So, over in the "Best Geek Quote" thread, Dave Hale brought up a fantastic argumenthe had engaged in over the spelling/pronunciation of "Inigo Montoya's" (from "The Princess Bride") name.
And I quote:
A Little off-topic, but I once got into an argument with a friend who called him Indigo (added a D). So I corrected them and verified I was right by watching the credits. They then claimed that in book, which they've read many times (I have never read it), he is called Indigo, with the D so the director must have changed it for the movie. That's when I searched Google Books and showed them I was right, he never had a D in his name.
But as for quotes, I can't really think of any right now, that haven't already been mentioned.
I have also had a similar argument, and being correct was sufficiently pleasing (as it often is in Geek debates).
So, it got me thinking. There are so many arguments and issues that exist in geek culture and the breadth and depth of the geeky subcultures that sit beneath it. This D&D rules debates, who shot first, who is the best Doctor Who...
There are also indisputable facts. (i.e. Jar-Jar)
So, share with us your finest geek victories and your worst defeats on the debating ground of significant detail and minor inconsequence. What are the best geek arguments you've had.
If you are looking for inspiration, GeekDad has covered many of the "Great Geek Debates" and you can get the whole list by clicking this link.
Tags: arguments, best, debates, discussion
Permalink Reply by Kevin Clem on May 16, 2012 at 3:16am DC for stories and Marvel for characters.
Permalink Reply by Dave Hale on June 13, 2012 at 4:47pm My friend over on facebook just presented another good one:
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