Wonder Woman is bad-ass, but here’s why I love Etta Candy even more
Have you seen Wonder Woman yet? If not, get thee to a theater and enjoy some of the best ripped-women-kicking ass you’ve seen in ages. But I’m not here today to talk of Diana, Amazonian demigod of our dreams, but rather, plus size winner of our hearts, Etta Candy.
Etta is big, bold, adorable, and loves her damn self thankyouverymuch. Here’s why Etta Candy is the hero we need AND deserve…
Sick sad geeky world: How to avoid con crud (aka nerd flu!)
As I start my work week post-pop culture convention (this time around C2E2 in Chicago!), I reminisce about meeting Evanna Lynch, touching base with some of my faves in Artist Alley, meeting up with a friend dressed as Negan (bat with torn scalp included), and start to feel that familiar throat tingle of an impending cold. Yep, it’s “con crud.”
Here’s how to avoid it…
How a Harry Potter-themed “virtual race” got me off my ass IRL
My mind was blown. How in the hell could a running club or a race be virtual? I looked into it a little more (let’s be real…I Googled the term “virtual race”) and was astounded at how many I found, and absolutely gobsmacked at how many of them had amazingly geeky themes.
This was the perfect combination of external motivation (shiny medals) and appealing to my sense of altruism (some races donated money to cancer research) to get me up off my ass and moving.
Check out the Pi-themed gifts round-up you’ll never want to end
It’s one of my favorite days of the year: Pi Day! March 14th is when we celebrate everyone’s favorite irrational number with clever Pi-themed home goods. I’ve whipped up a whole new bunch since our last round-up. And by “new” I mean Pi-themed gifts (and jokes!) you probably haven’t seen before…
That’s no moon, that’s a Death Star waffle!
On this very special day where we all celebrate Star Wars (May the Forth be with you!), allow me to introduce you to my favorite appliance… Think Geek’s Death Star waffle iron (which is currently on sale)!
Con survival guide: What to expect at your first pop culture convention
Oh hey, I don’t just spend my time at ren faires, I also spend them geeking out at pop culture conventions. Because of course I do. If you’ve never been to a pop culture convention and are of the geekier persuasion, you might be missing out on some major fun. There are hundreds of pop culture conventions around the world that span from traditional comic book conventions to book conventions, anime conventions, and specialty conventions of all flavors. If you’re heading to your own local convention for the first time, I’ve got some basics rules and tips to make it more enjoyable. Let’s talk about pop culture convention tips for surviving your first con.
This is one Boba Fett-ching hairstyle
Did you know that there was a Star Wars hair contest on Instagram? Which is cool all on it’s own, ammaright? But did you also know the winner of the Star Wars hair contest was one of our very own Offbeat Bride, Anya? She of the amazing Australian rainbow wedding!
Think Fool: The April Fool’s Day tradition that doesn’t suck
It’s that time of year again: April Fools! That means it’s the day that Think Geek unveils all manner of craze-mazing products that make our minds spin and our wallets want to bleed imaginary cash. April Fool’s day went from my second most-loathed holiday (Valentine’s Day is first place) to one of my favorite days of the year because of this geeky product madness…