Tag: Geek
Wired forgets core readership, publishes lame stereotype 'Geekster Handbook' feature
Brought to my attention by Gizmodo, I am simply appalled by this feature Wired has published not just online, but in their latest issue, too. As a longtime fan of Wired magazine, reading it for over four years now, I’m shocked at how they could misrepresent and alienate their core readership in a blatant attempt at linkbaiting.
Is anyone else getting fed up with how the mainstream public has opened their arms to the big ‘G’ word, and any old internet-user with a Mac or a penchant for shopping at Threadless describes themselves as one? Do you think any of the American Apparel models stereotypes in the picture above, courtesy of Wired, got ostracised in school for spending every lunchtime in the library, reading X-Files books, and preferred racing home to play PC games instead of partaking in after-school basketball lessons? Doubt it…
Everyone's favourite geek toy just got scarier: Lost characters as Kubricks
Now these are flippin’ scary, and rather expensive too, at ￥14,979 (£74) for the above boxset, which contains seven characters from Lost.
I can see Jack, Sawyer looks dead-realistic, as do Sayid, a trim-looking Hurley, very bald Locke, and ‘ya’ll everybody’-singing Charlie. But please don’t tell me that’s Kate, squeezed in between her two men, Jack and Sawyer? I knew she had butch arms, but jeepers…
Show off your inner geek with the Star Trek Classic Communicator
Do you have a thing for pointy ears, tight-fitting nylon tops and tat from the Sunday supplements? Then it’s a fair guess that you are a Trekkie – and potential punter for the Star Trek Classic Communicator.
Shiny Video Review: Top Valentine's Day presents for geeks
It may be too late to buy some of these gifts in time for tonight’s soppy Valentine’s dinner with your loved one, but I can assure you they’re more impressive than ASDA’s two dozen roses for £4 deal.
Take a look above for some of Zara and my top tips…
CES 2008: VIDEO OF BILL GATES DANCING AT ROCKAOKE!
Ok, so it’s not really Bill Gates. We’re not privileged enough to be allowed in on his and Melinda’s Guitar Hero sessions, sadly, but last night we wound up in a bar holding a rockaoke night, and this chap looked so much like a younger Bill Gates…
Confuse your postie using an old Mac as your mailbox
True Mac geeks will do everything they can to ensure their (err, our) beloved machines get as much use as possible. With two old Macs, we can not only create a beer server, but also a nifty mailbox. Cool…
Digg gets the social network treatment
The creators of Digg have decided to give the geek-centric site more of a social networking feel, in order to boost community and let people share a bit more of their bio with others, as well as introducing friendship groups…
Forget comfort: geeks can sit, lounge, and lie on this DIY Tetris furniture
For those more into geek culture than comfort, these Tetris-inspired combination furniture could be perfect. By fitting the pieces together in different ways, you can make a table and two chairs, a sofa, or a bed. Firstly, call me…
Light up in the club by wearing the 3D T-Qualizer
I'll leave it to your level of geek to decide whether this T-shirt is cool or not, but it will certainly make a statement on the dance floor as it lights up and flickers to the sound of the music….
Forget the British Museum, the only museum worth checking out is the Nerd Watch Museum
Meet my new obsession, which has been bubbling under the surface for a good few years, since 1992 when I got my first Casio calculator watch so I could cheat in maths exams at school. Upon discovering the new Nerd Watch Museum, I’m like a kettle blowing out all its built-up steam, and can’t get old digital Casios and Seikos from my mind…
