humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
I Took a Break from TV for a Whole Month
On the eve of April 1, 2019, my dad was driving me back to apartment. We were having a conversation about after-work activities and almost simultaneously he and I realized that we make grand plans to try new things, cook, and be active after work, but when we get home all we end up doing is watching Netflix or streaming of some other variety.
By Riley Pearce7 years ago in Geeks
Dehumanization 101: Why It's Wrong to Darken Your Skin for Your Cosplay
Last month cosplayer Yakfrost posted on their Twitter account a Google Docs list of known black face/race face cosplayers, and asked the community to block them from their social media. Upon hearing about the list, the cosplayers listed and their followers retaliated through misgendering, calling Yakfrost "the real racist," Nazi and other terrible things.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay7 years ago in Geeks
How Puppet Sitcoms Changed My Outlook on Life
Graduating from college is supposed to be one of the happiest moments of your life. Before that moment I believed that I was going to go out and change the world for the better, but in reality, I ended up falling into a state of depression. Applying for 10 jobs a day and not hearing back at all, I sought comfort in the form of puppet sitcoms. That comfort did not only come from that nostalgic feeling of the late 80s and early 90s, but more from what a dinosaur and an alien had taught me with each episode. Having these stories be told through puppets, they were allowed to get away with dark themes and serious issues.
By Samantha Sing7 years ago in Geeks
Why I Don't Watch the Oscars
It's that time of year when Hollywood is full of talk about who's up for what award—yes, Oscar season is upon us. I have never been a big fan of award shows except The Tony's and I will explain why later on. However, I have a reason why I don't watch The Oscars.
By Graham O'Shaughnessy7 years ago in Geeks
Media Portrayal of Disney Princesses
Disney has come a long way over the years as they have made one movie after another. One of the most popular items sold of all time is the Disney Princess Line which started being sold in 2001. Children all around the world love to watch the many adventures of all the princesses. Through the princess' songs and journeys, children were taught many lessons and looked up to the princesses. But each film showed women being housewives, always cleaning a house and never sticking up for themselves. They just waited to be rescued by a prince whom they fall in love with. When we look all the way back at Snow White from 1937, she is depicted as a meek young woman who cannot fend for herself. Sure she keeps the house for seven little dwarfs, but why would she trust an old woman who she never met in her life? It wasn’t until 1998 with Mulan, a fierce, brave woman who fought for her own, that the Disney Princess Line began to change. According to an article, "The Problem With Disney Princesses," “parents and feminists would say that they [the princesses] are not good role models.” In this paper, I will show how Disney has changed these princesses from love blind women to women who can fight for themselves.
By Marielle Sabbag7 years ago in Geeks
Princesses Suck. Heroes Are Better
The Disney universe is huge, and it's mainly what we have our kids watch to pass the time and to know it’s safe content to fill their brains with. But is it really? I mean, what’s wrong with catchy songs, awesome animation, and an amazing variety of chill characters! But it's not so much what they appear to be, it's what characters do. Take Princess Ariel for example.
By Patricia Rose7 years ago in Geeks
The Importance of Entertainment
Anyone who knows me knows that I am an extraordinary nerdy person, a fangirl and I am very proud of it. Only few know that being a nerd has saved my life on multiple occasions. It truly started my freshmen year of college, now to be fair I had a decent knowledge of Star Wars and some Marvel before then, but it was a basic knowledge at best. I came home for Christmas break and I realized that I didn’t want to go back to Nashville—which I hated because I loved Nashville, my friends there and the theatre program I was in, but it wasn’t home and I felt alone. Almost every day during Christmas break I watched Lord of the Rings and all three some days—so many times in fact, that my dad burned copies for me to take back across the country with me.
By Alexandrea Callaghan7 years ago in Geeks
'Raise the Red Lantern' - Thoughts on Rebellion
RED, the color of fire and blood. Red evokes passion and love. Red also signifies rebellion and danger. Zhang Yimou’s masterpiece Raise the Red Lantern (1991) is a visual treat no doubt, with ravishing color palates and beautiful framing. Beyond the stunning visuals, this is the story of a rebellious young woman. What is the cost of freedom? This question is at the heart of Raise the Red Lantern.
By Azmayeen Fayeque Rhythm7 years ago in Geeks
‘GoT’ Itonies
As always, I want to start off by thanking my readers. Every read is support for my kids, me and my work. And a very special thanks to my tippers! Once again, your generosity shows that you do support how I write. Or maybe your an avid GoT fan like I am. Still, a tip is something that goes a long way in my book and I am just thankful that you took that time to send it my way, so thank you!
By LaLa Magnoliagyrl7 years ago in Geeks
