Geek Flag Flying

[snogged]

So I'm thinking I should really have some sort of Zumba or dance fitness icon seeing as how I've been spending the last few months doing exactly that 3 times per week, but that is besides the point.

The point of this entry is this...

I tried out a new class today (through the same company that brings me Zumba) called R.I.P.P.E.D (which is kind of like a blend of strength training, cardio, and dance). The theme for R.I.P.P.E.D this year is "Superheroes." That means we get to do Spiderman pushups, Iron Man Squats, Hulk Flip and Fly, and Superman Jumps. Naturally, I geeked out a little bit because that just sounds awesome (even if all the moves challenged my body in whole new ways.)

Err...

So I'm technically still off-topic because I didn't know the theme for R.I.P.P.E.D was "Superheroes" when I showed up for class tonight. If I had known that, this commentary may have made more sense in context instead of coming across as geeky. (BTW- I totally embrace my geekdom. This is not an issue.)

Long story short, I told a gal in my glass that she looked like Rogue from X-Men. (She has short red hair with a blond-white streak. Not a perfect replica, but I'm sure you can guess why I'd think that.) She was confused and had no idea what I was talking about.

It made me sad because Rogue is so freaking awesome and was such an icon of my childhood.

So please, if you don't know who Rogue is, go educate yourself. It's worth it!

Comments

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I'm not completely well-versed either, but I do think superheroes deserve a little more name recognition.