tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post5553564888122363206..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Three Cheers for Little Girl SpockJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger893125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81352903008934634532023-05-19T21:06:54.766-04:002023-05-19T21:06:54.766-04:00Hello there all! It is in-fact me, bryden :)
I...Hello there all! It is in-fact me, bryden :) <br />I'm currently 17 about to turn 18 and today was my last day of my senior year of high-school.<br />The reason I am writing here is to thank you ALL and thank epbot for this very lovely story. Back when I did this costume I was 6 and didn't know what the internet was XD so I didn't even know this existed. But my mom just gave me this giant book as a graduation present with the story and every single one of these comments. And I have just read every single one. <br />It moved me to tears seeing all of your nice and encouraging comments, if I could've understood this 12 years ago it would've made me feel so empowered! It's moved me to tears today and I thank every one of you for supporting me when I was just a little trekkie getting into started for the first time. <br />Now you will be happy to know I've seen every episode of every series, including yhe newest ones, all of star-gate SG1 like 3 times over, most of star wars (I'm working on it) and continue to use star trek as my comfort show if I'm ever sick or anxious. <br />Also, SPOCK HIMSELF COMMENTED ON THIS?? AND IM JUST NOW FINDING OUT???? WHAT???<br />Tehe thanks you guys :) Bryden :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-60361512964369640872015-02-28T08:49:06.553-05:002015-02-28T08:49:06.553-05:00Any other costume choice would be illogical! I am...Any other costume choice would be illogical! I am very proud of you for wearing what you wanted, and for your Mom who helped make it! You helped spread the word of Star Trek to many by wearing the costume, and although it may take some a few tears to see the movies, they will remember you!! Now you need to go to a ComiCon as Spock!! There you will really feel the love!! <3Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057970098895524044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1591229779011570752013-05-26T22:55:12.198-04:002013-05-26T22:55:12.198-04:00What an awesome costume! I love it. Way to be for ...What an awesome costume! I love it. Way to be for being so determined to be a character you really like for Halloween! Your mom is pretty awesome, too.<br />I hope you continue to love the things you love without restraint. And hey, you're not the only one- I went as Hawkeye for Halloween this year, and I'm in high school.Sweganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728620141448804119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-59758525912078987192012-11-02T14:49:24.149-04:002012-11-02T14:49:24.149-04:00Awesome! I am late to the party, but I just wante...Awesome! I am late to the party, but I just wanted to say I also love Spock. Also, in 1978, I dressed as Gandalf for Halloween, with a long beard and wizard hat and robe and staff. I was in 3rd grade, and no one said anything about my being a girl or it being odd that I was dressed as Gandalf. Liz Henryhttp://bookmaniac.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-63461171339939219802012-08-25T01:34:45.563-04:002012-08-25T01:34:45.563-04:00I'm a bit late to the party, but I'm also ...I'm a bit late to the party, but I'm also a bit jealous. I've been obsessed with TOS for a while and I never got a costume that awesome.<br /><br />I still want to have a TOS model phaser and comm. And one Halloween I tried to do the starfleet look. I couldn't sew and my mom didn't want to so it was a very poor costume. I might have to try again sometime.Raikana Sakarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193929734754060608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31156320194920969522012-05-04T12:54:42.983-04:002012-05-04T12:54:42.983-04:00Oh Bryden! I love Mr. Spock as well! I think you...Oh Bryden! I love Mr. Spock as well! I think your outfit was great! And don't mind the other kids; they all have things that they like that not everyone else likes, too! They're just not as brave as you are! So rock on, little Trekkie!Sabsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84429098546052755422012-04-05T00:32:52.263-04:002012-04-05T00:32:52.263-04:00This made me cry for reals... Geek girls rock! D...This made me cry for reals... Geek girls rock! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise... Don't let anyone tell you who you are... I've been a geek girl for nearly 50 years and it just keeps getting better!! LLAPKThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05741660854995544295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84706095637372215512012-02-03T23:50:39.690-05:002012-02-03T23:50:39.690-05:00You go, girl! Way to be what makes you happy. Don&...You go, girl! Way to be what makes you happy. Don't let anyone get you down, and wear that science shirt proudly! Next time someone doesn't understand, just think: you could be a Red Shirt. *shudders* And then laugh it off, because you get to take part in something so great that they're missing out on. You've got excellent taste. There's a whole world out there filled with people who know what you're talking about and share your passions. And the best part is, you get to grow up in it! So you can geek it out for as long as you want!<br /><br />Next Halloween, I'm wearing my Star Trek uniform again, to class, just for you. ^-^<br /><br />Keep rocking the blue shirt, pretty miss, and live long and prosper!<br /><br />-TaylorTaylorhttp://www.facebook.com/therealtaylorvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-60790085031448728802012-01-24T23:58:56.520-05:002012-01-24T23:58:56.520-05:00Well done, Bryden and Bryden's Mom! I actually...Well done, Bryden and Bryden's Mom! I actually thought the hair and eyebrows were real in the first picture with the cupcake dress. <br /><br />I almost never comment on anything, but I just had to congratulate you. When Star Trek was first being aired and all the young ladies were falling head over heels for Chekov, my mother was the only one in her area with a proud crush on Spock. <br /><br />We're both very proud to count you as a fellow member of the Geek Sisterhood. <br /><br />Welcome.Katharinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89390589263143176302012-01-23T00:58:05.610-05:002012-01-23T00:58:05.610-05:00I'm just reading Bryden's story and HAD to...I'm just reading Bryden's story and HAD to comment... You couldn't have chosen a better costume or a better character to look up to. The essence of Star Trek was to showcase the diversity of life, and that means interests as well. Be glad that you brought Spock to the attention of the kids who did not know him or the series, as they were missing out on a phenomenon and a mindset that, in truth, can be life-changing. Live long and prosper, Bryden!VickyT in Mexiconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4150406077488309912012-01-15T14:21:35.083-05:002012-01-15T14:21:35.083-05:00Dear Bryden,
May I just say that your costume is q...Dear Bryden,<br />May I just say that your costume is quite possibly the coolest thing I've ever seen. Honestly.<br />Also, I understand exactly what you went through at school. Last year our school had a "nerd day." Most people just wore glasses and suspenders and stuff, but being pretty much the quintessential nerd normally, I decided to dress as Captain Kirk (I prefer Mr. Spock, but I didn't have a blue shirt handy). People made fun of me all day. Teasing is something I'm used to, but not this much all day. I was almost considering faking sick so my mom could take me home. <br />But then something awesome happened. I ran into ( as in, literally collided with) the Homecoming King (a.k.a. the most popular and well-known jock in school). And as I was scurrying away in extreme embarrassment, he said, in a very genuine tone, "Great costume! I'm more of a Star Wars fan myself, but it's cool that a girl has the guts to be Captain Kirk." That brief conversation gave me the strength to keep going that day, and has helped me to be a proud geek since.<br />So Bryden, never stop being you and letting your geek flag fly. Even when it feels like no one understands you, you'll find support in the most unexpected of places.<br />Live Long and Prosper,<br />Meredith<br />P.S. Give your mom a big hug for immediately being supportive with your idea. It took me a week to convince my mom to help me with my costume because she thought it was a little "weird."Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734577794245537637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88030568200048483492012-01-08T14:55:40.959-05:002012-01-08T14:55:40.959-05:00Bryden, you're one cool kid! I love Spock too...Bryden, you're one cool kid! I love Spock too! Keep on being awesome, don't let anyone else tell you different!PGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04308963857197236892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-87394220570211306042012-01-06T13:35:56.889-05:002012-01-06T13:35:56.889-05:00Bryden - you're simply too awesome for your cl...Bryden - you're simply too awesome for your classmates to comprehend. <br />When I was in kindergarten and first grade, my favorite book was Shrek, by William Steig. I dressed up like Shrek, but no one knew who I was, and I got made fun of because I had to piece together my costume. Now, Shrek is one of the most recognizable characters out there. <br /><br />I know that being a Nerd is not always the easiest road to walk down, but it is the most fun! It may take a while to learn this, but reveling in your geek-dom will be the best decision you will ever make. <br /><br />Throughout much of Junior High and High School, I spent a large part of my time trying to act how other kids wanted me to act. (By the way - don't do this. None of those kids actually know what "cool" is and there is no way to do anything "right" by the standards of Junior and Senior High Schoolers.) I was miserable, and it didn't make me any "cooler" in anyone's eyes. Also, because I was so set on not being associated with being a nerd, I refused to see that a girl was interested in me because she had seen that I WAS interested in Science Fiction and Anime. <br /><br />After 5 years of trying to cover up who I really was, I finally just decided to be nerdy, and I was <i>so</i> much happier for it. The girl who was interested in me was also a nerd, and she and I have now been together for 7 years and are thinking about getting married - and having a Star Wars themed wedding.<br /><br />The life of a nerd is a fun one, and your mom has done a fantastic job by introducing you to Star Trek at your age. I only recently had a friend guide me through all the best episodes, and I'm 24. <br /><br />I would encourage you to go to your local library and ask if there is a youth group based around Comic Books, Anime or Science Fiction. My library had one, and having a group of kids to interact with who shared my passion for Science Fiction and Adventure was very rewarding.<br /><br />Also, you might want to check out www.cosplay.com and ask your mom if you can post pictures of your Spock costume there. I'm sure you'll have plenty of people tell you how great you did!<br /><br />Although your mom is a Trekkie, make sure she has you watch the original Star Wars trilogy as well. Important viewing for any aspiring nerd. Live long and prosper, and may the Force be with you, always!魏安盛https://www.blogger.com/profile/15916462771530911933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71674942082673146992012-01-05T17:07:03.127-05:002012-01-05T17:07:03.127-05:00Bryden and Rachel - way to rock the Spock! You...Bryden and Rachel - way to rock the Spock! You're awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19392818154187438192012-01-04T00:03:03.402-05:002012-01-04T00:03:03.402-05:00Hi, Bryden.
I think you looked really awesome in y...Hi, Bryden.<br />I think you looked really awesome in your Halloween costume. Spock is a great character! Your mom did a wonderful job making it. <br /><br />I'm a girl and I love Star Trek! Good job for sticking with your idea because that's what you wanted.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459267597426929473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-17211486306579291092012-01-03T13:50:48.344-05:002012-01-03T13:50:48.344-05:00Dear Brydon. What a great costume! I love it.
The ...Dear Brydon. What a great costume! I love it.<br />The world is full of people who, for the rest of your life, will tell you what you are and are not allowed to like and who you are and are not allowed to emulate. Be logical and rational at all times!astrolabe_catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18452485139570365552011-12-31T20:03:15.836-05:002011-12-31T20:03:15.836-05:00I was a lot older when I chose to wear blue tunic ...I was a lot older when I chose to wear blue tunic and pointy ears in a reconstructed bridge of the old Enterprise placed inside the central train station in Rome - and if a grown-up isn't ashamed to play Spock, why should a kid be?<br />I also wore Kirk's gold, and even a Redshirt - and I survived! ;))<br />One can only be proud to be on the Enterprise, even if only in our dreams. "Stay hungry, stay foolish" ;)Elisabetta - Italynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-28495011200581647202011-12-30T05:58:03.863-05:002011-12-30T05:58:03.863-05:00As a grown-up geek girl, who was Spiderman for Hal...As a grown-up geek girl, who was Spiderman for Halloween when I was 4 and 5, and has a daughter who has been Spiderman, and Bumblebee, I can safely say that girl geekdom is growing!! Keep it up girls-and remember solidarity is key in making those who make fun of us-regret and question why they ever did...;DDeneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785775932662021583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-13382481629761956292011-12-29T21:48:58.960-05:002011-12-29T21:48:58.960-05:00Not only is it awesome that you, Bryden, got to be...Not only is it awesome that you, Bryden, got to be a character YOU enjoy, but also, your Mom did a fabulous job on that costume! My 7-yr-old will want me to make one just like it if I show him.<br />Kuddos to kiddo and Mom both!San_Marcos_Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133518258619236069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-28854151395274510752011-12-29T15:59:45.385-05:002011-12-29T15:59:45.385-05:00To Bryden,
I have a Sherlock Holmes costume that ...To Bryden,<br /><br />I have a Sherlock Holmes costume that I love to wear too (you can kinda see it in my little icon picture). Not many people recognize who I am suppose to be. I'm sure some have also picked on me for such a strange choice. Yet it makes me very proud to represent something that I enjoy very much. And I'm a 33 year old girl. :)<br /><br />So keep enjoying Mr. Spock. Keep wearing your Star Trek costume. Most importantly, keep being who you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71069600646963260252011-12-29T00:03:03.976-05:002011-12-29T00:03:03.976-05:00To Bryden's Mom,
Any local science fiction c...To Bryden's Mom, <br /><br />Any local science fiction convention happening any time soon? That's a great way to show that there are others out there who would truly appreciate how awesome her costume is. She would get SUCH a positive reception, you might have a hard time getting her out of the costume.<br /><br />-WM (aka the great disco newt)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-53568937166694331052011-12-28T23:54:38.254-05:002011-12-28T23:54:38.254-05:00Bryden,
I love how you look in your costume! Yo...Bryden, <br /><br />I love how you look in your costume! You look truly wonderful! Listen to your mom on this one, not to your classmates. She is right in guiding you to follow your heart. You are lucky to have someone who supports you like that. <br /><br />For me, Spock is still my favorite Star Trek character. I even made matching blue science uniforms for my first Halloween with the guy who became my future husband. Would you believe I still have that uniform some 35 years later? Yup! It still makes me happy to see anyone wear one, and it makes me particularly ecstatic to see someone who wears it as well as you!<br /><br />One way to look at this episode is from a training perspective. Just look at all of the people you introduced to Star Trek & Mr. Spock! Who knows how many future fans you may have created? I am willing to bet there will be a few new converts from this. In any case, I wish you great things for your future. Live long and prosper!<br /><br />-WM (the great disco newt)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-86640971565787060122011-12-27T19:41:42.599-05:002011-12-27T19:41:42.599-05:00Girl, your costume rocks!! I'm INSPIRED!!!Girl, your costume rocks!! I'm INSPIRED!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43094364909941923062011-12-27T11:17:09.603-05:002011-12-27T11:17:09.603-05:00Bryden, I am 56 years old and YOU ARE MY HERO! whe...Bryden, I am 56 years old and YOU ARE MY HERO! when I was your age I watched Spock and Captain Kirk on TV and was in love with both of them. I wanted to be Captain Kirk! but I was a girl. and in those days, it wasn't allowed. Today, we are free to be who we really want to be. <br /><br />There is no finer mentor that Science Officer Spock!He is smart and has great courage and integrity. <br /><br />You Go Girl!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31525191283716097072011-12-25T23:15:40.999-05:002011-12-25T23:15:40.999-05:00Bryden!
I was Vulcan for Halloween this year too....Bryden!<br />I was Vulcan for Halloween this year too. My husband and I love The Next Generation the most so we made costumes from that show. <br />Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because its the day you get to dress up as whoever you want no matter how nerdy.<br />When I was six I wanted to be The Riddler from Batman and even though I'm a girl and the Riddler is a boy I have a super cool mom just like you who supported my super cool choice and helped make it possible. When I went to school there were a couple of girls in princess outfits who made fun of me for not being a princess like them, but there were even more people (all the boys and teachers) who knew just how cool of a character I had chosen to be.<br />And even if no one had liked it, I had a really fun time playing Batman with my brother in our costumes. And that is what being a nerd is all about- knowing what you love to geek out about and finding the people that love that geeky thing too, and sharing your geekyness together. And the more you show of your nerdyness and stop worrying about what people think the more people you'll find that love that same geek thing too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com