Culture Buzz When most people hear the work “geek,” they think overly smart and not good at any sports, but in today's terms you, might be really surprised you're a geek and just didn't know it. Are you listed below? It's ok, we're all geeks here, so be proud!
Tech Buzz The Holga D digital camera prototype is a younger, sexier cousin to the much-loved plastic Holga camera known for its Tumblr-able vignetted, blurred, and light leak streaked photos. Stripped down to the bare essentials with manual focus, minimal controls, and no viewfinder this is some serious old school meets new school for camera geeks.
Movie Buzz A fan artist's illustration to test your movie knowledge is one thing. But a fast-paced, animated video? We could only figure out so many. Help us figure out the rest.
Culture Buzz Geek chic never goes out of style. And neither will scantily clad women in costume. (via lasfsinc.info)
Culture Buzz DeviantArtist misscoffee makes adorable doll versions of your favorite geeky characters. Even if they're evil masterminds like Magneto, you'll still want to hug 'em. Good news: She's got an Etsy storefront if you're actually up for that hugging thing.
Culture Buzz Tired of explaining what toasters and Browncoats are to the non-geeks in your family? Give them this handy guide for the holidays.
Culture Buzz The New Zealand-based Glenn Jones runs his own online shop with an assortment of witty and inventive t-shirts. More of his designs can be found at his Flickr stream here.
Movie Buzz Oliver Miller's list of the worst Star Wars quotes to shout out during sex is amazing. Here is but a tiny taste of his megalist which can be found over at Thought Catalog. (via thoughtcatalog.com)
Who knew the term “geek” had such a long history? This awesome infographic shows the many branches of geekdom that have evolved over time. (Click to enlarge) (via walyou.com)
Tech Buzz The first hipster party in Brooklyn to have one of these instead of a photo booth wins! (via booooooom.com)
“Erik's first … oh, wait” by CG artist Victor Hugo. Would love to see the Pixared version of Wolverine.
Well the Addams Family may not exactly qualify as science fiction, but you get the idea. (via.)
Movie Buzz In the midst of DC’s reboot/redesign madness, here stands a stunning argument in favor of the classics. (via Robot Mutant)
Culture Buzz The Cat5 O' Nine Tales is a medieval flogger made entirely of Cat5 network cable, hand-crafted by Etsy seller feralswirl. Oh. That's what you meant by “hardcore geek.”
Culture Buzz This geeky/gorgeous fashion collection from Anrealage is called “low” in reference to low resolution. The shoes are freakin' amazing. (via Tokyo Fashion Diaries)
Culture Buzz Nerds sanctifying their love for one another and for sci-fi/fantasy franchises. This is where you will be going if you RSVP to one of these invitations.
Culture Buzz Here you go, nerds! Instead of a lacy negligee, give your girlfriend PJs inspired by Marvel comic book characters. You can buy the sets at Spencer's Gifts.
http://www.ugo.com/girls/hottest-geek-girls-on-the-internet
We don't have to feel bad about objectifying them because we admire them for their brains as well.
But is the new look geek or hipster? Either way, this proves that it only takes a pair of black-framed glasses to make you look cool.
TheRemixRory shows off his ink: Transformers, Zelda, Pirates of the Caribbean and Edward Scissorhands. What are your geeky tattoos? Submit them below!
Culture Buzz Who said Geeks don’t like to have fun with their gingerbread houses. These unique Gingerbread creations could have only come from the mind of a geek. Wonder what Zuckerberg’s would look like? (Via: Popped Culture)
Culture Buzz Following the success of the Batman porn parody and the announcement of an upcoming Tron pr0n, here are a few more nerd culture stroke flicks. There are plenty more out there, but finding SFW clips for master(bation)pieces(of ass) like “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Bone” proved too difficult. Pay special attention to “Bat Pussy,” a vintage porn parody from 1973.
Blizzard's senior vice president of creative development, Chris Metzen, delivers a rousing dissertation to a packed audience at BlizzCon about what it means to be a geek. Beta is the new alpha.
http://mashable.com/2010/10/05/facemash/
For those of you who ran out and saw The Social Network this weekend, you are now familiar with Zuckerberg’s first site www.facemash.com. For only $8,000 it can now be yours. Surprisingly, it currently has zero bids. The question is: Who will be the first BuzzFeed user to place a bid?
http://mashable.com/2010/10/03/the-social-network-opening...
On its opening weekend, the film managed to pull in $23 million and received many positive reviews, with a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The whole Facebook crew went to see the film as well, even though Zuckerberg himself was noticeably absent.