Geek Love: Ep. 1 - Brony Friend Zone (Alex)

Geek Love!

Alex is a true geek among geeks. Still living with his parents, this 25-year-old, board game loving, brony classifies his love life as a mix between "Forever Alone" and "Socially Awkward Penguin." Constantly finding himself stuck in the "friend zone," he decides to try his luck at Sci-Fi Speed Dating and see if he can find the redhead of his dreams. Will Alex be able to find Geek Love?

Dating has never been easy, but try dating in a Darth Vader mask or Wonder Woman ensemble. When comic and sci-fi fanatics can't find someone to share their passion, they turn to Ryan Glitch, founder of Sci-Fi Speed Dating. Glitch sets up speed dating sessions at events such as Comic-Con, bringing like-minded people together to embrace their idiosyncrasies and find love. Geek Love takes viewers inside the fascinating world of Sci-Fi dating for an insider's look into the lives of these eccentric singles and their journey to find love. New episodes every Thursday!

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Credits:
Executive Producers
LAUREN LEXTON
TOM ROGAN

Co-Executive Producer
DANIEL HOPPS

Senior Story Producer
SUSIE DELAVA

Story Producer
TERRENCE SALMOND

Senior Producer
EVANGELINE FABIA

Consulting Producer
JOE CORRELL

Associate Producer
BRIDGET DECARLO

Field Producer
JULIAN COUTTS
JULIE O'NEILL
REBECCA ROBERTS

Director of Photography
ALISON KELLY
REBECCA ROBERTS

Supervising Editor
BETH DEWEY

Editors
MARK GILLINS
HUNTER VENABLE

Production Manager
DEB JACKSON

Production Coordinator
KELLIE WESTON

Consulting Director
MARK LAFLEUR

Shooter/Producer
JOSHUA MAYES

Camera Operators
JASON DERCK
ITTAI ESHED
BRANDON FRYMAN

Assistant Camera
JOHN O'CONNELL-HANNON
MAGGIE RIMASSA

Audio
JONAH TORREANO
JASON HEMMERLIN

Post Production Supervisor
DAN WIRSIG

Post Production Coordinator
KEVIN PAYNE

Online Editor
ERIN KRAMER

Colorists
ADRIAN VALLIS
ANDREW VAN DORN

Graphics
TRANCE
THE LOBBY INC.
SYDNEE DAVIDSON
JOHNATHAN MASTRON

Web Consultant
JOHNATHAN MASTRON

Assistant Editors
AARON FRISCIA

Post Production Sound Facility
WILDWOODS, INC

Re-recording Mixer
CLIFF CALABRO

Executive in Charge of Production
MICHAEL BOUSON

VP of Post Production
WILL PISNIESKI

V.P. of Business Affairs
PAUL HALPERIN

Director of Technical Operations
SYLVAN GRIMM

S.V.P. of Development
HELGA EIKE

FOR IGN
Director of Content
GRANT THOMPSON

Produced by
Authentic Entertainment, LLC, an Endemol company, for IGN ENTERTAINMENT, INC

Special thanks to NYCC, Jeff, Tracy, Val, and all of Ryan's managers.

Also thanks to Peter Tatara, Kathleen Wamser and the whole ReedPOP team

And a very special thanks to the City of New York

[SuperNickRad]

Why do Bronies get so upset about being friendzoned? I thought friendship was magic.

[BarefootIguana]

He shaved in the exact place he should’ve grown out his beard

[derpderpderpPSN]

I was debating whether to skip the gym today, but after watching this video I decided to go.

EDIT: Just came back. Feels good man.

[PicklesRTasty]

>go to place where women are massively outnumbered by men
>get surprised when getting a date is hard

[fooglez]

5:02 Someone literally tipped their fedora and did a m’lady, I can’t believe it’s real.

[AstroReviews]

she compared...bronys to mmo
i cant breathe.

[Knight-brolaire]

2:20 "I'm a brony" Good for you bro, the first step is admitting you have a problem.

[obiwankenobi]

“Socially awkward Penguin” Jesus it’s like all the awkward kids that thought they were funny I knew in high school

[jujuman]

Sad to see so much hate, Alex is a genuinely nice guy. He's articulate, intelligent, has kind eyes and is genuinely looking for someone to connect with... Its sad that it gets over looked.

[evs]

At least he’s not an incel and he lowkey seems like a nice person.

[cultured_recruit_legionary]

I'm genuinely curious how Bronies and MMOers are in the same group according to Carolyn. I never felt so insulted ever in my life.

[pancakespushups]

Wonder if Alex made progress in his life. I really hope he made a difference in his life.

[asnaeb]

SPOILER:

5:02 "ladies, do not use this as an exersize to perfect your friendzoning technique"

Ending: Flawless friendzone

[KamikazeKateTalks]

This. It was a speed date. She is being accused of friendzoning someone who she only talked to for probably less than 10 minutes. They weren't even friends. Who knows why she told him no afterwards, but she did let him know pretty quickly it sounds like so he wouldn't get too attached.

[Poised_Pattrick]

I literally only clicked on this to see Master Cheif get a gf, but that was just clickbait I guess🤷‍♂️

[vitalinov]

It's his eyes, always darting around fearfully; his mannerisms, closed off, uncomfortable; he needs self-confidence, to stop being self-conscious. Lift weights, diet, groom and be more assertive.

[apollosgadfly]

“So what type of girl do you want to meet at Con?”

“You, but not hyper.”

*So you have chosen death*

[icecreamlarry]

That neckbeard shave is like having a huge bald spot and letting your hair grow out

[takeahint]

"What type of girl would you like to meet there"

"you"

urgh brother... the first thing you need to do is cut that girl out of your life because it's going to be painful every time you speak to her.

Then lose weight.

Take up boxing just for the self-confidence boost.

[j-sun]

Alex seems like a solid and sweet dude. He doesn’t give off any creepy vibes. I hope things have gotten better for him.