Posts Tagged ‘geek’

Topless Robot just put out a list of Nerd Commandments. Most of them are spot on and require no comment or explanation, particularly number 6: “Thou shalt not question who shot first.” But a few caught my attention and I need to nit pick, because that is what nerds do.
1) Thou must experience as many [...]

There are two ginormous conventions taking place this week; Comic-Con and OSCON. This provides a handy opportunity to illustrate the difference between geeks and nerds, which is usually a somewhat difficult distinction for most people.

I could go on, but you get the idea.
This has been your friendly neighborhood robot with a public service message about [...]

It’s a well known fact that guys start bands because they are too nerdy to meet girls on their own. In fact, the key to go from being a nerd to being cool is to somehow learn to take your nerdy skills and make them awesome. You like your chemistry set? Great. Learn to blow [...]

The loss of Firefly was a great tragedy. It should have run at least five seasons and become a TV legend. However, the bright side is that it’s been fun to see what all of the Firefly alumni have been able to do after the good ship Serenity set off for the sunset. After all, [...]

Every day I witness a massive tragedy occurring all around me, and nothing is being done to stop it. Mental handicaps are no laughing matter, and it’s time for me to speak up for those who can’t. All around us are thousands upon thousands of people suffering from severe impairment. Although they have a high [...]