June 2011
28 posts
WatchMiss USA passes a Star Wars quiz with flying colors. The questions start easy, but hang to the end. She really proves she knows her stuff. Love. This.
In Defense of the New Geek →
Great article by Jenna Busch. I wholeheartedly agree.
“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure...”
– William Gibson (via sovietpropaganda)
I want to hang this on my wall in bright red. Awesome.
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When Geeks Become Bullies: Part 2
My post “When Geeks Become Bullies” has been responded to by some friends, and some strangers, and I’d like to comment on their thoughts.
My very good friend Davit Nett sums up those thoughts and feelings very nicely in his post “Nerds, Outcasts, Bullies and Beauty Queens”.
In that post, he explains that the term “nerd” (in my case, “geek”)...
“You know how geek girls are called unicorns? Fuck that! I want to be called a...”
– Me, Jill Pantozzi, The Nerdy Bird :)
When Geeks Become Bullies
I’m getting really frustrated with this geek vs pandering hot girls, and geek exclusiveness bullshit. I haven’t weighed in because I generally feel that there will always be mean, small-minded assholes in the world and me getting upset isn’t going to change that.
But I’ve had enough. Its ENOUGH already.
Here’s what is so tragically sad about this. I think its safe to say that a large portion of...
looks like this jelly's seen it's last jam
It’s just as well. I don’t think I’m ready for that jelly.
okbjgm:
and it must be jelly, ‘cause jam don’t shake like that.
“‘Viral’ puts the focus squarely on one metric of success: number of views. Is...”
– My friend Thom launched himself a new blog for his birthday. You should follow it. Cause he’s super smart and a great writer. (via diablocodyisnotevenherrealname)
Abso-fuckin’-lutely.
ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE: BY JOHN CLEESE
ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE: BY JOHN CLEESE The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France’s white flag factory, effectively paralyzing...
Geek Girl Smash!: Help The Cheerleader - Probably... →
Hi! I’m the Jessica that is attached to Help the Cheerleader. You can find information on me at
www.awkwardembraces.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3473968/
http://twitter.com/#!/geekyjessica
http://thelxl.com/jessica/
You can also see here: http://www.indiegogo.com/Awkward-Embraces-Season-2 that I have previous experience with crowd funding. Clearly, as you can see from my website,...
