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Queering Frasier
So, I recently started what can only be described as my sixth or seventh full re-watch of the 1990s-era NBC sitcom Frasier. These last two binges have opened my eyes to something: Frasier is bisexual. There are several overt examples of this and several reasons why Dr. Frasier Crane would remain in the closet, continuing to deny himself all the happiness he desires. First, Martin. He's a lovable homophobe, misogynist, dog lover, and old ass ex-cop. Marty Crane frequently and incessantly rags on both of his sons for being effeminate, and therefore inferior; can you imagine how bad it would have been had they actually been queer? Another reason Frasier might have decided to stay in the closet could be his (albeit limited) celebrity status. The 90s weren't quite as accepting of the spectrum of sexuality as we are today. Let's take a look at the examples pointing in the direction of the queering of Dr. Frasier Crane.
By Britt Cannon8 years ago in Geeks
I Didn't Like 'Stranger Things.'
I like to think I have good taste, and especially good sci-fi taste. So maybe I can't watch the tribble episode of the original Star Trek, but really...who can? I count to my credit having seen and enjoyed everything Star Wars has ever put out (including the holiday special and the really corny Ewok movie...though maybe I shouldn't tell you that if I want you to appreciate my taste level) and all of the modern Doctor Who episodes. And though I was bred to be a Star Wars fan, I have even dabbled my way into the Star Trek world and have been devouring Voyager on Netflix.
By Samantha Shoop-Volz8 years ago in Geeks
I Am Also a We
Have you ever met someone and right off the bat felt such an immediate and deep connection to them as if you'd known them your entire life, as if you were sharing the same thoughts, the same feelings? Could it be that you knew the person in a past life or could it be that you're both tapping into the collective unconscious, famed Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung's concept of a universal unconsciousness shared by all humans? He posited that beneath our individualistic unconscious, there exists a universal unconsciousness based on shared human concepts. Might this explain how people from different corners of the world and walks of life can experience a collective longing for the same things at the same time?
By Matthew Frati8 years ago in Geeks
Actors Who Should Reprise Their Roles for the 'Thriller' Rap. Top Story - October 2017.
Michael Jackson’s Thriller will always be a part of any Halloween party playlist. The spooky music video has been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube. It also has been lauded by some of the biggest media publications as “the greatest music video of all-time.”
By Jacob Elyachar8 years ago in Geeks
Phrases We Owe to Shakespeare
If you went to high school at any point in time after 1800, chances are you've read something by Shakespeare. Whether it be Julius Caesar, Romeo & Juliet, or Midsummer Night's Dream, William Shakespeare's words have graced your ears, eyes, and brains at some point in your life. Shakespeare's plays come with mixed reviews — they are often regarded highly by literature and theater geeks, while viewed with groans and eye rolls by the rest of society. However, Shakespeare was quite the wordsman, and loved to invent phrases in his writing. Many of these phrases are still used in everyday conversation! Here are the most common ones.
By Hayley Bonnett8 years ago in Geeks
The Somewhat Successful Discovery
I woke up on a bright, beautiful morning as the sunlight shone through the window above my bed. There was a little white letter at the door to my room. My dog, Asher, must have brought it to me from the front door earlier that night. Yawning, I got out of bed to obtain the letter. The words "Urgent: Jessica's Exploration Team is Needed" were present on the back. Excited, I opened the letter and saw my bosses cursive hand writing.
By Jessica Chappell8 years ago in Geeks
Best R-Rated Comic Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
There was once a time in comic book history where superheroes were squeaky-clean role models. During the 40s, superheroes were all-American, wholesome characters who were just inhumanly good-to-the-bone. (Exhibit A: Captain America.)
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Geeks
Attaining Utopia
Some people love to read. They devour books in days, feasting upon them, one after the other like a box of chocolates left open in a room filled with hungry people. They are the speed readers, capable of interpreting 1,000 words a minute; they turn pages like a camera snapping pictures, but do they truly enjoy the beauty of the written words? Do they share the emotions of the characters and grasp the subtle connotations being so generously offered by the writer or do they simple read, following the Get it, Got it, Good, Moving On mentality.
By Cynthia Morgan8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Same Kind of Different as Me'
I have a genuine pity for the faith-based audience. Few audiences are as underserved as the faithful. And few audiences are as exploited as the faith based filmgoer. The people at Pure Flix have made their fortune exploiting this audience by serving them half-baked, poorly made movies that pander to their faith without serving it. Pure Flix has little interest in the quality of their work and exist solely to make a buck. Just look at the awful roster of Pure Flix movies and you will find it difficult to argue my point.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
