TL;DR: People be dumb.

  • Flying SquidOP
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    43 months ago

    I’m sure that’s it for some people and I personally like him, but he does have a bit of an ego on him and I think that turns people off.

    • @grue
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      63 months ago

      Is Bill Nye’s ego not at least as large, though?

      (I feel like I should point out that I don’t think either of them are wrong for having a bit of an ego. It’s really hard to be right all the time and surrounded by a sea of idiots without turning into an exasperated jerk – frankly, I think they should both be commended for resisting assholery as well as they do.)

      • Flying SquidOP
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        23 months ago

        I honestly barely pay attention to BIll Nye because I used to watch him on Almost Live, so it’s basically impossible for me to take him seriously, so you’re asking the wrong person.

        • @grue
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          23 months ago

          Admittedly, I never watched Bill Nye Saves the World, so I don’t know firsthand how egotistical (or otherwise) he was. But still, that title alone says something…

          I did watch the obscure Planet Green show Living with Ed, however, in which Bill Nye was portrayed as the rival/antagonist and kind of an asshole. Who knows how much that was being played up for the camera, though.

          • Flying SquidOP
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            33 months ago

            Bill’s TV career started in sketch comedy (hence me being unable to take him seriously), so I wouldn’t be shocked if it was played up for the cameras.

      • Flying SquidOP
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        03 months ago

        I probably would as well, but Sagan didn’t and that’s a skill that’s very hard to master. Unfortunately, that’s also a very necessary skill when trying to communicate science with people ready to attack you.