The Origin of ‘Trolling’ – It’s Not What You Think!

Plot twist! According to the fine word nerds at Merriam-Webster, internet “trolling” doesn’t come from grumpy bridge trolls demanding riddles, it comes from fishing!

Yep, trolling is a fishing technique where you drag bait behind a moving boat hoping something bites. Online trolls do the same thing, except instead of catching fish, they’re hoping to hook you into a pointless argument.

So next time someone’s trying to stir the pot online, remember: they’re not magical cave beasts but just really bad fishermen looking for attention.

And the goblin connection? Total coincidence. But hey, if the shoe fits…

[Source: Merriam-Webster | Via MC]





Earth is Space Australia to Aliens

A fun sci-fi thread about how our planet could be just like “Space Australia” to aliens.

[Space Australia]

Today’s Hot Deals: Google Pixel 9a Unlocked Smartphone, Tile Slim Wallet Finder, Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Portable Air Compressor, and MORE!

Hot Deals for August 4

For today’s edition of our Hot Deals post here are some of the best deals we stumbled on while browsing the web this morning! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

–Google Pixel 9a with Gemini Unlocked Android Smartphone – $499.00 $399.00

–Tile by Life360 Slim Wallet Finder Bluetooth Tracker and Item Locator (2-PACK) – $54.99 $35.99

–WESTREE Dual Monitor Stand Riser with Two Drawers – $49.99 $28.39

–7″ HD Portable Carplay/Android Auto Wireless Touch Screen – $69.99 $39.99

–Targus 15.6″ Intellect Advanced Slim Laptop Backpack – $52.99 $30.85

–Portable Air Compressor/Tire Inflator with LED Light – $29.99 $14.99

–Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler (20 oz) – $29.99 $23.99

–Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteGo Milk Frother – $799.99 $499.99

–Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Rolling Cooler with Wheels (62-Quart) – $74.99 $59.99

–Microsoft Office Professional 2021 – $49.97

–Microsoft Windows 11 Pro or Home – $29.99

–1minAI: Lifetime Subscription – Why choose between ChatGPT, Midjourney, GoogleAI, and MetaAI when you could get them all in one tool? – $234.00 $29.97

If Batman Was a Real Billionaire, He’d Be the Real Supervillain

Yeah, sure, Gotham is now safe… but at what cost?

In this brutally hilarious animated sketch, Batman doesn’t punch criminals anymore, he hires them! The Joker’s plan to poison the water system? Too late, Bats already owns it. Penguin’s big reveal plan? Covered by state-run media. And all those henchmen? Now working minimum wage at a Bat-branded fulfillment center, paid in… Bat-Bucks. Yes, Bat-Bucks.

Forget crime on the streets: this Batman privatized the streets. Hospitals? Bought. Judges? Bought. Public trust? Oh, he’s been data-mining that for years.

By the end, even the villains are left saying, “Riddle me this: What the hell, dude?”