I remember a time when this revelation would actually get the nerd culture demographic excited.

Once upon a time, they would have been thrilled to see a public figure like him (especially a politician) express an interest in something people are usually quick to dismiss as frivolous.

Now, they take that common ground they have with him and use it to demonize him. The 180 pop culture pundits have taken on social and political issues never ceases to astound me.