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UK

Something to buck a few stereotypes:

http://www.salon.com/2012/11/14/salons_sexiest_man_of_2012_the_interview/

What’s next for you after football? You seem to have an activist streak; is that something you could see pursuing?

Probably through writing, yeah. I could probably do some good with that. As far as the other stuff, I’d be perfectly happy running the miniature hobby gaming store I have in Southern California. That would be kind of the life goal there: hang out at the shop, talk to people, play games.

Did you say “miniature gaming”?

Yeah, they’re little miniatures that you assemble, paint ‘em, and then battle against other people. It’s kind of like Risk and chess mixed together, only a lot more intricate.

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Probaly plays "Ultramarines"

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That's pretty cool, actually.

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Kamloops, BC

 kronk wrote:
That's pretty cool, actually.


Meh, I don't really care being sexy has nothing to do with your hobbies.
   
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Warwickshire

that's really cool.


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 Cheesecat wrote:
 kronk wrote:
That's pretty cool, actually.


Meh, I don't really care being sexy has nothing to do with your hobbies.


It kinda breaks the neck beard basement stereotype though.

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Kamloops, BC

Yeah, but most war gamers (or men in general) don't look like that, although I see what you mean it puts a more positive spin on the war-gamer image. But then again the "sexy nerd" thing has sort of become popularized now, so it's only a matter of time before war-gaming get's lumped into

that crowd.
   
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Chicago, Illinois

Thats quite awesome.

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 Jihadin wrote:
Probaly plays "Ultramarines"


Dude, he plays for the VIKINGS.... it is quite clear that he plays one of two chapers: the Soul Drinkers, or the Space Wolves
   
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 Jihadin wrote:
Probaly plays "Ultramarines"
Nope, he plays Tyranids.

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Yeah, Kluwe is a cool dude, I quasi met him once - has pretty legit nerd cred too, not some johnny come lately "I play Halo so I'm a nerd too!" crap.
   
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That's pretty cool.

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Nids, huh? I figured a Vikings player to have Space Wolves or something.

Nice to see a jock confessing a mortal sin: being a gamer.
   
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At this rate, david beckham, or sunny bill williams are the next ones to come out of the gamer "closet"
   
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I don't care about football, but he seems like a pretty interesting guy; he likes Vonnegut, wargaming and supports gay marriage; I guess he does break the jock stereotypes

 
   
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Chris Kluwe was also really active during the Players Lock-out the NFL had. He was a vocal advocate for the players and the player's union; often in fun and interesting ways.

Here is his response to a form letter Roger Goodell sent to all the players: http://nesn.com/2011/03/minnesota-viking-chris-kluwe-responds-to-roger-goodells-letter-with-creative-drawings-via-twitter/

He appears a lot on local radio stations, where his nickname is Chris" Warcraft" Kluwe. He's usually pretty funny and willing to laugh at himself.

Finally, he's a pretty good punter, who isn't afraid to tackle a guy.

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Birmingham, UK

I'm just glad someone else has stepped up to take the mantle of hot nerd from me.
   
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So we can add him to the list:

Robin Williams - Eldar player
Arnold Schwarzenegger - Ultramarines
Vin Diesel - D&D, Ork player
Simon Pegg - ??
Will Smith - ??


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I also heard that Jay and Silent Bob painted but didn't play.

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 Mr. Burning wrote:
I'm just glad someone else has stepped up to take the mantle of hot nerd from me.


So, now you're going to let yourself go? All pies, and ice-cream, and showers once a month from here on out?

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 MeanGreenStompa wrote:
So we can add him to the list:

Robin Williams - Eldar player
Arnold Schwarzenegger - Ultramarines
Vin Diesel - D&D, Ork player
Simon Pegg - ??
Will Smith - ??


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I also heard that Jay and Silent Bob painted but didn't play.


Ya can add these to that list too....
Jennifer Lopez- D&D
Weezer- D&D
Johnny Knoxville- D&D

Not too sure if any of these guys still do play of course, but I found them through a little google-fu....


 
   
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Birmingham, UK

 htj wrote:
 Mr. Burning wrote:
I'm just glad someone else has stepped up to take the mantle of hot nerd from me.


So, now you're going to let yourself go? All pies, and ice-cream, and showers once a month from here on out?


I take my cues form Johnny Depp, no showers at all.
   
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Lincoln, UK

 Mr. Burning wrote:
 htj wrote:
 Mr. Burning wrote:
I'm just glad someone else has stepped up to take the mantle of hot nerd from me.


So, now you're going to let yourself go? All pies, and ice-cream, and showers once a month from here on out?


I take my cues form Johnny Depp, no showers at all.


Are you also going down the ever increasingly absurd hat route? Admittedly, that might be constrained to his films, but unless you're wearing a stuffed mongoose and a Brighton's worth of beads on your head right now, I feel you're just not making the effort.

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must be the time of year or something.

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Fellow Gamer Nerds. We have found us a new comrade.

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Birmingham, UK

 htj wrote:
 Mr. Burning wrote:
 htj wrote:
 Mr. Burning wrote:
I'm just glad someone else has stepped up to take the mantle of hot nerd from me.


So, now you're going to let yourself go? All pies, and ice-cream, and showers once a month from here on out?


I take my cues form Johnny Depp, no showers at all.


Are you also going down the ever increasingly absurd hat route? Admittedly, that might be constrained to his films, but unless you're wearing a stuffed mongoose and a Brighton's worth of beads on your head right now, I feel you're just not making the effort.


No, no. The hats are fine and part of the 'lifestyle' I believe
   
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 Ensis Ferrae wrote:
At this rate, david beckham, or sunny bill williams are the next ones to come out of the gamer "closet"


I really don't think Beckham would, I don't think Victoria would let him

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Birmingham, UK

 Hlaine Larkin mk2 wrote:
 Ensis Ferrae wrote:
At this rate, david beckham, or sunny bill williams are the next ones to come out of the gamer "closet"


I really don't think Beckham would, I don't think Victoria would let him


That's only because he plays Grey Knights and she plays Tau. Though I am pretty sure she is bandwaggoning flying Necrons as we speak.
   
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Always cool to see "one of us" make a list for something or another.

Arnie plays Ultramarines? That's somehow not surprising at all, but it would have made my day if played 'Crons.

Also add Dame Judith Dench to the D&D player list. Vin Diesel got her into it on the Chronicles of Riddick set.

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