pop culture
Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
5 YouTube Channels You Have to Watch
So, once again, you've found yourself in the classic "I'm bored" situation. After already binge-watching shows like: OITNB, Grey's Anatomy,The Walking Dead, Shameless, AHS, and other popular series; "What's a new Netflix series I can watch?" "Does anyone have any Hulu suggestions?" and "I need a new movie to watch on Amazon," have become some of the most popular phrases today. However, why stick with popular internet streaming software, when you can fall in love with real "characters" and channels on YouTube? With most YouTubers making weekly content, people who watch YouTube videos AND keep up with channels, can easily pass hours of time—at the cost of nothing but their boredom. So, here are five channel suggestions to start you off on the right binge package.
By Kennedy Brown8 years ago in Geeks
Severus Snape: Good, Bad, or Both?
As a loyal D.A. member, supporter of S.P.E.W., fan of the Holyhead Harpies, and Potterhead extraordinaire I have been in my fair share of debates concerning the one and only Professor Severus Snape. I've heard it all: from Snape being solely responsible for Harry's success to Snape being the reason Harry's life was so terrible in the first place. Of course, I do hold my own opinions on the matter, however, I would like to give you both sides of the debate. Once you finish reading, feel free to share on social media with your personal thoughts!
By Hannah Howard8 years ago in Geeks
Episodic Reviews: 'Rick and Morty' - #00
I came home to find my girlfriend was a courgette. I don’t mean that as a metaphor, I am describing what happened. She went from having a fairly adequate human body to becoming a sentient vegetable. A vegetable that was just there, lying on the foot of the stairs, a huge shit-eating grin covering her face, waiting for me to arrive back home.
By Taylor Walker8 years ago in Geeks
This Man Sits and Smiles for 4 Hours, but Why?
YouTube is a very strange place at times. I have spoken about off videos from the dark web in a previous article, but in all honesty, those videos pulled up from the depths can be found on YouTube along with all kinds of wondrous things that make the platform their permanent home. There are a lot of videos and channels that have cryptic names and seem to not really make a lick of sense. The channel I am going to talk about today though does exactly what it says on the tin.
By The Unholy Creeper8 years ago in Geeks
Is the World Ready for More 'Monkey' Magic?
In 1979, Monkey (known as 'Monkey Magic' to many fans), a much-loved Japanese adaptation of the 16th century Chinese novel Journey To The West, premiered to Western audiences. The series quickly became a hit, and remains a cult classic. A number of remakes and reboots and twists on the story have been attempted over the years, but none have quite matched the success of the original—except for maybe the Dragon Ball anime franchise, which itself began as a loose adaptation of Journey To The West.
By Kristy Anderson8 years ago in Geeks
"I'll See You in 25 Years": Zoey 101, Twins Peaks & More Easter Eggs That Were Decades in the Making!
Once upon a time — almost 11 years ago now — there was a Zoey 101 episode that taught six year-old me the value of patience. It was a lesson I all but forgot, but in recent years, old shows became available and easily binge-able on Netflix — meaning I was reminded of the Zoey 101 episode all over again.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
Netflix and Chill
I love Netflix. I really do. Sometimes it feels strange to live in this day and age. Often I wish I was born about 300 years in the past; occasionally, I think it would be nice to be born about 300 years in the future. I'd either want to live in a small village and not worry about the world, or I'd want to live in a world not as confused and crazy as this one.
By Russell Brummer8 years ago in Geeks
These 14 Pieces of Fan Art Morphed into the Original Celebrity Faces Are the Stuff of Nightmares
Today I saw something I never thought I'd see in my entire life. People love seeing fan art, heck, I love seeing fan art — especially if they're really creative and resemble a photograph, instead of a hastily-drawn llama.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
4 Reasons Why 'Die Hard' Is Basically 'A Christmas Carol'
The Christmas season is a time for love and acceptance, for peace and joy, for gifts and gift-giving. It is a happy time that you are able to spend with the people you love when you can enjoy each other’s company somewhere cozy, sipping hot chocolate, and singing Christmas Carols. It is a time of relaxation, when you get to curl up with a holiday movie to watch mindless Christmas brainwashing with those who have gathered around you. However, there is an insidious secret debate that has been taking over Christmas, an all out, bloody war between loved ones, family members, friends, strangers, and Facebook creepers. A debate that has been raging since 1988: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
By Jon Dobbin8 years ago in Geeks
What It's Like to Audition For 'America's Got Talent'!
Do you have a hidden talent? Have you ever wanted to make something with yourself? Chances are, you've heard of the NBC reality show, America's Got Talent. And although I'm usually doing schoolwork, writing on this site, or...other things, I love doing magic.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Geeks
Disability and 'The Greatest Showman'
After six years, we finally have another Hugh Jackman musical. Yes, you read that right. Six years have passed since the 2011 release of the film version of the popular musical Les Miserables, starring Hugh Jackman. Now, to close this weird, slightly disastrous, and tiring year we can all sit back, relax, and watch Hugh sing and dance us all into the new year.
By Asia Weinkauf8 years ago in Geeks
