If My Children Programmed Wiscon

Panel Title: Theme Songs

Which is better: the theremin groove of Dr. Who or rockin' out to Buffy The Vampire Slayer? Would the latter be as peppy without the 'grr, argh' conclusion? What other media theme songs are worth listening to? Discuss!


Panel Title: Monsters: Scary or Silly?

Are you scared of monsters? Or do you laugh whenever they appear? Maybe you imagine you're a monster yourself, sometimes. How do production choices affect your perceptions? How do other factors influence them--for example, dinner, constipation, or how loud the dog was in the back yard this afternoon? In fact, aren't dogs a lot scarier than monsters, really?


Panel Title: Martial Arts: Not Just For Commercials

You may still be working on your language skills, but don't neglect those large motor movements! We'll re-enact our favorite action scene sequences from commercials and television episodes. Block! Block! Plus a Top Five Scenes Featuring Dr. Who Running Away list.


Panel Title: Why Won't Mommy Let Me Look At That Shelf?

How do our parents expect us to become fans if they won't even let us look at (and gnaw upon) the books they love?