Let’s flashback to 90’s MTV and spotlight my favorite TV shows leading lady, Daria Morgendorffer.
Category: Series
Misconceptions of Ravencalws
The Hogwarts’ houses come with stereotypes, and thus some misconceptions and generalizations of the students. As a Ravenclaw myself, I decided to set some things straight when it comes to my house.
What To Watch: Life is Strange
So I am that person who watches other people play video games, and never play them myself. Yeah, it’s strange, but life is strange (heh get it?). Anyway, one of my recent games I watched through is Life is Strange, a game that focuses on a teenager who can control time and must save her classmates and friends from death and destruction.
Underrated: Mulan
In the world of Disney leading ladies, all eyes are always on the traditional princesses. But maybe we don’t need a princess, but a warrior.
Misconceptions of Geeks
Geeks are so misunderstood, in the sense that it is easily stereotyped, and even then not correctly. But, there are common threads in what is misconceived of geeks.
Underrated: Kida
When it comes to Disney, the princesses take the forefront of the fame. But there is one leading lady that is actually way better than all the princesses, and she is the queen of Atlantis, Kida.
Underrated: Rue
For the second installment of Underrated, I decided to do Rue from The Hunger Games. She is more than just the girl who died. She is a second Mockingjay; a face of the revolution.
What to Watch: Hamilton
Confession time: I am OBSESSED with Hamilton. Like, not even Harry Potter got me as hooked so quickly as Hamilton has. Another confession: I haven’t actually seen it (yet).
Underrated: Hagrid
Underrated is a new series I am starting where I talk about my favorite, most underrated characters from different fandoms, stories, shows, and more. I want to highlight how important and special these characters really are. And probably the most underrated character of all is the one and only Rubeus Hagrid.
Costumes vs. Cosplay
From an outside perspective, Halloween costumes and cosplays look exactly the same. But from an inside perspective, they are quite different, and I thought the best way to explain the differences was to ask cosplayers themselves.
Field Trip: Interactive Murder Mystery
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a murdery mystery event entitled Hero. It was interactive, meaning we had to solve the murder of the superhero named Surge.
Geek vs. Hipster
Geeks versus Hipsters, the battle of genuine and ironic, of true and trendy, and of forever and temporary. Some will mistake one for the other, although they are clearly very different. To clear up any confusion, here is how you tell a Geek apart from a Hipster.
What To Watch: Interrogation
Interrogation is a scifi webseries set in a dystopian universe that is very socially conscious. Not only was it created by a woman, it also stars mostly women, has disabled people playing disabled characters, and values diversity in front of the camera as well as behind.
Vigilante vs. Superhero
A common misconception is that a superhero and a vigilante are the same thing, and vice versa. However, the two are not synonyms, and although one can be a vigilante and become a superhero, that is an exception to the rule. But how do you tell the two apart?
Graphic Novels Vs. Comic Books
Many people use graphic novels and comic books synonymously, but they are actually quite different, although the differences may not be clear to the untrained eye.
Marvel vs. DC
I have never seen anything divide geeks as much as Marvel vs. DC has. Not only do people have their favorite heroes and villains, but favorite sides completely based on the brand. But in a battle between Marvel favorites and DC equivalents, who would win?
What To Watch: The Gamechangers
The Gamechangers is the story of the fastest selling video game ever, and it’s whirlwind of controversy on its release. Continue reading
Field Trip: Geek Girls Brunch
Geek Girls Brunch is a nationally recognized organization with different cities all over the place. They hold special events along with brunches where geeky ladies can meet, chat, and enjoy each others company. Continue reading
What to Watch: Titansgrave
Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana is a series on Geek and Sundry depicting the gameplay of Wil Wheaton’s new RPG of the same title, where he leads four celebrity role players and their characters through the adventures of Valkana.
Nerd vs. Geek
The never-ending battle between nerds vs. geeks will finally end today, as I am on a quest to eliminate any confusion between the two by showing the distinctions and differences, because they are very different.