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The Spider-Men I Were (By a Former Cosplayer)
Near the end of November 2018, a package arrived to me, and it was a costume that I would try on for the first time. Once I tried it on and took pictures with me wearing it, I was automatically hooked. That costume was my first Spider-Man suit. It's worth noting that this was around the time when Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was about to be released in theaters. The aforementioned suit will be on the list I'll highlight in this story. I'll share some of my favorite Spider-Man suits I loved the most. These entries aren't in any particular order. Let me know which suit is your favorite in the comments below.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in Geeks
Gangnam Style: The Song That Forced YouTube to Rewrite Its Code
## The Night the Internet Stopped Counting It was December 2014. Somewhere in Google's offices, an engineer probably spit coffee all over their keyboard. YouTube's view counter—that number we all took for granted—was about to do something nobody had anticipated: stop.
By ELIAS PULIDO5 months ago in Geeks
Greek Mythology Was Never “Historically Accurate”
Every few months, the internet collectively loses its mind over a casting decision. This time, the outrage machine has attached itself to a new adaptation of The Odyssey after reports circulated about Lupita Nyong’o portraying Helen of Troy and Elliot Page portraying Achilles.
By Jenna Deedy5 months ago in Geeks
SAPIENS
I didn’t expect to feel so small. It was 1:14 AM on a Tuesday that felt like a Thursday—one of those weeks where days blur into each other like rain on a windshield. I’d picked up Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind three times before. Each time, I made it to the Cognitive Revolution and then put it down to check email or make toast. But that night, I couldn't sleep. My brain was doing that thing it does—replaying a stupid thing I said in 2017, worrying about rent, wondering if I’m using my one weird life correctly.
By John Smith5 months ago in Geeks
Preparing for a Cosplay Photoshoot (By a Former Cosplayer)
It's been nearly two years since I've retired from cosplay, but it doesn't mean that I would never share any cosplay advice. If you're seeking a story about how to make your cosplay photoshoots more enjoyable, that's where I, a former cosplayer, come in. As someone who has done cosplay for 10 years, seeing cosplayers doing these amazing photoshoots always catch my attention. In this story, I'll share some tips of how to prepare for them. Whether you've recently started to cosplay or have done it for years, the following list will ensure you that your cosplay photoshoot will run smoothly without fail.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Geeks
When Is a Move Final?
The Commitment Problem in Modern Chess Modern chess operates under a fractured commitment model that no longer aligns with how players think, how turns function in most games, or how chess itself is actually played across physical and digital formats. At the heart of the problem is that chess treats physical contact with a piece as binding commitment while simultaneously relying on a separate explicit action to end a player’s turn. This creates a logical contradiction: a move becomes final before the turn is over. In most turn-based games, interaction with game components is provisional until the player explicitly signals the end of their turn. Chess is an anomaly in this respect, and the inconsistency becomes increasingly visible in modern play.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in Geeks
SpongeBob Review
The episode "Welcome to the Chum Bucket" stands as a masterclass in bureaucratic absurdity and comedic desperation, beginning with a high-stakes poker game that serves as a jarring departure from the usual Krusty Krab monotony. Watching Mr. Krabs, a character defined by his insatiable greed, gamble away SpongeBob’s lifelong employment contract over a measly hand of cards is both shocking and perfectly in character. The moment the bet is lost, the sheer cold-blooded transactional nature of the situation transforms the fry cook from a beloved employee into a mere piece of legal property, setting the stage for a brilliantly uncomfortable shift in the show’s status quo.
By Forest Green6 months ago in Geeks
Invincible Series Review (Season 4)
Over the last five years, Robert Kirkman’s Invincible has been on a knock-out run, standing at the top of the adult-oriented superhero scene. The fourth season has arrived sooner than expected, just one year after its predecessor. It delivers another impressive and wildly enjoyable outing.
By Robert Cain6 months ago in Geeks
Reasons Why You Should Attend Conventions (By a Former Cosplayer). Top Story - April 2026.
Back in October 2024, I ended my cosplay journey after 10 wonderful years doing a craft that I enjoyed so much. I'm enjoying my post-cosplay life a year and a half later and keeping myself occupied on other hobbies. Don't get me wrong. I loved cosplaying as different characters, showing them off on social media and at conventions. I'll always appreciate the memories I've had there with my friends. If you've recently got into cosplay and planning on attending your first convention, I'll share some reasons why you should attend at least one and many more.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Geeks
