Vibes High-Fidelity Earplugs Created by: Vibes Price: $23.99 Vibes | Amazon If you hate leaving concerts and hearing that ringing sound in your ears, you’re probably looking for some sort of solution that doesn’t involve cheap crappy foam. Vibes are a pair of self-proclaimed “high fidelity earplugs,” designed to bring down your […]
The Walking Dead: Service Recap
Synopsis of 7×04: In an extended 90-minute episode, Negan makes his first appearance since the season premiere, arriving at the Alexandria Safe Zone to collect his stuff. Michonne is restless in bed with Rick, eventually opting to take her katana and a rifle hidden in the fireplace outside the walls of […]
Elementary: Ill Tidings Recap
Synopsis of 05×06: Foie gras laced with snake venom kills a chef and reveals what appears to be a plot to compromise the internet’s security. You won’t believe what the killer was actually after. Really, though, you won’t. It is nuts. This week, a cranky chef took a turn for the worse […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2016: DIY Gift Ideas For Craft Nerds
I have a rule for myself: I don’t buy things I can make. My mother started me crafting when I was a Daisy in Girl Scouts. I make my own jam for crying out loud. That song from Portlandia, “She’s Making Jewelry Now,” that’s about me. So I’ve got a […]
The Vampire Diaries: An Eternity of Misery Recap
Synopsis: We learn the origin story of the Sirens (!) while Damon goes on a treasure hunt that ends with maiming Matt’s father. First things first: are you a village girl or an island girl? Shout out to our girl Sybil for giving Buzzfeed the perfect quiz headline. Also shout out […]
Dapper Day at Disneyland
Dapper Day at the Parks is an twice annual event held at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort where visitors are encouraged to step out in there Sunday finest, including a wide swathe of apparel from the 1920s to (at least this year) the 1970s. The style is further […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Enamel Pins For the Pop Culture Geek
Once hugely popular for self-expression, the enamel pin is coming back into style for anyone who wants a relatively inexpensive and unique way to showcase their pop culture influences. From convention exclusives to indie artists on Etsy, there is bound to be a pin for the nerd in your life! […]
You Should Be Watching Netflix’s The Crown
I should have the word “Anglophile” tattooed to my forehead. I’ve studied abroad in England. I have an Elizabeth 1 tattoo (it’s a Tudor rose). I have a Doctor Who tattoo (it’s two hearts). Did Our Lady Boudicca look at my Holiday Wish and say “thou shalt have easily accessible […]
Westworld Looks Hard at Humanity While Hosts Look Back: Episode 1-6 Review
This article covers the first six episodes of Westworld and explains why you should catch up for next week! Westworld is a completely enchanting look at the human psyche, caged within a western theme park storyline. The original film was crafted by Michael Crichton, who seems to be answering his […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – November 2, 2016
This week, Sam enjoyed both The Woods and Goldie Vance from BOOM! Studios, while Kylee finished up Eden’s Fall from Top Cow and Image Comics. She also continues with Cryptocracy, enjoying this issue from Dark Horse Comics. Jackson may or may not have felt the payoff of following Jason Aaron’s run on Thor with The […]