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Felicia Day is a self confessed video game addict, she's known as the Queen of Geek, turning a successful acting career into an online video series. She says the digital world opens up new opportunities for women in acting - by lowering the entry bar - and allowing them to create less stereotypical female characters.
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#FeliciaDay is a self confessed video game addict, she's known as the #QueenofGeek , turning a successful acting career into an online video series. She says the digital world opens up new opportunities for women in acting - by lowering the entry bar - and allowing them to create less stereotypical female characters. bbc.in/1ieWBmd

[@BenCrookes]

Well I wasn't expecting to see Felicia Day on the Beeb today!

[@SamMcKeown]

That's some good exposure right there. Shame ***** couldn't tag Felicia or Geek & Sundry though.

[@YuriyBilousov]

_known as the Queen of Geek_ topkek

[@StephMcAlea]

Every day is Felicia Day.

[@BenEllisAkaGru]

Was not expecting to see Queen of geek Felicia Day on *****. What's the occasion that her majesty graces us Brits with her presence?

[@poskeegget8043]

Felicia Day, the woman that made me realize that retro is still cool. . . and got me to dig up my old, old gaming consoles. . . and relate to the swearing that goes on in Co-optitude.

[@sashaflip7450]

She’s so awesome. I love all her work and I love watching her game.

[@Burning_014]

Can anyone explain to me where all the hate is coming from and why people call her a 'disgusting' person? I always liked Felicia Day a lot but it seems like i've missed something?

[@christinekirby1]

its about this whole stupid gamergate bullshit. She showed support for some women in gaming who were being harassed by some assholes and then gets backlash herself because of it. Then she wrote a blog post about why she was afraid to talk about gamergate, and got more backlash from it. Apparently, these children who hate her for having a different opinion based partly on her experiences is wrong and she needs to share the same view as everyone else.

[@Nelcomarproductions]

yeah those same women who lied to create controversy. Also just because you disagree with some one does not mean you hate them. its called criticism, which you know nothing about.

[@Luka1180]

+Christine Kirby Huh, I actually thought she was against the GamerGate stuff?

[@hatsunemikusleftnostril]

Lukas Sprehn She is. I really don't care about the whole Gamergate thing, but I am a fan of her as an actor and writer.

[@Yatsura2]

Saying _"I hate her"_ is not criticism and does indeed mean you hate her... (duh...)

[@basteque_]

Felicia is perfect 💓💓💓💓

[@gurhancin972]

She was a game addict in SPN too :D

[@fidelitycreate]

I often come back to watch this video. It reminds me when I first discovered Geek & Sundry and all the original KZbin personalities and original content. It reminds me of the excitement I felt of a new wave entering the world. A new paradigm. Something that I could be a part of. I know those days are over but it's nice to be reminded that I can still experience that child like wonder when something or someone invites me in and it felt like Felicia was at the centre of the whole thing. It really was exciting times.

[@1Surge]

Mmm, so you saw her in person?

[@fidelitycreate]

@@1Surge I tried to many times but I never spoke to her properly. There was always something in the way. lol.

[@rasheedknox2140]

Totally understand. Watching the guild again now

[@sashaflip7450]

Felicia is still the queen of everything. She’s an amazing and talented person.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Seat Geek

[@makemyday5161]

I was just looking online for KZbinr authors and she came up so I was seeing what she's all about

[@infiniteprismcoll]

Isn't felicia in Supernatural acting Charlie? O.O

[@funsamgaming]

Great for doing story, you barely touched on a lot of what she has accomplished. She's a great personality/Actress/Producer/Writer etc followed her in Eureka, Buffy and Supernatural she was in. Also Guild show one of biggest web series, done multiple pop videos even had a character in expansion pack for Dragon Age 2 based on her; and starred in the Dragon Age web series. If you never heard of her, you must be new to the internet.

[@Nelcomarproductions]

or she is not as big as you claim. those accomplishments are compared to other people.

[@connorforce01]

My Dude what about in New Vegas, she was fantastic there!

[@TransGuyShane]

Weird how I am seeing this 8 years later lol I have loved felicia since buffy and the guild was brilliant ♡

[@KaitlynMata]

I don’t understand all this hate. Felicia is so talented. (producer, actress on TV and online, and violinist. Her violin skills also got her accepted into Juilliard which she turned down.)

[@1mlannen]

some people are just jealous of her success. I think she is very talented and very successful. MKL&ML

[@x-editingismylife-x8522]

My precious baby girl!😍😍😍 Felicia is a queen

[@robbietgmthegoldenminecart7146]

Felicia let me say you voiced Veronica so well you are my favorite person and Veronica is a absolutely a great companion I'm hoping you be in more of fallout games as Veronica if she gets to be inmore fallout games

[@1mlannen]

Just watched all of Eureka, loved your part so had to look you up. You go girl. MKL&ML

[@kiba6601]

As a geek a don't see her as my queen. Geek cultural should never have a hierarchy

[@khatack]

There's no such thing as 'geek culture'. It's just some bullshit that was made up to market stuff to hopeless losers. Even back when the term geek was actually used as mostly derogatory word, the insult also carried within a modicum of respect as it was used with the assumption that the person it was attached to had intellect and knowledge. Nowdays it's just a banner for any loser who can say 'Star Wars' and 'Lightsaber'.

[@Anilord000]

@@khatack I dont think thats entirely true. There was a geek/nerd culture even when it was more shunned upon, but like you said now its for any hipster ass to hop on after saying they like star wars or "love the star trek movies"(the new ones ofcourse).

[@VexylObby]

Did not expect to see this in my feed, along with other of Felicia's productions.

[@timflavin7090]

Nice, even a cameo of Trisha Hershberger

[@Lazypanda03]

I wish she would do more of The Guild

[@anwarrazali2832]

I love her acting

[@hatsunemikusleftnostril]

I think that although the title "Queen of the Geeks" may be a bit of an exaggeration, she was one of the first women to have created an entire show to geekdom, so it's not like it's completely baseless.

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

love the concept of her in The Guild. as for the real life Felicia I do not know and will not judge the character based on her Real life issues and views.

[@beanclay4154]

All Hail The Queen

[@tatemick1]

CHARLIE!!!

[@harshbutt]

Since when was she known as the "Queen of Geek"? o_O

[@zoemasterofair4861]

harshbutt since spn Charlie the hacker

[@SakBatOfficial]

I love your hair

[@nerd1017]

she is my idol

[@justinog83]

Muy buen video.

[@alberttetley]

awesome

[@killerfishfinger]

1:27 Trisha!

[@ffatheranderson]

Wish you obtain the happy that one you wish for. Dear Felicia. You are make 2 my last years, I don't know what would I do if some dame I wasn't seen supernatural show with your first participation. This words might mean nothing for you, or may be some thing, but for me it was one of the best 2 years of my life, when I was started following you grow and your shows. They are presents for me till today. :) be happy!

[@harbinger686]

Veronica

[@meedily]

“Women have such a large influence because the bar is so low” is not the reason. That’s the dumbest Logic I’ve heard. They have a big influence because there are so few women in relation to men in that sphere and it turns out men are mostly attracted to women so they find content containing women more appealing. It’s the same reason why women have more influence in porn.

[@zoemasterofair4861]

Who is here because of spn

[@m2dv_]

I know Felicia is talking, but I only ear Veronica.

[@diogenes848]

You'd think the English would be better at labeling noble titles. Lady Day is one of the daughters of one of the minor Geek houses. She's from House Whedon. Not even remotely a Great house of Geek but certainly compelling lineage to be sure. Their great contribution was the Firefly saga and that has earned them the love of the people of the Geek kingdom. Lady Day had no role in that venture but her Sire Sir Whedon and Sir Nathan Fillion have earned great renowned in the kingdom for their service. This is not to suggest that Sir Whedon has not made many other fine contributions. Cabin in the Woods described the core religion of Geek was a sign of his deep piety to the reigning faith of Geek... We stand of course in terrified submission to a pantheon of Evil Elder Gods... Cthulhu and Murphy are two of the biggest names but there's always room for more. There is no hope before our Gods. Their wrath is as inevitable as their hunger for the souls and misery of all existence and all one can do is make blood sacrifices at their alters to prolong their slumber. But Lady Day being a Queen? Her Sire, Lord Whedon is not even a Duke or Baron of Geek. Her house is so far down the Royal succession that the Geek Kingdom would basically have to suffer near total genocide for so much as her Sire to have a chance at the throne. Upon what basis does the BBC cite her claim to the throne of Geek? Did she Marry into one of the Great Geek houses? The throne is in contention. You know your war of the Roses? Well, we have three Great houses of Geek vying for the throne. The war has gone on for decades and there is much bitterness on the issue. There is Linus Trovald of House Linux. There sigel is a Penguin for some reason. William Gates of House Microsoft. Their sigel is generally a money sign... because they have all the money. And House Rainbow Fruit is being run by the Steward of the Black Turtleneck since the death Saint Steven of Jobs. However, it is hard to argue that House Linux is not a more more imposing Geek House if only for its Geekyness than House Microsoft and of course, House Rainbow Fruit has already laid claim to the throne of the Hipster kingdom so I'm not sure they have the resources to sustain two claims to two different thrones at this moment. So yeah... baffling that the BBC... being the media outlet funded by the British government and presumably staffed with British people... doesn't understand how royal titles work. You still have nobility... actual nobility... and you don't know how any of this works apparently. How is it that I... a self taught craftsman in the Geek Kingdom know more than thee on the subject of kings and queens? :-D FYI: House "rainbow fruit" is not a homosexual reference... look at Apple's original logo - it's a rainbow apple. Yes, I live in Geek. Apparently the BBC doesn't know anything about my culture or people. How very disappointing.

[@teleportingpotatoe]

mbruh

[@diogenes848]

@@teleportingpotatoe That was a great post. I apologize for nothing.

[@johnfflowers2237]

Felicia Day!!!! OMG i just realised ur veronica!!! and im such a supernatural fan too hahahahahaha im such a dweeb

[@dougmort7456]

it's depressing that people consider her the "Queen of geek"

[@Nelcomarproductions]

just alot of simps and white knight. Alpha gamer males know she is none of that.

[@archmagus1510]

how long is she in holywood?buffy was alooooong time ago.i know she played some stuff in supernatural.but she is same age as chris pratt and look at him now.i think holywood doesnt care about felicia at all.wil wheaton at lleast had his life role on the star trek deck.

[@user-cr8vy2hs7o]

Self proclaimed king of geeks. Nobody but her fanbase would agree with that.

[@Ulkomaalainen]

Which may or may not be bigger than the fanbase of wwwpwndcom. Really, you do not have to like her - many don't, many do, most do not have a strong opinion. But in this field she is a well known name with a lot of fans (and a lot of support, regularily raising money from fans for continuations of shows).

[@Chocopacotaco1413]

And who named her queen? I certainly did not voter for her and when is lowering the bar a good thing? (monty python joke but I am series)

[@periurban]

Is it just me or is Felicia Day the bizarre love child of Jennifer Saunders and Victoria Wood. Shame she's got that video game addiction thing. Perhaps we should all turn our obsessions and addictions into Paypal buttons and KZbin channels. Anyone wanna pay to watch me shout at the telly and wax my belly button fluff. I can make Smurfs!

[@Nelcomarproductions]

Queen of geeks you are not.

[@destiel7]

Charlie spn❤❤

[@NINNINJANAIL]

Bye Felicia!

[@IamLucky87]

Congrats Felicia your the queen of a sideshow attraction that bites the heads off of chickens geek- a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!!

[@PeachPlastic]

Does anyone else find it a bit weird that everything she says sounds so nasal? I can't tell if it's on purpose or if there's actually something wrong with her nose and she made it her trademark or something. - This question is mostly irrelevant, yes, but I wonder every time I see her. It's kinda cute though.

[@KaitlynMata]

Realllyyyy late reply but she was probably sick during this. She doesn’t sound as nasally as this.

[@1ButtonDash]

never saw what was the big deal with her, like if I saw her somewhere I literally would not care at all. FAR from starstruck and I don't consider her a hollywood celeb

[@borisc6574]

Is this all bbc has to show

[@blazednlovinit]

did it miss something out?

[@LeonArdoDoV]

wow sucks))

[@Daggerfall40]

Nice haircut, if you're into that "feminist lesbian" look. Also, queen? I don't remember voting for her.

[@Liv-hk7zi]

You don't vote for.... Eh... Nevermind.

[@leprom4rvel]

short hair.....:( is terrible

[@shreknet]

Why? She looks great with or without. Why does short hair threaten so many men? Does it peer into their own insecurities?

[@shreknet]

tobbe91862 Interesting response. I can't speak for women or Felicia but I'm certain she isn't insecure and choose the hairstyle because she wanted to try something new. I think you misunderstood my comment but thanks anyway for your imput :)

[@Luka1180]

+shreknet Ever heard the term "preference"? Do you comprehend it? And no, I do not care how old this comment is :)

[@necrobastard5760]

Two things wow is hardly a game, more like a social media device. Also 12 hours a day hardly constitutes addiction, talk to me when you've spent 48 hour straight playing a real game I.e. Super Mario bros ninja gaiden, doom or hell dark souls for crying out loud. Queen of geek, I bet she's never once leaped or had to play a cleric

[@necrobastard5760]

Supposed to be larped not leaped.

[@maia8499]

not only has she larped... but she had played someone larping in a very popular tv show soooo

[@LordSpleach]

The Guild is one of the worst shows I have ever seen.