fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the geek universe.
‘Curiouser and Curiouser: The Creepy, Captivating, Magical and Mysterious at Whitby Museum’. Content Warning.
Introduction Whitby Museum curators have chosen a selection of the most macabre and unusual treasures together with local tales of folklore to create this new exhibition. Discover stories rooted in superstition that accompany some of the objects held at the museum. From the Ruswarp Witch to the Gytrash of Goathland join us for this most curious exhibition. Exhibition opens 7th February 2026 and runs until December 2026.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 20 hours ago in Geeks
Disney’s Next Era: A Fan-Centered, Creator-Driven Vision for the Company That Once Imagined the Future.
Disney is at a crossroads. Not in the dramatic “end of an era” way people say every few years, but in a quieter, more important way. Disney has more money, more platforms, and more fandom franchises than ever before, and yet something feels off.
By Jenna Deedy2 days ago in Geeks
Before Shadow, we were going to get Terios
What do Sonic and Shadow have in common? They are both hedgehogs, and they're both super-fast. However, there's a saying that they look alike, but I beg to differ you can clearly see they are so different from each other. Almost like Sonic and Shadow balance each other out. One is Yin, the other is Yang. I wanted to know why the character Amy constantly mistakes Shadow for Sonic. And being a complete nerd, I did some research, and the reason behind this whole thing of Sonic and Shadow supposedly looking exactly alike is because of the prototype of the character Terios the hedgehog. That was designed to be Sonic’s rival, figuratively speaking. Shadow wasn't supposed to exist; he was a last-minute change. Here's what I mean: Terios is literally a replica, you could say a mirror, because his name, in Japanese, means "reflection" or "imitation". He is primarily known as a piece of "lost" Sonic history that reappeared as an unlockable skin for Shadow in Sonic x Shadow Generations, It's good to see the prototype actually got some time in the gaming, even though it was put back in storage.
By stephanie borges9 days ago in Geeks
Spongebob Reviews
In this episode "Tea at the Treedome" I will be discussing the third segment of the first episode of Spongebob Squarepants. It aired alongside "Help Wanted" and "Reef Blower" on May 1, 1999. I will not be a separate review on "Reef Blower" as it was two minutes long and it had no real dialogue other than the subtitle "You" coming from Spongebob. The short segment is about Spongebob using a reef blower, which is a sea version of a leaf blower. And this happens because Squidward throws a shell from his lawn onto Spongebob’s. He is understandably not happy at it and gets his reef blower to blow it back onto Squidward’s lawn, which he successfully does after several tries. All it took was the reef blower blowing sand everywhere, the sand being sucked up by the reef blower and the reef blower exploding, causing the sand to fly all over Squidward’s house. Now onto the episode "Tea at the Treedome", as I mentioned before it marks the debut of Sandy Cheeks, voiced by Carolyn Lawrence, also known as the voice of Cindy Vortex from the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius franchise. Carolyn Lawrence uses a Southern drawl, which is significant for Sandy as the character is from Texas. It has been long stated that Sandy and Spongebob are meant to be just friends, despite mutual feelings and sometimes attraction, but it goes no further.
By Forest Green13 days ago in Geeks
Spongebob Reviews
In the episode that started it all, which became an influence to animators and writers throughout the 2000s going into the 2010s and put its network into full gear, I want to talk about one of the greatest cartoon shows of all time. That show is Spongebob Squarepants. For over 25 years, this show has played a role that inspired and helped shape cartoons in the decades since then for the better or worse. Today I will be discussing the first episode, “Help Wanted” written by the late great creator Stephen Hillenburg alongside Tim Hill and Derek Drymon. The trio had worked on Rocko’s Modern Life, also on Nickelodeon prior until its cancellation. This led to the development of the production of Spongebob. However, ideas and drawings were done by Stephen Hillenburg, inspired by his own previous prototype called SpongeBoy. Two versions of this episode were produced. The original 1997 version that was first pitched which also had a completely different intro. And there’s the 1999 recut version that is recognized by viewers and critics alike today, Plus the original had errors that were corrected by the time the recut was done. Some songs had to be changed, some of the artwork had mistakes that were kept in and the names in the credits were misspelled but later put in the correct spelling. Regardless this remains one of the best episodes in the show.
By Forest Green13 days ago in Geeks
My Top 10 Favorite Feel-Good Movies
#1 - Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (9/10) I watched this with a group of friends the first time, with my fiance the second time and my sister the third time. Every time I watch, I enjoy it even more. While it is a tear-jerker at times, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On is also a touching, feel-good film that reminds us to appreciate the little things and always remember what is truly important in life. A beautiful film I highly recommend.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton16 days ago in Geeks
My Top 10 Favorite Bizarre Movies. Content Warning.
#1 - It's What's Inside (9/10) Easily one of my favorite horror/comedies of all time now, It's What's Inside is a wild ride. While you might think this is just another run-of-the-mill film about a college reunion gone wrong based on Google's quick overview, this movie is anything but predictable and far from your average teen thriller.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton17 days ago in Geeks
