This is a subject that has been on my mind a lot, lately. A couple of weeks ago there was a story about a young attorney who ran for city council and won and took his oath while holding a replica of Captain America’s shield. Also, that same week, an acquaintance wrote a blog about what his fandoms meant for him, especially in the current environment. A mix of all of that had been stewing in my head for the longest time… then Geek Watch One turned two and I became reflective. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Purposeful Geekness
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Miss Dawn’s Musings – Now More Than Ever
If there was ever a time to let your geek flag fly, it’s now. Sure, being a geek has become more mainstream and acceptable, and most of us wear the title with pride. But that’s not why it’s more important than ever to show your geekiness and support your fandoms. Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Now More Than Ever
Irregular’s Intel – Expanding Fandoms
A couple of months ago I was at a convention and Ken and I were interviewing this well known game developer for Geek Watch One. In the course of the interview he happened to mention his deep love for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. I immediately caught on to what he meant. Like me, he held a greater affinity for the realistic portrayal of a special forces unit with next gen technology and tactics as opposed to the “red lasers vs blue lasers” that we saw on the animated series. As the talk progressed he shared with me knowledge about a game that was inspired by that world, but not officially of it… let’s call it “adjacent”. So, if I was strictly into comics and not one bit into tabletop gaming, this may be the lure that I would need to give it a shot. Much like the game Dead of Winter was made for the Walking Dead crowd. Someone may be a fan of the comic, show or both…heck, they may even play the video game, but here is another way to enjoy that fandom… and possibly feed a new obsession? Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Expanding Fandoms
Miss Dawn’s Musings – Artsy, Crafty Geeks
Perusing another Oddmall (the odd/geeky arts & crafts show), it makes you think about what constitutes “geek” when it comes to handmade merchandise. Is it just using characters or insignia from various fandoms? Is it the style or overall look of a piece? Is it the representation of more intellectual pursuits? Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Artsy, Crafty Geeks
Irregular’s Intel – Escapism
I find myself needing to find more time to immerse myself in my fandoms, to escape the reality outside my door. Is it unhealthy? Maybe, maybe not, I don’t know. Honestly, I really don’t care, either. It looks like the real has hit really hard in my world and my chosen family is feeling the brunt. What used to be a happy “yay” when Wednesday comes along has turned into a rush for the respite that is new comic book day! And the few moments that I get to dive deeper into the current book that I am reading is a mental oasis for me. And, the much needed and wanted time with friends and loved ones is an emotional recharge! Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Escapism