Comment Re:Who cares? (Score 1) 433
As probably one of very few female slashdot readers in her early 20's, I think I should weigh in on the subject.
Yes, like Lucas on Seaquest, and Leonardo DiCaprio in almost every movie he's ever made, Wil Wheaton's character had sex appeal. It was only to young girls in the 10-15 range, but it was there. Think Anne McCaffrey hero/heroine style. I'm not sure if the creators of TNG intended this effect, but it's not the only example of this phenomenon. Explorers/3 Ninjas/Neverending Story (I, and especially II)...the list goes on.
I'm afraid that this characteristic makes him particularly annoying to boys (young and old). Now, just because your girlfriend thought Wesley was cute before you even dispelled the mythos of cooties, doesn't mean you have to get ugly about it.
In a non-psuedo-sexual-appeal way, I think most people consider Wesley annoying because of his enthusiasm. But if you were 14 again and were a supergenius with access to a starship, wouldn't you be enthused?
Yes, like Lucas on Seaquest, and Leonardo DiCaprio in almost every movie he's ever made, Wil Wheaton's character had sex appeal. It was only to young girls in the 10-15 range, but it was there. Think Anne McCaffrey hero/heroine style. I'm not sure if the creators of TNG intended this effect, but it's not the only example of this phenomenon. Explorers/3 Ninjas/Neverending Story (I, and especially II)...the list goes on.
I'm afraid that this characteristic makes him particularly annoying to boys (young and old). Now, just because your girlfriend thought Wesley was cute before you even dispelled the mythos of cooties, doesn't mean you have to get ugly about it.
In a non-psuedo-sexual-appeal way, I think most people consider Wesley annoying because of his enthusiasm. But if you were 14 again and were a supergenius with access to a starship, wouldn't you be enthused?
