do it? Errrr, obviously not, I'm here, right? Does that mean I don't see myself as part of the IWC? Not at all.

I'm just giving my opinion here. Like you do (repeatedly) in every thread you post in.

[XL]

Somehow I doubt that. You talk like you want to know more about the ppl here, but in reality you streotype us as much as the mainstream ppl do. Just another hater disguised as a wrestling fan. Very clever, although very transparent...
What is this shit!?

You sound very hard done by here by the way.

It's not so much a game of getting to know more about people, it's about looking at the stereotype and seeing how close to reality it is.

We've gone miles off topic by disussing how best to spend your time on the net, but the original intention is as stated.

[XL]

Also, I AM INCLUDED AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY HERE. I AM CALLING MYSELF OR MY LOVE OF WRESTLING "GEEKY". WHY DO YOU FEEL LIKE I'M ATTACKING YOU PERSONALLY!?

[captaincharismark]

I only asked because you come across as hard done by all the time. People stereotype you, they disagree with your view, etc. Don't take it personally, bro.

IN MY OPINION - which you may or may not agree with, but don't hate on me for it, right? - wrestling is NOT cool. Therefore, spending hours talking about it online is NOT cool. Therefore, it's kinda nerdy/geeky.

Does that mean I don't do it? Errrr, obviously not, I'm here, right? Does that mean I don't see myself as part of the IWC? Not at all.

I'm just giving my opinion here. Like you do (repeatedly) in every thread you post in.

I really don't care how it appears to you. I certainly don't think I'm hard done by, although when you try to take shots at me or analyze me without knowing me, I'll respond. I'd say I'm entitled to that, since you have done the same thing(repeatedly)in every thread we have posted in. The fact is, I call it like I see it. You seem to have to take a personal attack on me in order to achieve what you perceive as humor.

Secondly, wrestling may not be considered "cool", but I assume we are here b/c we don't care about that. I'm here b/c I love wrestling, always have and will. Regardless of what the mainstream ppl say or think. Mainstreamers say we are nerds, and I say there's a very thin line and double standard there. Agree to disagree...

I can respect your opinion, though seeing eye to eye isn't gonna happen. In essence, it's what I think makes for a great discussion. Can't have a balanced look at things without different views. Spice of life, or so I'm told.

[XL]

Eh, whatever, man.

We're basically saying the same thing but you're painting me as someone attacking the IWC.

[XL]

MOVING ON...


I think it would be interesting to try to match photos to the people based on their lists of interests. Could throw some really WTF moments up.

[The Jayman]

I am a geek for tattoos

[The Jayman]

I am also an angry video game nerd

[XL]

I am a geek for tattoos
That's cool beacuse tattoos are cool.

NOTE: This is NOT an opinion, it is indisputable FACT.

[The Jayman]

I have 11 so far

[XL]

Geez. Let's seem em. Is there a thread for tattoos in the photo album forum?

[The Jayman]

I can post em when I get home

[Anybody Thrilla]

More like The Gayman, know what I mean?

[The Jayman]

More like...Nobody....I got nothing

[whiteyford]

I have 11 so far

So far:y:

[captaincharismark]

Also, I AM INCLUDED AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY HERE. I AM CALLING MYSELF OR MY LOVE OF WRESTLING "GEEKY". WHY DO YOU FEEL LIKE I'M ATTACKING YOU PERSONALLY!?

Maybe it's b/c you essentially said I have issues here and in real life(which btw is leaping to conclusions you know zero about). Then, as if that wasn't presumptious enough, you follow that up with asking was I bullied as a child. Again, you make leaps and bounds conclusions about my personal life that you aren't qualified to be making statements about. Unless of course you hold some degree in psychiatry that I'm not aware of. In which case, you really need to work on your terrible diagnosis(j/k in case you wanna interpret that as me taking it seriously).

As far as talking about streotypes, I think it's an interesting topic to discuss. Especially as it relates to false perceptions ppl have about wrestling fans. Like we're all internet geeks or stupid rednecks. Funny how haters can't decide on one or the other. Laughable since the two are polar opposites...

[Innovator]

I can post em when I get home

Whip it...I mean em...out.

[The Jayman]

:naughty: Inno Knows

[Malfeitor]

I have 11 so far

Damn you, I only have 6.

[The Jayman]

Damn you, I only have 6.

so far

[Rammsteinmad]

5 :D

[The Jayman]

so far

[Malfeitor]

so far

Ah yes. :)

[whiteyford]

24

[XL]

I have 11 so far
And one is of the Hardcore Championship?

What was I saying about tattoos being "cool"!? :p

[GD]

Stand up comedy.

[The Jayman]

And one is of the Hardcore Championship?

What was I saying about tattoos being "cool"!? :p

That's just long term booking :cool:

[GD]

Belly-to-belly suplex.

[Rollermacka]

Strip Clubs, MTV 2 and words that end in the letter Q

[GD]

Soccer.

[Rammsteinmad]

Guru Dave posts.

[Rammsteinmad]

Nah, not really.

[GD]

Arm bar.

[Lock Jaw]

Totally agree with Guru Dave.

[GD]

Air Hockey.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I like beating up pencil necked geeks who watch wrestling,.