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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
Top 11 Anime Food Items You Want to Actually Eat
Over the years, there have been many arguments in anime geek culture. There are arguments over which ship is best, whether Dragon Ball Z sucked, and a number of others. Anime culture is both a friendly and argumentative culture like that.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Geeks
Healthy Masculinity & Toxic Masculinity In Wakanda: An Intersectional Afrofuturist Perspective
Afrofuturism is fast becoming the Harlem Renaissance of the 21st century. Ingrid LaFleur, who ran for mayor of Detroit on an Afrofuturist platform, defines Afrofuturism:
By Richard Wright, MA8 years ago in Geeks
The Dark Side
From the late 1930s, when Disney’s first fairy tale movie came out, to today’s society and culture, our familiarity with the Anglo-Saxon fairy tales have been about beautiful princesses, handsome princes and happily-ever-afters. Today’s culture and today’s young adults have grown up with the animated musicals from Walt Disney. But many of the tales that these films are based on are by the Grimm brothers, and they are not filled with happy endings and songs.
By Elizabeth Marx8 years ago in Geeks
Why I Wouldn't Want to Live in the Harry Potter Universe
Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely loved the Harry Potter saga. I enjoyed each and every one of those seven books. Never will you find me denying the genius that is J.K. Rowling. She created a universe which almost everyone wishes existed. Hell, if I got my Hogwarts letter, I’d abandon everything I have and buy my ticket to the Hogwarts Express within two shakes of a Hippogriff’s tail. The impact that Harry Potter had on the entire planet was beyond anything people have ever experienced and probably ever will experience in this lifetime.
By Haisom Minhas8 years ago in Geeks
Is 'ACS: The Assassination of Gianni Versace' EXACTLY What the LGBT+ Community Needs Right Now?
Like many avid TV viewers, LGBT or not, I've been glued to American Crime Stories: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, starring the charismatic Darren Criss as serial killer Andrew Cunanan. Apart from being a compelling and sinister true crime series, the piece highlights a number of key issues for the gay community (the show primarily features gay men, mostly white gay men, so we're not likely to see any Trans issues or issues surrounding gay people of colour here). For example we see the trails of being a Gay man during the HIV/AIDS epidemic; how gay couples struggle to function in a world that denies them equality and frowns upon their "lifestyle," and the way the police treat crimes involving gay people.
By George Boundy8 years ago in Geeks
'The Big Bang Theory' Cast and Crew Members Remember Stephen Hawking, Who Has Died at Age 76
News broke to the world and hit social media hard this morning when it was announced that the world renowned physicist, Stephen Hawking, had passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 76. The British scientist was most famous for his work based around black holes and relativity. During his time he wrote a number of books, which includes "A Brief History of Time." Besides science, Hawking has cameo roles in multiple television shows. He appeared in The Simpsons and Futurama. But, his most popular cameo was in The Big Bang Theory, where he showed up multiple times.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
Female Anime Nerd Guide for Male Anime Newbies/Non-Anime Loving Boyfriends
Welcome to Chapter 1 of the Female Anime Nerd Guide for Male Anime Newbies/Non-Anime Loving Boyfriends. (Really need to figure out a shorter title, LOL.) This chapter focuses on when the female anime nerd has a crush on you or someone else. I will walk you through the four main types of "dere." Each one has a particular personality and way of showing their affection. Most anime nerds are the Dandere type when they have a crush, but I'm going to walk you through the others just to be safe.
By Koruku Blood-Rose8 years ago in Geeks
Awesome Movie Jobs That Don’t Exist In Real Life
And, what do you want to be when you grow up? Ah, that old chestnut. Back in the days of our younger selves the realm of fulltime employment was a myriad of exciting and adventurous possibilities. As a medalling kid, myself, I originally planned to grow up and join Mystery Incorporated.
By Tim Horton8 years ago in Geeks
What is Wrong With the Academy Awards
My earliest memory of the Academy Awards was in 1970. John Wayne striding up to the stage to accept his award for True Grit. I was ten-years-old and in utter awe. I thought to myself, "Now that's a movie star." He was larger than life, he oozed star power.
By Tony Olivieri8 years ago in Geeks
Pop Culture Guy Episode 2: My YouTube Influences
In one of my earliest videos, I talk about the various YouTube channels I watch on a daily basis that have both entertained me and influenced me in some way. I talk about what each channel does and what makes their videos unique from one another.
By Daniel Brizuela8 years ago in Geeks
