Does Sith Perky have to choke a bitch?

Star Wars, politics, blah blah blah. No doubt you’re as sick of hearing about is as I am: at least we’re not alone. I’ve heard that it’s come to a flame war in the bowels of TFN over this, but I’m just not that dedicated. (And let’s face it, the only day TFN won’t erupt in flame is when they stop paying the server bills.)

Elsewhere in the galaxy… Even BitTorrent isn’t safe; FOX will find you. Besides, I’ve heard it’s a totally crappy copy. Just let it go. The DVD will probably be out by Christmas. (And no, not this DVD.)

And lastly, if you have the overwhelming urge to add lightsaber effects to your home movies without the need of expensive post-production software, meet LSMaker. It’ll also do sound effects and ‘flying text’, by which I assume they mean an opening scroll. I predict lots of geek-spawn having especially epic birthday vids this year.

Confessions of a fangirl

Our own Susan has an article about being a female fan. Plenty of CJer quotes and references. Witness:

If I told the truth, I reasoned, people would think I was crazy. When I did tell, I’d have to endure a bemused, somewhat patronizing reaction. Eyebrows are raised. Weird glances follow. Since I started this story, my coworkers take joy in making fun of me.

What’s interesting, of course, is that other, equally bizarre hobbies are considered legitimate. As my friend Shelba put it, “I don’t understand why it is OK that people who paint their faces blue, or red, or green polka dots to cheer on a sports team are just enthusiastic, but we’re weird.”

Golfers play all weekend and decorate their house with golf-themed pillows. There are avid genealogists and Civil War buffs, birdwatchers and Phish fans. But say you’re into Star Wars, and people think you are out of touch with reality.

Read it you will!

ETA: Susan’s article gets linked at TFN for the masses! Awesome!