Posted by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 13, 2012 | Conventions, Pop Culture |
Do norms wonder if geeks do it with their glasses on? Photo: Morrhigan, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/89159, Public domain image.There seems to be this perception out there that the sex lives of geeks is somehow different than the sex...
Read MorePosted by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 12, 2012 | Comics, Literature |
Noor Inayat Khan, SOE. Public Domain Image, Royal Air Force, 1944.In a world full of unrest shrouded by politics, it can be frustrating to find entertaining and valid sources of history. Enter Pulp History.When researching...
Read MorePosted by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 10, 2012 | Feminism, Film and TV, Pop Culture, Video Games |
Women show up frequently in sci-fi TV: why not more in video games? Photo: sxc.hu/dimitri_c, royalty freeWhen I was younger, I adored Star Trek: The Next Generation. At age 13, my parents were going through a divorce, and I...
Read MorePosted by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 9, 2012 | Pop Culture |
There are still haters in the world—and if you’re one of them, this message is for you.Geeks slice your lunchmeat at the grocery store, sell you video games and write the articles you read in the news.We blog professionally and...
Read MorePosted by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 3, 2012 | LARP, Pop Culture, Video Games |
“I want all the guys in an MMO!Behold my virtual boobies!” Pic:Gail Rau: sxc.hu/profile/gunI’ll say it: LARP queens get on my nerves. While women have every right to express themselves and flaunt their...
Read MorePosted by Tara M. Clapper | Jan 30, 2012 | Pop Culture |
A lot of people get confused by geeks and our subculture because of obscure references. Why is it that these tiny little random moments of shows like Dr. Who, Firefly, or Buffy are so incredibly important? What separates...
Read MorePosted by Tara M. Clapper | Jan 30, 2012 | Pop Culture |
Blogging used to be a geeky thing;now everyone seems to do it!Photo: Petr Kratochvil,publicdomainpictures.netBlogging is a super fun pastime and part-time job. Since I make money doing this, I try to keep up on blogging trends....
Read MorePosted by Tara M. Clapper | Jan 19, 2012 | Feminism, Forum RP, LARP, Pop Culture, Role Playing, Tabletop Gaming, Video Games |
Stereotype of a woman at a LARP.Photo: Petr Kratochvilpublicdomainpictures.netLizzie Stark posted an excellent article about women and their leadership roles (or lack thereof) in LARPs (live action role playing games). She...
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