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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift (or second gift, or third, or fourth…) for your sweetheart, then look no further! Here at Geek Insider, we have the geekiest gift guide this side of the galaxy. Whether you’ve been on one date or one hundred, there is a…
If you’re reading Geek Insider, you are probably a geek to some degree. We’ve come to accept our geekiness. We embrace it and know there’s nothing wrong with it. Some people take it too far though. You probably know or have known a dysfunctional geek in your life. They wake up, geek out, and then…
You locked your keys in your car. You have a mountain of dishes to clean. You’re stuck in awful traffic. Your coffee table broke and all of your drinks spilled and now your dog is tracking them all over the house. With all of life’s everyday frustrations, there are times where you really want some…
We’ve all been there: getting caught up in a TV show marathon until four a.m., gaming until 30 minutes before our alarm rudely interrupts, or being unable to put down a book until our eyelids are literally unable to stay in an upward position. So comes the natural solution since work, school, and life are…
Building and flying modern airplanes is a popular hobby that has existed in one aspect or another for more than 50 years, but with the advent of quadcopters, it’s really come into its own. Now more than ever there are those who spend their time designing, modifying, and flying their quadcopters. But while some people are…
A long, long time ago, in a day when your grandparents road dinosaurs to school but also somehow managed to walk to and from school, in a blizzard, uphill both ways, television was created. People were in a tizzy. Radio would no longer be the main medium of entertainment for children around the world. How…
The largest and most complete sci fi ship chart to date is finally finished, and it is awesome. My friends and I spent over an hour simply pouring over the huge variety of ships that the chart has, geeking out about each of the universes, and comparing the size of the various capital ships. While…
Steampunk is not collecting dust these days. The Guardian reported that last weekend, the English town of Lincoln had a steampunk festival, where followers of the fashion genre showed off their clothes and accessories, including headdresses and old-fashioned goggles. In case you missed it and want to see steampunk in person, you have a lot…
Everyone’s heard the old Shakespearean idiom “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” It’s one of the most timeless lines ever said in a piece of drama. Unfortunately, real-life drama isn’t nearly as fun as old Billy made it look. Nasty things are said. Feelings get hurt. In some…
Boyhood, written and directed by Richard Linklater, is the story of one boy growing up during the turn of the millennium. It was filmed over the course of 12 years as sort of a period piece set in the present. Because of this, much of Boyhood feels like the story of every millennial. It traces…
Oftentimes, food presentation plays an important role in the way that food is enjoyed, whether it’s fine dining or a pizza delivery. But blogger Nathan Shields elevates food to a level where it almost looks too good to eat. However, Shields’ food art is encapsulated into one type of food – and only one type…
School is quickly approaching and it’s time to start shopping! For Middle School and High School students, there’s no better way to show your geekiness than through your school supplies. For a college kid, it’s all about your dorm room. Purchasing the novelty items that us geeks love so much can be expensive, so we did…
Gamers have been going to the fridge looking for a way to keep their energy up during late night gaming sessions. There are many different drinks that gamers turn to when they need their energy up and their thirst quenched. Some turn to sugary soda or coffee to keep them going others turn to a…
Geeks that we are, we’re not unfamiliar with the concept of scavenger hunts. Most of us have probably had our fair share of running around, looking for treasure – be it Easter eggs, golden leaves, or prized comics – with the hopes of finding them in the unlikeliest of places. On July 2, 2014, Britain’s National Literary…
It’s no secret that geek culture has long been a refuge for outsiders and an engine for social progress. From Kirk and Uhura’s interracial smooch to Buffy’s feminist butt-kicking, geek culture has had the power to change minds and champion diversity. So, in honor of Pride Month 2014, we bring you the definitive list of…