fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the geek universe.

The Silent Scream: How a Cold Play Kiss Cam Ignited Megan Kerrigan’s Personal Crisis and Captivated the Internet.
The Silent Scream: How a Cold Play Kiss Cam Ignited Megan Kerrigan’s Personal Crisis and Captivated the Internet. The roar of 60,000 Coldplay fans faded into a hushed, expectant buzz. Chris Martin’s voice, playful and warm, echoed through Gillette Stadium: Oh, look at these two! The massive jumbotron zoomed in, capturing a moment that would detonate across the digital world. There was Andy Byron, CEO of billion-dollar tech firm Astronomer, arms intimately wrapped around Kristin Cabot, his Chief People Officer. As the camera lingered, their panicked reaction —ducking, hiding their faces, pulling apart- spoke volumes. Martin’s offhand quip, Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy, became the accidental match that lit a global firestorm of speculation. But while the internet erupted, the real story was unfolding silently 40 miles away in Northborough, Massachusetts, where Megan Kerrigan Byron, Andy’s wife of years and mother of his two children, faced a personal earthquake broadcast to millions.
By Sami Tech7 months ago in Geeks
Miscellaneous Stories Related to Carney: Fascinating Tales You’ve Never Heard
Who is Carney? The name Carney has popped up across many chapters of history — sometimes as a surname, sometimes as a nickname, but always with a hint of mystique. Whether it’s tied to people, places, or professions, the stories associated with Carney are often rich, unpredictable, and captivating.
By Kageno Hoshino7 months ago in Geeks
History’s Best-Kept Secrets: 10 Shocking Facts They Never Taught You in School
Let’s be honest—history class often felt like a nap in disguise. Memorize dates, names, battles, treaties… rinse and repeat.
By Kevin7 months ago in Geeks
My Top 10 Favorite Christmas Movies of All Time
#1 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2000 (7.5/10) While I acknowledge there are technically "better" Christmas movies than this one, on a nostalgic level, this movie is extremely near and dear to my heart. I had to put it right at the top as #1.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton7 months ago in Geeks
I Watched this Psychological Thriller Film Alone. Content Warning.
Memento (2000), directed by Christopher Nolan, is a psychological thriller that masterfully blends noir aesthetics with a non-linear narrative. The film follows Leonard Shelby, a man suffering from short-term memory loss, as he seeks to avenge his wife’s murder. Unable to form new memories, Leonard relies on Polaroid photos, tattoos, and notes to piece together clues about the killer. The story unfolds in two timelines: one in color, moving backward, and another in black-and-white, progressing forward, converging in a mind-bending climax. This structure, paired with its exploration of memory, identity, and truth, makes Memento a gripping and thought-provoking experience.
By Am@n Khan 7 months ago in Geeks
The Hidden Power of Sound. AI-Generated.
Have you ever wondered if sound could do more than just carry voices or music? What if the vibrations we can’t see are influencing our emotions, our health, or even the physical world around us?
By Yousaf Khan7 months ago in Geeks
What's the Poop
I'm sure everyone has seen The Help by now and remembers the iconic pie scene. (Which, by the way, the book was so much better, as always.) For those that haven't, you don't know what you're missing. Seriously, it's on the Roku Channel right now, go and watch it if you haven't. Then come back and read this.
By Mother Combs7 months ago in Geeks
Why Bong Eik Is My Favorite Antagonist
Not every antagonist is evil. Some are just mirrors. And the scariest ones are the ones who didn’t mean to become monsters.
By Black Vanilla7 months ago in Geeks
Stronger Than a Buller, Softer Than a Heartbeat
In July 2025, James Gunn, acclaimed for his work on Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, embraced a narrative path that many superhero and comic book storytellers have previously shied away from. With Superman: Legacy, Gunn delves into the mythic origins of Superman—Clark Kent, or Kal-El—as an immigrant. He portrays him not merely as an alien or the last son of Krypton with god-like powers, but as a profoundly human character shaped by his outsider identity, his alienness, his otherness, and his difference. This time, his cape doesn't conceal his true nature.
By Jenna Deedy7 months ago in Geeks
The Day My Mom Fell in Love with K-Pop
The Divide Between Us Until that moment, I never thought my mom and I would ever share the same Spotify playlist—let alone fight over the TV remote to watch the same concert replay.
By Muhammad Sabeel7 months ago in Geeks
Top 5 Horror Movies You Must Watch . Content Warning.
Horror movies have long captivated audiences with their ability to evoke fear, suspense, and adrenaline. From psychological terrors to supernatural scares, the genre offers diverse experiences that linger long after the credits roll.
By Am@n Khan 7 months ago in Geeks
The Animal That Can Survive in Space – Without a Suit. AI-Generated.
If you think humans are the ultimate survivors, think again. Somewhere in a drop of water, a clump of moss, or deep in ocean trenches, there’s a microscopic creature that can survive where nothing else can — not even the toughest machines.
By Secret7 months ago in Geeks