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"Enuf is enuf. Enough is too much." — Protesters are picketing outside the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week with signs carrying this slogan. The small group, which includes an 81-year-old former school principal, wants to make spelling simpler. If they had their way, "fruit" would be spelled "froot" and "slow" would be spelled "slow." I'm not sure this would make things easier. Read more
Popular for her unpopularity, the female nerd has long been loved for her willingness to put it all out there. Maybe even show her dark side? These antiheroines are always socially maladjusted yet professionally successful. They annoy everyone around them while endearing an entire audience. And they are, without exception, played by pretty actresses. The American Prospect notes it's almost like Read more
Updating an image or spinning off of a product is nothing new, but lately it seems like this concept has taken over the candy industry. I recently received a box full of new products that were featured at the National Candy Expo a month ago in Chicago. The majority of items weren't exactly new, but rather re-creations of old products. I selected four — Pop Rocks Chocolate bars, Nerds Giant Read more
Between Chuck and Flight of the Conchords, The Big Bang Theory and Tina Fey's 30 Rock alter ego Liz Lemon, I'm not sure we needed any more proof that we're in something of a pop culture nerd renaissance right now. But just in case, here's something else: The guy who wrote Fanboys just had another script picked up, this time about "a video game junkie facing a midlife crisis who learns that a Read more
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The countdown to the Oscars is on, and if you're a movie nerd like us, you're trying to see as many nominated films before the ceremony airs on Feb. 26. To help you keep track of how many you've already seen — and to check off more as you watch more films — we've put together a checklist for you. Print it out, mark off the movies you've seen, and then return to it. There are 46 movies up for Read more
We may have Valentine's Day on the brain, but February also marks an important time of the year — Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, let's take a look at some of our favorite geeks, both past and present. Everyone on this list has made vast contributions to furthering tech as we know it. Dwayne McDuffie — The recently passed McDuffie wrote comic books for both Marvel Read more
Got love on the brain? So does CNN and CBS's favorite go-to gadget gal Katie Linendoll. Whether you're shopping for your favorite tech geek or game nerd, or just eyeing a few sweet items for yourself, Katie's picks for Valentine's Day gifts have you covered. Read more
Does sitting down with your favorite sci-fi novel, fantasy movie, or comic book sound better than dropping a boatload of cash on a Valentine's Day dinner date? You're not alone. These 10 geeky date ideas are two things — awesomely cheap and easy to pull off for your kindred sci-fi and/or fantasy nerd. Cheers to you! Throw a Star Wars party for two. Make some Lembas bread together and watch Read more
Does your man have trouble picking out an acceptable outfit for everyday living? Does he have a secret urge to up the ante in the fashion department? Then give him a digital nudge by bookmarking Nerd Boyfriend in his web browser. Full of amazing looks on nerdy guys — from scientists, to rock stars, to Mad Men-like '50s geeks — there's a classy and sophisticated look for every man and every Read more
