Rant Archive
Responding To: Marriage Isn’t For You
Written on November 11, 2013
in Geek Culture
Were you on the internet last week? Then you likely saw Seth Adam Smith’s blog post “Marriage Isn’t for You.” And the Wayne Self’s response, “Young Singles, Seth Adam Smith’s Marriage Advice Isn’t for You” describing Smith’s post as “spreading across the Internet like low-fat mayo over Wonder Bread.” Brilliant simile, and
Be a Tourist.
Written on October 21, 2013
in Around Indy
One of my major pet peeves is when people act like Indianapolis has nothing to offer. Implying it’s just a boring city in the middle of a corn field (which hello, fresh food). The statement usually comes after someone has come back from vacationing in another city. Statements like “Portland is so
You Are Not Your Phone.
Written on September 30, 2013
in Geek Culture, Technology
When iOS7 was released I complained like the majority of you. I recognized I’d get used to it, and be fine but I complained. The iPhone fans came out of the woodwork to refute my claims. To claim iOS7’s perfection. Then I switched to Windows Phone. The “iPhone is better” no “Android
Where has the good music gone?
In a world filled with “stars” desperately seeking attention like Miley and her creepy-ass teddy bears, Lady Gaga literally begging for applause, Justin Bieber doing whatever the hell he thinks is music these days, and Robin Thicke and his sorry excuse for boring music that’s apparently the hit of the summer (??@#$#@^%?!!!!),
Fact Check Yo’ Self Before You Wreck Yo’ Self.
Written on September 12, 2013
in The Usual
As a kid, I always wanted to go to Neverland. No parents, pirate duels, mermaids- the place seemed like heaven. But Neverland was always hiding dark secrets- lonely children, crocdile, and sirens luring you towards the rocks. That beautiful dream can be so easily clouded by the evil if you let it.
How to Alienate Female Gamers
Written on August 22, 2013
in Conventions, Games, Geek Culture, Geek Girl, Media, Tabletop Games
Before I begin, let me just say 95% of Gen Con was amazing. I didn’t catch anyone leering at me, I didn’t get “accidentally” ran into, and no one questioned my geek cred. Gamers were helpful, instead of sarcastic, when I mentioned I hadn’t played a game. But, and there’s alway a
Tropes in Romance Novels: Enough is Enough
If my Facebook feed is any indication, the rumors for the 50 Shades of Grey movie are picking up. Personally, I think these romance novels are awful. They’re poorly written, and the characters are unlikeable. The phrase “Oh my” was used so often that George Takei did a parody. Granted, I only
Fandom Fest: How Not to Run a Con
Written on July 28, 2013
in Conventions, Geek Culture
When we were down at the Louisville Arcade Expo this past spring, Claire and I saw a flier for Fandom Fest and knew we wanted to go. Four months later our bags were packed, our room was booked, and we headed south to Louisville. I was particularly excited because this would be
The Decline of the Well Rounded Education
Written on July 3, 2013
in Geek Culture
About a week ago, on her personal Facebook page Claire posted a Huffington Post opinion piece about why this particular gentleman prefers English majors to business majors. I kind of laughed a bit, because the post was so general you could put basically anything except business majors in place of English majors
Digital Cable/DVR Killed the TV Cliffhanger
As a TV geek, one of life’s greatest joys (and frustrations) is getting immersed in an episode of a TV show, losing track of time, then at a pivotal, suspenseful moment, the words “TO BE CONTINUED…” pop up on screen. You want to scream at your TV to keep going, you need