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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
SUPERwholock
SuperWhoLock…a horrifying Tumblr memory originated in 2011. We were possibly the most annoying online community in history and this series was born and bred out of gen Z’ers trying to claim it's creation. The oldest of the Gen Z’ers was 14 when the fandom originated so no you created nothing, this online horror belongs to Millenials. Also if you had really created it you wouldn’t want to claim it, it was a terrible time of hijacking posts that had nothing to do with us and the wildest of fan fictions. Its existence was a flash in a pan and it came crashing down as quickly as it rose to dominance. With the long hiatuses between seasons of Sherlock and Doctor Who and the decline in quality of Sherlock and Supernatural, paired with the fact that the main fanbase simply grew up the SuperWhoLock fandom ran out of steam. Though jokes of a resurgence emerged with the rumors of Sherlock season 5 and David Tennent returning as the Doctor for another anniversary special. It is a fandom that never needs to see the light of day again, and for most of us it is simply an embarrassing memory. But we are going to explore why these shows had such a chokehold on the internet, why they seemed to pair together so well and why we all simply stopped caring. So we are starting with Supernatural…the basis of Superwholock, the emotional demon fighting show that ran for way too long. I love the show, I find deep emotional connection to it and it quite literally saved my life. I've been to a convention and met the cast members, I’ve spent money on merch and I had a dean's necklace that I wore until it fell apart but the show went on for far too long. I stand by seasons 1-4 without hesitation, 5-7 were still good and I really won’t take criticisms on those either, 8-10 were questionable but at that point the fandom fell victim to the sunken cost fallacy and it was too late to stop watching 11-15 simply showed our dedication to the boys as there was next to nothing redeemable in those plot lines.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Firefly Lane - Netflix Season 2 Review
Surround yourself with people who care. Season 2 of Firefly Lane aired on Netflix in 2022. Based on the novel written by Kristin Hannah, season 2 of Firefly Lane continues the story of Tully and Kate’s friendship. Challenged by love and family dramas, their friendship is tested following a horrific event.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
The Benefits of Cultural Exchange
Traveling is an incredibly enriching experience that can broaden your horizons and transform your perspective on the world. One of the most powerful ways to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us is through cultural exchange. This can involve immersing yourself in a new culture, learning about its customs and traditions, and connecting with the people who live there.
By cruddymoose4 years ago in Geeks
Recapping the MCU
Phase two had a lot more important information than Phase one did so hopefully those broad strokes were enough. I know this is a longer video but the MCU really exploded in phase 3. We added a lot of new characters and furthered a lot of team storylines so let's dive right in.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Recapping the MCU
One of the biggest obstacles the MCU faces right now is gaining and retaining audience members. The universe is so vast and interconnected that unless you’ve seen every single project it feels like you're missing something. And the unfortunate reality is that you probably are. But if you don’t care about the details, inside jokes, comic book references and every thread of interrelation then you really just need the broad strokes so here we go. Whether you are a tired, burnt out fan or a new audience member I’m hoping these short guides will help you catch up on all of the important information so you can enjoy the current state of the MCU.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
The Magic of 3D Anaglyph Glasses: How They Work and What You Need to Know
Anaglyph glasses, or what most people call 3D glasses, have been around for generations. You may have worn a pair recently, but have you ever wondered how 3D glasses with colored lenses work? Or, what makes 3D anaglyph technology unique?
By William Powell4 years ago in Geeks
Brittany Runs a Marathon - A Movie Review
Don’t give up now. Keep running to the finish line. Running its way into theaters, Brittany Runs and Marathon is a 2019 film. A young woman decides to make changes in her life. Taking up running, Brittany doesn’t realize how much of a positive impact it has on her life.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Why Did Iron Man Handle The Infinity Stones Differently?
Like most avid fans of film and TV, it's hard not to get bogged down by relatively small details that may seem seem trivial to others, however sometimes moments which may seem meaningless, actually create a whole host of theories which serve to make a particular scene more interesting and add more context.
By Jordan McGlinchey4 years ago in Geeks
Kinds of Storytelling
So we are starting a new series based on identifying whether projects are character driven or plot driven and what that means. So let's start with character driven stories. Now I have not been shy about my opinion on which kind of storytelling is better, it's character driven stories. They feel more natural and organic and the story never has to be forced.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
So this is one of my favorite shows. And the funniest thing about that is another one of my favorite shows is BoJack Horseman, and really these shows are very similar. They both are character driven stories and they maintain that through their entire run, as well as both centering around mental health. Which is really why they both hit rather close to home but that's why they’re good shows.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
