humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
No, You Don’t Need a Degree in Literature…
Most people seem to think that you require a degree in literature of some sort in order to have a valid and more worthy opinion on which books we should be reading and how we should be reading them. We, in the world of the arts, tend to listen to scholars and academic hierarchies etc. which only means that we have lost our way when it comes to literature. Literature should be about the emotions of the masses. I mean, how many children have an opinion about Harry Potter who can also read about eight years above their own age? Pretty much none of them. Do their opinions therefore matter if they have not studied literature? Yes. In fact, it matters more because the book series in aimed at the children, not at the scholars. Books are hardly ever published with a target audience of scholars. So, this is an article about why you do not need a literature degree to have a valid, important opinion on novels and poetry. It will not only show you why you don’t need a literature degree to do this stuff, but it will also show why you possibly would want to get a degree in literature and guess what - it has nothing to do with validating your opinion on books.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
The Source
Abstract W.S. Klass has a unique autobiography to be told. While telling it in its entirety would take up the space of a novel and likely make many people enraged over certain details being exposed to the public, this article will summarize the most important regarding him as a writer. Other moments mentioned are to show what drove and influenced Klass to write as passionately as he does. Klass will tell this story in a third-person voice and hopefully site a few outside sources along the way regarding his character.
By W.S. Klass5 years ago in Geeks
24 Hours Dressed As Sexy Patrick Star (A Memoir)
You know when you're looking through your closet of clothes, and you can visualize the great memories you've had while wearing them? A fancy sweater reminds you of a great first date, or a trench coat reminds you of a day you received good news. Sometimes we refuse to give away clothes we haven't worn in years because of the good times we've had in them.
By Kathryn Milewski5 years ago in Geeks
Warming our Hearts by the Hearth
In many popular fairy tales, the family gather around the hearth: in Snow White and Rose Red, the bear is invited inside during the winter where they gather and tell stories and play. Cinderella swept the hearth and huddles around it at night and the Little Match Girl dies, cold and alone on the streets, burning each match while she watches families warm themselves inside by the fire.
By Alyssa Curtayne5 years ago in Geeks
Book Hoarder
It all began when I was in high school. A good friend of mine growing up got anything she wanted; books, electronics, clothes. But the main thing she wanted and always received were books. She could care less for clothes, electronics, social media.... all that she wanted were books.
By S.R. Coleman5 years ago in Geeks
At the Movies During the Pandemic
Just the other day, I finally did something that I haven't been able to do in months. I went to the movies. Ever since I was a kid, going to the movies has been my favorite past time, as it has been for so many people. I was the type of person who would go watch films sometimes as often as three times a week, so my previous subscription to AMC Stubs A-List really helped me get out and explore not only films I wanted to see, but also films that I may not have gone out and paid money for normally. My local AMC is my theater of choice. The first film I ever saw there was Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. At that time, the theater was newly built, and so going to see a movie there truly was a special event. The giant screens, the delicious popcorn, the IMAX, and the reclinable chairs have been enticing me for years. However, it pains me to say that my viewing of Tenet last week could possibly be the last film I ever see there.
By Caton Berry5 years ago in Geeks
Gatekeeping Is Dumb, And "Real" Fans Don't Exist
Anyone who is a fan of anything in pop culture will tell you that in any fandom, there will be toxic fans. Which is true, and that can't be helped. However, it seems there is a growth of unnecessary gatekeeping and attacks on creators, artists, and other fans just to call themselves "real fans."
By Jonathan Meyers5 years ago in Geeks
Magic the Gathering
I met the love of my life through a dating app almost 2 years ago now. Whenever I would go on one of those apps or sites, I always read the profiles -- no proper profile = no chatting. I wanted a starting place, a thing I could talk about or ask questions about. Seeing his profile say "The dorkiest thing about me is I play MTG", well, I was excited!
By Katie Dawn5 years ago in Geeks
Calling ALL Wannabe YouTuber's
I’ve made a YouTube Channel in the very late and depression year of 2020. Being at home during quarantine has made me realize that I don’t want to go back to work now more than ever. I am in no way expecting to blow up and make YouTube a full-time job. It takes a ton of effort and hard work. I have to say; I’m here for it! Though, I won't be doing it. I don't feel comfortable being in the spotlight, even if I don't have subscribers. I love making videos, but broadcasting them is a whole different can of worms.
By CreepyAuthor5 years ago in Geeks
"Buy Me A Coffee"
Thank you everyone for taking time to understand why I started buy me a coffee. I'm a creator as some of you may know and some of you may know me for my dancing. Artists were hit pretty hard by COVID-19 and unfortunately we are looked at as last on the list. I live in New York City and the studios and theaters have been shut down since March 2020. It is now September 2020 the start of the dance season and dance studios and theaters are still closed. Many dance studios are providing livestreaming but my heart was not in livestreaming. Dancing allows us to be connected to each other. To create the same energy through movement in the same room. It is a different feeling trying to teach livestream. I admit I did do it, but my heart was not there. Yes, there is a great deal of money to be made for those who choose that route online, but it was not for me.
By Ms Tonya Productions5 years ago in Geeks
