humanity

Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.

Time Adventure
Shortly after starting to watch Adventure Time, I used it to cope. I was dealing with loss and trauma, and with nearly every moment spent waiting for the tears to come, I stopped them with this ridiculous kid and his dog.
By Aja 7 years ago in Geeks
Why Stories Matter
I’m going to start this off by asking you a question: What do you think is the greatest movie of all-time? Got an answer? Great. Here’s another question: What is your favourite movie? Is your answer the same or different from the first question? If it’s different, why is that?
By The Thought Process Hosted by Vincent L.7 years ago in Geeks
GOT a Way Out
I seriously never saw my life becoming what it had. Anything and everything I ever dreamed or planned was long forgotten memories when Game of Thrones came into my world.
By The Rajah Milla7 years ago in Geeks
10 Movies/Shows to Get You Ready for Pride Month
Pride month is about to start folks, and the best way to get in the right mindset is to begin watching as many LGBTQ+ movies and shows as possible. Don’t worry, for this list I’ll make sure to put if one of the gay characters dies, for I know some of you (and me included) can’t always handle tragic gay romance.
By Blanca Cantu7 years ago in Geeks
Little Bird
Dialogue in movies or television can seem fairly boring to most people. People love the action and special effects. As a writer, I love the words. Great dialogue between characters with rich histories is what keeps me interested in what I'm watching.
By Tricia Moore7 years ago in Geeks
I Took a Break from TV for a Whole Month
On the eve of April 1, 2019, my dad was driving me back to apartment. We were having a conversation about after-work activities and almost simultaneously he and I realized that we make grand plans to try new things, cook, and be active after work, but when we get home all we end up doing is watching Netflix or streaming of some other variety.
By Riley Pearce7 years ago in Geeks
Dehumanization 101: Why It's Wrong to Darken Your Skin for Your Cosplay
Last month cosplayer Yakfrost posted on their Twitter account a Google Docs list of known black face/race face cosplayers, and asked the community to block them from their social media. Upon hearing about the list, the cosplayers listed and their followers retaliated through misgendering, calling Yakfrost "the real racist," Nazi and other terrible things.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay7 years ago in Geeks
Glowy and Powerful
Right now, I’m holding my stuffed dinosaur, Muhammed, trying to decide whether or not I’ll let people read this. The only way for me to get this out is to be personal and emotional, but I’ve been led to believe that I can’t be taken seriously like that. Yet here I go, about to compare myself to a superhero while spilling my heart-guts for as many people who’ll read it.
By Aja 7 years ago in Geeks
Lost Boy
"Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning." Sometimes I like to imagine life in Never Land, where there is magic and where you will never grow up.
By Margot P.7 years ago in Geeks
How Puppet Sitcoms Changed My Outlook on Life
Graduating from college is supposed to be one of the happiest moments of your life. Before that moment I believed that I was going to go out and change the world for the better, but in reality, I ended up falling into a state of depression. Applying for 10 jobs a day and not hearing back at all, I sought comfort in the form of puppet sitcoms. That comfort did not only come from that nostalgic feeling of the late 80s and early 90s, but more from what a dinosaur and an alien had taught me with each episode. Having these stories be told through puppets, they were allowed to get away with dark themes and serious issues.
By Samantha Sing7 years ago in Geeks
Why I Don't Watch the Oscars
It's that time of year when Hollywood is full of talk about who's up for what award—yes, Oscar season is upon us. I have never been a big fan of award shows except The Tony's and I will explain why later on. However, I have a reason why I don't watch The Oscars.
By Graham O'Shaughnessy7 years ago in Geeks
Media Portrayal of Disney Princesses
Disney has come a long way over the years as they have made one movie after another. One of the most popular items sold of all time is the Disney Princess Line which started being sold in 2001. Children all around the world love to watch the many adventures of all the princesses. Through the princess' songs and journeys, children were taught many lessons and looked up to the princesses. But each film showed women being housewives, always cleaning a house and never sticking up for themselves. They just waited to be rescued by a prince whom they fall in love with. When we look all the way back at Snow White from 1937, she is depicted as a meek young woman who cannot fend for herself. Sure she keeps the house for seven little dwarfs, but why would she trust an old woman who she never met in her life? It wasn’t until 1998 with Mulan, a fierce, brave woman who fought for her own, that the Disney Princess Line began to change. According to an article, "The Problem With Disney Princesses," “parents and feminists would say that they [the princesses] are not good role models.” In this paper, I will show how Disney has changed these princesses from love blind women to women who can fight for themselves.
By Marielle Sabbag7 years ago in Geeks