Does my collection of comic books count toward my knowledge of art and culture?
44%
Ummm, no. Comic books are for children.
- Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"Not much more to say about that." - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"My nephew loves comic books." - Kate Bailey, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I'm not saying that they're only for children, but they don't count as art and culture." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Are comic books even still made these days??" - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"Comic Books don't count." - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"Good to know the knowledge... but don't dedicate your life to it." - Sherika Mair, 29, from West Palm Beach, FL
"What are you, dumb?" - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"Another thing to keep on the DL." - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"Fine as a hobby.. not an obsession." - Deborah Lau, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"Grow up and read real books." - Miana DeGardeyn, 33, from Chicago, IL
"I'm sory but this is one type of literature I can't get into." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"There is something to be said for comic art...I'm just not sure what it is." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"Pathetic. No. Nor do they count as a literary collection." - Jill Hanner, 34, from Astoria, NY
"Not a fan of comic books... never got into them." - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"That just seems dorky to me." - Vicky Chivy, 26, from San Diego, CA
"Yea, please don't" - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"And please don't think I want to go to the comic book store with you." - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"I consider them kids' stuff." - Jessica G, 25, from Boca Raton, FL
"FYI if you attend one of those comic conventions...take it to your grave." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"Are any of them worth a lot of money? If not I think men-children are extremly unattractive." - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"Comics- just not my thing." - Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Know anything about Rousseau?" - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"Grow up!" - Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"If you're into comic books cool, that's your thing; as long as your not obsessed!" - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Are you the creator?" - Cat Davis, 25, from New York, NY
"Never got into them..." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"Don't really care about comic books." - Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"I don't care!" - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"And I don't consider your parents' basement 'your place.'" - Genevieve Melzer, 27, from San Francisco, CA
"Not really...but I love Archie comics." - Corey G, 25, from Chicago, IL
"I've never understood the comic book craze." - Kira Wilkinson, 27, from Washington, DC
"Grow up." - Lucy Malcolm, 26, from New York, NY
"Graphic novels, on the other hand, are not." - Vicky Kuo, 24, from San Diego, CA
"ugh" - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"Nerdy." - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"seriously" - Kylan Conroy, 24, from Chicago, IL
"I think you should be able to figure this one out!" - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"Maybe of superheroes and villans but not art and culture..." - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Not a turn on. A couple is fine, but I would prefer a collection of solid literature." - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Not your most attractive interest..." - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"It is okay if you like them...but art and culture is going a bit too far." - Ann Dang, 24, from San Diego, CA
"No but they're not only for children, just not art and culture." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"Put 'em away, I think they are silly." - Dominique Jackson, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"Please read a real book." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"That sounds harsh, I'm just not into them...nor have any of the guys I've dated." - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"You have them for nostalgic reasons right?" - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"Back to high school..."
8%
Well, only if they've been made into a movie.
- Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"Get a life." - Angela Lee, 23, from Cerritos, CA
"If it has been made into a movie then it's part of culture." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Meh" - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"I'm not into it but it's still cool." - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"Comic artists are artists too." - Jackie Rivera, 25, from Miami, FL
"Risky business, fellas. Comic books and video games are definitely on 'deal breakers' list." - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"I have no opinion on this whatsoever." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"I don't judge you for your collections, but art and culture?"
48%
Yes, it’s like understanding another universe.
- Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"Different strokes for different folks...." - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"I respect different forms of art." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"Comic book – I'll let this one slide." - Sara Jagodzinski, 24, from Carol Stream, IL
"Comic books are fun!" - Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"They better be good comic books." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"Geeky can be good. If you can explain them in everyday language, even better." - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"It shouldn't be the only aspect of art and culture you know - but, sure, why not?" - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Of course!!!! X-Men for life!" - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"It's still art.." - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"Whatever rocks your boat." - Britt Ancell, 26, from New York, NY
"Some of the best modern narratives come from comic books. It's totally a valid art-form." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"But this only applies to collector's editions and vintage comics...sorry fellas." - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"Yes, they are an important form of both. And it makes you geeky, which I like." - Pienby Laurence, 25, from Jersey City, NJ
"Something I will never understand, but am totally fascinated by." - Molly Millett, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"I LOVE comic book boys!" - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"You better have a good, deep reason for liking them, but sure." - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"It can count towards your knowledge of art, but hopefully you know more than just comic books." - Amber Sellers, 33, from Brooklyn, NY
"As long as it isn't the only thing." - Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"There is something about men and their comic books. I don't get it, but I don't judge it either." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"It's your thing." - Stephanie Singer, 30, from New York, NY
"But have some other interest other than just comic books." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"I wouldn't go that far, but I wouldn't knock you for your comic book obsession." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"Definitely a sub-culture and interest in something other than yourself is always attractive." - Miranda Elling, 32, from Chicago, IL
"However, I have 3 Frank Miller tattoos." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"It's not my thing, but who am I to judge." - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"Love and Rockets and V for Vendetta are my faves." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"It's a hobby. It's good to be passionate about something, even if it seems lame." - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"Sort of - depends on the comic. I'm open-minded." - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"A universe that I don't understand but still respect." - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"It better not be all you know." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"Comics are dorky but endearing I must admit." - Marisa Zupan, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"If someone hasn't yet recognized the significance of this, they're stuck in the dark ages." - Jessica Chang, 30, from Los Angeles, CA
"Graphic novels, super heroes... it's all good." - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"Teach me some, while you're at it." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"Everyone cultivates a well-rounded self differently." - Shannon Harknett, 24, from New Orleans, LA
"Childhood love." - Cheng-Cheng Lok, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"It shows personality." - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"If that is your thing... why not?" - Jen Gsell, 29, from Reston, VA
"I love x-men and dragonball. It shows that you still remember that kid inside of you." - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"I think it's sexy when a guy has an interest that he is extremely knowledgeable about." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"Love graphic novels. love good comic book series. It''s art!" - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"I like Dark Horse personally, but I'd date a Marvel Man." - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"If you love them then it's just part of your charm." - Senait Mengstab, 30, from San Francisco, CA
"I just hope that is not the breadth of your knowledge, otherwise you're doomed." - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"I think that comic book obsession is adorable." - Paula L, 28, from Miami, Florida
"That does not count." - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"A universe I have no clue about." - Wendy Liu, 23, from Alhambra, CA
"It's creative and I am an avid comic book fan!" - Wendy Farley, 44, from Charleston, SC
"Comics are cool as long as they're not your only reference to art/culture." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"Maybe you can take me there sometime!" - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"I think they are cool in the drawing aspect. Im not a fan tho."