When people think geeks and gaming, they often associate the name with video games. But what a great many onlookers don’t realize is that many board games also have factored into our utter geek fandom. In other words, when not controlling pixels or polygons, these games are the next place you were likely to find […]
Here’s an enlightening infographic listing 52 of the world’s most contagious falsehoods, all organized by colored topic (orange for food, pink for body, green for nature, etc…) Kudos to David McCandless from Information is Beautiful for the awesome work he did on this! Be sure to click on the infographic below to get an enlarged […]
PBS’ Space Time has posed some interesting questions and theories about the galaxy and its potential areas and inhabitants. In this run, they bring up aliens and speculate on whether or not it is irrational to believe in them. It’s quite strange we can be aware we are in a galaxy that is essentially unfathomably […]
80 fact about the ’80s… because the 80s were awesome, even though some seem to think that the day the 90s died, all joy died. Also, did you know that Yoda was originally named Buffy? Yes, I know, this is kind of disturbing, especially considering our love for one of the most popular vampire slayers […]
Sesame Street has really upped their game over the last few years. Adding pure satire and parody that is clearly aimed at parents more than the children. Recently, they did a spoof of the brilliant Michael Keaton masterpiece, Birdman, and though you will have to have seen the movie to understand how well it fits, […]
Check out this short video explaining the origins these common symbols: Bluetooth, USB, Peace, Power, and the Apple Command Key. Interesting stuff. [BuzzFeedVideo]
It is hard to not get sucked into the twisted yet enchanting world of Adventure Time. From its zany cast of characters to its complicated and somewhat adult story lines, it is a show that can appeal to all. And what better way to represent that fevered fandom than with some Adventure Time themed boots […]
Though we can all admit we thought the original, white costumed versions of the stormtroopers we saw in the first Star Wars movies were quite intimidating and awesome, many variations have come since. It would also be safe to say not all the versions of stormtroopers were as cool or as necessary as the original. […]
As a geek, one cannot undermine the power film had over us at becoming what we are today. From taking us to the far reaches of the universe in vessels we had only dreamed about until that point, to showing us dragons as we always imagined them, film and geekdom go hand-in-hand. And there are […]
Cats and dogs have a very strange relationship. Though dogs are often bigger and stronger, some will see a cat and pretty much lose their minds. That, my friends, is exactly what happens here when this adorable dog going for a stroll notices a massive, inflatable, black cat, poised as if it’s ready to strike. […]