We tracked down some video clips. We flash at 0:27 and 1:04.
You're welcome.
November 12, 2010
November 10, 2010
Newlywed Shame
Still not sure how I managed to do this, but I managed to talk RM into trying out for the Newlywed Game on GSN.
Unwitting at first, it was his charm in front of the audition camera that got us cast. Less than three days later we shot the show at the Pennsylvania Hotel on 33rd and Broadway.
Unfortunately, our meager cable package does not include GSN--largely due to my husband's insistence that we can get all the televised geekery we want through other means (legal, of course!). So we were left in the dark, led through the show's airing by the texts and calls of our friends and family.
We didn't win. But we were the hottest, most energetic couple on that show.
Unwitting at first, it was his charm in front of the audition camera that got us cast. Less than three days later we shot the show at the Pennsylvania Hotel on 33rd and Broadway.
Unfortunately, our meager cable package does not include GSN--largely due to my husband's insistence that we can get all the televised geekery we want through other means (legal, of course!). So we were left in the dark, led through the show's airing by the texts and calls of our friends and family.
We didn't win. But we were the hottest, most energetic couple on that show.
September 7, 2010
The Geek's Revenge
Every once in a while, my husband, who makes his living as a professional geek, brings home some of the geeky schwag he gets at work.
While some of the stuff is pretty neat—the latest Blu-Ray releases and special edition collectible graphic novels—the majority of it inevitably results in a high volume of action figures and toys cluttering up our small apartment.
While I don't want to rain on his parade (he's always pleased as punch when he walks in the door with them), occasionally I let slip a little frustration. Please see the following photos as an illustration of this:
This is RM as he came home the other day, toting a 19-inch "Comic Con exclusive" statue of Galactus, the planet-devouring villain of the Marvel Universe. I only know him as that "black cloud thingy" from the Fantastic Four movies, an identifier which makes RM and other superhero comic book fans cringe.
As you can see, he is, in fact, pleased as punch. I was not. What the heck are we going to do with a nearly 2-foot statue of a dude in a skirt?
So I did the only thing I could do.
Really?
Despite my efforts, less than 10 minutes later, Galactus became a permanent resident of the apartment. He's currently tucked away in the closet until we can make room for him.
It goes without saying that RM was a little stung by my initial dismissal of our new roomie. ("Aww come on, honey, he's the Devourer!") He decided to avenge Galactus the only way he knew how—by using another member of the Marvel Universe: M.O.D.O.K. (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing).
RM brought this terrifying little piece of plastic home a few years back. It was about as unwelcome as an outbreak of herpes. It's a scary looking little shit and I declared it banned, though it always turns up, grinning like a jackass, ready to make me jump out of my skin. Yes, it was the perfect revenge...
That's me, sleeping peacefully. And there's M.O.D.O.K, waiting patiently for me to wake up.
...
...
...
Ahh yes, the geek's revenge is swift and indelible.
M.O.D.O.K. is always watching...
While some of the stuff is pretty neat—the latest Blu-Ray releases and special edition collectible graphic novels—the majority of it inevitably results in a high volume of action figures and toys cluttering up our small apartment.
While I don't want to rain on his parade (he's always pleased as punch when he walks in the door with them), occasionally I let slip a little frustration. Please see the following photos as an illustration of this:
This is RM as he came home the other day, toting a 19-inch "Comic Con exclusive" statue of Galactus, the planet-devouring villain of the Marvel Universe. I only know him as that "black cloud thingy" from the Fantastic Four movies, an identifier which makes RM and other superhero comic book fans cringe.
As you can see, he is, in fact, pleased as punch. I was not. What the heck are we going to do with a nearly 2-foot statue of a dude in a skirt?
So I did the only thing I could do.
Really?
Despite my efforts, less than 10 minutes later, Galactus became a permanent resident of the apartment. He's currently tucked away in the closet until we can make room for him.
It goes without saying that RM was a little stung by my initial dismissal of our new roomie. ("Aww come on, honey, he's the Devourer!") He decided to avenge Galactus the only way he knew how—by using another member of the Marvel Universe: M.O.D.O.K. (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing).
RM brought this terrifying little piece of plastic home a few years back. It was about as unwelcome as an outbreak of herpes. It's a scary looking little shit and I declared it banned, though it always turns up, grinning like a jackass, ready to make me jump out of my skin. Yes, it was the perfect revenge...
That's me, sleeping peacefully. And there's M.O.D.O.K, waiting patiently for me to wake up.
...
...
...
Ahh yes, the geek's revenge is swift and indelible.
M.O.D.O.K. is always watching...
September 3, 2010
Advice on How to Meet Girls
The Geek's Girl is at it again, doling out wisdom in the ways of the woman. But I challenge you, dear geeks in need, take a good hard look at yourself before you do anything else. You need to like what you see before you can put yourself out there.
Check out more on itsgeektime.com!
Check out more on itsgeektime.com!
August 27, 2010
Help Me, Geek's Girl!
In which I come to the aid of a poor girl whose boyfriend seems to love video games more than he loves her.
Never fear, 2nd to PS3!
And remember, you can learn valuable things from video games. Like how to beat up a hooker and take your money back.
Never fear, 2nd to PS3!
And remember, you can learn valuable things from video games. Like how to beat up a hooker and take your money back.
August 26, 2010
From the Twitterverse, to you, with love
I haven't had a chance to post daily roundups lately (read: I'm lazy), so here's a compilation of the best stuff in geeky tweets for this week:
"Fuck Yeah Chemistry!" via @mcoatney. A new tumblr that can help you with your chemistry homework! Takes the "mistry" out of chemistry! Where was this when I was taking chem?
Check check, is this thing on? via @slarkpope. A string of emails between your brain, your heart and your dick....what they're really saying about you.
Word Nerds Unite! via @slate. Chillax, cheeseball, the Oxford Dictionary of English has accepted new entries!
Relentlessly Cheerful Art via @bradmeltzer. Warhol meets Escher meets Picasso meets...Star Wars? Unique paintings and prints starring some of your favorite characters!
LOTR-Bound Library via @rickmarshall. Finally, I've found a real reason to go to Kansas City. Check out the literary facade on this library's parking lot building!
Cee-Lo's Long Lost Dirty Dancing Track via @slate. I'm sure you are all humming the tune of Cee-Lo's new internet smash hit, F$*k You. Mash it up with the finale of Dirty Dancing, and you've got something to spend your night pondering.
Ninjabread Cookies! via @joemoscone77. Guess what I'm making this Christmas! I'm told not to forget to draw little fondant Arashikage tattoos.
"Fuck Yeah Chemistry!" via @mcoatney. A new tumblr that can help you with your chemistry homework! Takes the "mistry" out of chemistry! Where was this when I was taking chem?
Check check, is this thing on? via @slarkpope. A string of emails between your brain, your heart and your dick....what they're really saying about you.
Word Nerds Unite! via @slate. Chillax, cheeseball, the Oxford Dictionary of English has accepted new entries!
Relentlessly Cheerful Art via @bradmeltzer. Warhol meets Escher meets Picasso meets...Star Wars? Unique paintings and prints starring some of your favorite characters!
LOTR-Bound Library via @rickmarshall. Finally, I've found a real reason to go to Kansas City. Check out the literary facade on this library's parking lot building!
Cee-Lo's Long Lost Dirty Dancing Track via @slate. I'm sure you are all humming the tune of Cee-Lo's new internet smash hit, F$*k You. Mash it up with the finale of Dirty Dancing, and you've got something to spend your night pondering.
Ninjabread Cookies! via @joemoscone77. Guess what I'm making this Christmas! I'm told not to forget to draw little fondant Arashikage tattoos.
August 20, 2010
As Seen on Twitter
Today's pull from the geek twitter feeds:
- Everything you've ever wanted to know about Mac n' Cheese, via @rickmarshall. Really, everything you've ever wanted to know, illustrated in a neat little diagram.
- An epic newspaper word fail, via @abloustein. There's no retraction for this one, folks, not one I'd buy anyway.
- "Justin Long Spends Months Texting with Teenage Stranger" via @megscherkezian and @nymag. Video clips of Long's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, when he offers up a transcript of the hilarious text convo he had with a teenager who mistakenly thought he was her friend, Eduardo.
- A Facebook History via @slarkpope In which Ancient Asteroid's status message on Facebook is commented on by others, illustrating that some nerds and geeks have too much time on their hands, and enrich my life greatly.
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