As geeks, we want to infuse our lives with the things we love, RPGs, Cthulhu, movies, comics, and such. When it’s time to name something,1 we tend to want to give a tribute to those things. Thankfully Social Security tracks name popularity and I can prove to you that geek names are on the rise. Here are the stories of how these ten geek names got to be chic. Connor – As in John Connor of Terminator. Surnames are hot, but this...

I’m not a big sports fan, in fact I prefer baseball when I do watch sports. But, I am a lifelong Akron resident and so I felt like I should say some things about LeBron James leaving for Miami.  As someone born and raise in Northeast Ohio I should be used to disappointment. Honestly, we have a long history with scientists, entertainers, athletes, and musicians. Typically, these people grow and learn here in the safety of relative...

As if they don’t already have their own publicists and media machines, celebrities are often featured in popular song lyrics. While many songs today have a name-drop or two, it’s still rare to find a song inspired by or written outright about a real person.  I’ve decided to share a few of these gems via the magic of YouTube! Here are a dozen songs from mostly famous people written about famous people so you can soak up...

The ages long debate of which medium is better, truer, or more sustaining – especially with regards to characters – rages on. As geeks, I’m sure most of you have thought about whether a movie stayed true to the book, whether you would prefer reading the novels instead, or how blasphemous an adaptation was. I’ve done a bit of all of those over the years and I’m ready to make some conclusions. You may or may not agree, but...

I’m notoriously nerd picky when it comes to adaptations, permutations, and additions to my geek loves. One of my biggest geek loves is Alice in Wonderland. It’s the ultimate escapist fantasy for me. Childlike wonderment – check. No responsibilities – check. Surreal landscapes, animals, and playmates – check. Just enough intellectualism to not make sense – triple check.  I have a true addiction to...