Sep 19, 2012  •  In Geek, Giveaways

Giveaway: Geeky T-Shirts from 604Republic (Two Winners!)

Who doesn’t like making statements through their apparel? And what geek wouldn’t proudly publicize his/her obsessions with a witty t-shirt design? Enter 604Republic — At 604Republic, we’re nerds in love with pop-culture and all things geeky. We started this store because we believe that everyone has an obsessive passion for something and that we shouldn’t be afraid […]

Sep 12, 2012  •  In Art/Design, Geek, Toys, Video Games

Geektastic Hungry Hungry Hippos Mod

I am majorly crushing on this Koopa-themed Hungry Hungry Hippos game, lovingly modified by Donald (alias Kodykoala), a 30-year-old electrical engineer from El Paso. Having taken about 50 hours to complete, with each Koopa kid requiring about 10 hours, the game will make its debut public appearance at the El Paso Comic Con — where […]

Sep 1, 2012  •  In Entertainment, Geek, Video Games, Wishlist

Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Set [I Want!]

Can you believe the Final Fantasy franchise is now 25 years old?!? In celebration of this iconic anniversary, Square Enix will be releasing the “Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box,” which includes all 13 of the core Final Fantasy games in one marvelous collection. Here’s the full list of games (notice that Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy […]

Aug 31, 2012  •  In Geek, Infographics, Information

Which Birth Dates Are Most Common?

Yesterday, I went to go visit a good friend who had just given birth to an adorable baby girl. As I held the newborn in my arms and chatted away with the proud (but tired) mom and dad, I couldn’t help but think about all the other women in my life who had given birth, […]

Aug 25, 2012  •  In Books, Funny, Geek

How Lord Voldemort Got His Name

So. Many. Dildos.   Via I Waste So Much Time. P.S. — Is anyone else as excited as me for J.K. Rowling’s first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy? I’ve already pre-ordered my copy! You may also like: Imaginary Book Covers for Harry Potter’s Middle-Aged Life 3 Flowcharts [Sleep, GoT, and World Cup Edition] Once Upon […]

Aug 24, 2012  •  In Art/Design, Colors, Geek, Personal

Shades of Change

Long time readers are well aware that I have a thing for colors; it should then be obvious why I’m loving this installation by New Orleans artist Marin Dearie. Titled Shades of Change, each set depicts the changes in nature and pop culture through a series of color charts. I’m especially diggin “Lil’ Kim’s Hair” and “Egg to […]

Aug 23, 2012  •  In Entertainment, Funny, Geek, Movies

Joss Whedon’s Secret Plan

I believe that The Avengers was one of the most entertaining movies I have seen this year. And after having re-discovered my love for Firefly earlier this summer by rewatching all the episodes (and the movie)… How could I not share this fantastic cartoon by Gutters? Oh if only this were the case… P.S. — I once read […]

Aug 18, 2012  •  In Art/Design, Entertainment, Geek, Movies

1988: A Great Year for Movies

Illustrator Andrew Wilson has done a fantastic job creating the following poster in celebration of some of the greatest movies of 1988. Can you recognize all four movies referenced in the poster? I’m loving the tributes to Akira and Beetlejuice, but I’m a bit disappointed that another great 1988 movie — Die Hard — wasn’t included. (Did you […]