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PAX East - Wheaton free.

ShaydeShayde Kitchen Staff SupervisorMargaritavilleRegistered User regular
edited March 2011 in PAX Archive
From his blog...
I'm super bummed that I can't make it to PAX East this year, but I plan to attend Prime this summer.

Bummer.

/pour romulan ale on floor for fallen homie.

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    HalfazedninjaHalfazedninja Author of Jake Howard: Multiverse 101! Behind YouRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Yeah, that stinks. I was looking forward to another chapter in the Acquisitions Inc Saga...

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    SheldonCooperSheldonCooper __BANNED USERS new member
    edited February 2011
    That is awesome news!

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    feitocomfrutafeitocomfruta Denver, Colorado, USARegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    SheldonCooper wrote: »
    That is awesome news!

    Can it, Cooper.

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    ChorazinChorazin Lancaster, PARegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    SheldonCooper wrote: »
    That is awesome news!

    Well fucking played, sir.

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    DeefuzzDeefuzz Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    SheldonCooper wrote: »
    That is awesome news!

    <3

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    ShaydeShayde Kitchen Staff Supervisor MargaritavilleRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Infracted for a great in-character joke? I think someone didn't get it.

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    CyantCyant Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    It was me lol, apparently you can't have alternate accounts. Even if I only made it for a joke... jeez someone didn't drink his nestcafe this morning.

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    ShaydeShayde Kitchen Staff Supervisor MargaritavilleRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Or their moon pies.

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    gigabraingigabrain Some guy...yknow New HampshireRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    I'm slightly dissapointed by this. I was looking to have my extremely beaten up copy of Just a Geek get signed. Though I had wondered if Wil's signature would fit around the hole in the middle of the book

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    ThemiscyraThemiscyra Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    I'm pretty bummed -- I was hoping to actually brave his autograph line this year and get a signed copy of Memories of the Future. *sniff* Well, we'll get him back to Boston one of these days. Whether he likes it or not.

    ...

    *hides the cryogenically preserved puppy, the clown sweater, and the sedative*

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    ProprietyPropriety PAX Pokemon League Leader! Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Darn it darn it darn it! A thousand curses!

    I never got to talk to him or get his signature last year at PAX East because the line was insane and closed before I could join it. Darn!

    Mr. Wheaton, if you're not at PAX East '12, I'm going to cry a million tears. It will be like Alice in Wonderland; my tears will flood the convention center.

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    ArcoArco Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Bummer.

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    gilby123gilby123 Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Themiscyra wrote: »
    I'm pretty bummed -- I was hoping to actually brave his autograph line this year and get a signed copy of Memories of the Future. *sniff* Well, we'll get him back to Boston one of these days. Whether he likes it or not.

    ...

    *hides the cryogenically preserved puppy, the clown sweater, and the sedative*

    I'm so down to help with this. :)

    Also,

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    Really, though, I am a little bummed, but life happens. I'm sure there will be many other cool folks there. But damn, some of the stuff with him during the Sat. Night concert last year was HILARIOUS.

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    IxmasatIxmasat Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    I am bummed...especially since I missed the keynote last year (I know, super :( ). I also wanted to try to get my copy of "The Day After and Other Stories" signed. Ah well, guess I have yet another reason to try to get to Pax Prime?

    Someone should just bring a life-size cardboard cutout of him and make it pop up in random places all over the expo!

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    gigabraingigabrain Some guy...yknow New HampshireRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Ixmasat wrote: »
    I am bummed...especially since I missed the keynote last year (I know, super :( ). I also wanted to try to get my copy of "The Day After and Other Stories" signed. Ah well, guess I have yet another reason to try to get to Pax Prime?

    Someone should just bring a life-size cardboard cutout of him and make it pop up in random places all over the expo!

    But where would one find said cardboard cutout. This should be done simply because it would be awesome.

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    shugaraeshugarae Phoenix, AZRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    awww... /sadface

    but it makes me feel a little better about missing east this year XD

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    nevermore13nevermore13 Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    I'm bummed as well, but I guess there is always East '12. Since they can't do it at East they need to get Wheaton and record another Acquisitions Inc. for us to listen to.

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    ThemiscyraThemiscyra Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Somewhere on the Net there MUST be an old Wesley Crusher cutout for sale, but my Google Fu has not yet won the day...

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    punziepunzie Cookie Pimp Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Ixmasat wrote: »
    Someone should just bring a life-size cardboard cutout of him and make it pop up in random places all over the expo!

    Wheaton wasn't at the most recent batch of w00tstock shows in October, so they had a lifesize(ish) Recursive Wheaton poster in attendance. Maybe Paul and Storm can bring that.
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    WingedillidanWingedillidan Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Bandland is going to be awfully lonely this year D:

    First Anamanaguchi, now THIS! [sarcasm]Soon JoCo will only have time to perform and must leave, leaving no time for Bandland.[/sarcasm]

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    ThemiscyraThemiscyra Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    punzie wrote: »
    Wheaton wasn't at the most recent batch of w00tstock shows in October, so they had a lifesize(ish) Recursive Wheaton poster in attendance. Maybe Paul and Storm can bring that.
    No. NO. Wheaton's punishment for missing PAX East is to be represented by Wesley Goddamned Crusher. The nerd gods have spoken!

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    VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Themiscyra wrote: »
    punzie wrote: »
    Wheaton wasn't at the most recent batch of w00tstock shows in October, so they had a lifesize(ish) Recursive Wheaton poster in attendance. Maybe Paul and Storm can bring that.
    No. NO. Wheaton's punishment for missing PAX East is to be represented by Wesley Goddamned Crusher. The nerd gods have spoken!

    This is certainly a fantastic idea!

    Okay... someone, somewhere out there must have this. We must find it. Fun and amusement to be had by all! =)

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    HalfazedninjaHalfazedninja Author of Jake Howard: Multiverse 101! Behind YouRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    VThornheart wrote: »
    Themiscyra wrote: »
    punzie wrote: »
    Wheaton wasn't at the most recent batch of w00tstock shows in October, so they had a lifesize(ish) Recursive Wheaton poster in attendance. Maybe Paul and Storm can bring that.
    No. NO. Wheaton's punishment for missing PAX East is to be represented by Wesley Goddamned Crusher. The nerd gods have spoken!

    This is certainly a fantastic idea!

    Okay... someone, somewhere out there must have this. We must find it. Fun and amusement to be had by all! =)

    Is this what you're talking about?

    Best Pic Ever

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    ShaydeShayde Kitchen Staff Supervisor MargaritavilleRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    HAHA this thread is hilarious. Way to turn bad news into funny.

    Cardboard standee... if not, can anyone get any Wheaton masks made? Maybe we'll all wear one. Get a Wesley, a Evil Wheaton, Chaos, Maybe someone can go all Kilty and be Fawkes.

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    Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator mod
    edited February 2011
    If somebody can get a standee brought to PAX, we should have it set up in Bandland and have everybody sign it, then send it to Wil.

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    HalfazedninjaHalfazedninja Author of Jake Howard: Multiverse 101! Behind YouRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    If somebody can get a standee brought to PAX, we should have it set up in Bandland and have everybody sign it, then send it to Wil.

    This!

    I think I'm going to wear a Wheaton-mask though too.

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    ProprietyPropriety PAX Pokemon League Leader! Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    If somebody can get a standee brought to PAX, we should have it set up in Bandland and have everybody sign it, then send it to Wil.

    This is the best idea I have ever heard.

    There will Wil's customary booth in Bandland... and behind it will just be the cardboard cutout, standing there, beaming, maybe with a PAX Scarf wrapped around it.

    Then, instead of lining up to get Wil Wheaton to sign stuff, we can have lines to sign Wil Wheaton.

    Oh my goodness the awesome of this is making my head spin.

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    Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator mod
    edited February 2011
    We should run this by Khoo/Enforcers to see if this could actually be a thing before we get too excited.

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    gigabraingigabrain Some guy...yknow New HampshireRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Propriety wrote: »
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    If somebody can get a standee brought to PAX, we should have it set up in Bandland and have everybody sign it, then send it to Wil.

    This is the best idea I have ever heard.

    There will Wil's customary booth in Bandland... and behind it will just be the cardboard cutout, standing there, beaming, maybe with a PAX Scarf wrapped around it.

    Then, instead of lining up to get Wil Wheaton to sign stuff, we can have lines to sign Wil Wheaton.

    Oh my goodness the awesome of this is making my head spin.

    So it is written, so shall it be!

    or in proper terms, So Say We All

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    IxmasatIxmasat Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Propriety wrote: »
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    If somebody can get a standee brought to PAX, we should have it set up in Bandland and have everybody sign it, then send it to Wil.

    This is the best idea I have ever heard.

    There will Wil's customary booth in Bandland... and behind it will just be the cardboard cutout, standing there, beaming, maybe with a PAX Scarf wrapped around it.

    Then, instead of lining up to get Wil Wheaton to sign stuff, we can have lines to sign Wil Wheaton.

    Oh my goodness the awesome of this is making my head spin.

    Oh. My. Goodness...is right.

    I sincerely hope this is something that can happen. Wil just put up another post on his blog that reiterates how he hates that he can't make it to PAX East; it would be nice to create something to let him know that we know he will be attending in spirit, and we know it.

    Also, if this is able to happen, Cardboard Wheaton should have a false 'stache (like the ones you get in vending machines) glued on in the appropriate spot.

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    megaciamegacia Registered User regular
    edited February 2011

    Also, if this is able to happen, Cardboard Wheaton should have a false 'stache (like the ones you get in vending machines) glued on in the appropriate spot.

    Wait...you've seen vending machines that sell fake mustaches? Is there really demand for that...people just strolling by and thinking "hmm...I'd like a soda and maybe a moustache too"? :)

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    bustin98bustin98 Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    megacia wrote: »
    Wait...you've seen vending machines that sell fake mustaches? Is there really demand for that...people just strolling by and thinking "hmm...I'd like a soda and maybe a moustache too"? :)

    Probably referencing the quarter machines they have at grocery stores. The ones that sell rub on tatoos and bouncing balls...

    Anyone have any good promo photos of Wesley Crusher?

    This is just an idea... vote on what goes in the word balloon? I'd like to use a full pose, but Google failed me. And this photo would be quite grainy real-life size (or larger than life...???).
    wil_signme.jpg

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    FoggyKnightFoggyKnight Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Themiscyra wrote: »
    Somewhere on the Net there MUST be an old Wesley Crusher cutout for sale, but my Google Fu has not yet won the day...

    Oh, that's who he is? Or was? Wow, I am sci-fi fail today.

    and Rats for missing him this year.

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    megaciamegacia Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    bustin98 wrote: »
    megacia wrote: »
    Wait...you've seen vending machines that sell fake mustaches? Is there really demand for that...people just strolling by and thinking "hmm...I'd like a soda and maybe a moustache too"? :)

    Probably referencing the quarter machines they have at grocery stores. The ones that sell rub on tatoos and bouncing balls...

    Anyone have any good promo photos of Wesley Crusher?

    This is just an idea... vote on what goes in the word balloon? I'd like to use a full pose, but Google failed me. And this photo would be quite grainy real-life size (or larger than life...???).
    wil_signme.jpg

    Oh, darn. You're right. Epic fail for me. I was far too amused with my vision.

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    El FantasticoEl Fantastico Toronto, ONRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Damn. I had a bet with a co-worker that I could get his autograph. I guess it doesn't work the same way if I give his cardboard cutout my autograph, huh? :P

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    IxmasatIxmasat Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    bustin98 wrote: »
    Probably referencing the quarter machines they have at grocery stores. The ones that sell rub on tatoos and bouncing balls...

    Er, yeah, I totally meant those quarter "junk" machines at grocery stores. I mayyy have been a little tired when writing that post.

    What photo resolution would be best to blow something up to near life-size, anyways?

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    RegimentRegiment Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Ixmasat wrote: »
    What photo resolution would be best to blow something up to near life-size, anyways?

    I don't know, a billion x a billion? Does anyone have unsupervised access to one of those supermassive poster printers? It wouldn't much improve resolution, but it would at least be a high-quality print.

    Oh, and I'm so in. It wouldn't be a PAX without me weirding out Wil.

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    CloudwalkerCloudwalker Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Regiment wrote: »
    Ixmasat wrote: »
    What photo resolution would be best to blow something up to near life-size, anyways?

    I don't know, a billion x a billion? Does anyone have unsupervised access to one of those supermassive poster printers? It wouldn't much improve resolution, but it would at least be a high-quality print.

    Oh, and I'm so in. It wouldn't be a PAX without me weirding out Wil.

    There's a poster printer on my floor, but I suspect the sysadmins would probably frown on me using it to print giant Wil. Maybe not though - someone recently used it by accident to print a paypal receipt in A0 :D I could probably get away with using it if I stayed late one night. Only problem is getting it to PAX without it being trashed in transit.

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    bustin98bustin98 Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    I was thinking of having it printed as a poster and rolled into a tube, then put together Thursday night or Friday morning before the show. Would still need a cardboard backing to attach it to, or just hang him on a wall. Rolling it up in a tube afterwards would be a good way to send it to him as well.

    The resolution could be as low as 200dpi and still look decent, though the higher the res means the larger it can be blown up without going blocky. Now, the dimensions of the photo, would be nice to have one 14000 pixels (width) x 22000 (height) [4' x 6'] but that'd be one huge file size. If it was 1400 x 2200 and a dpi of 300 - 600, it may stand up to enlarging pretty well.

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    ThemiscyraThemiscyra Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    bustin98 wrote: »
    The resolution could be as low as 200dpi and still look decent, though the higher the res means the larger it can be blown up without going blocky.
    Wait...wait. No. This is brilliant. Wil Wheaton should be represented by 8-bit Wesley Crusher!

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