Two Simple Questions

[feilongfan]

I know some of my LJ friends went to the Merlin Panel at London MCM Expo. I have two simple questions.

1. How long was the panel session?
2. Were there as many male fans as female fans at Merlin Panel and autograph signing session?

I watched some video footage. I didn't see/hear any male fan asking questions. The other day someone joked that the

Comments

[accordingtomel]

Aww, that quote about Colin and Bradley is very cute!! *hugs Colin and Bradley* :D

[feilongfan]

I want to hug them both as well.

[rodneyscat]

1. The panel lasted a little under an hour (13.05 - 14.00)
2. I couldn't really tell how many males in the audience of the panel were actually there for Merlin, all I know is there were no (as far as remember) questions from guys. There were quite a number of men queuing for the autograph session, significantly fewer than women though (I'd say 1/4 or 1/3?), different ages. Hardly any kids.

[feilongfan]

Thank you for the info. I am looking forward to the complete video of the panel session. Hope it will appear on YT someday.

I know some people are more into collecting autographs from celebrities. So I am not surprised that they appear in the queue for signing autographs.

[tenshunts]

I think it was a boy who asked the question about anime resulting in a look of mystification from Bradley!

Oh, and if you listen carefully to Bradley's story of the football crunching episode, Colin replies by invoking fire "forbearnar!".

Oh the boys. To die for.

[feilongfan]

what does "forbearnar" mean?

[feilongfan]

gwy, where is your icon from? Who posted the original picture? There're too many of them, I lost tracking of all the posts.

[rodneyscat]

Butting in here: voila.

[feilongfan]

:D Thanks! Better go to sleep now.

[estioe]

Have you seen all the ones posted by J9apollo? :D They are so awesome. I'm seriously considering making a transcript of what they say.

Oh! Remember the infamous blue girl slasher? Watch. *huge cringe* Seriously? She needs to stop. There's a reason why we don't talk about the slash with the actors/etc.

I also checked out a video where Johnny talks about the Arthur/Gwen relationship development and just like I thought. No cheers, no claps from the audience. Total silence. I totally catched Colin and Polly checking out the audience to see their expressions and Colin seems to nod to himself, like he knows the pairing isn't popular or something.

I love that comment from Anthony. :D

[feilongfan]

What did that blue girl say about slash this time? I cannot hear clearly. Thanks for the links by the way, I'll check them out when I am back home.

[estioe]

Let me write up a transcript. She seems nervous (as she should), but I understand.

[feilongfan]

Thanks mate!

[estioe]

Okay, here's the transcript. This girl talks really really fast, let me just say. And she talks. And talks. And keeps on talking. And I had to re-watch this, like 50, times. Still, I can't get enough of Colin's grin. *dies a little at the cuteness* And OH GOD, Johnny's expression when she mentions Arthur/Merlin. *cringe cringe cringe* And I think we now know who was the person waving that huge "I love Colin Morgan/Arthur/Merlin" banner.

Bradley: Hello!
Slasher girl: Konichiwa! (Means hello is Japanese). I'm told you're not allowed to-
Man in charge of the line: Just get in line (I cant understand the rest here)
Slasher girl: Thank you very much.
Man: No problem.
Bradley: What's your name?
Girl: Hannah.
Bradley: You were blue last time, right?
Girl: I didn't think you would recognise me. I have the photos in my bag but I wasn't allowed-you weren't allowed to sign them.
Bradley: You were the Arthur/Merlin fan, I remember.
Girl: Yeah, I was told later that it's an unwritten fangirls code. Don't mention the slash.
Bradley: Fangirls code

[estioe]

Also, let me know if you want me to transcribe what the cast is saying in J9apollo's videos. :)

[kasiowy]

If I may interrupt - that would be beyond awesome! &hearts

[feilongfan]

Thanks! Just arrived at office. I NEED find a time to watch J9apollo's videos first, then I will let you know if I need your help.

OMG, she shouldn't mention it to Johnny. Johnny is the person who always talks about Arthur/Gwen, their true romance blah, blah. OH NO!