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Recent social interactions have caused me to review what I consider topics of general interest. Apparently, not everyone finds my interests interesting. A fascinating revelation. So I’ve compiled a list of subjects and terms that I should avoid to better facilitate my desire to socialize.
1) Anything in the Tolkien universe that DOES NOT appear in the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies.
2) Linguistics in general. The history of the English language and Tolkien’s languages of Middle Earth in particular.
3) Referring to the Id, Ego, and Super-Ego as the “Bones, Kirk, and Spock”, respectively.
4) Referring to the Id, Ego, and Super-Ego, as well as Jungian theories, and the works of Joseph Campbell.*
5) Making overly specific Star Trek references. Phasers, Red Shirts, and sexy green aliens, etc are acceptable. Avoid discussions of Klingon culture, the physics of Warp travel, and Data’s poetry.
That’s my starter list. Contributions are welcome. I look forward to adding to this list as I seek out and discover more blank stares and awkward silences!
*Some references to Joseph Campbell are allowed when speaking of Star Wars, or in the company of screenwriters.
J. Lakis 
July 16th, 2015 at 9:17 pm
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July 9th, 2015 at 6:45 pm
I for one wish this was the kind of small talk people would make with me! Never mind what the Kardashians are doing, give me Tolkein and Star Trek anyday. I’ve also noticed that going into huge detail about the A Song of Ice and Fire books don’t go down too well either… you get a lot of eye-rolls at that.
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July 9th, 2015 at 7:10 pm
We’re out there…or maybe the problem is we’re not. Too busy reading, writing and daydreaming (or bingewatching!). I got a lot of response from this. Maybe I’ll throw a party. Nerds only.
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July 9th, 2015 at 7:50 pm
Haha, you make a good point! Sounds like an amazing idea, it can be full of video games, table top games and book corners!
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July 9th, 2015 at 8:06 pm
Romulan ale and Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
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