Misti Dawn
Meow! Meet Misti Dawn, the nerdiest girl in porn.
For Misti Dawn, nerdiness and porn go hand-in-hand. Pornography has after all, long been a favorite past time amongst geeks. Hell, even AVN and CES happen the same week in Vegas every year. So why not cater specifically to those fidgety, awkward individuals? For Misti Dawn, it's easy. Her nerdiness isn't an act. The self-proclaimed "nerdiest girl in porn" is a genuine video game-loving, social media savvy, tattooed computer geek with a horny side... and her fans love it.
In October 2010, MethodShop.com named Misti one of the top 15 porn stars who Tweet. We were immediately flooded with glowing emails and tweets from her fans and that article has consistently been one of the top pages on MethodShop ever since.
The nerds love Misti and they wanted more. We had to do something. After a flurry of tweets, we were able to squeeze in an interview with Misti in between shoots. We asked her about the importance of social media, gaming, the porn industry, and what exactly makes her so nerdy. Misti even emailed us some very sexy pictures... nothing X-rated, but they are probably NSFW.
Here's our interview with the "nerdiest girl in porn," Misti Dawn. Enjoy! |
So "Misti Dawn" is your real birth name, not a stage name. Was it your destiny to do porn?
Indeed it is my real name. And I don't know what destiny has in store for me just yet, but there is more for sure to come.
You are the self-proclaimed "nerdiest girl in porn." What constitutes being a nerd, in your opinion?
It's in my genetics.
Do people ever get you, Misti Dawn the geeky porn star, mixed up with Misty Dawn Thomas, chairwoman of the Ani-Stohini/Unami Nation and founder of the Native American Home School Association?
More often than I can count! 
You've been a Suicide Girl and part of the Burning Angel family. How did you find the progression into hardcore porn?
I'm actually no longer associated with either company due to differences of where I wanted my career path to go. I don't want to be seen as "alt" anymore. I want to be treated like a normal performer. The path to hardcore just seems natural to me in my personal exploration.
Do you find that being labeled as an "alternative" porn star comes with any negative connotations, as far as the assumption that it's not as good as mainstream pornography?
Yes I do. You are always treated as the bad girl, party, etc. My goal is to reform tattoos being exclusively "alt". People who know me will tell you I don't really fit into an "alt" category. |
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Tattoos used to be associated with rockers, bikers and ex-cons. But it seems now the nerds have taken over the "tattooed image." You've said your tattoos don't have any specific or deep, personal meanings. But are they an outlet for your geekiness?
I'm not sure where you read they are meaningless. I have my mom tattooed on me so obviously they have some meaning, right? Ha! I do think it's funny the geeks have taken over tattoos. It's very true we have.

Misti taking a nap.
What do you have in mind for future tattoos? Maybe a yellow rose like MethodShop's our own Gia Pace?
A video game-themed sleeve for my other arm.
Speaking of games, which games have been keeping you up at night lately. Which games are you looking forward to in the future and what's your all-time favorite?
I can't wait for the new Elder Scrolls. All time favorite game is Sweet Home for the NES.
Your console of choice is Xbox 360 and you've publicly given out your gamertag (MEOWMISTIDAWN). Aren't you constantly bombarded with notifications and friend invites while you're trying to play?
Yes, luckily your friend lists max out at 100. So once it's full, no one can get through to mess with my game play.
Musically, what are you into?
Electro, pop, dubsstep, indie, and alt country.
MethodShop.com listed you as one of the top 15 porn stars who Tweet. How important is Twitter and social media to what you do?
It is extremely important to reach people and market your personal brand.
You definitely don't hold anything back with your Tweets (@MeowMistiDawn), which is what makes following you so great to follow on Twitter. But do you feel like there's a line you shouldn't cross when posting personal information?
I do hold back on public forums. I will never call out anyone individually. No need to make it personal and it look looks tacky.

Tacos and bondage. Welcome to Misti's Twitter Account.
Is your family supportive of your work? In other interviews, you've mentioned being ousted from the Mormon Church.
My family is very supportive and loving. The church thing did not bother me since I've been agnostic for some time now. My family thought the church was rather hypocritical.
How has Misti Dawn changed from the girl from Henderson, Kentucky to a porn star in L.A.? Is it a night and day difference? Do you ever look back at your life in two parts?
I don't feel I am any different. I've just found a place where I fit in as I am.
You are a weather girl for Jane's Addiction's Dave Navarro's radio show Dark Matter in L.A. How did that come about?
He called me about two years ago while my friend was on his show about our Tweets and we just stayed in touch. He kept calling every week.
Name one male and one female you haven't worked with yet but would really, really, like to.
Female: Jenna Haze; Male: Anthony Rossano
What do you have in the way of future projects to wet fans' appetites?
My website re-launch with lots of nerdy sex scenes, DP's and gang bangs!
Any final comments?
Check out on my blog or tweet with me @MeowMistiDawn.
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