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Before Shadow, we were going to get Terios
What do Sonic and Shadow have in common? They are both hedgehogs, and they're both super-fast. However, there's a saying that they look alike, but I beg to differ you can clearly see they are so different from each other. Almost like Sonic and Shadow balance each other out. One is Yin, the other is Yang. I wanted to know why the character Amy constantly mistakes Shadow for Sonic. And being a complete nerd, I did some research, and the reason behind this whole thing of Sonic and Shadow supposedly looking exactly alike is because of the prototype of the character Terios the hedgehog. That was designed to be Sonic’s rival, figuratively speaking. Shadow wasn't supposed to exist; he was a last-minute change. Here's what I mean: Terios is literally a replica, you could say a mirror, because his name, in Japanese, means "reflection" or "imitation". He is primarily known as a piece of "lost" Sonic history that reappeared as an unlockable skin for Shadow in Sonic x Shadow Generations, It's good to see the prototype actually got some time in the gaming, even though it was put back in storage.
By stephanie borgesabout 11 hours ago in Geeks
The Biggest Fashion Betrayal of the ’80s: Andie’s Prom Dress
Pretty in Pink gave us iconic music, unforgettable characters, and a prom dress reveal that felt like a betrayal to many fans. Decades later, Andie’s dress still sparks debate, disappointment, and passionate Gen X commentary.
By Erica Roberts 5 days ago in Geeks
Philippines Kid Apparel Market: Household Spending, Fashion Trends & Retail Expansion. AI-Generated.
Philippines Kid Apparel Market Overview The Philippines kid apparel market trend continues to develop steadily as population growth, urbanization and evolving consumer lifestyles shape clothing demand for children. Apparel for infants, toddlers and young children represents a recurring purchase category driven by rapid physical growth, school requirements and seasonal wardrobe replacement. The Philippines kid apparel market size reached USD 1.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% during 2025-2033. This growth reflects structural demand fundamentals rather than short-term fashion cycles.
By Manisha Dixit5 days ago in Geeks
When Ice Becomes a Battlefield
For most of the world, Greenland exists as a blur on the edge of the map—vast, frozen, distant. A place of ice sheets and silence. A place you don’t think about unless you’re scrolling past climate headlines or watching a documentary late at night.
By KAMRAN AHMAD13 days ago in Geeks
The Day Everything Changed
I missed the last bus on purpose. Not because I wanted to be stranded, but because I couldn’t face going home. That day had been one long unraveling—work mistakes, a call from my sister about our mother’s health, the kind of exhaustion that lives in your bones. The bus stop bench was cold, the sky bruised with storm clouds, and I just… stayed. Let the schedule pass. Let the world move on without me.
By KAMRAN AHMAD27 days ago in Geeks
The Night I Stopped Waiting for Wings
I was fifteen the first time I saw the wings. It was 2009. My best friend and I huddled in her basement, sharing a bag of chips, eyes glued to the TV as women in glitter and lace walked like they owned the air itself. They were radiant, powerful, untouchable. One wore wings so wide they brushed the stage lights; another smiled like she held the secret to happiness itself.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Geeks
Why Historical Fashion Is Anti–Fast Fashion
Fast fashion thrives on speed. New drops every week, micro-trends born on social media and forgotten just as quickly, clothes designed to be worn a few times and replaced. Historical fashion, on the other hand, operates on a completely different philosophy. It values time, craft, and intention — and that’s exactly why it stands in quiet rebellion against fast fashion culture.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
The Boy in the Rain
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s twelve, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not just running and tackling, Uncle,” he’d said, eyes wide. “It’s about heart. About who shows up when no one’s watching.”
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Geeks
How Women Used Fashion as Power in Male-Dominated Eras
History often tells us that women in male-dominated eras had little power—no political voice, limited legal rights, and strict social rules. But power doesn’t always show up as authority. Sometimes, it appears as resistance, identity, and control. And for centuries, fashion was one of the most powerful tools women had.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
Steampunk vs. Cyberpunk: Aesthetic vs. Ideology
At a glance, steampunk and cyberpunk appear to be two visually striking genres separated only by time. One is filled with brass gears, corsets, and steam-powered inventions; the other glows with neon lights, cybernetic bodies, and towering megacities. But beneath the aesthetics lies a deeper divide—a philosophical disagreement about progress itself.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
Pirate Fashion Rules at Sea vs. On Land: What History Really Tells Us
Pirate fashion wasn’t about looking dangerous for drama — it was about survival, mobility, and reputation. What pirates wore while sailing the open seas looked very different from how they dressed once they stepped onto land. And no, it wasn’t random chaos. There were unwritten rules shaped by weather, labor, hierarchy, and social power.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
