Ah, internet. Without those rusty old tubes, almost nobody would know whether a Slow Loris liked to be tickled. Rebecca Black would choose her car seat without intervention and millions would have no idea of the existence of these nested Avengers dolls (below). But who has the time to find the … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The Bieber-Cat edition
If your week has been as traumatic as this moment captured from the ongoing feline/canine gang war, then you need links. Lovely, undemanding links. Feel the glorious texture of mah splendid, juicy links! 30-love in Michelle's room Orkney Library made a spectacular attempt to win the favour of … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet gold: The ping pong Death Star edition
Turkey-Salmon's day isn't going well so far. In a moment, he'll mash the keyboard with his rotting drumsticks and painfully access the orgy of links that you see below. And then he'll feel better. And so will we. Deep breaths. Let's review progress this week. Boss Higgsoning Some dude called … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The Mos Eisley Party Rock edition
Hello again, friend. Should we not stroke our magnificent beards and together marvel at the wonders of this modern age of 'email' and 'gifs'? We should. The answer is always 'we should'. I'm the Scat-rat Hamsters dig jazz, man. Best new Tumblr mashup: Game of Bridesmaids. The 10 Most … [Read more...]
The ultimate geek stag do
When you're part of the inner wedding circle – or when you're due to be married yourself – having a stag do can seem like a daunting experience, particularly if you're a bit of a nerd. If you shudder at the thought of a 'typical' stag party and want to avoid wearing a slogan t-shirt branding you a … [Read more...]
Fathers’ Day special: Geeky gifts for your Dad
If like me, your Dad is a bit of a geek (let's face it, most of them are responsible for our own nerdy obsessions) you might want to get them something a little different this Fathers' Day. Whether your Dad is a secret Trekkie, a Doctor Who fanatic, a Superhero on the weekend, or even Darth Vader … [Read more...]
World of Geekcraft: Geek delights in this craft book
World of Geekcraft is a must-have book for geeks who adore crafting. This quirky read offers 25 project templates, step-by-step instructions, how-to drawings, unique illustrations and photographs encompassed in 192 pages of sheer Geek delight. Penned and put together by Susan Beal, author of … [Read more...]
LEGO Star Wars Miniland is coming!
Last week saw an epic battle between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi take place on the face of Big Ben in the showdown of Good vs Evil with the Sith Lord even getting the tube home afterwards. OK, it was the Big Ben at Lego Miniland in Windsor and not the real deal, but I don't think that makes it … [Read more...]
Top Toys for Geeky Pets
The fact that one of my favourite websites (Think Geek) had an entire section dedicated to pets had passed me by until now. How did I miss this? I named my cat Professor Moriarty, of course I want geek themed toys for him. I lost most of an evening gleefully bookmarking my top items and I … [Read more...]
It’s Geek Pride Day!
Today is Geek Pride Day -- something I wasn't aware of until IWOOT's latest newsletter popped up in my inbox. Never heard of it before? According to Wikipedia, it's: an initiative which claims the right of every person to be a nerd or a geek. It has been celebrated on May 25 since 2006, … [Read more...]
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