Procrastination Destination: Pumpkin Spice Edition
Take a break and explore the history, culture, and silliness of pumpkin spice!
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Tag: comedy
‘Red Dwarf’: Ten Years Later
Irreverent BBC sci-fi comedy set to make a comeback this fall, 27 years after it originally aired.
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Silly Videos: Disney Theme!
Disney in real life? Was ‘The Little Mermaid’ just a sexist film about a hoarder? And can Buffy as Cinderella rap battle against Belle? Find out in some silly videos!
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Pirate vs. Ninja Christmas
My son is a ninja fan, and I am most certainly Pro-Pirate. How does this play out at Christmas?
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10 Ways To Get Your Post Downton Fix
Looking for a British fix post Downton Abbey? GeekMom and British transplant Sarah offers some tongue in cheek, some serious, suggestions for your British needs.
Continue ReadingThe Cute Girl Network: Interview!
An interview with the creators of The Cute Girl Network, a new romantic comedy graphic novel. Skater chic Jane has to choose between her new boyfriend Jack, and the terrible stories of The Cute Girl Network.
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Star Trek: The Middle School Musical
The Star Trek: The Middle School Musical video is from the Rhett & Link channel on YouTube. They have other musicals and many videos focusing on the comedy of the geek culture. The channel is worth checking out.
Continue ReadingComic Review: The Princess Saves Herself in PrinceLess
Behold, a beautiful princess is trapped in a tower guarded by a fierce dragon and only the bravest knight in the land can save her from her terrible fate. Oh, woe is the helpless maiden! Yeah, that’s not this story. This comic, which is the first in a series of four, is all about a maiden […]
Continue ReadingThe Best of Dragon*ConTV
Dragon*ConTV is the insufficiently sung hero of Dragon*Con. It’s the snarky entertainment arm of the con that keeps you laughing while waiting for panels or when you’re lying in your room too tired to go back out in your 65-pound costume. A long, long time ago, in the Dragon*Con galaxy not so far away, there […]
Continue ReadingThe One Ronnie: Tackling Comedy in the Era of Technology.
Growing up in England,with the father that I did, my comedy tastes were as random as my musical inclinations. One constant in this developing sense of humor was The Two Ronnies, a sketch show featuring the genius of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker, pictured above. I always leaned towards a preference for the latter, through shows such […]
Continue Reading50 Ways To Express Your Geek Mom-ness
We talk about sex, grammar, sci-fi, knitting, baby names, and so much more.
Continue ReadingStorm And Paul Is Their Cover Band Name
They are the opening band. I have yet to throw my panties on the stage – but when I do, they will be unique and geeky. My husband introduced me to the The Captain’s Wife’s Lament and Nun Fight a couple of years ago. When I heard these songs, by two guys who have obvious musical talent, I was an […]
Continue ReadingGeek Cinema Has a Heart: After Oz
Ever find yourself wondering what happens after “happily ever after”? What does that even mean?! Vancouver Film School student Percy Kiyabu didn’t wait for a little dog to come along and peel back that curtain. His animated short film, After Oz, gives us a glimpse of the Tin Man’s happy ending. It may be brief, […]
Continue ReadingRally to Restore Youthful Idealism
When my older son was little, he would come home from school and make a beeline straight through the house to the backyard swing set. We called it swing therapy: after a day of staying on task and holding in fidgets, he would desperately need to decompress. Rain, snow, sleet or hail, he’d be out […]
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