Don’t hate me: I fully admit the reason I haven’t gotten into these fandoms (yet?) is because I haven’t really given them a chance.
1) Supernatural
I can’t spend two seconds on tumblr without running into something Supernatural-related. I’ve seen a few episodes and can understand the appeal, but I’m just not that into it. Knowing me, though, one lazy Saturday will lead to binge-watching all 11 seasons, and then I’ll be as obsessed as everyone else.
2) Star Trek
I love everything I know about Star Trek (including the two latest movies and random episodes I’ve seen of The Next Generation). Everything is telling me I should try to get into this universe, but so far it just hasn’t happened.
3) Anime
Other than watching Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! as a kid, I haven’t gotten into any anime. Every time I’m at a convention and see all the great cosplay, I tell myself I need to dive in… It’ll happen someday, probably?
4) Gaming
I’m terrible at video games. The most recent times I’ve tried gaming were with Pokémon Yellow in elementary school and a little World of Warcraft with my younger brothers. I wish I was more coordinated because games have gotten so good, and I bet they’re amazing to play. They’re just not for me.
5) Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I know, I know. I missed out on this gem when it was on. And as hard as I’ve tried to jump into this show as an adult, I just can’t get into it. I finally got into Firefly, though, so I get a few points for that?
Okay, I can take it, how much do you hate me now? Which of these deserves a second chance (and any suggestions for convincing myself to try again)?
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OMG, Buffy. We’re watching it this weekend.
Definitely, Supernatural! At this point that 3038 seasons is just so daunting. (And YOU with a lazy Saturday? Yeah, right!)
A big inclusion on this list for me would be The West Wing. I love politics. I love dialogue heavy scripted drama. I even have a best friend who loves this show and is running an event for it this September (West Wing Weekend in Bethesda, MD – check it out), but I can’t seem to sit down and commit to it.
oooooh I do love West Wing!
Wow. I’m a huge Buffy, Supernatural, Anime, and Star Trek fan. 😀 I think The Next Generation is the best one to get started with Star Trek and then Deep space nine and then the rest. Voyager is also one of my favs because we finally got a female captain! Supernatural’s first season is not the best… I think from season 3 it gets really good. Buffy is just… It’s one of my all-time favorites. You’re actually lucky because you’re in for a treat! I wish I could discover something like Buffy again for the first time! Not any anime? Not the series or the movies like Howl’s moving castle? I think Ghibli movies are the best way to start your voyage. 🙂 I also wrote a couple of posts on my fav anime shows on my blog if you ever decide to get started on them you’re welcome to check them out. I hope you’ll find something to love. Also, yes. You definitely get points for Firefly! It’s an awesome show! I still hope they will bring it back!
These are all really great suggestions! I’m forcing her to watch Buffy with me next time we’re in the same room together, not to worry! 🙂