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Jaz
Seattle hillside, looking west.
Interests: Astronomy, comics, tattoos, gardening, music, Christmas, vacations, Disneyland, science fiction movies, slippers, hair dye, Bettie Page, shoes, Top Chef, G4, Ninja Warrior, Ayn Rand, David Fincher ...
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Yes, undoubtedly adorable and so practical... But I have a hard time supporting anything by Joel because he isn't really a nice guy to meet at cons. He can be rude, and easily dismissive with someone he clearly doesn't care to know. Luckily, not everyone agrees with me so sales of this item shouldn't be hampered in any way, shape, or form.
This is a real thing that you can own
About a year ago, I dared my friend Joel to imagine what it would be like if he designed a little plushie Wil Wheaton, and this happened: After we stopped laughing about it, and enjoying how oh-so-clever we were, we started thinking about actually making it a real thing that someone could own,...
Oh man, I love Draw Something. I'm no Scott Kurtz but my drawings work.
Also, this just made the 5 yr. old part of my brain giggle. A fartgun! Genius!
Oh nice. My predictive text suggested Genitals when I was typing Genius. Hehheh.
When I get stuck in Draw Something...
One of my mottos for gaming is, "never lose the joy of playing in pursuit of winning." So when I can't seem to figure out an answer in Draw Something, for example, I amuse myself.. The answer was Watergun. It took me awhile, but I eventually got there. HA! HA! FART GUN! IT IS A GUN THAT ...
Want. On a shirt. Now. Please. Thank you.
to boldly go where no clown sweater has gone before
Greetings from Vancouver, where the local hockey club is still in the playoffs, and the sky above our heads is the color of television, tuned to a dead channel (in 1980). I am having a wonderful time on Eureka, keeping notes in my notebook so that I can write about the experience of making these...
Jaz added a favorite at WWdN: In Exile
May 16, 2011
Hehheh.
My daughter's grandparents got her a subscription a few years ago. She wasn't into it at first and so I would take it upon myself to do the hidden pictures. Yeah, that didn't go over too well when she finally became very interested in Highlights and I didn't stop doing the hidden pictures. IN PEN! Mwahahahahaha!
Man, I was that dick kid but in an adult body. Yeah well, I'd do it again if I could! Neener neener!
in which Highlights for Children is discussed at great length
Last night, on the way home from dinner, I asked Anne, "Do you remember Highlights for Children?" "Of course I do," she said, "I remember how I hated going to the doctor when I was a kid, until I started reading Highlights in the waiting room." "Turn right at this intersection," I said, "and Tra...
Jaz added a favorite at WWdN: In Exile
Feb 9, 2011
You know those dumbass Windows 7 ads were the "average" person says that it was their idea? Weeeeeeell, you on Eureka was my idea. I'm really happy it got all the way to the Eureka big wigs, funny I don't know any of them, but still thrilled they got my message in some capacity. Ever since season 1, I knew, just knew! you'd be an awesome addition to that sciency, funny, and neato show. I love it when I'm right.
You may ask yourself, "well, how did I get here?"
About two hours ago, I said goodbye to my friends on the set of Eureka, and rode back to my home away from home, here in Vancouver. About an hour ago, I started doing my laundry and packing my suitcase. I think the last time I did coin-op laundry, I was 20. It's strangely familiar, and the uniqu...
You got pissed in public by some uninformed, arrogant ponch. And sense you publicly apologized, you're fine. Twitter is a public forum so regardless that you placed a "." in your tweets, anyone who wanted to follow that conversation could have easily.
I appreciate that you stood up for yourself. For me, the best example you set was to not be a doormat.
in which wil goes HULK SMASH
Last night, I was supposed to perform in the Thrilling Adventure Hour at Largo with a bunch of my friends, and a bunch of people who I really admire. Unfortunately, the sinus infection I was fighting all week had other plans, so I stayed home and rested on the couch with a screening of Repo Man....
I'm not attending PAX Prime. Last year was my first time and I was SO overwhelmed I nearly freaked out and stole the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bus. Almost. But this does bring up a question: if I were to pass you wandering the exhibit floor, would you mind if I approached you? Mostly to tell you thanks for finally being on Eureka, and twice no less! :o)
My 2010 PAX Prime Schedule
When I was at GenCon last month, I signed autographs and stuff for close to six hours a day. I got to meet a lot of people (and took home about ten pounds of dice!) but I hardly got to see any of the con, and I got to play a grand total of three games while I was there. I’ve been working my ass ...
Hehheh, June 30th is my birthday. 30 days people! Look sharp!
unicorn pegasus kitten. scalzorc. clown sweater. fanfic. AWESOME.
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "I will never again in my life see something this epic, so I may as well pluck my eyes out with a spork right now." It's an understandable reaction, for I had it myself ... but before you get all sporky on your face, you may want to head over to Joh...
Next time get the set-up from the 70s, with your profile hovering over Noah. Classic! :o)
noah quinto
noah and i will be at www.hollywoodleastwanted.com this saturday.
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/10/19/nerd-gasm-alert-wil-wheaton-guest-stars-on-big-bang-theory/
The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary
I'm at w00tstock right now, and I haven't even seen the show, but I thought it would be fun to write a post in advance so anyone who watched The Big Bang Theory tonight would have a place to talk about it. If everything goes according to plan, this should post right as the episode is finishing o...
Super duper mega-awesome abounded in last night's ep. I can see that fun was had. The look on Sheldon's face was classic! Of course as it's been said before the Fruit Fucker shirt was just simply gravy.
The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary
I'm at w00tstock right now, and I haven't even seen the show, but I thought it would be fun to write a post in advance so anyone who watched The Big Bang Theory tonight would have a place to talk about it. If everything goes according to plan, this should post right as the episode is finishing o...
You're very welcome, Wil. But really it was just a little thank you from us to you for being a wonderful, down-to-earth person. I know, I know, you're just this guy, but seriously man, you're a good guy. We are all huge Big Bang Theory fans so your ep next week is just a kickass bonus. Nuff said. Carry on.
In which Memories of the Future Volume One is released
I am beyond excited to announce the release of my newest book, Memories of the Future, Volume One. I worked harder on this book than anything since Just a Geek, and it wouldn't have been possible without a bunch of people, who I thank in the book, but wanted to thank here, as well: Andrew Hacka...
Payday for me is tomorrow and so is my purchase. Which I'll have you sign at next year's Emerald City ComiCon.
BTW, my mom is Leslie McKenzie, who set you up nicely when you came to Seattle for PAX. The Guinness was my idea. :o)
In which Memories of the Future Volume One is released
I am beyond excited to announce the release of my newest book, Memories of the Future, Volume One. I worked harder on this book than anything since Just a Geek, and it wouldn't have been possible without a bunch of people, who I thank in the book, but wanted to thank here, as well: Andrew Hacka...
You're worthy, dude. 'Nuff said.
wil wheaton gets lucky ... sometimes
This was the ultimate highlight of my #PAX 2009, and watching it again just now brought tears to my eyes again. I'm not worthy of something this awesome. Thank you Jonathan, and Paul, and Storm, and Molly for making me feel cool. I <3 you guys.
Brilliant cover art! Probably also speaks to your love of the world's most graceful and misunderstood oceanic creature, the octopus. :o)
This is the cover for Memories of the Future, Volume One
This is the cover for Memories of the Future, Volume One. I looked at a bunch of different designs (and at least one of them may be a variant cover at some point) but when I saw the comp that ended up leading to this cover, I knew that this was the one I'd want to use, because I just love 195...
Sweet job last night on Leverage, Wil! My fave part? When Chaos proclaimed his control of the lasers. Who wouldn't love to control lasers?! Hehheh.
Looking forward to your panel at PAX. It'll be my first year attending. Tickets to PAX fell perfectly in the 1st wedding anniversary paper requirement for me and my husband.
Leverage - The Two Live Crew Job
Early feedback from tonight's episode of Leverage is overwhelmingly positive, which delights me. I'm so happy to hear that so many people liked it. If you've seen the show already, you may get a kick out of the pictures I took during production and just added to Flickr, but there are spoilers, s...
Result! My first year attending PAX and now your HUGE announcement will be gravy. Mmmm I love gravy. Thanks Wil!
Leverage - The Two Live Crew Job
Early feedback from tonight's episode of Leverage is overwhelmingly positive, which delights me. I'm so happy to hear that so many people liked it. If you've seen the show already, you may get a kick out of the pictures I took during production and just added to Flickr, but there are spoilers, s...
*slaps forehead* She already acts like a teenager so I was hoping she was working it our of her system sooner rather then later. I suppose that's what booze is for, aka Mother's Little Helper. ;o)
ah, to be young again, and also a robot
I'm 37! I'm not old. Also: Happy birthday to me!
Happy Birthday! I turned 37 back on June 30th and it's working out for me so far. What really messes with me is that my daughter is turning 10 in September. 10! WTF?
Ahem, er sorry about that. Back to the topic at hand.
Have a great birthday! :o)
ah, to be young again, and also a robot
I'm 37! I'm not old. Also: Happy birthday to me!
You didn't come across as "geekier than thou" and I enjoy your candor about this topic.
Tacking on supposed non-geek "celebrities" to a project blatantly calling itself out as a geek is odd to me. I haven't seen the video in question (damn work computer is massively sloooooooooooooooooow) but I get the gist. Why not just leave it with you and Woz and Day in it?
I have never found myself searching out the like of Ashton Kutcher or Shaq for geek advice or fellowship. Of course I also do not actively only search out geeks to befriend, but it just so happens that when I look back on who I have befriended they have been in their own right and way geeks. This makes me smile. A lot.
I haven't played D&D since ... uh, well, lemme just say a really long time but I'd welcome the chance to do it again. I just don't know anyone currently into it.
I did get lucky with my new job and found a fellow geek in my department (she's a TNG fan to fullest!). And as I became more comfortable at work I personalized my space with geek paraphenalia (geekphenalia?) This is who I've always been. This odd female with no siblings, who enjoys being alone just as much as being with friends, who can immerse herself in comicbooks for hours on end while "watching" marathons of X Files and/or Star Trek. I feel my interest sought me out.
Well can I ramble or what?!
Don't answer that. :o)
regarding the difference between embracing and exploiting geek culture
I've gotten a ton of criticism from people about the I Am a Geek video that launched yesterday, and I feel the need to respond to it. After watching the video yesterday, I was impressed by the production values, and I thought it was really awesome that it was just one small part of a larger proj...
Awesome! We couldn't make it into the panel room so we missed this but ultimately not so! Thanks for sharing, Wil.
in which wil performs some material from the expanded happiest days
Hey look! It's me at the Emerald City Comicon, performing some stuff for the nice people. If the embed isn't working, this link may get you where you want to go. I thought it went well, especially considering that this was the first time any of these stories have been performed for an au...
Awesome! And that's why you're a nice guy ... Whil Wheaton! Hehheh.
Thanks!
i'll be at the emerald city comicon in seattle this weekend
I'm going to be in Seattle this weekend for the Emerald City Comicon. I had a blast at this show last year, and I've been looking forward to coming back ever since. I'm coming up a day early to do some media stuff to help promote the con, so if you live in Seattle, you can hear me on KISW 99.9 i...
Wil, I was just perusing the ECCC site and was curious if we would be able to get a picture with you at your table? Or do we have go the pricey $30 pro-shot route? :o)
Thanks!
i'll be at the emerald city comicon in seattle this weekend
I'm going to be in Seattle this weekend for the Emerald City Comicon. I had a blast at this show last year, and I've been looking forward to coming back ever since. I'm coming up a day early to do some media stuff to help promote the con, so if you live in Seattle, you can hear me on KISW 99.9 i...
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