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I'm Cringe? I Beg Your Pardon?
I've been retired from the cosplay scene for over two years, meaning that I haven't been in cosplay or attended a convention since. I don't usually respond to hate comments online, but one really got to me. Recently while scrolling on YouTube, I ran into one of my videos that was a throwback cosplay duet I've done on TikTok and someone in the comments section said that it and I were cringe. I didn't respond to that rude remark, but I thought I'd use this story to teach everyone about treating others with respect and also respecting cosplayers of what they do. What aspect of me or in that video makes it cringey? It's one thing if they didn't like my video, but making a comment about something I've spent 10 years doing in a disrespectful way is what led me to write this story. Cosplayers are one of the most amazing people I've known. Whether I've met them online or at a con, they're very creative individuals. The ones who mock cosplayers who are adults just because they love what they do are people who have never done cosplay or stepped foot inside a convention. Also, who says that cosplay has an age limit? You never see this kind of mockery online towards cosplayers under the age of 18. I'll share a couple of pictures of my cosplays: my first one and last one as a cosplayer.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 days ago in Geeks
The Stranger Behind the Locked Door – Part 2
The Stranger Behind the Locked Door – Part 2 The Man Outside Wasn't the Only One Lying MONICA "Don't open that door!" I screamed as James moved toward the emergency room entrance.
By Behind the Curtain8 days ago in Geeks
When Fandom Becomes an Obsession: The Psychology Behind Swiftie Culture
To many listeners, the songs of Taylor Swift serve as a mirror of their inner lives, helping them connect with others, push through hard times, and draw on their own strength. Delve into who they are. The community that forms at her concerts is one where people take solace in one another's company. Through her music, feelings that defy simple description are given expression, and it offers companionship when people face grief, the loss of someone dear, hopelessness, or isolation.
By Jenna Deedy21 days ago in Geeks
The cute face hiding a cold system: how to tell when an anime world is built on cruelty
The anime filter works as a narrative contract: round faces, bright colors, and adolescent friendship promise a kind of lightness that can be consumed. When that lightness is peeled back, the discomfort comes from a structural question. Is cruelty placed in the logic by which the world operates, or is it merely a tear-jerking backdrop for character relationships? The answer determines whether a work can withstand the test of removing the filter.
By Jin26 days ago in Geeks
What If Iman Vellani Helped Shape Marvel’s Future? Turning Superhero Fandom Into a Global Movement for Literacy and the Arts.
Picture this: Marvel shifting its focus away from securing A-list stars for the upcoming Avengers movie, the Disney+ show slated for next year, or even from the whole notion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it.
By Jenna Deedy28 days ago in Geeks
If You Want The Snyderverse To Continue, Write It!
What becomes of the tales that are never shared? This is a question that lingers over the Snyderverse. For a long time, fans have pushed to bring Zack Snyder's vision of the DC universe back into active development. Lately, some fans have turned to generative AI to produce fan-made clips, envisioning how Justice League 2 and 3 might have turned out.
By Jenna Deedyabout a month ago in Geeks
Notes from the Mind Palace
Entry... Whatever: The Comfort Carousel If you look closely at the titles stacked near the television, you can map out the exact texture of a person's internal weather.
By Syl De'Vilabout a month ago in Geeks
Best of Both Worlds. Top Story - October 2026.
In my childhood I enjoyed Hannah Montana because she got to live two different lives. As Miley she could be treated like any high school girl and as Hannah as an adored celebrity. People either encouraged my enjoyment of the show or made negative commentary like, "Everyone would know they are the same person, you would have to be dumb to not." I think about this and wonder... The word isn't dumb, more like influenced by society to believe a certain way. I already knew people with different status are approached and spoken to differently. People will go with what they have been told about someone and how that may affect interacting with them.
By Seashell Harpspring about a month ago in Geeks
Halloween Double Feature
Every October in elementary school, I've always looked forward to the Halloween party in class. Each one of us had a bag full of goodies and also had yummy treats. I grew up in the 1990s and despite my love for this holiday, my parents refused to let me, or my youngest siblings dress up. The ridiculous and laughable reason they told us back then was that because they "didn't believe in it" due to their religious beliefs. I never understood what their beliefs had to do with us wanting to be in costume. Having Halloween parties at school? Acceptable. Wanting to dress up for the special day and go trick-or-treating with the other children? Not a chance in hell. It was the double standard made by our parents that prevented us from experiencing that one part of our childhoods. Besides, you could only have one childhood. Fast forward to 2010 and I was attending Job Corps. On Halloween that year, which would be the first Halloween I celebrated as an adult, I went as Superman. There was a party at the gym, and we had a great time. To close out the evening, there was a Halloween costume contest, and cash prizes were awarded for first, second, and third place. Yours truly won the top prize, which was $50, while the others won $25 for second, and $15 for third. The victory was my very first costume contest win. Since then, I've dressed up for Halloween and have won five costume contests overall. I recently revealed my Halloween costume for this year. You can check out the full story of it in the link down below. 2026 will be my 17th year celebrating Halloween.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a month ago in Geeks
Savannah Bananas: 2026 Halloween Costume Reveal
Spooky season has officially arrived. I love fall because of two reasons: the colorful leaves falling off of trees and Halloween. After much anticipation, here's my costume for this year. I'm on a two-year company-wide Halloween costume contest winning streak at aiming for three wins in a row. When I told one of my coworkers that I was sticking with the baseball theme for Halloween, he was surprised. I explained to him that I was on a winning streak and determined to win this year. By the way, I didn't explicitly tell him that I was going as a Savannah Banana for Halloween. The one clue I could give him was something yellow.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a month ago in Geeks
Reflecting on Celebrating My First Halloween
Hello October! Spooky Season has finally arrived! My Halloween costume for this year will definitely outdo what I went as last year. The most popular costumes for 2026 include characters from Toy Story 5 , Wednesday Addams, and Bluey. Halloween has always been influenced by pop culture. In this story, I'll share a story about celebrating my first Halloween and how I ended up loving this spooky day. But first, a bit of a background about me and my love for Halloween.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a month ago in Geeks
Three Wandas, Three Paths
Wanda Maximoff has never been a simple character to pin down. Across her appearances in Marvel's comics and the MCU films alike, she has taken on countless roles—witch, mutant, Avenger, mother, daughter, sister, wife, lover, and villain. Yet at the heart of who she is, immense power always seems to coexist with devastating loss, since her family history and cultural roots are continually reimagined across different continuities.
By Jenna Deedyabout a month ago in Geeks